The old Christchurch Railway Station Clock Tower was damaged during the 7.1 magnitude quake on 4 September 2010 and was braced by the wooden sleeve until repaired. However, although the sleeve did its job during the 6.3 magnitude quake on 22 February 2011, the lower part of the tower started to break away.
The Christchurch Cathedral Square showing the Anglican Cathedral after loosing its tower and spire after the 6.3 quake hit Christchurch 22 February 2011. This image also shows the remains of the very heavy snow fall we had on Monday 25 July 2011. The centre of the city is still cordoned off. This image was taken from a helicopter flight over the...
Edgeware Supervalue Supermarket being demolished after the 6.3 magnitude quake hit Christchurch 22 February 2011.
♥An attempt to capture the movement of the wall coming down with 3 exposure and HDR processing.
A view after the 6.3 magnatude quake hit Christchurch 22 February 2011.
Revisiting some of my images coming up to our one year anniversary of the 22 February 2011 Christchurch 6.3 earthquake.
A positive message to us all after the 6.3 magnatude quake hit Christchurch 22 February 2011.
Taken several days after the 6.3 magnatude quake hit Christchurch 22 February 2011. Processed in HDR to capture some of the "feeling" when thinking about the loss of lives when the quake hit.
Taken one week after the 6.3 magnitude quake hit Christchurch 22 February 2011. Processed in HDR.
We stood near here during the 2 minute silence observed by all New Zealanders.
A view after the 6.3 magnitude earthquake in Christchurch 22 February 2011.
Corner of Barbadoes and Kilmore Streets. So sad to see history die - both buildings and business.
A view after the 6.3 magnatude quake hit Christchurch 22 February 2011.
A view after the 6.3 magnatude quake hit Christchurch 22 February 2011.
As time drifts by, more quickly now it seems!
Somewhere inside of me youth still lingers,
I’m still chasing dreams and butterflies
And gazing at rainbows in wonder!
For I believe youth never fades
In the eyes of those who can see
From the inside out!
From a poem by Annab...
The Christchurch Cathedral after loosing its tower and spire after the 6.3 quake hit Christchurch 22 February 2011. This image shows the centre of the city still cordoned off. I took this image on Good Friday, Easter weekend, as the sun rose to shine over the city giving a feeling of hope and resurrection of Christchurch to come in...
A view after the 6.3 magnatude quake hit Christchurch 22 February 2011.
Monsters in the Rafters
You have no right to do this.
Build me up
Just to break me down.
I wonder how you feel
As I lie here alone.
Fighting the monsters In my mind.
Beyond the rafters
Of the unknown.
From a poem by Pinkieswear
Manchester Courts, a seven-storey building on the corner of Hereford and Manchester Streets, is a category one historic place built in 1905-1906 that up until the 7.1 earthquake, housed offices.
News of the scheduled demolition provoked an emotional response from the people of Christchurch.
UPDATE 14 October 2010: A group of residents is campaig...
Manchester Courts, a seven-storey building on the corner of Hereford and Manchester Streets, is a category one historic place built in 1905-1906 that up until the 7.1 earthquake, housed offices.
News of the scheduled demolition provoked an emotional response from the people of Christchurch.
UPDATE 14 October 2010: A group of residents is campaig...
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Damage to a house in Richmond. The brick wall is badly cracked and twisted, and some bricks have fallen, exposing the lining paper below. The photographer comments, "These photos show our old house in River Rd. Bricks are skewed and pulled in several directions".
According to the sign it can take about 30 minutes to walk from the entry point (near the small statue) to the centre and out again. What you can do with a few thousand old bricks and gravel. See next photo for more detail.
The seismic survey truck T-Rex (from University of Texas) was in Bexley and Pacific Park a few days ago and may have left this calling card on the front lawn of my old "red zone" house. Obviously the geotechs will know what it means.
According to the sign it can take about 30 minutes to walk from the entry point (here) to the centre and out again. That is without stepping across the gaps between bricks. What you can do with a few thousand old bricks and gravel!
Nice to see the Cabbage Tree is still standing!
View On Black
Demolition continues on the old Beckenham shops after the 7.1 magnitude earthquake in Christchurch on the 4th September 2010. This view is looking from the car park out at th...
The Church of the Good Shepherd (Philips Street) is a fine example of High Victorian Gothic architecture and was designed by Benjamin Woolfield Mountfort in 1884. It has suffered some major damage during 6.3 quake that hit Christchurch 22 February 2011.
From Psalm 23 (King James Version)
The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
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Clean-up in the CBD of Christchurch is well under way after the 6.3 magnitude quake 22 Febraury 2011.
Taken one week after the 6.3 magnatude quake hit Christchurch 22 February 2011. Processed in HDR. Great to see the clean up already - lifts our spirits!.
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A photograph of the earthquake damage to the old Registry Building on the corner of Worcester and Montreal Streets. The masonry of the Worcester Street gable has crumbled and is lying on the street in front. Wire fencing has been used to cordon off the building.
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Four year-old Kahu Guthrie, clutching the presents he received from Santa (played by Peter Leitch, the Mad Butcher, after he arrived in the police helicopter on Motuihe Island where Kahu and 30 other disadvantaged earthquake victims spent the day courtesy of Westpac)".
Photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "The All Saints Church in Sumner. The traditional building materials and style of this church makes it look older than 1963. At the moment it is hidden behind a long line of containers protecting the road from potential rock fall hazards".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Owners Sina Seng (L) and Cheu Tek Ung of the 'T Bakery' which closed for five weeks after the Christchurch September 4 magnitude 7.1 earthquake says business has been quiet since they re-opened. Sign written by their 5 year old daughter".