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Demolition continues on the old Beckenham shops after the 7.1 magnitude earthquake in Christchurch on the 4th September 2010. So sad to see history die - both buildings and business.
Took this image in HDR and processed in PhotoMatix and PaintShop Pro 8.
Below are two other images of the shops one soon after the earthquake and the other sever...
The unforgettable beauty of lavender
Occurs in both the earth
As well as part of the many changing
Shades of the daily heavens on high.
Is quickly there, and then is gone.
Light violet, lavender,
How unique is its special glow,
Colored in nature in light lilac,
Amethyst, and airy, purple indigo.
From a poem by Gil Saenz
A path between the new Cashel Mall shopping area and Cathedral Square was opened this weekend and about 1000 people have gone through every hour. It's the first time this section of city has been open to the public since the 22 February 2011 earthquake.
Known by the locals as the "Owner's House" of the large Farnley Brick and Tile Works which was situated nearby. Established by the Austin brothers in 1863 the brickworks were named after the town of Farnley in Yorkshire England, from where the family had come. I remember the brickworks as a child and I think they were demolished in the 1970's. V...
Taken soon after the 6.3 magnatude quake hit Christchurch 22 February 2011. Done in HDR to capture some of the "feeling" of what I felt.
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!.
Due to the 7.1 earthquake on 4th September 2010 and then the following earthquakes Godley House has suffered severe damage. Godley house was built in 1880 by Harvey Hawkins - see www.godleyhouse.co.nz/
Rugby World Cup 2011 (RWC 2011) Tournament partners have reluctantly announced that Christchurch will be unable to host the seven matches currently scheduled to be played at the AMI/Lancater Park Stadium in Christchurch. This follows a detailed assessing of damage to the Stadium, grounds and infrastructure caused by the 6.3 magnitude earthquake ...
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A view after the 6.3 magnatude quake hit Christchurch 22 February 2011.
Taken soon after the 6.3 magnatude quake hit Christchurch 22 February 2011. A friend tried to get home when the road opened up and her 4 wheel drive went down. We could not get it out! The grey liquefaction has stuck the other car fast. It took less than an hour to grow this thick.
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 soon after the 6.3 magnatude quake hit Christchurch 22 February 2011. Done in HDR to capture some of the "feeling" of what I felt.
A view 4 weeks after the 7.1 magnitude earthquake in Christchurch.
St Johns Church corner of Hereford Street and Latimer Square.
Given a bit of a HDR process to add some of what I was "feeling" at the time.
Sadly the Chapel has been badly damaged in the magnitude 6.3 earthquake that hit Christchurch 22 February 2011 - see photo at www.flickr.com/photos/geofftrotter/5570195671/in/photostr...
The Rose Historic Chapel formerly St Mary’s Convent Chapel is the sole su...
Taken soon after the 6.3 magnatude quake hit Christchurch 22 February 2011. Done in HDR to capture some of the "feeling" of what I felt.
Looks even better when Viewed On Black
A view 4 weeks after the 7.1 magnitude earthquake in Christchurch.
St Johns Church corner of Hereford Street and Latimer Square.
Given a bit of a HDR process to add some of what I was "feeling" at the time.
A view after the 7.1 magnitude earthquake in Christchurch.
Corner of Colombo and Byron Streets.
Given a bit of a HDR process to add some of what I was "feeling" at the time.
A view after the 7.1 magnitude earthquake in Christchurch.
Corner of Colombo and Byron Streets.
Given a bit of a HDR process to add some of what I was "feeling" at the time.
Image featured on: www.lakewanaka.co.nz/new-zealand/Take-a-break-f...
A view after the 7.1 magnitude earthquake in Christchurch.
ex-Thom Autoglass building south-east corner St Asaph St and Barbadoes Street
A view after the 7.1 magnitude earthquake in Christchurch.
Corner of Colombo and Byron Streets
A view after the 7.1 magnitude earthquake in Christchurch.
Corner of Colombo and Battersea Streets.
Given a bit of a HDR process to add "feeling".
A view after the 7.1 magnitude earthquake in Christchurch 04 September 2010.
Corner of Colombo and Byron Streets.
Given a bit of a HDR process to add some of what I was "feeling" at the time.
Some of the recent aftershocks located around Banks Peninsula since the 7.1 earthquake have resulted in renewed hot springs activity with the distinct sulphurous smells being the result of deep seated water reaching the surface. Known hot springs are located at Motukarara, Rapaki Bay, Heathcote Valley, and Purau.
You can see here a small man-ma...
A view after the 7.1 magnitude earthquake in Christchurch.
After the 7.1 magnitude earthquake in Christchurch 10 days ago we are reminded of Spring and that things are starting to look a little better now.
A view after the 7.1 magnitude earthquake in Christchurch.
A view after the 7.1 magnitude earthquake in Christchurch.
Colombo Street South. So sad to see history die - both buildings and business.
Given a bit of a HDR process to add some of what I was "feeling" at the time.
A view after the 7.1 magnitude earthquake in Christchurch.
Colombo Street North. So sad to see history die - both buildings and business.
Given a bit of a HDR process to add some of what I was "feeling" at the time.
A view after the 7.1 magnitude earthquake in Christchurch.
Montreal Street north. So sad to see history die - both buildings and business.
Given a bit of a HDR process to add some of what I was "feeling" at the time.
