Flowers float down the Avon River during the River of Flowers memorial event. In the background, residents and workers look on. The photographer comments, "One year on, Riverside residents gather for a 2 minute silence and to cast flowers in the river. Riverside residents met at the Medway St bridge to commemorate the anniversary of the 22/2/11 quake".
A photograph of a sign advertising the Festival of Flowers, 17 February to 4 March 2012 at the Christchurch Botanic Gardens.
A photograph of the remains of flowers hanging from a cordon fence. The photograph is captioned by Paul Corliss, "River Road, Avonside".
A photograph of a decorated road cone. The photograph is captioned by Paul Corliss, "River Road, Avonside".
A photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Wildflowers planted on a vacant lot in Victoria Street".
A photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "580 Ferry Road. Many demolition sites have been planted with wildflowers by local schools. This is one of the more exuberant".
A photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "580 Ferry Road. Many demolition sites have been planted with wildflowers by local schools. This is one of the more exuberant".
A photograph of a decorated road cone. The photograph is captioned by Paul Corliss, "River Road, Avonside".
A photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "An exuberance of wildflowers on the corner of Peterborough and Victoria Streets".
A photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "580 Ferry Road. Many demolition sites have been planted with wildflowers by local schools. This is one of the more exuberant".
A photograph submitted by Jennifer Middendorf to the QuakeStories website. The description reads, "22 February 2012. River of Flowers commemoration at Riccarton Bush. Flowers float down the Avon.".
A piper stands beside the twisted Medway Street Bridge during the River of Flowers memorial event. A concrete barrier blocking off the bridge is adorned with flowers. The photographer comments, "One year on, Riverside residents gather for a 2 minute silence and to cast flowers in the river. Riverside residents met at the Medway St bridge to commemorate the anniversary of the 22/2/11 quake".
Flowers float under the twisted Medway Street Bridge during the River of Flowers memorial event. A colourful cross has been attached to the centre of the bridge. The photographer comments, "One year on, Riverside residents gather for a 2 minute silence and to cast flowers in the river. Riverside residents met at the Medway St bridge to commemorate the anniversary of the 22/2/11 quake".
A photograph submitted by Jennifer Middendorf to the QuakeStories website. The description reads, "22 February 2012. River of Flowers commemoration at Riccarton Bush. Volunteers hand out flowers just before 12.51.".
A photograph submitted by Jennifer Middendorf to the QuakeStories website. The description reads, "22 February 2012. River of Flowers commemoration at Riccarton Bush. After the two minutes silence, people cast their flowers into the Avon.".
A photograph of a display in the Botanic Gardens as part of the Festival of Flowers. The photograph is captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Aquatic topiary in the Botanic Gardens".
A photograph of a floral display in the Botanic Gardens as part of the Festival of Flowers. The photograph is captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Craig Pocock made this vertical arrangement".
A photograph of a floral display in the Botanic Gardens as part of the Festival of Flowers. The photograph is captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "An aquatic topiary in a lagoon".
A photograph of a flower.
A photograph of a decorated Port-a-loo in the Botanic Gardens as part of the Festival of Flowers. The photograph is captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Bunty's Retreat. One of the Port-a-loos on the pine mound".
A photograph of a decorated Port-a-loo in the Botanic Gardens as part of the Festival of Flowers. The photograph is captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Excuse Me!!! One of the Port-a-loos on the pine mound".
A photograph of a decorated Port-a-loo in the Botanic Gardens as part of the Festival of Flowers. The photograph is captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Bunty's Retreat. One of the Port-a-loos on the pine mound".
A photograph of a floral display in the Botanic Gardens as part of the Festival of Flowers. The photograph is captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "An aquatic topiary in a lagoon in the Botanic Gardens".
A photograph of a decorated road cone. The photograph is captioned by Paul Corliss, "Sumner".
A photograph of a decorated road cone. The photograph is captioned by Paul Corliss, "River Road, Avonside".
A photograph of decorated road cones. The photograph is captioned by Paul Corliss, "Sumner".
A photograph of decorated road cones. The photograph is captioned by Paul Corliss, "Sumner".
Photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "An exhibit from the Festival of Flowers in the Botanic Gardens which has been moved to the Re:Start Mall on Cashel Street".
Photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "An exhibit from the Festival of Flowers which was moved from the Botanical Gardens to the Re:Start Mall on Cashel Street".
Photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "An exhibit from the Festival of Flowers in the Botanic Gardens which has been moved to the Re:Start Mall on Cashel Street".