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".
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".
People cast flowers into the Avon River during the River of Flowers event held in Riccarton Bush, commemorating the second anniversary of the 22 February earthquake.
People cast flowers into the Avon River during the River of Flowers event held in Riccarton Bush, commemorating the second anniversary of the 22 February earthquake.
People cast flowers into the Avon River during the River of Flowers event held in Riccarton Bush, commemorating the second anniversary of the 22 February earthquake.
A photograph of a sign advertising the Festival of Flowers, 17 February to 4 March 2012 at the Christchurch Botanic Gardens.
People cast flowers into the Avon River during the River of Flowers event held in Riccarton Bush, commemorating the second anniversary of the 22 February earthquake.
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 flowers left at the site of the CTV building. The photograph is captioned by Paul Corliss, "Second anniversary 22 February earthquake".
A photograph of flowers left at the site of the CTV building. The photograph is captioned by Paul Corliss, "Second anniversary 22 February earthquake".
Magnolia blooms in a private garden on the Cashmere hills.
A photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "A gateway on Canterbury Street in Lyttelton".
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 of a wreath left at the site of the CTV building by the Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs, Japan. The photograph is captioned by Paul Corliss, "Second anniversary 22 February earthquake".
A photograph of members of Crack'd for Christchurch working in their workshop. A number of mosaics of flowers and leaves have been laid out on the table in front of them. Boxes of broken china are organised on the shelf behind.Crack'd for Christchurch comments, "Back at the workshop, flower making continues. You can see a table covered with flower motifs, looking amazing. We had to make the flowers at home in the evenings as we all worked during the day. After much trial and error our flower experts (Helen, Sharon, and Jennie) came up with a clever way to attach the tiny pieces to mesh, so they could be transferred to the chair easily. From left: Sharon Wilson, Helen Campbell, and Shirley Walden."
A photograph of a sign for the Ellerslie International Flower Show in Hagley Park. The show was cancelled following the 22 February 2011 earthquake.
A photograph of a sign for the Ellerslie International Flower Show in Hagley Park. The show was cancelled following the 22 February 2011 earthquake.
A photograph of flowers attached to a wire fence on the CTV building site on the corner of Madras Street and Cashel Street.
People watch the flowers floating down the Avon River during the River of Flowers event held in Riccarton Bush, commemorating the second anniversary of the 22 February earthquake.
A child casts a flower into the Avon River during the River of Flowers event held in Riccarton Bush, commemorating the second anniversary of the 22 February earthquake.
Two women watch the flowers floating down the Avon River during the River of Flowers event held in Riccarton Bush, commemorating the second anniversary of the 22 February earthquake.
A child casts a flower into the Avon River during the River of Flowers event held in Riccarton Bush, commemorating the second anniversary of the 22 February earthquake.
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 theĀ Avon.".
An entry from Jennifer Middendorf's blog for 24 February 2014 entitled, "VIPs, flowers and hail".