Prior to the earthquake, this was a lovely backyard lawn covered with green grass -- !! Penrith Avenue, Somerfield, Christchurch.
Aftermath of September 4th Earthquake in Canterbury. Shops on Colombo Street in Christchurch. The initial 7.1 quake has been followed by around 1590 aftershocks recorded to date - causing further damage to already weakened structures.
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Aftermath of September 4th Earthquake in Canterbury. Shops on Colombo Street in Christchurch - damaged in earthquake and then partially demolished to reduce risk from unstable materials which might otherwise be dislodged in strong winds or subsequent aftershocks. The 1590 aftershocks recorded to date have continued to cause further damage.
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The September Canterbury earthquake. These pictures were taken of Colombo Street in Sydenham. A lot of masonry in this area has been damaged/fallen down. The New Zealand Army, along with Police, were minding the cordons. Note: these photos were taken on a cellphone; mind the quality.
The September Canterbury earthquake. These pictures were taken of Colombo Street in Sydenham. A lot of masonry in this area has been damaged/fallen down. The New Zealand Army, along with Police, were minding the cordons. Note: these photos were taken on a cellphone; mind the quality.
The September Canterbury earthquake. These pictures were taken of Colombo Street in Sydenham. A lot of masonry in this area has been damaged/fallen down. The New Zealand Army, along with Police, were minding the cordons. Note: these photos were taken on a cellphone; mind the quality.
The September Canterbury earthquake. These pictures were taken of Colombo Street in Sydenham. A lot of masonry in this area has been damaged/fallen down. The New Zealand Army, along with Police, were minding the cordons. Note: these photos were taken on a cellphone; mind the quality.
A photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Gap Filler Chess set on Colombo Street, Sydenham".
A photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Gap Filler Chess set on Colombo Street, Sydenham".
Photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "The big chess set Gap Filler project in Colombo Street south, Sydenham, taking shape".
A photograph of street art in Sydenham. The artwork is signed "Liz, Morks, Apek".
A digital copy of a pen and ink and watercolour painting by Raymond Morris, titled, 'Sydenham Senior Citizens Friendly Society'.
Photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Wildflowers on the site of a demolished building in Sydenham".
A digital copy of a pen and ink and watercolour painting by Raymond Morris, titled, 'The Frame Workshop, Colombo Street, Sydenham'.
Photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "The temporary South City Library in the Sydenham Mall, Colombo Street south".
Photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Earthquake resilience graffiti on the site of a demolished building in Sydenham. Wildflowers have grown out front".
Photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Looking south along Colombo Street showing the over bridge on Moorhouse Avenue".