Sunday
Selections was originally brought to us by Kim of Frogpondsrock, as an ongoing meme where participants could
post previously unused photos languishing in their files.
The meme is now continued by River at Drifting through life. The rules are so simple as to be almost non-existent. Post some photos under the title Sunday Selections and link back to River. Clicking on any of the photos will make them embiggen.
Like River I usually run with a theme. This week? I am continuing to show you some of what Dinahmow and I did during her visit.
A few more shots from the zoo.
The tiger was very dainty in the way she took pieces of meat from the tongs. Which I expect means she wasn't hungry.
A dingo. Zoo brother sometimes 'has' to walk dingo pups. Goodness how he suffers. I do wonder how many pure-bred dingoes are left. Not many I suspect.
All of the zebras were determinedly putting their best side forward. I ONLY got butt shots.
A Cape Barren Goose. Amazingly early explorers apparently thought they were the young of our black swans.
An African painted dog. I was fascinated to learn (on an earlier zoo visit) just how intricate their social structure is. They greet each other at the start of a day and mourn their dead among other things.
And then to snippets from Dinahmow's last day. I adore our National Library and took her there to see the impressive lead-light windows in the foyer.
And then we got side-tracked by the sculptures outside...
Believe it or not, these photos are the same sculpture taken from different angles. Einstein as the dove of peace. They are on one side of our interactive Science Museum - Questacon.
The other sculptures are arranged on the steps to the entrance to Questacon. I loved the birds perching on Darwin's head and shoulders.
It really was a delightful visit and as I have said before, she is welcome to return. I am confident that my well known boring city will find things to interest her.
I am less chipmunk like and in recovery mode. Thank you for your supportive words.
The meme is now continued by River at Drifting through life. The rules are so simple as to be almost non-existent. Post some photos under the title Sunday Selections and link back to River. Clicking on any of the photos will make them embiggen.
Like River I usually run with a theme. This week? I am continuing to show you some of what Dinahmow and I did during her visit.
A few more shots from the zoo.
The tiger was very dainty in the way she took pieces of meat from the tongs. Which I expect means she wasn't hungry.
A dingo. Zoo brother sometimes 'has' to walk dingo pups. Goodness how he suffers. I do wonder how many pure-bred dingoes are left. Not many I suspect.
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| A Siamang Gibbon |
All of the zebras were determinedly putting their best side forward. I ONLY got butt shots.
And then to snippets from Dinahmow's last day. I adore our National Library and took her there to see the impressive lead-light windows in the foyer.
And then we got side-tracked by the sculptures outside...
This was a new sculpture (and only there on a temporary basis). It is by Suzie Bleach and Andrew Townsend and called Camouflage. It is described as the life-size portrait of a horse - wearing the mask of a bull.
Intriguing.
The other sculptures are arranged on the steps to the entrance to Questacon. I loved the birds perching on Darwin's head and shoulders.
It really was a delightful visit and as I have said before, she is welcome to return. I am confident that my well known boring city will find things to interest her.
I am less chipmunk like and in recovery mode. Thank you for your supportive words.
The zebra photo made me laugh.
ReplyDeleteJamie Ghione: I have several photos of the zebras. Individuals and the group. And all of them are butt shots.
Deleteyou have so much art and culture you show here, and I am living vicariously through you.
ReplyDeleteLinda Starr: Thank you. I am frequently ashamed that we don't make the best use of our city.
DeleteHi EC - so glad things are improving for you. Those photos are a delight to see ... and as you say - there's always more to realise in our home towns/cities than we realise. Love the sculptures as too the glass - but the animals are always the best - and look well looked after - cheers Hilary
ReplyDeleteHilary Melton-Butcher: Thank you. I am a huge animal fan and very grateful that these do look to be looked after superbly.
DeleteThat butt plus your comment made me laugh. That was a nice visit.
ReplyDeleteCaterina: It was a very nice visit.
DeleteSuperb animals EC, and the sculptures are beauties.
ReplyDeleteBob Bushell: Aren't the animals lovely? You would have a field day at the zoo.
DeleteSo companionable being with you and seeing the animals, windows, and art through your eyes. Wishing you a wonderful weekend of self care and recovery.
ReplyDeleteCloudia: Thank you. I am heading off to the doctor again shortly and hope that this will be the last appointment for this ailment. And I am always happy to share the wonders of my world.
DeleteInteressante Skulpturen.
ReplyDeleteNoke
Noke: We thought so too.
Deletei'm glad things are improving also,, I love these trips you bring us on,, amazing!
ReplyDeletelaurie: I am so glad that you enjoy coming with us.
DeleteLove the Einstein/dove sculpture!!
ReplyDeletefishducky: Isn't it amazing? The ingenuity in creating it blows me away.
DeleteLeave it to the Zebras. LOL!!! Wonderful pictures.
ReplyDeletemxtodis123: It didn't matter how I moved, they moved as well. They were determined to only show their butts. And I am sure they laughed at us.
DeleteThese are all wonderful pictures, and it does look like it was a lovely visit. I too love the zebra butt the best! :-)
ReplyDeleteDJan: The zebra wins hands down it seems.
DeleteThe birds on Darwin’s head really does add a whimsical touch. And I can tell you from experience your city is far from boring.
ReplyDeleteDavid Gascoigne: I like my city but it is widely condemned as boring. Indeed in a perverse sort of way that is its claim to fame.
DeleteSo many wonderful things! And I still don't know who is represented with a microscope on the Questacon steps.I "got" all the other figures...I think this might be Leeuwenhoek, whose updated 'scope led to better study of micro-biology.
ReplyDeleteI am hoping to make it to Canberra for the Balloon festival...
dinahmow: I would vote for Louis Pasteur. I will look next time we are in the area. The balloon festival is always a treat. And immediately follows Enlighten. The Parliamentary Rose Gardens are well worth visiting then too.
Delete"My well-known boring city"? It seems to me that your city is any thing but boring. From the incredible photos of animals to art, your city is one that deserves many visits.
ReplyDeleteSusan Kane: I don't find my city boring, but many do. Their loss.
DeleteThe sculptures are absorbing, diverse. I believe dinahmow has the answer to the microscope question. Or, perhaps Louis Pasteur. Certainly not the zebra.
ReplyDeleteJoanne Noragon: I suspect you are right, but will double check next time I am in the area. And you are also right that the zebra doesn't have the answer. Or care about the issue.
DeleteThe silhouette sculptures are good to see. I knew nothing about the African dog before our visit. They are quite fascinating animals. Like you, I fear there are not too many pure bred dingoes left.
ReplyDeleteAndrew: I suspect that there are very, very few pure-bred dingoes now. And did wonder about those in the zoo.
DeleteFirstly...I'm glad to hear you're feeling much better and are on the mend, EC.
ReplyDeleteWonderful visit to the zoo and to the National Library. It is easy to understand your visitor enjoying her visit...and time spent with you.
Take care, EC...and I hope the coming week is much kinder to you than the last. Cuddles to Jazz. :)
Lee: I am not out of the woods but much better (and hospital is no longer an option). Here's to a better week, the world over.
DeleteA joy to spend time with a blogging buddy and it sounds like you had a fabulous time. I loved all these photos, of animals and sculptures, and the stained glass window. Thanks for sharing and enjoy the rest of your weekend :)
ReplyDeleteDenise inVA: Thank you. We did have a lovely time.
DeleteI very fond of sculptures these are wonderful, as are the animals .
ReplyDeleteMerle.........
Merlesworld: I am very fond of sculpture and animals too - and am lucky that both are in generous supply.
DeleteMaybe the zebras were staging a protest against cameras? And a horse wearing a bull’s mask... now I’ve seen everything. ;)
ReplyDeleteExcellent photos as always.
River Fairchild: I turn my back on the camera when I can too. My butt isn't as stylish as that of the zebra though.
DeleteYou seem surrounded by art. Is it truly as pervasive as it seems?
ReplyDeleteJono: There is a LOT of public art here, for which I am grateful. Some I love, some I loathe and I am grateful for all of it.
DeleteI'm not surprised the zebra wanted the shot from this angle - it's a very handsome butt! I loved seeing the African painted dog, which I haven't come across before, and have just been reading all about them on Wikipedia.
ReplyDeleteThe sculptures are very interesting too. Your city is anything but boring, EC!
Glad to hear you're feeling better - have a great week.
Alexia: Aren't the African painted dogs fascinating? I wouldn't like to be hunted by them though. I like my city but it is an undeniable truth that its reputation is dullsville.
DeleteI hope your week is filled with wonder.
Lots of lovely animals, the sculptures are fascinating, and i know you get bored with the things in your city but showing around a new person is like seeing it for the first time again.
ReplyDeleteHoping that you continue to recover quickly!
messymimi: I don't find my city boring. And sneer at those who label it so. I do wonder whether visitors will enjoy the same things I do, but so far, so good. And thank you. I have turned the corner towards health.
DeleteThat painted dog is intriguing, EC.
ReplyDeleteThe birds on Darwin are priceless. He would appreciate them I bet!
Marie Smith: The Painted Dogs are fascinating. Not pretty precisely, but definitely interesting. I did love the birds on Darwin.
DeleteHey, even a Zebra's back side is interesting looking! The leaded glass is beautiful. A lot of the churches around here have stained glass windows. Wonderful sculptures, esp. the Einstein one :)
ReplyDeletemshatch: I am ashamed to say that I have never realised that the Einstein/Dove of Peace are the same statue. And yes, the zebra butt is more photogenic than a number of faces I can think of.
DeleteGlad to hear you are feeling better. I love the sculptures, especially the Einstein one. From the "dove" side, it looks like it was cut from aluminium siding.
ReplyDeleteThe zoo animals are gorgeous, the zebra was a bit cheeky though.
River: If my butt was as toned as the zebras I would consider it my best side too.
Deletethe zebra's butt is in better shape than mine, I'd have to say. Nice looking butt there, buddy. What's your secret? The one Dingo, is that one purebred? Doesn't look exactly like what I imagined a dingo would look like. But maybe just because its well fed there? Like the Darwin statue with the birds.
ReplyDeleteStrayer: Re that butt? Better shape than mine too. I don't know whether the dingo is purebred or not. Quite possibly not, but as close to it as they could manage. And yes, all the zoo animals are well fed.
DeleteI'm pleased you are improving.
ReplyDeleteInteresting art there.
Nice captures at the zoo too.
Margaret-whiteangel: Thank you. There is a lot of art in the city, and some of it I like very much.
DeleteThose sculptures are very interesting and I love the position that have placed them in. Gorgeous stain glass window. I hope you have a good week ahead.
ReplyDeleteMargaret Adamson: I can remember being taken on a school excursion to see those windows shortly after the National Library opened. I have loved them ever since. Thank you - I hope your week is good too.
Deletewhat a delightful post today, EC. Thanks for sharing these.
ReplyDeleteBill: Thank you for your always supportive comments.
DeleteDear EC
ReplyDeleteSo glad to hear you are improving. I really enjoyed the animals, sculptures and glass (especially the beautiful colours- it would make a lovely felt piece...)
Best wishes
Ellie
Ellie Foster: The National Library's gift shop sells jigsaw puzzles of those incredible windows and you are right it would be lovely in felt.
DeleteYour visitor must have had such a delightful visit with you. You went to such nice and interesting places.
ReplyDeleteStarting Over, Accepting Changes - Maybe: Thank you. We took her to some of our favourite places and I am glad that she enjoyed them with us.
DeleteYour photos are amazing as always. It looks like it would have been an awesome visit.
ReplyDeleteMason Canyon: It was. And thank you.
DeleteWho doesn't love zebra butts? You are making a poor case for your city being boring
ReplyDeleteSue in Italia/In the Land of Cancer: Mine is the minority voice. I suspect any poll would come down firmly affirming the dullsville status of my city.
DeleteI love the animal pictures. That tiger is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteMary Kirkland: The tiger IS beautiful. And the zoo is slowly introducing her to a male in the hopes they will breed. Fingers crossed.
DeleteI can see why the sculptures grabbed your attention
ReplyDeleteAuthor R. Mac Wheeler: There were a whole lot more too, some old, some new.
DeleteAnother lovely selection of photographs.
ReplyDeleteI love the tiger and the zebra's stripes, even if they are from behind are amazing, wonderful markings.
Yes I think your National Library lead-light windows are very impressive, great colours.
Finally those sculptures, truly amazing.
So very pleased to read you are feeling better and are in 'recovery mode'
My good wishes.
All the best Jan
Lowcarb team member ~Jan: Thank you so much. I am so very grateful for the friends I have found in the blogosphere.
DeleteSo many things to comment on again. The last series is really enjoyable, such a creative idea. Of course it's really something how dainty the tiger is with eating bites. I like that African painted dog, he appears to have a mad look on his face, but from what you said they are quite the smart and caring animal, with their dead. May your recovery be swift and speedy! Take good care of you.
ReplyDeleteKaren S: I have done a bit much and set my recovery back a little. This too will pass. And I am fascinated by the African Painted Dogs and their society.
DeleteWhen I look at that zebra behind, ll I can think is if I love slapping Harry's big thighs, how fun would a zebra be?!
ReplyDeleteThe Einstein/ dove sculpture is very very clever!
kylie: I am blown away by the Einstein/dove statue. And wonder how I have missed its dual nature for so long. I wonder what would happen if you slapped the zebra's butt - would it kick or gallop?
DeleteLove the tiger, they are my favourite big cats
ReplyDeleteKB: I have a huge weakness for All the big cats. And yes, tigers are towards the top of that list.
DeleteWow. What wonderful photos. I did not know that about the African Painted Dog. Intriguing.
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Wisewebwoman: Thank you. I am glad that others find the African Painted Dogs fascinating.
DeleteYour city is far from boring EC, and if I ever win the lottery, I'm coming your way to hang out to check out the fascinating places you know about, and I adore those pics! Hugs...RO
ReplyDeleteRO: I agree, but for whatever reason its reputation as a boring city is strong. Good luck with your lottery tickets.
DeleteThe fur of the African Painted Dog is beautiful, to my eye at least. It's very interesting that they have complex social behavior.
ReplyDeleteThis was a wonderful way to treat your lucky visitor! It seems to me that your city has an undeserved reputation. From what you show us, it is full of life and beauty.
jenny_o: Dinahmow and I have a number of shared interests. It was lovely to take her to places we love and be reasonably confident she would enjoy them too.
DeleteThat tiger picture is amazing!! Would love to try that, but maybe with a longer pair of tongs... would a 20-foot ladder leg count?
ReplyDeleteUnknown (aka Mark Koopmans): Wimp. I have done that, and felt no fear.
DeleteWhat he said above! (It was me using my work account email by mistake :)
ReplyDeleteMark Koopmans: Your work email classifies you as Unkown? I am wondering about your job now...
DeleteHa! Oh, EC, today I thank you for this: the zebra butt shot!
ReplyDeleteLove, safety, and well being.
Rawknrobyn: The zebra and I are happy to brighten your day with a stripey butt.
DeleteSending oceans of caring to everyone affected by those appalling fires.
Folks love animals and vicea versa, it probabaly why we make such a big deal out of these magnificent creatures
ReplyDeleteSpacer Guy: I suspect we love animals more than they do us on the whole, but definitely fall into the category of people who make a 'big deal' out of them.
DeleteYour brother, indeed, has a tough life! i suspect i wouldn't do so well with the "cats" and "dogs". i'm used to cuddling up with them at night to sleep. suspect the Dingo would take exception...
ReplyDeletedaisyfae: The keepers for Solo the cheetah cub moved into the zoo when he was very young. And I suspect considered it a privilege. I am not sure how snuggly dingoes are. I will ask the brother when next I talk to him.
DeleteThose sculptures are amazing! I love the Einstein one - so clever.
ReplyDeleteLady Fi: Isn't that clever? I cannot imagine having the kind of mind which could either think of it, or execute it.
DeleteSo glad you are on the mend.
ReplyDeleteYour city is wonderful.
I so enjoyed the pics of the animals, including the zebra hinnie. Heh.
Wasn't Einstein an amazing man?
Sandra Cox: Thank you. That flock/herd? of zebras was quite determined. So I gave in.
DeleteAnd yes, Einstein was amazing. An incredible scientist and more.
I've been out of pocket for a while, and you have so much going on. Well, of course, I LOVED the statues. There's something about a statue that evokes so many more ideas than a flat piece of art.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you're on the mend. Spring is on your side of the world. May it bring you healing and hope.
BarbFroman: I am also a big sculpture fan. Of course. I am indeed on the mend. Finally. Spring is fast disappearing in the rear-view window though.
DeleteI remember those gorgeous colourful windows, in fact I think I have some photos of them! And those sculptures are amazing, especially the Einstein that changes shape as you view it from different angles. Hope those birdies don't poop on Darwin's head! Although I have been told that it's lucky to get pooped on by a bird. Not sure if that's true though.
ReplyDeleteShammickite: I have heard the lucky/bird crap theory too. And beg to differ.
DeleteThose windows are a joy aren't they? I really like the tapestries in the foyer of the library too. Was our National Museum in place when you visited?
Hey EC! Love the butt shots! LOL! Excellent photos, truly! I love animals! So interesting about the African Painted Dog! I really love all those sculptures! WOW! So cool and so meaningful! Brilliant!!! That window is gorgeous too! Big Hugs and I do hope you are well!
ReplyDeleteMagic Love Crow: Thank you so much for your always positive comments. Hugs.
DeleteIt looks like you did come across some interesting things. That horse/bull is unusual. I'm not sure it's captured my heart. The real animals did though, every single one of them. :)
ReplyDeletemail4rosey: Thank you. I was glad to see the horse/bull but it certainly didn't win my heart either.
DeleteSo much to take in an all so very interesting.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed your trip through the zoo. It is many years since I visited Perth Zoo and now I can't walk far I guess sadly it is unlikely I ever will agan.
Thank you for sharing so much.
Mimsie: This zoo has electric scooters for hire. The zoo brother tells me that Bob Hawke used one when he visited. And said brother also tells me I should use one. It was a wonderful day, but very, very tiring.
DeleteI like the Darwin artwork too. I've had birds land on my head when I'm under my camo hide and it's a lovely feeling
ReplyDeleteKim: It is isn't it? A true privilege.
DeleteHi... I saw this link in you T-post for ABC Wednesday…
ReplyDeleteJust popping by to ask your help...
I don't know which zoo you visited ofcourse but if you do have photo's (and info if available) ...could you please contact Petra of https://elefanten-fotolexikon.eu
She is a very good friend of mine who runs a website about zoo elephants throughout the whole world. She Always is longing for info and images of elephants… so maybe you would like to help me and her?
Thank you.
ABC Wednesday: Sorry, but there are NO elephants in this zoo, so I cannot help you or your friend. I wish her luck with her project.
Deletegorgeous shots of the animals.
ReplyDeleteI must say, most the time I love them
more than humans.
I do admit, I'd be the Zebra turning my butt on the people!! xxx from MN
My Inner Chick: Snap on usually preferring animals to our own species. And if my butt was as toned as the zebras I would be presenting it too.
DeleteThe zebras showing their butts made me laugh. :)
ReplyDeleteI didn't know that about African painted dogs. The windows at the National Library are gorgeous. So glad you had such a fun visit with your blogging buddy.
~Jess