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. Huge thanks to Cie who gave me this wonderful Sunday Selections image.
The meme was then continued by River at Drifting through life. Sadly she has now stepped aside (though she will join us some weeks), and I have accepted the mantle.
The rules are so simple as to be almost non-existent. Post some photos under the title Sunday Selections and link back to me. Clicking on any of the photos will make them embiggen.
I usually run with a theme. This week I am taking you to Enlighten, an annual festival that was held while I was on my blog break. The focus of the festival is on the illuminated buildings in our Parliamentary Triangle, but there are also decorations in the city itself. Which is where we are going this week. The decorations inside the mall were very different to those outside.
Starting inside:
As you will see the time span in the decorations represented inside and outside the mall was very different - and indeed malls would not have existed when the second features roamed the earth. I am pretty certain that the critters were illuminated at night, but sadly I didn't see them then. And equally sadly, they were fenced off during the day and I couldn't take any close up photos.
I hope that you find brightness in your week - and for those that celebrate it, Happy Easter.
River Fairchild - I am so in love with your city! 🥰 This is fabulous. The art and imagination displayed there delight me all the time. Thank for sharing all the eye candy with the rest of us.
ReplyDeleteI hope you have an uneventful week coming up and time to rest without being poked and prodded by medical staff. Big hugs to you and scritches for the kitties.
River Fairchild: Thank you. My city has a reputation for being more boring than ditch water - a rep I don't think it deserves. Minimal medical appointments this week, though they ramp up again next. Hugs to you too.
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ReplyDeleteYou have so much going on in your city and it is a joy to share it with you - thank you. I particularly like the sabre-toothed tiger!
Have a good week and take care of yourself
Best wishes
Ellie
Ellie Foster: I really like the sabre toothed tiger too - and would have loved to be able to get closer to it.
DeleteHi EC - amazing statues - people are so creative ... I'd love to see them - they must 'amaze'. I'm sorry you weren't able to see them at night ... have a good week - 'see' you soon - cheers Hilary
ReplyDeleteHilary Melton-Butcher: I saw the city installations after a gruelling shift at LL, and they were just what the doctor ordered. Thank you.
DeleteI like the first one a lot (radar dish?) Does it light up itself or are there lights shining on it?
ReplyDeleteMike: It lights up itself though of course the lights in the mall also shine on it.
DeleteThese installations are so good for abstract photography. Love them
ReplyDeleteroentare: They are fun aren't they?
DeleteI love this. Looks like so much fun.
ReplyDeletemxtodis123: It is fun - and free.
DeleteWow, pure lights, I love installations all in all one EC.
ReplyDeleteBob Bushell: They are a heap of fun aren't they?
DeleteLooks spectacular!
ReplyDeleteLon Anderson: It is. My city does spectacular well.
DeleteCanberra certainly has many sights for the people to see and appreciate. And I am sure, like me, the rest of your readers appreciate your sharing of them with us, EC. :
ReplyDeleteI hope you're feeling heaps better...and I hope that continues through the coming week...for you, and for dear Batty and Odie...my cuddles to them...and a few hugs for you! :)
Lee: The furry tyrants and I thank you. I am feeling much the same but am adjusting.
DeleteWonderful creatures, all sizes and shapes and colours, love 'em! And the Interstellar Space Station too, what a lot of creativity on display. I've enjoyed having a look at Enlighten with you. I wonder if my cousin in Mawson goes to it, I'll have to ask her, we connect with Zoom every couple of weeks.
ReplyDeleteShammickite: There will be more from Enlighten next week. We go to it every year, but none of the rest of my family do. I wonder whether your cousin does. Let me know if you remember please.
DeleteI am impressed by both those displays. The inside looked a bit oriental in inspiration and the outside--well, bit animal.
ReplyDeleteJoanne Noragon: It was the different times for the displays that took my eye - but I was glad to see them both.
DeleteI love the Space theme inside the mall and I can see why the dinosaurs were fenced off, I imagine children might want to climb on them.
ReplyDeleteRiver: I wonder whether you are right about the fencing. There didn't seem to be any fear that children might want to play on the space themed ones in the mall.
DeleteSo, so interesting. So different to what I'm used too.
ReplyDeleteHope you are having a very pleasant Easter Sunday.
Caterina: I am glad that you enjoyed them. Easter Sunday is drawing to a close here, but was peaceful and pleasant.
DeleteHow interesting these photos are, what a delight to be able to see them in person. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteHappy Easter.
Margaret D: I walked a fair distance to see them all (spread all over the city) but was glad to do it. Happy Easter to you and yours.
DeleteYes, I think those critters are lanterns. That must be striking at night. Very interesting to see their construction and translucence in the daylight though. So I enjoyed seeing those photos. Let me say what a pleasure it is to have you back. I certainly hope you have a beautiful autumn and feel much much better as the days move along. Thanks for your dear visit and comment which always make me smile. Aloha
ReplyDeleteCloudia: It was great to see the colours in the day - and I think they would be even more vivid at night. Autumn is sneaking in, and very welcome. And thank you for your very kind words.
DeleteThe indoor works were a bit challenging but I really liked the outdoor works. Regardless of fences, your photos are great.
ReplyDeleteAndrew: My critter loving self preferred the outdoor works, but I was glad to see them both. And thank you.
DeleteI liked the indoor ones!! But the outdoor ones are delightful as well. You Australian folks sure have a sense of humor!
ReplyDeleteBill: A sense of humour is an excellent thing to have and I hope that I and my city/country never lose it.
DeleteI love the dinosaurs. They would light up spectacularly, too.
ReplyDeleteHave a good week!
kylie: I think they would look great at night, but it was just a step too far to go back in.
DeleteI hope you have a great week too.
I am just happy that you were able to get out and about, Sue, whatever the reason. It really is good to be sharing my life with you again. Hugs and kisses - David
ReplyDeleteDavid M. Gascoigne: I am so glad I remembered that there would be decorations in the city and took my camera in to LL with me. It is good to be back and to be doing a little out and abouting.
DeleteYou certainly captured the essence of the displays, and I enjoyed thoroughly every one. Thank you for your presence in my life, you enrich me every single Sunday.
ReplyDeleteDJan: Thank you. There will be more Enlighten next week. After that I have hopes for another exhibition though it is possible than cameras won't be allowed.
DeleteNever see anything like these ones. Lovely. Greetings orvokki
ReplyDeleteorvokki: How nice to see you here. I am glad you enjoyed our decorations.
DeleteGoodness, they are all amazing exhibits. Loving your Sunday Selections again, thanks for sharing them. I enjoyed them all but the saber tooth and the dinosaur spoke to me today.
ReplyDeleteDeniseinVA: I really like the sabre tooth too. And found the plants from long ago intriguing too.
DeleteThank you for sharing such wonderful pieces, EC. So good to see you again! Take care!
ReplyDeleteMarie Smith: It is my pleasure and I am glad you liked them.
DeleteWonderful captures of these installations and the colours are astonishingly vivid!
ReplyDeleteGreat to see you Sunday-ing up again!
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Wisewebwoman: Thank you. The colours really popped didn't they - and the dinosaurs would look even more dramatic at night.
DeleteWow, there's a lot of imagination behind those artworks! Love the bright colours - they must be really eye-catching when they're illuminated. :-)
ReplyDeleteDiane Henders: They would be amazing at night - but I enjoyed them during the day too.
DeleteHappy Easter to you too.
ReplyDeleteThat looks like a lot of fun. Loved the pictures.
Mary Kirkland: It was fun. Something I seek out.
DeleteI love those photos. That is really amazing, Happy Easter to you and your family!
ReplyDeleteRasmaSandra: February/March are festival month in my city - and it does them well.
DeleteLike RasmaSandra: "I love those photos." I so wish that Peggy had your access to large-scale public art because so much of what you photograph would fascinate her utterly (I can just see her exclaiming over the beauty as though she were still a child).
ReplyDeleteSnowbrush: My inner child is alive and well. Like Peggy I delight in these displays.
DeleteHappy Easter, Sue! I hope you had a lovely time. I enjoyed the "enlighten" photos. Such fun! Have a great week!
ReplyDeleteFundy Blue: Thank you. You have a good week too. More from Enlighten next week.
DeleteAlthough you didn't get to see them illuminated, I'm glad you took photos, these are amazing.
ReplyDeleteI pray you've had a blessed and beautiful Easter Sunday.
My selections are over here.
messymimi: They are great aren't they? I really enjoyed your Sunday Selections. Thank you.
DeleteFuturistic looking inside in contrast to the outside. ;-)
ReplyDeleteSean Jeating: That struck me too. And in my dinosaur phase I liked the installations outside better.
DeleteI shan't show the dinosaur to our grand daughter: She would probably insist on an immediate flight to Canberra. ;-)
DeleteSean Jeating: She would be too late. They are gone again.
DeleteWonderful, colourful photos. Happy Easter to you as well, and I wish for you that the Easter season will be a season of progression and joy.
ReplyDeleteCharlotte (MotherOwl): Thank you. Any season filled with progression and joy is more than welcome.
DeleteTerrific imagination at work with those displays!
ReplyDeleteThe difference in eras inside/outside reminded me of our relationship with the Grandkids. They're all ultra modern and we're like those primitive creatures from millions of years ago.
Gini and I hope your new week is off to a great start!
Wally Jones: No children and hence no grandchildren. I am definitely a dinosaur though which probably explains why those installations spoke louder to me. I hope that you and Gini are revelling in nature's bounty.
DeleteI really love these sculptures. What beautiful things to look at and enjoy. You are truly blessed.
ReplyDeletegigi-hawaii: They are fun aren't they? And make the mall much more appealing for me.
DeleteI was delighted to see you are posting again. It is good that you are back, because I really missed you.
ReplyDeleteThe two venues are completely different, but I like them both. I was really impressed with the dinosaurs, though.
Hope all is well in your world and Batty is doing OK, too!
Bleubeard and Elizabeth: I came back a little over a week ago - and am glad to be back. I missed you all. I am glad that you were able to comment as I know how difficult it often is for you. Batty is ok(ish) but will have to go back to the V.E.T - which he will loathe.
DeleteVery cool and artistic....
ReplyDeletethe animal exhibits are great....the oranges one, is it a puma or tiger? I like the dinosaur's expression..It's full of sharpness...Have a great day ^^
Mbul Kecil: I think the orange one is a sabre toothed tiger. I liked those green dinosaurs too.
DeleteSo pleased you were able to get along to 'Enlighten' during your blog break and share these incredible photographs.
ReplyDeleteEddie and I enjoyed a lovely Easter weekend, we were fortunate to spend some time with the family, and now we are in the new month of April! The year seems to be flying by so quickly.
Sending good wishes across the miles.
All the best Jan
Lowcarb team member ~Jan: I was glad to get to Enlighten and very happy that you and Eddie had a lovely Easter.
DeleteAliens and dinosaurs! Interesting mix.
ReplyDeleteJ Cosmo Newbery: It was, wasn't it? Opposite ends of the time spectrum.
DeleteThese are brilliant photos.. hope you had a great Easter, sorry for MIA, house full xx
ReplyDeleteaussie aNNIe: Thank you - and not a problem. You are welcome whenever you find the time to stop by.
DeleteInside and outside are so totally different but both are equally awesome!
ReplyDeletemail4rosey: It really brightened up the city centre.
DeleteThanks so much for brightening my day!!! Wonderful pics :)
ReplyDeleteJemi Fraser: It is my pleasure and I am glad you liked my photos.
DeleteOh my, interesting and creative and colorful this year. Love the various creatures and their colors!
ReplyDeleteStrayer: I love colour too. And smiled at the creatures.
DeleteOh my gosh, Sue. These photos look like a blast to shoot.
ReplyDeleteThe Happy Whisk: And a blast to see.
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