Little Huia
This ageing boat house watches over the outgoing tide on a grey and misty morning. It is located at the end of Huia Road, where Whatipu Road leaves the coast to cross the ranges. The hill rising behind the building is Te Komoki (Jackie Peak).
Pah Homestead from the Park
This is the Pah Homestead, the new home of the TSB Bank Wallace Arts Centre mentioned in yesterday’s post. Built between 1877 and 1879 for the Auckland businessman James Williamson as ‘gentleman’s residence’, it was one of the largest houses of the period. An impressive mansion, housing an impressive collection of contemporary New Zealand art. All this surrounded by Monte Cecilia Park.
(More information on the website.)
Pah Homestead, Detail
View towards East
North Shore Demolition, Avondale
They may be called “North Shore Demolition”, but this yard is on Great North Road, Avondale. A treasure trove. Check out their website for some smashing images.
Painted Boxes: Titirangi Living (Heathermeg 2010)
(Wednesday is for painted boxes.)
This newly painted transformer was pointed out to me by our friends Ivo and Ingwor. It is near the top end of Woodfern Crescent in Titirangi and depicts typical houses, gardens and the bush of the area. The painter is local artist Heathermeg who we saw on last Sunday’s post, and quite appropriately she included a glimpse of her landmark Art Bunker in the design (the blue bit on the left in the picture above).
Painted Boxes: Titirangi Living (Heathermeg 2010)
Old Reflected in New
The mirror glass in the curved surface of the City Sales Building in Karangahape Road reflects the facade of the Purchas Building, built about 1885 for Dr Purchas. An unencumbered view of the historic block is shown below.
Find more weekend reflections at James’ Newtown Area Photo.
The Purchas Building
Corner Stones: Illusion of Windows
This is Corner Stones Cafe and Restaurant in Glen Eden, with its painted-on windows giving the impression of indescreet voyeurism.
Derelict
The fog was rolling in as I was driving along O’Neills Road, Swanson. What is it that attracts photographers to this kind of sight?
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