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Ignorance is the mother of devotion.


The grand old dame™ at night. May 2010.

Poor old 10 Murray. Every cold winter's evening she awaits her fate...

Trendy open planned coffee shops and a wide screen television.

Comments

smudgeon said…
Are they really going to demolish it just to keep up with the Joneses (or in this case, Melbourne)?
Magpie said…
I love this night time shot. Really inspiring...I want to go out and try it.
Kris McCracken said…
Me, looks like the attempts to save her have failed.

Magpie, get out there!
Vince said…
Great night time shot Krispy - what sort of camera are you using for that ?
Kris McCracken said…
Vince, that would be the Sony DSC-HX1.
Roddy said…
Do you think the old girl knows the fate that awaits her?
Do buildings have feelings or emotions do you think?
How ridiculous, to look just like Federation square, in Melbourne. Or any other city with a giant T.V.
One thing though, the deros will have some form of entertainment. As long as they can afford the fare into the city.
Kris McCracken said…
Roddy, she is terrified.

Jingle, the Awards gladden my heart!

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