Friday, June 21, 2013

High time.....!


I wish I'd waited and taken this shot an hour later! Where were you.. at ten past two, has a  much more poetic ring to it than where were you.. at ten past one :) The Scarborough Clock Tower was built to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the first European settlement here in WA and the 75th anniversary of Rotary International. It's a little utilitarian for my liking, but it does suit it's location and is an easily spotted rendezvous marker. In the background the top of the ampitheatre and on the horizon..that's  the Indian Ocean, nice! Click here to see other skies around the world. TGIF for sure! Happy day, take care and stay safe.....


35 comments:

  1. Interesting, Grace, Europeans in WA...
    Is the man on the second photo a guide who told you, that that's the Indian Ocean? ;-)

    P.S. Many thanks for your 400 nice comments on BDP!

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  2. It was so nice to hear from you!
    Thank you for identifying the "Bell Tower".
    Music was my university major. I will need to spend more time there on my next visit.
    Margaret

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  3. Wow that is a pretty beach....My husband is a long time Rotarian. Hope you are having a nice week.

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  4. I have just put a "Thank You" posting on my blog, with a link to your blog.
    Margaret

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  5. Winter looks pretty nice down there!

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  6. Not many people out listening to that energetic performance

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  7. That's a different kind of clock tower...

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  8. It looks like a giant screw caught up in some unusual giant wrench:) I also love that wavy stair-rail in the second photo. Am enjoying your TGIF skies, it's almost-TGIF here, hurrah!!

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  9. I would have never guessed it was a clock tower. Very interesting and nice photos!

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  10. That clock tower looks like some memorials I have seen. That sky is gorgeous tho.

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  11. it seems to almost resemble a person!

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  12. Is that a bit of 'yarn bombing' on the stairway? Have a good W/E.

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  13. I can't resist. Is there a fair in Scarborough? Might you intend going in the future?

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  14. A lovely memorial and I am mesmerized by the shades of blue in the ocean!

    Bises,
    Genie

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  15. What a history you told us!
    I like the second shot a lot, that blue sea...

    Have a great weekend.

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  16. I go with Sophie - even the handrail is made with thoughtful design, great!

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  17. Love the handrail spiralling towards the point of interest.

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  18. Never mind the clock - I'd be happy with the view alone.

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  19. Wonderful blue blue skies! Enjoy the weekend.

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  20. I know you are showing a clock, the sky and an amphitheatre but all I can see is the colour of the ocean!!

    Yes, well, sorry, you and Aimée will have to come back to V., won't you? :-)

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  21. Gorgeous pics Grace! and pleased to see the flag standing nicely at attention!
    Been very slack lately and catching up on all of your latest posts! :)

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  22. wow I'm impressed by so beautiful blue color of the water ( second image ), the first composition is also amazing, I love the flag and the beautiful structure and clock.
    Happy weekend,
    Léia

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  23. That colonial with the microphone does look a little lonely.

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  24. A nice blue sky enjoy it, Here it has gone already...

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  25. Love the blue-green of the water. The clock doesn't turn me on, but maybe it's not time for that! :)

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  26. That's a great shot! I always get distracted by the water, though--I should live near the ocean!

    Have a good weekend, Grace!

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  27. Beautiful shots! It's quite an interesting looking clock!

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  28. so curious, what was the man at the amphitheater talking about...he seems quite passionate about it :D love the shots!

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  29. Hi Grace. It is LOL way down here in position 34 ..saying that that ocean is to die for and the white sand...oh my! Have a super weekend. Mr LOL sends his regards :).

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  30. It's a great clock but what really caught my attention was the cool railing in the second shot! :-)

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