Monday, June 3, 2013

Reflecting on the changes.....


As we were crossing the Horseshoe Bridge coming into the city on Friday evening I noticed this dapper gentleman gazing down on the work that's progressing below and couldn't help wondering what he thought about it all. I should have asked him! How had this vista changed since the first time he had stood here, and what did he think of the Perth City Link which will reconnect Northbridge to the CBD once again. For train aficionados out there you may find this short video on the construction of the new underground railway system interesting, I did. You see, I'm not a 'change dinosaur' this is a fantastic project for the city :) Have a good Monday, it's a holiday here in the west, good times! Take care.....


Posted by PerthDailyPhoto at 12:01 AM

28 comments:

  1. William KendallJune 3, 2013 at 1:45 AM

    Looks like quite a lot of work going on!

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  2. AdullamiteJune 3, 2013 at 2:26 AM

    The more railways the better I like it.

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  3. CloudiaJune 3, 2013 at 2:46 AM

    The city council should pay you, or at least give you a medal!


    Aloha, MonAmi

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  4. CraigJune 3, 2013 at 3:26 AM

    I read all about this when you mentioned it before Grace and it looks like a good infrastructure project, unlike certain others! Lovely to see regular people just doing what they do on a Friday night.

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  5. TheChieftessJune 3, 2013 at 4:18 AM

    He is a dapper gent!!! Change is change...sometimes good...sometimes not so good...glad this looks like a good project for the city!!! I've gotten to the age where I'm seeing what I thought was current and charming start to look a bit haggard and in need of an uplift...just not sure that I like the way they're uplifting things in Glendale though (my home town)!

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  6. cieldequimperJune 3, 2013 at 4:27 AM

    In 50 years, a dapper gent will be looking at the same sight and tell children how it used to be!

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  7. LOLfromPasaJune 3, 2013 at 4:30 AM

    I watched the video...impressive stuff. I felt sure you were going to say that you spoke to that nice man :). Have a good week, Grace!

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  8. VPJune 3, 2013 at 5:43 AM

    We are so used at things and buildings remaining the same over the years, that any change would be welcome...

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  9. RedPatJune 3, 2013 at 8:10 AM

    We don't like change in general. I for sure am quite resistant to change in my own little world. I try not to be!

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  10. Chattahoochee Valley DailyJune 3, 2013 at 9:29 AM

    I work for a company that forces me to be adaptable, so bring it on. I hope you enjoyed your holiday, Grace.

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  11. Sylvia KJune 3, 2013 at 10:08 AM

    A dapper gentleman he is !! What a great capture for the day -- as always!! It's so good to be back on line and able to enjoy your photos/posts!! Hope you have a great week and a great holiday!!

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  12. RandyJune 3, 2013 at 10:24 AM

    I probably would have wondered the same thing.

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  13. LONDONLULUJune 3, 2013 at 10:47 AM

    He really has that pensive look, nice 'portrait' within a street scene! I am myself not the greatest with uncontrollable change, but modern life and my workplace force me to be flexible:) (I like change I can control though, like changing out the old earrings for a newer pair, haha!)

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  14. GunnJune 3, 2013 at 2:08 PM

    He looks like a man with style!:)

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  15. JoeJune 3, 2013 at 3:14 PM

    Hi Grace. This gentleman's "take" on the changes he has seen in this area would be most interesting Grace. Looking forward to your foray into social journalism.

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  16. biebkriebelsJune 3, 2013 at 7:46 PM

    People are always curious to watch what is going on there below. I see that here too, mostly eldery men...

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  17. KateJune 3, 2013 at 8:50 PM

    It certainly holds everyone's fascination, doesn't it. Love it when men still wear hats. Have a good week!

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  18. magiceyeJune 3, 2013 at 8:51 PM

    Loved both the captures!!

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  19. SharonJune 3, 2013 at 9:04 PM

    Improvements to public transportation are always a good thing. Those people are very interested in what is going on below them.

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  20. VirginiaJune 3, 2013 at 10:13 PM

    I think hats make most men look very debonair!
    V

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  21. DarylJune 3, 2013 at 10:34 PM

    bridges and shadows .. two of my favorite things

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  22. NormaJune 3, 2013 at 11:25 PM

    I used to hate change...but it's unavoidable.

    I'm a big fan of hats--for men and women!

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  23. Iris FlaviaJune 4, 2013 at 2:19 AM

    I´m so curious to see it again! In 1995 and 1999 we harrdly saw it but in 2006 we were there every single day!
    "Fresh flowers stay inside, due to the heat" - is the flower-shop still there?

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  24. JackJune 4, 2013 at 7:27 AM

    Oh yes you are!

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  25. Cezar and LéiaJune 4, 2013 at 2:50 PM

    I like a lot your first composition, beautiful shadows ( and people looks so curious there ) :)
    hugs
    Léia

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  26. EG CameraGirlJune 4, 2013 at 8:08 PM

    Change is inevitable but it's amazing how fast you can get used to the new if you are open to it. ;)

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  27. Life Images by JillJune 4, 2013 at 10:03 PM

    The face of Perth is certainly changing. I gazed out on a similar view when I had lunch at the Art Gallery several weeks ago.
    And as for the "dapper" gentleman - what a long time ago it was since the days when men went to town dressed in a suit!
    Have a wonderful week.

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  28. Pat TillettJune 5, 2013 at 12:55 AM

    Some people don't like these things at all, but they really do keep commerce growing.

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