Reach for the sky and the tax office will be waiting to bring you back down to earth with a thhhhud! It's a little ironic that the building reflecting blue sky and fluffy white clouds, all pristine white and innocent looking :) is the tax office. If you're wondering why a 20.2mtr high Romanesque bell tower originally built in 1937 is sitting sweet on the corner of William and Francis in Northbridge check the story here.. as 'air-vent' covers go it's pretty grand.. lol, now you have to check it out right! It's a long weekend here, lots going on to celebrate Australia Day on Monday.. will be exhausted by Tuesday :) Bon weekend, take care and stay safe..
wat jammer dat de schoonheid van z,on mooie toren schijnbaar niet meer meetelt.
ReplyDeleteI really like the juxtaposition of the old bell tower against the modern white tax building. Do the bells ring whenever the govt collects?
ReplyDeleteWow, it is a gorgeous building and I wouldn't imagine the tax building being so charming! Your captures of the building and especially the sky and clouds are wonderful.
ReplyDeleteThese are lovely reflections. Somehow it doesn't come as a surprise that you can't see what goes on in the tax office. What a grand addition to an underground car park!
ReplyDeleteSuch a strong contrast between the two structures, and beautiful reflections!
ReplyDeleteThe amazing thing about your great first picture is that the tower is not so old at all!
ReplyDeleteI just received a check from Canada. Sold a couple of photos to a production company. Will cost me a small fortune if I go to the bank with it and try and cash it in. I had no idea about that. And that's before the taxman knows about it!, Nice photo here.
ReplyDeleteNow that truly is some story, Grace! Actually a wonderful, if expensive, idea! I sure will have a look!
ReplyDeleteHappy 'straya-day! After a great weekend :-)
çok güzel fotoğraflar teşekkür ederim (Türkish language)
ReplyDeleteExcellent captures and superb caption!!
ReplyDeletewow! Fantastic lights colors and reflexions! Well done Grace! Beautiful contrast the modern beside the roman building. I have no words! Enjoy the summer Grace!
ReplyDeleteThese are really brilliant reflections, Grace!
ReplyDeleteAmazing capture, superb composition and terrific reflections for the day!! You get better by the day, Grace!! Fun to see Aimees blog as well! I do believe she takes after her Mom!!! I hope you both have a terrific weekend -- and camera in hand, of course!!!
ReplyDeleteI love the shots ;-) nice reflections
ReplyDeleteFrame these! Enjoy your marathon!
ReplyDeleteFabulous reflection ! the tower makes me think of Venezia !
ReplyDeleteHave a great week-end !
You are correct. I had to click the link, that I may not have otherwise.
ReplyDeleteLovely shots!
ReplyDeleteKind of surrealistic.
ReplyDeleteWhat great photos - that first one especially! Love all the angles and the sky reflections. And it got me to thinking that the tax office seems to tower over a lot of things! But hey, think about all the good things our taxes provide which we wouldn't want to do without!
ReplyDeleteThese are beautiful, Grace! Everywhere you look in Perth, you'll find something beautiful, it would seem.
ReplyDeleteNeat reflections in the windows. From the title I thought you were going to post photos of politicians talking.
ReplyDeleteStunning juxtaposition - glad they brought Geoff in to oversee the work. The reflections are amazing!
ReplyDelete*Applause*
ReplyDeleteGirl you are on a spree of amazements!!!!! Wow
ALOHA from Honolulu
ComfortSpiral
<3
Unbelievable that I could refer to a large building as pretty. But the skies give this one a wonderful makeover.
ReplyDeleteStunning reflection Grace.
ReplyDeletefabulous reflections of the sky in the windows
ReplyDeleteWOW! Fantastic reflection. Have a lovely weekend.
ReplyDeleteHahaha! Trust the tax office to put a dampener on things!!!
ReplyDeleteChurches and related buildings are clearly no longer the largest. Yes times are changing.
ReplyDeleteThanks for posting the link, Grace, as it did seem a bit strange until I read about it. OKAY, it's STILL a bit strange. :)
ReplyDeleteA great reflection and a great sky, a bit odd next to the old tower.
ReplyDeleteLovely photos. By the way M has moved into a flat on his own today. Daughters will be visiting regularly but I hope he copes OK with health etc. Have a good day Diane
ReplyDeleteWow! These ARE great shots Mum - I love them
ReplyDeleteCountry clubs have dues. Civil societies have dues, they are called taxes. For many, taxes are the tail that wags the dog. Tom The Backroads Traveller
ReplyDeleteThat tower certainly makes a huge statement in the contrast between it's classic design and that sleek modern building behind it. I love the story of how it came about. That little photo of what it looked like attached to the original building gives a perspective of it's original look.
ReplyDeleteYou could also interpret the building as cold and impassive. The tower reminds me of the Campanile in Siena.
ReplyDeleteThe story of how the bell tower came to be there is quite interesting Grace. I'm glad I clicked on your link! I'm also glad they saved the tower. Those reflections are pretty too!
ReplyDeleteWhat a crackling sky you've got here.
ReplyDeleteI had no idea about that tower there, I just thought it was part of an old building that had once stood in that corner, but it was the other way around...
ReplyDeleteHave a great Australia Day Grace!
What an absolutely beautiful picture
ReplyDeleteMollyxxx
This sky and the reflections are amazing! I love the perspective of the first shot!
ReplyDeleteSterling reflections. It feels like we're looking through the windows at the clouds.
ReplyDeleteGrace, the contrast between the older building and the modern one is terrific.
ReplyDelete