living somewhere else

living somewhere else, originally uploaded by Lester Ralph Blair.

When in another country to ones own, everything seems more exotic. I like to go down the side streets and see where people live. I find this more enjoyable then walking and snapping photos around the Opera House, and harbour bridge, though I did do some of that as well.
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panelbeater

panelbeater, originally uploaded by Lester Ralph Blair.

I was filling in time during my lunch break, thinking of the holiday I shall take next week. The light was nice, I took my camera from the backpack and took a couple of photos. So this is the last for a week and a bit. I may be someplace else. Hopefully will be back with some more to share.
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front yard back yard

front yard back yard, originally uploaded by Lester Ralph Blair.

This is some ones back yard and to some it is their front yard. What was once a bed factory is now a place to live, and they have a letter box and seats to sit in the sun. For some reason I like this building, and it is the third time I have posted a photo of it.
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aotearoa

aotearoa, originally uploaded by Lester Ralph Blair.

Normally be people sitting here, eating and drinking, but it was early Sunday morning when I walked past. I was aware of a photo I had taken here before, but it seemed different today so I took another photo.
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cheap tricks

cheap tricks, originally uploaded by Lester Ralph Blair.

I like how these old shops on Cuba Street are now places to rest a while and have a coffee. Though the past still remains with colourful tiles and art deco patterns.
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a simple frontage

a simple frontage, originally uploaded by Lester Ralph Blair.

I found these simple houses with simple front yards in the small town of Bulls. I have posted this one especially for the "la photographie modeste" but I am a little worried about the letter box, it could have been toned down a little.
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garden art

garden art, originally uploaded by Lester Ralph Blair.

A house with a giraffe on the main Street of Mangaweka.
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wood & coal

wood & coal, originally uploaded by Lester Ralph Blair.

Merchants on the main street in Mangaweka.
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with a population of 200

with a population of 200, originally uploaded by Lester Ralph Blair.

This photograph is from wandering around a couple of streets of Mangaweka, more info here. I took a dozen or so photos, I could have taken more, but I was on the way to some place else. If I can, I will stop again.
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municipal baths

municipal baths, originally uploaded by Lester Ralph Blair.

Every small town has one. They look a little sad this time of year, but in some ways more interesting, maybe a hint of summer anticipation.
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