The unforgettable beauty of lavender
Occurs in both the earth
As well as part of the many changing
Shades of the daily heavens on high.
Is quickly there, and then is gone.
Light violet, lavender,
How unique is its special glow,
Colored in nature in light lilac,
Amethyst, and airy, purple indigo.
From a poem by Gil Saenz
A common scene around Christchurch, following the 7.1 magnitude earthquake that hit the city on Saturday September 4, 2010 at around 4:33am. The shake left many roads cracked, buildings demolished, and flooding in the streets.
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A view after the 6.3 magnatude quake hit Christchurch 22 February 2011.
Along Glouster St, as we run to the car.
20100904_3308_1D3-24 Road crack - Christchurch earthquake
Outside our house after the 7.1 Richter Canterbury earthquake on September 4 2010
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Looks even better when Viewed On Black
A view 4 weeks after the 7.1 magnitude earthquake in Christchurch.
St Johns Church corner of Hereford Street and Latimer Square.
Given a bit of a HDR process to add some of what I was "feeling" at the time.
20100904_3315_1D3-24 Broken footpath - Christchurch earthquake
The footpath besides ANZAC Drive and the Bexley Wetlands. Liquefaction silt from well underground has flowed to the surface.
Photo taken less than three hours after the 4:35am earthquake.
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20100918_3497_1D3-24 Porritt Park - Christchurch earthquake
The Avon River loop around Porritt Park has risen with the quake. Huge cracks are all through Porritt Park (rowing, hockey and cricket venue). The main section of the river is in a man made cut behind the buildings in the background of this pic.
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20100918_3500_1D3-60 Porritt Park - Christchurch earthquake
The bridge at the north end of Porritt Park, Avondale.
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20100904_3313_1D3-24 Anzac Drive, Christchurch earthquake
Kenta with crack in ANZAC Drive
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201090904_3316_1D3-28 Bexley Garage, Christchurch earthquake
Bexley petrol station
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A view after the 7.1 magnitude earthquake in Christchurch.
Community of the Sacred Name, cnr St Asaph and Barbadoes Streets
20100905_3357_1D3-105 Seabreeze Close - Christchurch earthquake
Annette Preen's house in background. See the angle the front of house is on. This maybe a write off as it is trashed inside with liquification occurring right under the house and bursting through concrete floor. Annette was featured on TV3 news tonight. Go to TV3 website to see ne...
A view after the 7.1 magnitude earthquake in Christchurch.
Corner of Colombo and Byron Streets
A view after the 7.1 magnitude earthquake in Christchurch.
A view after the 7.1 magnitude earthquake in Christchurch.
Corner of Colombo and Battersea Streets.
Given a bit of a HDR process to add "feeling".
20100918_3507_1D3-47 Pumping Station - Christchurch earthquake
The pumping station at the corner of New Brighton Road and Palmers Road. New Brighon Road is still closed (2 weeks after quake) at this point.
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A view after the 7.1 magnitude earthquake in Christchurch.
A view after the 7.1 magnitude earthquake in Christchurch.
A view after the 7.1 magnitude earthquake in Christchurch.
Colombo Street South. So sad to see history die - both buildings and business.
Given a bit of a HDR process to add some of what I was "feeling" at the time.
A view after the 7.1 magnitude earthquake in Christchurch.
Colombo Street North. So sad to see history die - both buildings and business.
Given a bit of a HDR process to add some of what I was "feeling" at the time.
A view after the 7.1 magnitude earthquake in Christchurch.
Montreal Street north. So sad to see history die - both buildings and business.
Given a bit of a HDR process to add some of what I was "feeling" at the time.
A view after the 7.1 magnitude earthquake in Christchurch.
Image featured in The Press 8 September 2010 for FMG.
A view 4 weeks after the 7.1 magnitude earthquake in Christchurch.
St Johns Church corner of Hereford Street and Latimer Square.
Given a bit of a HDR process to add some of what I was "feeling" at the time.
A view after the 7.1 magnitude earthquake in Christchurch.
Victoria Street. So sad to see history die - both buildings and business. Sign on the back wall says, "You gotta be there Christchurch" - sadly ironic!
Given a bit of a HDR process to add some of what I was "feeling" at the time.
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File reference: CCL-2012-03-17-IMG_0312
From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries.
6 March 2012.
File reference: CCL-2012-03-06-AroundChristchurch-IMG_0127
From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries.
It's five years since the earthquake, and for the first time I feel a sense that the rebuild is taking effect.
