An impressive Cabbage Tree (Cordyline australis) that was in someone's back yard prior to the demolition of houses post the 2011 earthquake.
A partially cut down tree in Hagley Park. All the branches have been removed, leaving the bare trunk. Tape has been placed around the tree, to warn people of the danger.
A photograph of a felled tree, liquefaction, and flooding in a residential street in Christchurch. Road cones have been placed around hazards to warn road and footpath users.
A partially cut down tree in Hagley Park. All the branches have been removed, leaving the bare trunk. Tape has been placed around the tree, to warn people of the danger.
As a three-year-old in China, Quin Tang's mother was shot in front of her and her father taken away. After moving to Christchurch 25 years ago, she walked out of an abusive marriage with two young children, no money and speaking little English. Tang then attended Canterbury University, teaching herself to read English from the text books there. She attained four degrees with an A+ average, and began working as a psychiatrist and counsellor. Quin was working in the CTV building when it collapsed. She took two weeks off work to recover, then came back and began counselling other victims of the Christchurch earthquakes. She has written and self-published the story of her life, called Half a Walnut Tree.
A fiery-coloured tree outside Cranmer Court.
An entry from Ruth Gardner's blog for 19 March 2011 entitled, "Day 26, 8am - Termination of Trees & Proliferation of Permits".
A photograph of a man climbing a tree in Hagley Park. In the background, a lamp post has a noticeable lean. Behind that, the structure of a large marquee can be seen.
A photograph of a sign, reading, "Extreme care, protected trees." The photograph is captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Provincial Council Chambers".
A photograph of a blossoming tree and letterbox at 450 Oxford Terrace. In the background is the house at the same address.
A photograph of a man climbing a tree in Hagley Park. In the background, a lamp post has a noticeable lean. Behind that, the structure of a large marquee can be seen.
A photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "The Queen Victoria statue is well set off by these big trees in Victoria Square. The statue of Captain James Cook can be seen in the distance too".
A photograph of a man climbing a tree in Hagley Park. In the background, a lamp post has a noticeable lean. Behind that, the structure of a large marquee can be seen.
A photograph of a tree in Hagley Park.
A photograph of a tree in Hagley Park.
Autumn tree in Christchurch around the Avon River.
Autumn tree in Christchurch around the Avon River.
Autumn leaves on trees along the Avon river.
A tree in blossom in the Botanic Gardens.
Fallen trees beside a house in rural Canterbury.
A photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Chinese lanterns in Victoria Square. These were erected ito celebrate the Chinese New Year before the February 22nd earthquake. Ten months later, they look a little bedraggled".
A photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Chinese lanterns were erected in Victoria Square to celebrate Chinese New Year just before the 22 February 2011 earthquake. Ten months later the lanterns look a little bedraggled".
The "Tree of Hope" at the River of Flowers event held in Riccarton Bush, commemorating the second anniversary of the 22 February earthquake. The photographer comments, "Luggage labels and pens were supplied, and people were encouraged to write a message of hope for Christchurch and tie it to the tree. Although the turn-out this year was just as big as last year's, there were not as many messages tied to the tree - perhaps we're all feeling less hopeful this year".
People write messages for the "Tree of Hope" at the River of Flowers event held in Riccarton Bush, commemorating the second anniversary of the 22 February earthquake. The photographer comments, "Luggage labels and pens were supplied, and people were encouraged to write a message of hope for Christchurch and tie it to the tree. Although the turn-out this year was just as big as last year's, there were not as many messages tied to the tree - perhaps we're all feeling less hopeful this year".
The bathhouse at Mona Vale seen through some trees.
Autumn leaves on the trees along the Avon river.
Autumn leaves on the trees along a residential street.
A tree in the courtyard of the Peterborough Apartments.
A photograph of a bow tied around a tree on Hagley Park as part of the National Memorial Service for the victims of the 22 February 2011 earthquake. The service was held on 18 March 2011.
A photograph of a bow tied around a tree on Hagley Park as part of the National Memorial Service for the victims of the 22 February 2011 earthquake. The service was held on 18 March 2011.