#2092 ... Dinner before the Film Festival

A quick snack by the Tripod on Courtenay Place prior to going to the movies.

#2091 ... Car Parking

Nothing in this image has been manipulated by PhotoShop ... the photo was taken from a moving car on Jervois Quay, alongside Frank Kitts Park ... the man who operates the battery powered toy cars for children, was putting them away for the day in the underground car park.

#2090 ... Rescue Escort

This has happened to me twice ... getting into a lift and joined by an abseiller working on building repairs following the eathquake damage ... my own personal rescue professional!

#2089 ... Installation Art

Katina working on her art installation project for her Fine Arts Degree ... "you are being watched" ... somewhat a statement on our modern society. Courtenay Place.

#2088 ... Who's That

Barkers have opened a new store on Lambton Quay ... first day today ... so I went along and mingled with the crowd ... they were not very talkative!. The store feels great.

#2087 ... RECORDING

Filming "Back Benches" ... the live interview/current affairs/eclectic politics programme that uses the Back Benches pub, across the road from parliament as its set. Have a meal, a beer or a glass of wine ... and applaud when requested ... and smile if you get to be in the crowd scenes.

#2086 ... Day One

Yesterday at Magnetix in Johnston Street ... this was Dani's first day on the job ... and being fashionable in the fashion section ... enjoy your new job.

#2085 ... Shattered

The glaziers van came round the corner and left a big sheet of glass on the roadside ... well really a whole lot of pieces that once was a sheet! ... great sound effects. This was the aftermath ... the clean up. Featherston Street.

#2084 ... A Senior Tramp

These guys behave and perform like they are in their 30s ... the Tararua Tramping Club senior members off for a tramp along the city walks ... what a happy energetic group.

#2083 ... Basket Ball Visitors

This girls college team were over from Nelson for a basket ball competition ... met them in Courtenay Place ... seeing the sights of Wellington ... play hard, play fair.

#2082 ... Saturday Night Sustenance

Getting fish and chips at the Mt.Victoria Chippery in Majoribanks Street ... very good.

#2081 ... Coffee + Sun

A welcome break, with a coffee, in the sunshine outside the Old Government Building ... now part of Victoria University, Pipitea Campus.

#2081 ... WIUO

Audience participation atthe Wellington International Ukelele Orchestra concert at the Town Hall. A fund raiser to help them on their way to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival ... travel safely and WOW them on the other side of the world. A good night.

#2080 ... It's a BOY

Air new Zealand, our national airline published this deligtful advert ... although not a Wellington only image ... it did bring "a smile to the mind"

#2079 ... Family History Created

Today was a special day for our family ... the funeral for my wife Fay ... and here is an image of the casket that friends and family wrote messages on ... beautiful yellow roses that she so loved ... and we are feeling so thankful for great family and friends at this time ... the creation of special family heartfelt memories.

#2078 ... Temporary Telecommunications

The temporary entrance to the Vodafone building on Midland Park.

#2077 ... Ready to Go

Hanh Trinh, our delightful homestay student ... is not so keen on staying home ... and is ready to move out in a hurry!!. Wellington has been subjected to many earthquakes over the last 48 hours ... the largest being 6.5 at just after 5pm today. ... and YES you sure knew it was an earthquake. Go to Geonet and follow the shakes and shudders. News reports in the New Zealand Herald

#2076 ... GoNerd

Very fitting transport for a small nerd. Hunter Street

#2075 ... Cousi Bros

The short and tall of it ... adjusted for convenience ... meeting again after 6 months ... and even the dog was intrigued.

#2074 ... No Seating

The tables and chairs outside Arabica Cafe opposite the Intercontinental Hotel... on a very wet day this week.

#2073 ... Taking Notice

A series of posters describing the work on the underpass in Buckle Street. Here's some background on the project. When the National War Memorial was first built in 1932 it was highly visible from most areas of the capital. At that time there was a proposal to create a boulevard to link the memorial to Courtenay Place. This never eventuated and, while still highly visible, the memorial has become isolated in a semi-industrial zone as the city has grown up around it. In 2005, the Crown acquired land on behalf of the Ministry for Culture and Heritage on Buckle Street, to create a New Zealand Memorial Park across the road from the National War Memorial. This park was to join the adjacent National War Memorial and the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior as a major focal point for New Zealanders to commemorate sacrifice during time of war. Project planning for the Paterson-Tory St Bridge has proceeded on the basis that Buckle Street could be placed in an underpass should funding become available to do so. This means that the Buckle Street Underpass at Memorial Park fully integrates with plans to construct a bridge around the Basin Reserve. On 7 August 2012, the Government announced the National War Memorial Park, including putting Buckle Street underground to remove the traffic that currently separates Memorial Park from the National War Memorial. This will create a new, unified National Memorial precinct. Development of the Park is a key part of the Ministry for Culture and Heritage’s commemoration of the centenary of the First World War, and the completed New Zealand Memorial Park will be in place by ANZAC Day 2015. This will improve the setting of the National War Memorial and strengthen the heritage value of the entire area. It will also heighten visitors’ experience of the National War Memorial and improve the safety of pedestrians, cyclists and the schoolchildren who currently cross Buckle Street at grade.

#2072 ... Colour on the Street

At the local florist in Featherston Street ... starts to make you feel warmer.

#2071 ... Taking orders

Taking the lunch orders at Astoria Cafe, Midland Park ... busy as usual.

#2070 ... Wet Junction

Dropped some books off at the library this morning and yes ... another wet day and an uncrowded street. Victoria Street with Chews Lane, centre image.

#2069 ... See Wall

The temporary seawall put in place after the very rough storms which damaged much of the southern coast seahore. Island Bay

#2068 ... Spot of Colour

A construction worker adds welcome relief to the monochrome building undergoing rejuvenation. Willis Street.

#2067 ... Well Suited

The team at Working Style showing off that elegant classic gentlemen style that they are reknown for. Woodward Street

#2066 ... A Marked Road

late night painting of the road markings ... bottom of Ngaio Gorge.

#2065 ... Stadium Gold

The morning sun providing the Westpac Stadium with a golden glow.

#2064 ... Black and White

Only one colour required ... graffiti boards, Waitangi Park.

#2063 ... Mid event hunger

After the ceremony and before the photo shoot ... it's time for a light snack ... next to Macs' Brewbar.

#2062 ... On reflection

Young skateboarder looking for some company ... Taranaki Street Wharf. Thanks Dad for providing the model!!

#2061 ... High Street Country

During my travels in Ashburton, spotted these Spanish boots attached to a delightful young lady ... a very stylish interpretation of the classic cowboy boot ... note the metal towcaps.

#2060 ... A Bucket Classic

Another awesome photo by DAVID PEARS of this iconic sculpture in Cuba Street. THANKS DAVID for another great image of our capital City !!

#2059 ... FIRE!

Homes were evacuated and trains on nearby lines stopped after the blaze at a home in Barnard St, Wadestown, which began about 3pm yesterday (Wednesday). At least 14 appliances, with a total of more than 50 firefighters manning them, along with a helicopter with a monsoon bucket, tackled the blaze after it spread to scrub in the nearby town belt. Fire communications shift manager David Meikle says the fire was under control by 7pm. Four Fire Service teams and four rural firefighting teams from Wellington City Council were still dampening down hotspots and were likely to be there most of the night, Mr Meikle said. Strong winds, which were predicted to get up to 120km/h, were hindering firefighters. There were no reports of injuries.

#2058 ... Polling Day

This amazing shot was taken by DAVID PEARS who has a number of images on WDP. he happened to be at Oriental Bay when these two pole dancers set up to do some outdoor practice ... your own shoot almost on-demand. THANKS DAVID

#2057 ... Eclectic Please

The coffee servery at Thunderbird Cafe, Featherston Street ... a real eclectic mix of all sorts.

#2056 ... I'm Cooking

The local Fish'n'Chip shop ... busy tonight ... Awarua St, Ngaio.

#2055 ... Set on Willis

Filming on Willis Street .. waiting for the action.

#2054 ... New Product

Well here's a new product in the supermarket ... one child complete with mobile phone and games!

#2053 ... Memphis Belle

Memphis Belle cafe in Dixon Street. Popular place for a good coffee.

#2052 ... Second Hand Chat

A quiet chat sitting outside the Second Hand Furniture store. Petone

#2051 .. Morning Mural

On the way to work this morning ... view of wharf sheds from Jervois Quay

#2050 ... Garlic

good health for winter ... some people swear by the health giving properties of garlic. Freshly roasted at the market. Cable Street.

#2049 ... Classic telephone

A classic way to go shopping for your next mobile phone, especially on a cold wet day. Telecom Shop, Willis Street

#2048 ... Wet Learning

YES you need to learn to ride a motor bike in the rain ... and we had just the day for it.

#2047 ... Water Tale!

Utilising the everyday to catch your water ...hmmmm. Ngaio Towm Hall carpark

#2046 ... What a night

A sign of the times .. the Countdown sign at Johnsonville could not stand the high winds.

#2045 ... Very Stormy

The weather is so rough that even the umbrellas take the bus. High winds 140kph gusts, airport closed, ferries cancelled ...power cuts. Winter sure is here with avengence.

#2044 ... Blurred Vision

Blurred sunset from the road ... I was not driving!!