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Just waiting


Sometimes I'll pull out my camera while we are waiting at the traffic lights so I can take impromptu photos of the surroundings. This one was taken at an intersection of Symonds Street and Wellesley Street East in Auckland City 2 years ago. A few old buildings in amongst the modern new apartments.

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Comments

Bill said…
You caught a nice reflection off the bus.
Fun60 said…
Sometimes it's just the everyday views that are of interest to readers.
William Kendall said…
I like this scene.
Rhonda Albom said…
I know the area well. Both my children went to Uni in that area.
Tom said…
...it interesting to see a few older buildings surrounded by the highrises!
vesselsmemories said…
Nice photo, is this where you live? Looks like a big city, with all those highrises! Have a nice weekend.
Dawn
The old and new together. Much like life Have a lovely weekend.
Tigger's Mum said…
You won't get juxtapositions like that on the Coast. Nice capture though.
Betty J. Crow said…
A nice combination of old meets new. Happy Saturday!
Klara said…
good reflex (pulling you camera while waiting, nice reflection on the bus.
James said…
Excellent reflection!

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