February 4th 2010 - Penguins at St. George's Hall

St. George's Hall has become a temporary home to many of the sculptures from the recent 'Go Penguins' art trail - hundreds of decorated penguins which were dotted around the city. The penguins are being auctioned for charity so were on display at the Hall today. In the foreground of this photograph is the 'Young Heart's Run Free' mirrored penguin by artist Gill Smith. Behind the sculpture is the Hall's world famous pipe organ and a stained glass window bearing the city's crest.

January 24th 2010 - 'Dragon's Nostril' at the Anglican Cathedral

Back photographing the interior of the Anglican Cathedral again today. This shot was taken in the area behind the altar, where the choir and clergy congregate before a service begins. I love the colour and texture of the sandstone and how it seems to illuminate the jewel colours in the stained glass window beyond. There are two of these archways, framing the steps on either side of the altar. The choir refer to 'going through the dragon's nostrils' as they file up and out into the choir stalls through these archways - a fitting description.