PERTH AFTER DARK
BLACK SWAN | The black swan (Cygnus atratus) is a species of swan that breeds primarily in the southeast and southwest of Australia. The history of how it was set to be the state bird and state emblem of Western Australia dates back to 1826, when the British explorer Captain James Stirling saw what was estimated to be 500 black swans flying over the Swan River. The black swan is a symbol of antipodean identity, due to its status as a minority compared to the white swans.
HORSESHOE BRIDGE | Constructed in 1904 and designed in the shape of a horseshoe, the bridge was considered to be a sophisticated piece of urban design of its time. Its glory remains till this day. Despite the high traffic of Horseshoe Bridge, in some split seconds of the night, it was transformed into a serene scene of glimmering lights and shadows against the pitch black skies - a classic view that almost takes us back to simpler days of the early 20th century...
HORSESHOE BRIDGE | Constructed in 1904 and designed in the shape of a horseshoe, the bridge was considered to be a sophisticated piece of urban design of its time. Its glory remains till this day. Despite the high traffic of Horseshoe Bridge, in some split seconds of the night, it was transformed into a serene scene of glimmering lights and shadows against the pitch black skies - a classic view that almost takes us back to simpler days of the early 20th century...
PERTH TOWN HALL | Established in 1870 as part of the public works program using the skills of the convict population, the Perth Town Hall is the only Victorian Gothic revival style and convict-built town hall in Australia. James Manning, the architect of Fremantle Prison, was also involved in the building of the Town Hall.
The venue has traditionally been used for civic functions, plays, exhibitions, concerts, balls, weddings, conferences, and charity events. Its charm and dignified atmosphere has made the Hall one of Perth’s most elegant venues both for public and private events alike.
LAWSON APARTMENTS | The night can create a different effect on how we perceive things. The dark shadows, the uneven light distribution, the marbles wet from the rain, altogether revealing the lines, flaws, and mysterious sense of the place. This building had a soul of its own, and in this picture, forever it will do.
35 | Sometimes my pictures do not describe grand things or places, and sometimes they are not grand pictures, but they mean something to me. Time and space, everything and every place - has its moment.
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