Monthly Archives: May 2010

Bondi grafitti

Posted on May 31, 2010 by Waheeda Harris

I was expecting a fabulous beach, beautiful people and plenty of space to lounge in the sand – which is all true of Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia. But I didn’t expect to find some great grafitti, including these two … Continue reading →

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Tail lights fade

Posted on May 28, 2010 by Waheeda Harris

As I’ve learned more about photography and playing with camera settings, I’ve come to appreciate how to take photos at night. I have deleted many images, but occasionally I get an interesting image – motorcyclists late at night in downtown … Continue reading →

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memories of the ’80s – Dynasty

Posted on May 27, 2010 by Waheeda Harris

The ruthless women, endless money and shoulder pads – this night time soap opera embodied the materialism and excess of the decade – Dynasty. Starring John Forsythe, Joan Collins and Linda Evans, this ABC TV soap was produced by Aaron … Continue reading →

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Downtown display

Posted on May 26, 2010 by Waheeda Harris

During last year’s Moto GP in Indianapolis, locals and visitors had their motorcycles on display throughout the downtown. It felt like a au courant museum of the best of the motorcycle world:

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memories of the ’70s – NBC Mystery Movie

Posted on May 25, 2010 by Waheeda Harris

I love a mystery – and certainly my young self benefitted from the NBC Mystery Movies series, which brought many actors and shows to my attention each week. Launched in 1971, NBC Mystery Movies was an umbrella show – rotating … Continue reading →

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Motion

Posted on May 24, 2010 by Waheeda Harris

Indianapolis is all about movement – cars and motorcycles moving fast around the Motor Speedway is the city’s lifeblood while below, a hip hop dancer spins his body rapidly to the music….taken during last year’s Red Bull Moto GP celebrations … Continue reading →

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Tree faith

Posted on May 21, 2010 by Waheeda Harris

A surprising discovery amongst the ruins of the Ayutthaya Temples north of Bangkok, Thailand….

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memories of the ’80s – Night Court

Posted on May 20, 2010 by Waheeda Harris

I think we need to laugh at misery, so the premise of a sitcom in a court room that examines those accused of a crime at night seems far fetched, but certainly made many laugh. Night Court was created by … Continue reading →

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Two of a kind

Posted on May 19, 2010 by Waheeda Harris

Two statues found amongst the temples at Ayutthaya, north of Bangkok, Thailand…

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memories of the ’70s – The Love Bug

Posted on May 18, 2010 by Waheeda Harris

For children of the 1970s, one of their heroes wasn’t a boy, girl or animal, but a car with a mind of its own: Herbie aka The Love Bug. The star of the 1969 film, The Love Bug, Herbie became … Continue reading →

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