For over four decades I have been a rail and bus photographer.
However, during this time I have aimed the lens at other subjects, be they different transportation, scenery, buildings and other bollocks.
Given these do not really fit the scope of my other sites, I felt compelled to set up a new site so as to inflict my other photographic garbage upon the world.
While primarily Philippine and Australian content, there will be the occasional forays into Fiji and Hong Kong. Perhaps other locations should the current pandemic ever allow it.
So sit back and enjoy, or hate, even be indifferent. That choice is purely up to you.

Official Home Of the 'Brad N Virls Adventure Series' - Images are copyright, so contact us if you would like to use any photos on your site/video! (We don't bite)


Saturday, 18 September 2021

 


Finally went for a bit of a squiz at the new shopping centre in Eastlakes the other day.

Thus far, only the new Aldi and Woolworths have opened. 

Despite popular belief, the old Eastlake Shopping Centre looks set to remain for up to two years, with the original Woolworths store to remain for at least a year and a half.


How fancy, the carpark has a few electric vehicle charging stations.






Coming up from the carpark you instantly greeted with some fancy design. 






The thing that surprised me was the incredibly small size of the Woolworths. I have only seen a couple of their 'Metro' stores, but they have been bigger than this.
For the next year and a half, maybe more, locals will have the choice of the full sized one, and this.
Beyond that, this store will be only one, and is aimed at being more a local convenience outlet.


However, I got talking to the manager who pointed out the sign below.
In an effort to have everything the locals want, you can use this QR code to send in what you need stocked. He gets each request and says he will be sure to start stocking it.









A look in the new, and apparently largest (in southern hemisphere) Aldi store.















Wednesday, 4 August 2021

QUEENSCLIFF FERRY - 15-5-2021



Does not seem all that long ago that Jason and I were spending time around Sydney Harbour saying farewell to our last two beloved Lady class ferries, HERRON and NORTHCOTT. A couple of days travelling back and forth to the Taronga Zoo wharf, and visiting a few locations to get them passing.

Now, in 2021, we find the government wishing to violate another harbour icon, with the removal of the Freshwater class ferries (reduced to half the fleet after a huge outcry).

The decision to back down from removing the whole class means that both FRESHWATER and COLLAROY will remain for weekend and holiday use, when loadings are far in excess of what the small replacements are likely too easily handle. 

Save The Manly Ferry Group.

Save The Manly Ferry Page

FreshElectric: Proposal To Covert To Electric.

Ferries: Good For Manly Website



QUEENSCLIFF was the second Freshwater class to enter service, doing so on July 9th, 1983.
They were built at the State Dockyard in Newcastle.



Two important Sydney Harbour icons.
QUEENSCLIFF passes the Sydney Opera House as it approaches the Circular Quay terminal.


A look around QUEENSCLIFF.














Freshwater Class

Length: 70.4 metres
Beam: 13.06 metres
Displacement: 1,140 tons when loaded.
Decks: 2
Capacity: 1,100






Our day was over, but a protest in the city saw out light rail plans changed, thus giving us a chance to bet a bonus late arvo shot of QUEENSCLIFF headed off to Manly again.


Thanks to Jason Anthony

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