Toucheng Old Street Facade for Sign2

 

This is an abandoned old street left from Japanese occupation era. 

The words on both sides of the entrance say

Exploding crackers get rid of old wax

Cherry Blossoms in the cold bring the spring 

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Long Teng Broken Bridge for Sunday Best

 

There is an interesting story about the town of Longteng that is revealing of the superstitious beliefs that local people once held. When the first settlers started to cultivate land in the area, they believed that Liyu Lake, located nearby, was inhabited by a carp spirit which brought hardship to the people. In order to overcome this evil spirit they planted yuteng (a poisonous plant) in the Longteng Mountain area. At the same time they gave the mountain in the east the name Guandao Mountain (lit. Guan Sword Mountain) hoping that the Sword Mountain would cut the Yuteng Rattan. In this way, they hoped to poison the evil carp spirit. The ploy must have been effective, for people no longer believe that the evil carp spirit harms the people of Longteng. In the morning of April 24, 1935 a strong earthquake hit central Taiwan. lts epicenter was near Mt. Guandao, and many buildings in the Sanyi district were destroyed. A reminder of this earthquake remains in the ruins of the arched bridge over Long River. It can be seen from the railway line between Sanyi and Houli.

The ruins of Longteng Bridge join Chengxing (Shengxing) Station as one of the top-two visitor attractions on the Jiushan tour route. This historic span is notable attraction both for its simple beauty and as a memorial to the two major earthquakes that severed the bridge twice at the fifth northernmost pier, including damages caused by the 921 Earthquake in September 21, 1999.

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Mr Kitchen Sign for Sign2

 

A popular Korean Franchise. The sign has undergone a decaying process. 

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Off View Street, Bendigo for Treasure Tuesday

 

The peeling paint seems to appeal to the current generations. 

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Balnarring Beach Mornington Peninsula for Water H2O Thursday

 

On the day, Joel and I were supposed to visit the abandoned submarine in Hastings. It turned out the wreckage was already removed! It was so upsetting. So we moved quickly to this nearby beach before sunset took place.

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Melbourne Lego Show for Sunday Best

 There are many beautiful artworks on display here in Melbourne Museum. I really enjoy photographing here.

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Cleveland coast Brisbane for Treasure Tuesday

 

Joel and I saw the sign saying "gorgeous Red Coast" on the freeway. So we made a turn and explored this region. It turned out Red Coast was not red yet quite dull to visit. Too built up for our liking. 

Then besides the mangrove bush, this abandoned old dock was observed. Few minutes later, the whole ground was covered in water. 

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Tangalooma Shipwreck, Moreton Island

 

I visited the Moreton Island. The helicopter ride gets me this wonderful image. 

Busy walking around the city of Brisbane at night. So far over 2k photos in the past 3 days. I gonna hit the top notch cocktail bar tonight - Death and Taxes Death and Taxes

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S for Sign2 Event

 

This was in an abandoned factory in Fairfield before it was demolished

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Old Geelong Gaol

 

Old Geelong Gaol

The place is rather spooky  

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Quambatook Abandoned Woolshed

 

The rustic and abandoned signs left inside a woolshed in Quambatook Vic

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Sutton Grange near Bendigo, Victoria for Sunday Best

 

This was captured in Milkyway season in 2022. I was driving mindlessly in country Victoria. 

There were times that farmers came out of their houses with firearms as if I was trespassing while driving passing by their properties. 

Single exposure

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HMAS Hastings in Mornington Peninsula for Treasures Tuesday

This was one of the few abandoned submarines along Melbourne's coastline. 

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Sugarloaf reserve, Melbourne

 

My buddy separated from his spouse from last weekend. We drove around the burbs of Melbourne all the way to King Lake National Park. King lake national park has no lake whatsoever. Then we go through Kangaroo Ground to Sugarloaf for some dam shots. 

We spotted this tin cottage in the hills. So nice to look at. 

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Abandoned Woolshed, Woomelang

 

I took a drive while on a contract to visit a home 1 hour away from here. Love the rustic look of the place

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Old Melbourne Gaol - Interior

 

It rains a lot whenever it is a weekend in Melbourne. Originally, I was going to do some urban exploration in Geelong. Then the plan switched to this simple visit to the old goal. 

Sorry Stefan. This is a weird lens fetish I have for ultra-wide angle lens :)

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Laowa 9mm f5.6

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Abandoned bathtub, Yarra Glen

 

I guess no one would want to have a bath in there

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Abandoned J Ward Kitchen

 

Always love the decaying look

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Abandoned Gold fields, Castlemaine, Victoria

 

Castlemaine is now a hub for the alternative and the yabbies. The town is surrounded by abandoned goldfield equipment leaving them to rust and decay. 

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Abandoned in Clifton Hill, Melbourne

 

One of my pals lived in this burb. We get our expresso in a cafe not far from this location every weekend.

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