I was flicking through the photos on my phone the other day, and found a little selection of things I've come across which have amused or pleased me. Here they are, in no particular order.
A tree outside the library adorned with supermarket trolleys - some wag obviously had great fun with this.
The fountains in Forrest Place - I love seeing kids in their bathers splashing about in the middle of the city. One of the best things to happen in Perth for ages.
The Picturing New York exhibition at the Art Gallery of WA. Some beautiful photography of a beautiful city. I love this Alfred Stieglitz photo of the Flatiron Building.
Watching my 93-year old mother going for her swim at Koombana Bay. I hope I get to that age, with the same energy and enthusiasm.
Sitting in a peaceful, shady corner near the State Library on a blisteringly hot day, eating a sandwich, reading my book and watching the world go by.
I don't know who put this here (on a glary street in Fremantle), but I couldn't agree more.
It's hard to see in the photo, but the little white thing perched on the middle round window is a mermaid. I'm not sure why it's there, but it's a lovely touch of whimsy on this rather imposing Fremantle building.
I've never been organised enough to bring a camera with me when I go out, or even thought to do so. It's now become almost second nature to pull out my phone and take snaps of things I come across. A truly wondrous thing, the smartphone.
