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Showing posts with label Tasmania. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Tasmania. Show all posts
Thursday, February 7, 2013
Pugin in Tasmania
Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin was the premier Gothic Revivalist. Active throughout the latter half of the Nineteenth Century, primarily in Britain, Pugin breathed new life into ancient Gothic forms with great zeal. Though recognized first and foremost for his works throughout the British Isles, Pugin deserves some recognition for his small churches Down Under. St. Patrick's in Colebrook and St. John's in Richmond are two Tasmanian Catholic churches designed by A.W.N. Pugin, and they are quite refined in my estimation, despite their intimate scale.
Friday, June 29, 2012
Three Tasmanian Panoramas
One of my favorite places I was privileged to enjoy during my time in Australia was the island state of Tasmania. It has a feel distinct from the mainland and is extraordinarily beautiful. Below are three panoramas that I've put together of a few places we traveled to in Tasmania.
This first photo is taken from the summit of Mt Amos, a peak on the Freycinet Peninsula on Tasmania's east coast. It was a lengthy, difficult hike to the top, but, as you can see, the views were worth it. The beach at center is Wineglass Bay, which has been ranked one of the most beautiful beaches in the world.
Second, we have a view of the Freycinet Peninsula with the Hazard mountain range from sea level. This particular vantage point was a rocky outcropping on Coles Bay, to the west of the national park entrance. As the sun set over the bay, the mountains glowed orange and red. Mt Amos is the second summit from the left.
Lastly, we come to the capital of the island, Hobart. As Hobart has the distinction of being Australia's second-oldest city, historical charm was certainly not in short supply. It is a small city, but it is enviably situated on the fjord-like Derwent River at the base of the imposing Mt Wellington. Neoclassical buildings, such as those showcased above, add another level of visual interest to the cityscape.
Tasmania was one of the most beguiling destinations I've ever traveled to, and I would jump at any chance to go back. The architectural heritage, the history, and the natural beauty of the island state add up to a place without equal.
This first photo is taken from the summit of Mt Amos, a peak on the Freycinet Peninsula on Tasmania's east coast. It was a lengthy, difficult hike to the top, but, as you can see, the views were worth it. The beach at center is Wineglass Bay, which has been ranked one of the most beautiful beaches in the world.
Second, we have a view of the Freycinet Peninsula with the Hazard mountain range from sea level. This particular vantage point was a rocky outcropping on Coles Bay, to the west of the national park entrance. As the sun set over the bay, the mountains glowed orange and red. Mt Amos is the second summit from the left.
Lastly, we come to the capital of the island, Hobart. As Hobart has the distinction of being Australia's second-oldest city, historical charm was certainly not in short supply. It is a small city, but it is enviably situated on the fjord-like Derwent River at the base of the imposing Mt Wellington. Neoclassical buildings, such as those showcased above, add another level of visual interest to the cityscape.
Tasmania was one of the most beguiling destinations I've ever traveled to, and I would jump at any chance to go back. The architectural heritage, the history, and the natural beauty of the island state add up to a place without equal.
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