Sepia Restaurant

Rydges Hotel

Christchurch

Architectural Grey

It was a grey, overcast day with strong winds when I was out with my camera last weekend but I didn't let that slow me down. There were some amazing cloud patterns, though I'm afraid I didn't capture them so well; and I loved the way they interacted with some of the inner city buildings. I was particularly pleased with the top photo of Rydges Hotel, which I've photographed against skies of all colours. Full size, this image makes the building look almost silky and ethereal.

On Reflection.....

Rydges Hotel, Christchurch. August 2008. Ajr

I was in the right place at the right time for this marvellous set of reflections shimmying down the normally-plain south wall of Rydges Hotel. They're the result of the morning sun bouncing off the windows of Clarendon Tower across the street - and by the time I had walked to the end of the street and back they were gone.