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Bridge of Remembrance Christchurch

A bridge spans a river at night with trees lining the banks and city buildings illuminated in the background.

The Bridge of Remembrance is a war memorial dedicated to those who died in World War I. It’s actually the large archway to the right of the bridge over the River Avon. The archway was built over the east end of the Cashel Street bridge that links Oxford and Cambridge Terraces. Spending a weekend in central Christchurch I was very keen to finally capture some photographs at night. Walking up and down the river this was the best I captured that evening. It was mid November when I took this photograph so a large Christmas tree and lights were just behind the arch. A large tree blocked the view of them from this angle.

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Eiffel Tower from the River Seine

The iconic Eiffel Tower alongside a bridge over the Seine River, highlighting a picturesque Parisian scene.

In the foreground is the Esplanade David Ben Gourion and the Passerelle Debilly footbridge over the River Seine. Of my limited photographs of the Eiffel Tower from this year this is my favourite. The rays of light shining through the clouds on the tower and surrounding city make this photograph great to me. Whilst I didn’t get back to the Eiffel Tower at night I still had an amazing trip to Paris that I will never forget. Looking forward to many more adventures with my camera in 2026.

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Antigua boat sheds Christchurch

Several colourful kayaks lined up on a dock adjacent to a building, creating a picturesque riverside view.

This photograph was taken from the Antigua Street Bridge. Rows of colourful kayaks out on the deck in front of the Antigua Boat Sheds make for some great contrast. Firstly the bright yellow, blue, green and red plastic kayaks contrast with the green and white stripes of the boat sheds. Secondly the Antigua boat sheds have been used since 1882 compared to the much more modern plastic kayaks. Traditionally flat-bottomed wooden boats were used. They still are to take tourist trips punting on the Avon River.

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Millennium Bridge across River Liffey Dublin

A bridge spans a river, with urban buildings visible in the background under a bright sky.

Central Dublin is split by the River Liffey and there are over 20 bridges that cross it. This was taken looking west along the river from the most famous Ha’penny Bridge. It was a still early evening so I was able to capture some reflections on the calm water. The bridge in the foreground is the Millennium footbridge. In the background is Grattan Bridge. On the far left of the photograph is The Clarence Hotel. There is a green copper dome in front of a construction crane. That’s the top of the Church of the Immaculate Conception – Adam and Eve’s. The tower a with round copper dome in the centre of the skyline is St. Patrick’s Tower. On the far right of the photograph behind the trees and covered in scaffolding is the Four Courts courthouse.