public art...

public art in unexpected places attracts attention #tanka This one is on a power box, by a main Dromana shopping strip, by Dromana beach - fringing Port Phillip Bay in Victoria. 📷My photo 1st March 2019

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— Gemma Wiseman (@gemma77.bsky.social) 1 March 2026 at 10:10

A not so common off-road sign at Balnarring on the Mornington Peninsula Victoria...

📷My photo - 1st March, 2014 pic.twitter.com/MXFfNcPkTO

— 🇺🇦🌻Gemma Wiseman-on Wiradjuri land (@AuraGem) February 28, 2026

The above sign tends to appear to be a personal initiative...verging on public art???? 

town crier...

town crier costume leading local street parade #fringe glimpse of the past #vss365 #haiku #parade #community #street

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— Gemma Wiseman (@gemma77.bsky.social) 26 February 2025 at 08:17

carnival colours...

carnival colours early morning #flurry of curiosity #dailyhaikuprompt #haiku #summer #carnival

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— Gemma Wiseman (@gemma77.bsky.social) 24 February 2025 at 08:23

triumphant seagull...

triumphant seagull the #petulant loser is beyond lens focus #vss365 #haiku

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— Gemma Wiseman (@gemma77.bsky.social) 21 February 2025 at 22:22

unruly long spikes..

unruly long spikes wind prone white fluffy threads symbolise the neglected the unwanted the beauty dismissed #micropoetry

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— Gemma Wiseman (@gemma77.bsky.social) 23 January 2025 at 11:42

the clutter gallery...

the clutter gallery some handcuffs of life need grudging respect #haiku

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— Gemma Wiseman (@gemma77.bsky.social) 28 November 2024 at 07:33

merged earths, seas and skies...

merged earths, seas and skies
the soulful peace of Nature's
deep and wide views#haiku

📷 2019 - November - Dromana beach looking toward the sharp cliffs round Anthony's Nose... pic.twitter.com/LkC9VuIUIK

— 🇺🇦🌻Gemma Wiseman-on Wiradjuri land (@AuraGem) November 15, 2024

passing shadow art...

passing shadow art
morning pools of relief from
sharply rising heat#haiku

📷 2019 - November - Dromana beach pic.twitter.com/3ASdrRUS2y

— 🇺🇦🌻Gemma Wiseman-on Wiradjuri land (@AuraGem) November 14, 2024

skimming wings...

skimming wings
incoming waves offer
a buffet of joys#haiku

📷 2019 - November - Dromana beach pic.twitter.com/sT8wI2vsTa

— 🇺🇦🌻Gemma Wiseman-on Wiradjuri land (@AuraGem) November 4, 2024

watercraft designs...

watercraft designs
a chance to be a mirror
of the the owner#haiku

📷2019 - November...Interesting watercraft on land in Dromana pic.twitter.com/vl0GicQrf4

— 🇺🇦🌻Gemma Wiseman-on Wiradjuri land (@AuraGem) November 2, 2024

important guard...

important guard
greater than mighty mouse
a tradie's little sidekick

2019 - October - Dromana Hub carpark pic.twitter.com/b9KepqIuo8

— 🇺🇦🌻Gemma Wiseman-on Wiradjuri land (@AuraGem) October 2, 2024

the world in close-up...

the world in close-up
mini kingdoms guard
mini magic#haiku

2018 - October - Dromana...Loved the range of greys and greens and textures in this photo... pic.twitter.com/bfEH6ntc46

— 🇺🇦🌻Gemma Wiseman-on Wiradjuri land (@AuraGem) October 1, 2024

thirsty learners...

mini sails
boldly fly the colours of
young thirsty learners#haiku

📷 2019 - One of many Nippers' sailboats at Mornington, on the Mornington Peninsula. When young ones learn to sail these boats, they are supervised closely. pic.twitter.com/TqRMrvPRTe

— 🇺🇦🌻Gemma Wiseman-on Wiradjuri land (@AuraGem) September 24, 2024

feathered friends...

feathered friends
from a distance are
resigned friends#haiku

📷2019 - Hastings foreshore, Mornington Peninsula pic.twitter.com/ZdNA3IaV9K

— 🇺🇦🌻Gemma Wiseman-on Wiradjuri land (@AuraGem) September 23, 2024

earth and sky...

earth and sky
winged messengers
meet
and bond
on friendly ground#tanka

📷2019 - August - Birdman by the Yarra River, Melbourne pic.twitter.com/lscr8T6FJM

— 🇺🇦🌻Gemma Wiseman-on Wiradjuri land (@AuraGem) August 30, 2024

too many wings
can never be
too many wings pic.twitter.com/iQ15WvQ0RL

— 🇺🇦🌻Gemma Wiseman-on Wiradjuri land (@AuraGem) August 30, 2024

threads of lacy pearls...

threads of lacy pearls
intricate
icy greens
alluring silent chimes in
the icy season#tanka

2019 - July - My Dromana garden pic.twitter.com/NEeaoFfmM6

— 🇺🇦🌻Gemma Wiseman-on Wiradjuri land (@AuraGem) July 26, 2024

 

 

in misty cold dull worlds of winter whites...

in misty cold
dull worlds
of winter whites
a sun-bathed white rose
is a blessing#tanka

📷 2019 - July - My Dromana garden pic.twitter.com/XKns528oG9

— 🇺🇦🌻Gemma Wiseman-on Wiradjuri land (@AuraGem) July 21, 2024

subdued colours...

subdued colours
in the chilly wilds
winter landscapes
shyly stage
secret beauties#tanka

📷2019 - July - Safety Beach view of Arthurs Seat, Victoria... pic.twitter.com/Va92oT7WZZ

— 🇺🇦🌻Gemma Wiseman-on Wiradjuri land (@AuraGem) July 17, 2024

fishing is...

fishing is
living the good life of
practical dreaming#haiku

📷 2019 - July - Mornington pier...
Love finding the occasional quirky scenario...
And this one must be included...
An interested fishing pose...touch and go? pic.twitter.com/rcBFGCCcdX

— 🇺🇦🌻Gemma Wiseman-on Wiradjuri land (@AuraGem) July 3, 2024

winter tones need not be grey...

winter tones
need not be grey
some staunchly play
special music
special life colours#tanka

📷2019 June - Mornington Winter Festival attracts a fascinating range of musician characters... pic.twitter.com/RGkYq1luoa

— 🇺🇦🌻Gemma Wiseman-on Wiradjuri land (@AuraGem) June 14, 2024