There is an old church by the green in St. Gregorys Alley. It has become St. Gregorys Antiques and Collectables which is a fascinating place to visit. A noticed a collection of mirrors on display in the entrance/porch. These were magnificent French (18th/19th century) carved gilt wood (gold leaf) framed mirrors. I had to photograph them insitu, only being able to capture the top halves, because other objects were placed in front and bottom. Whilst cutting away the mercury glass and backgrounds, I knew where I would place them. I remembered the photos I took in eastern Tasmania of the rocky coastline ( I think it was Bicheno) with the strange red lichen. This part of the coast is known as the Bay Of Fires. It was a case of arranging, sizing and planting the frames into the crevices of the rocks. Of course, this isn’t the real Gold Coast….thats in Queensland.
