About
Hello, and welcome to “the shape of things to come”. This is a place to share and grow ideas about how to build the kind of future I’d like to see: one that’s environmentally and economically sustainable, socially connected and joyful.
My name’s Toni. I’m an ecologist, amateur photographer and idealist living in Hobart, Tasmania: that quirky island state at the bottom of Australia. I’m originally from warm and sunny South-East Queensland but have called this cool and wild island home for the last four years, falling in love with the ancient forests, slower pace and the rhythm of the seasons. I’m lucky to live in a beautiful place and to have met some brilliant and inspiring people.
I write about my adventures and experiences in trying to live a more sustainable life, occasionally discussing relevant bits of science and politics with a view to building critical understanding to help us to make more sustainable choices. Facts are important!
You can read a little more on what this blog is about in this entry: What is the shape of things to come?.
I want to hear your ideas, share what I know and grow our future together.
Link to me: 
You are welcome to link to my blog! I’ve made a naff little link button you can use:
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Join the conversation:
Please come and join the discussions over at the Shape of Things to Come facebook group! If you’d like to contribute to the blog by providing a guest post, sharing an idea, asking a question or providing feedback, please get in touch as I’d love to hear from you. Send an email to “shapeofthingstoni@gmail.com”.
Photography:
All photos used on this site are mine, with fair use permitted for non-commercial purposes under a Creative Commons copyright. If you would like to use one of my photos, please contact me at “shapeofthingstoni@gmail.com”.
High resolution files for prints and commercial use may be purchased. Again, please email me to discuss.
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Wow. You live life to the utmost. I’m very impressed with your blog. Keep it up!
March 27, 2012 at 11:49 am
Thank you! I try, but don’t always succeed in making the most of things.
April 26, 2012 at 11:07 am
Your blog is full of color. Thank you very much.
April 21, 2012 at 9:47 pm
Thank you!
April 26, 2012 at 11:08 am
Ciao Toni, great shot of the Tanar estuary, I also use to live in Hobart (tassie) you have a great opportunity for some landscape shots.
Lynne
May 6, 2012 at 12:20 am
Great photos in a fine blog
June 28, 2012 at 6:48 am
Your photos are very inspiring to me as you know – also, I used your kitty cat photo for my Tumblr blog, apologies for not asking sooner, I normally do! Hope that was ok, let me know.
September 9, 2012 at 8:39 pm
Hi Emma! Anything I post to Flickr can be used as long as it meets the terms of my Creative Commons licence (non-commercial, non-derivative and links back to flickr or to here), so posting to your tumblr is fine. It’s a pretty tumblr too!
The hellebores I bought and photographed today reminded me of you. =o)
September 9, 2012 at 10:17 pm
Hi Toni! Wonderful and impressive blog. I particularly enjoy your photography. I’m likewise inspired and challenged by your advocacy for sustainable living. I work somewhat in the same discipline area but focusing on built environment. I tell you – when my ‘needs’ and ‘wants’ evolve into ‘necessities’, sustainability easily becomes a very challenging proposition.
Hope things are getting better in Tasmania – stay safe.
January 9, 2013 at 12:47 pm
Thanks Mary! I’m likewise really digging your photography and would love to learn more about sustainability in built environments. Good design and clever use of materials can really deliver big outcomes in reduced energy consumption and toxicity, I think. I’m also fascinated by “green roofing” and other methods of including gardens in buildings.
And finally most of the fires are out!
January 29, 2013 at 9:38 pm
Have just “bumped into” your blog.
Love the concept
I have an allotment blog, not sure if it fits with what you are building here, but maybe worth a look.
http://mucktwineandthinker.wordpress.com/2013/03/24/skip-diving/
You would be most welcome to drop in and take a look.
Meanwhile good luck with all you are trying to do.
March 26, 2013 at 5:52 pm