Following the death of Sydney Siege victims Katrina Dawson and Tori Johnson on Tuesday, 16 December, Australians continue to lay flowers in Martin Place.
Within a few hours of the news Sydneysiders began to pay their respects to the victims by placing flowers in Martin Place.
The flower tribute continues to grow, pushing barriers further back to accommodate for the outpour of flowers from the public.
On Friday afternoon, three days since the flower tribute began I made my way to Martin Place to pay my respects.
As I stood gazing upon the rainbow of colours that carpets Martin Place a man in a suit stopped next to me with a colleague, looking at the flowers he turned to his friend and uttered: “too sad.”
Visitors gather around flower tribute to Sydney Siege victims at Martin Place.
Visitors gather around flower tribute located in front of Lindt Cafe.
Flower tribute in front of Lindt Cafe.
Visitors walk around flower tribute in front of Lindt Cafe to pay their respects to the victims.
Vistors gather around barriers to gaze upon flower tribute and read letters to the victims.
Notes in memory of Katrina Dawson and Tori Johnson: "RIP beautiful souls, we will never forget you."
A touching letter from a young boy: "Tori, my nanny in heaven will help you. Love Jack."
Lindt Cafe, the location of the hostage situation under investigation.
Lindt Cafe, the location of the hostage situation under investigation.
Lindt Cafe windows where hostages were forced to stand against covered for investigation.
Channel Seven condolence books open to the public. Located parallel to Lindt Cafe flower tribute.
Leading down Martin Place to flower tribute where flowers were first laid.
Section where flowers were first laid on Tuesday following the death of Katrina Dawson and Tori Jackson.
A young boy solemnly reflects upon the flower tribute.
Heavy police patrol monitors the area.
Visitors walk around flower tribute, stopping to read letters to the victims.
Visitors walk around flower tribute in honour of Sydney siege victims.
Another section was opened further down Martin Place to cater for the continuous outpour of flowers.
"Dear souls. RIP."
Photos taken Friday, 19 December, 2014. Copyright Marcella Gallace.