Friday, May 31, 2013

Dancing in the Dark


Outside the old AMP building at Circular Quay was this lightshow, there were some professional dancers sharing the space with some children having fun chasing the lights.

Thursday, May 30, 2013

Food at the Sydney Opera House


At Vivid again, for dessert I tried a jaffle at this charming Kombi van parked in the forecourt. I had the Choc a doodle doo but was tempted by the David Jafflehoff.

Wednesday, May 29, 2013

St Andrews Cathedral Sydney


St Andrews cathedral - the premier Anglican cathedral in Sydney. Designed by Edmund Blackett in the Gothic style, here is the western front.

Tuesday, May 28, 2013

The Great Gatsby in Sydney


On the Saturday night of the Vivid festival at the front of the Opera House was this ritzy Great Gatsby party. Uninvited I was tempted to crash it, sadly my dress may have given me away.

Monday, May 27, 2013

Food Vans Sydney


This beaut was under the Opera House which no one seemed to discover, (luckily I had installed the Sydney Food Vans app on my smartphone). Had a tasty Waygu nachos with chilli sauce under the sails watching the show.

Sunday, May 26, 2013

Vivid Sydney 2013


Yep time to head down to Sydney Harbour for the festival that photographers love. It was a cool night but thankfully clear, no wind and a full moon. Love the mobile food vans and the free ferry shuttle around the harbour. Had a hot chocolate to start the night and then the light show began ...

Saturday, May 25, 2013

Sydney Rain Umbrella Man


The end to a record run of sunny May days came to a halt this week. Some welcome rain with the chilly blasts of late autumn.

Friday, May 24, 2013

Rose garden Sydney


Looking towards the conservatorium of music, this is a popular spot for weddings.

Thursday, May 23, 2013

Nude Sydney


The boxers in the gardens - looking towards the Renzo Piano building - one of my favourites.

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Folly in Sydney


In the gardens is this new shelter.

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Sundial Royal Botanic Gardens


A green way to tell the time, looks pretty accurate. In the herb garden - very fragrant.

Monday, May 20, 2013

Blood Donor Centre Sydney


The Red Cross blood center - just above a food court.

Sunday, May 19, 2013

Saturday, May 18, 2013

Friday, May 17, 2013

Norwegians in Sydney



Today is syttende mai (meaning May Seventeenth) the national day of Norway. In Hyde Park every year there is a gathering of the Norse waving flags, dressing up and picnicing. Here are a few photos taken minutes ago.

Navigation markers Sydney


In Wooloomooloo Bay are these boating markers.

Thursday, May 16, 2013

Henry Lawson statue


Henry and his dogs in the Royal Botanic Gardens (or just outside?). 'When grass is crisp, and the air is thin, And the stars come close and bright.' One of Sydney's poets - born in Grenfell.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

New law courts Sydney


Just completed the refurbishment of the law courts in Macquarie St.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Sunlight against fountain


The good old Archibald fountain - the gift that keeps on giving - to photographers.

Monday, May 13, 2013

Pool of reflection Hyde Park


looking north away from the War memorial towards Macquarie Street.

Sunday, May 12, 2013

War Memorial Hyde park


Morning sunlight against the war memorial.

Saturday, May 11, 2013

White Horse Hotel Surry Hills


Signature horse on top.

Friday, May 10, 2013

Shannon Reserve


Surry Hills Markets are held in Shannon Reserve at the corner of Crown and Collins Streets, on the first Saturday of every month. Not on this day.

Thursday, May 9, 2013

Shannon Reserve Surry Hills


Early morning Shannon Reserve.

Wednesday, May 8, 2013

Bourke Street Surry Hills cycleway


Morning cyclist amongst terrace houses

Tuesday, May 7, 2013

The bin and the beemer


In Glenfield, just outside the Touch of Class hair salon.

Monday, May 6, 2013

Sunday, May 5, 2013

Glenfield Railway Station


Just updated as part of the new Leppington line project.

Saturday, May 4, 2013

The Quarantine cemetery



A bit of a bush walk but worth it. Some moving stories.

Friday, May 3, 2013

The Verandah above Lao Feng Xiang


A great place for a sunny Sydney lunchtime, the upmarket end of town.

Thursday, May 2, 2013

North head military grave


This graveyard overlooks Sydney Harbour and has some graves of returned soldiers and others from the quarantine station nearby.

Wednesday, May 1, 2013

Artisan food



Great on a hot day, had some really warm April weather this month. Avalon Markets. Part of the City Daily Photo theme, to see others click on my sidebar link.