Saturday, 20 February 2010

Sydney Opera House

 Sydney Opera House on Bennelong Point is the most recognised Sydney landmark throughout the world. It was designed and mostly built by Danish architect Jørn Utzon. The Sydney Opera House was opened in 1973 and was made a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2007. It is a multi-venue performing arts centre. On a bright sunny day the white tiled shells cast a reflection in the blue waters of Sydney Cove, on Sydney Harbour.
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23 comments:

  1. Jenn JilksSaturday, 20 February 2010 at 01:16:00 GMT+11

    Always a beautiful scene in your part of the world! Great photos.

    Thank you for visiting My Muskoka !

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  2. Pietro BrosioSaturday, 20 February 2010 at 01:54:00 GMT+11

    Very nice and interesting view!

    Pietro

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  3. HalcyonSaturday, 20 February 2010 at 02:00:00 GMT+11

    It's been seen many times - and it always looks great, especially when reflected.

    Happy weekend!

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  4. Joe ToddSaturday, 20 February 2010 at 03:07:00 GMT+11

    Singing your praises (but it isn't opera) LOL

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  5. DewdropSaturday, 20 February 2010 at 03:37:00 GMT+11

    I would love to go there one day! Beautiful!

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  6. fredamansSaturday, 20 February 2010 at 03:46:00 GMT+11

    Great photo. As all the other comments I wish to see it one day.

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  7. LoisSaturday, 20 February 2010 at 04:14:00 GMT+11

    A perfect picture!

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  8. This Is My Blog - fishing guySaturday, 20 February 2010 at 05:12:00 GMT+11

    J Bar: That is just beautiful.

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  9. ~CherylSaturday, 20 February 2010 at 05:57:00 GMT+11

    Wonderful! I like the sharp lines and clear colors (is white a color?)

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  10. LowellSaturday, 20 February 2010 at 09:51:00 GMT+11

    One of the nicest shots I've seen of this famous icon!

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  11. UnknownSaturday, 20 February 2010 at 10:34:00 GMT+11

    Jim,
    Lovely - could be a stock photo! Hope u are having a nice weekend, Ev

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  12. EG CameraGirlSaturday, 20 February 2010 at 12:27:00 GMT+11

    True, it is well known! Even I way far away in Canada recognize it right away! Great shot!

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  13. A 2 ZSaturday, 20 February 2010 at 13:00:00 GMT+11

    Great blog with fantastic pictures. I lived in Sydney (Manly Beach) from 90 to 92 when my children were really young. I used to take the JetCat to cross over to the city. There was a park near the Opera House where I would "liberate" the kiddies from the pram and let them run. It seems like a long time ago because the kiddies are now 20 and 22!

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  14. BeckySaturday, 20 February 2010 at 13:01:00 GMT+11

    What a beautiful building and I love the blue water.
    B.

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  15. Carolyn FordSaturday, 20 February 2010 at 13:51:00 GMT+11

    That white reflection on the water is so stunning! What a wonderful day it must have been...I wish you more and more of them!

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  16. AnnSaturday, 20 February 2010 at 14:00:00 GMT+11

    So they do, can't say I've noticed before - usually too many ferries chopping up the water.

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  17. KatSaturday, 20 February 2010 at 14:36:00 GMT+11

    This is such an incredible building. Wonderful reflection, you even caught the light reflecting off of the tiles. Beautiful! Kathy

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  18. Gemma WisemanSaturday, 20 February 2010 at 15:29:00 GMT+11

    A well known icon but always looks beautiful! The Harbour waters look so wonderfully blue!

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  19. KirigalpoththaSaturday, 20 February 2010 at 18:17:00 GMT+11

    Superb!

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  20. diane bSaturday, 20 February 2010 at 18:32:00 GMT+11

    Great shot. Great building. Interesting history too. Bill calls it "Sonya's Workshop" as that is where our daughter works as a production manager.

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  21. VPSaturday, 20 February 2010 at 19:02:00 GMT+11

    Reflection in the water and even a spot of sunlight even on the shell.

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  22. MridulaSaturday, 20 February 2010 at 19:11:00 GMT+11

    Loved the blue skies in this shot too!

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  23. Angel ChrisSaturday, 20 February 2010 at 21:18:00 GMT+11

    Excellent pic of Opera house..I like its interesting features too..Nobody will miss it when they visit Sydney..
    Sydney Harbour Charter

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