Oatley, baths
This view of the Oatley Park Baths and the Georges River is from Sandy Beach on Oatley Bay. The baths were originally constructed in 1909 and are still utilised by the Oatley Amateur Swimming Club which was established in 1927. The pontoon is an ideal resting spot in the middle of the netted area. In the distance, a train crosses the Como Bridge linking the southern suburbs of Oatley and Como.
That looks like a beautiful spot, I'd enjoy swimming there.
ReplyDeleteJim, great photo! Looks like a great area to go boating!
ReplyDeleteLooks peaceful.
ReplyDeleteUn tuffo ?
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Myriam
Aloha from Hawaii
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Rosadimaggion63, it was a bit cold to take the plunge on that day, as you can see there were no swimmers. It's much warmer now, so people would take a dip.
ReplyDeleteTime seems indeed to pass by with calm and peace.
ReplyDeletePlease have a good Sunday.
daily athens
looks like a wonderful place to bath.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful spot to do for a dip....so quiet and serene. The bridge in the background is so pretty. Nice shot.
ReplyDeleteA beautiful spot. Well observed !
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Wong
Don't know that I'd like to swim there but its a beautiful place.
ReplyDeleteI learned to swim in a river too. Not from the Pontoon but my grand dad's private jetties.
ReplyDeleteThat is a nice spot, Jim. I'll swim just about anywhere, although I get chicken when the water is cold. Would this be salt water or not?
ReplyDeletea tranquil scene. looks like a beautiful spot to take a swim.
ReplyDeleteIt seems very peaceful here.
ReplyDeleteA different concept of bridge! Wonderful picture!
ReplyDeleteLéia
What a lovely place!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful place!
ReplyDeleteSo serene. And to think how close to the madness it is. Great shot. Pruxxx
ReplyDeleteCountless times I have crossed that bridge in the train, little realising that Oatley, a suburb an aunt lived in, was nextdoor! I've learned a lot about Sydney from you Jim, more than I knew when I lived there! Great photography :-)
ReplyDeleteLooks like a wonderful place to go for a swim :)
ReplyDeleteexcellent view. MB
ReplyDeleteFrom what does the netting protect the swimmers??
ReplyDeleteHappy travels!!
Francisca, the Georges River is salt water in this area.
ReplyDeleteRed Nomad OZ, I assume it is shark netting but I don't think they usually travel this far up the river. Better to be safe than sorry.
With all the color and activity and drama elsewhere in Sydney, this composition give us a place to rest peacefully. Thanks.
ReplyDeletebarely looks like the Sydney I have seen! beautiful location
ReplyDeletebeautiful bridge...very unusual....great view though...
ReplyDeleteThe trains must have a great view of the water :-D
ReplyDeleteTransportation and recreation represented in one shot. Well done.
ReplyDeletePeace,
Gina
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Beautiful scenery, great shot!
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