Friday, 24 December 2010

St Mary's Cathedral, Lights of Christmas

The facade of St Mary's Cathedral on College Street has been featuring Lights of Christmas, a light projection show running from 8th December to 25th December. The display captures the essence of Australia’s natural beauty during summer, featuring traditional Christmas colours and imagery inspired by the cathedral. A brilliant display on this building that dominates the skyline on the eastern edge of the city. This view is from across the square in Cook and Philip Park, where choral performances have also been held nightly on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights.
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54 comments:

  1. LúciaFriday, 24 December 2010 at 00:05:00 GMT+11

    Beautiful J!!!
    I wish you and your family a Merry Christmas. :o)

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  2. 黄清华 Wong Ching WahFriday, 24 December 2010 at 00:16:00 GMT+11

    Spectacular lights series of this beautiful building.

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  3. KateFriday, 24 December 2010 at 00:43:00 GMT+11

    It's not only a beautiful building, but your photos are outstanding!

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  4. DinaFriday, 24 December 2010 at 00:45:00 GMT+11

    Just fantastic!
    St. Mary's is my favorite place in Sydney. Even without the lights she is dramatic and beautiful .

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  5. Luis GomezFriday, 24 December 2010 at 01:57:00 GMT+11

    These are beautiful!

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  6. Yogi♪♪♪Friday, 24 December 2010 at 02:03:00 GMT+11

    Wow, the things that can be done with lights. Incredible.

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  7. AnonymousFriday, 24 December 2010 at 02:17:00 GMT+11

    These light show are so special, wow ;-)
    May the holiday bring happiness ;-)

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  8. Sylvia KFriday, 24 December 2010 at 03:22:00 GMT+11

    Incredible, spectacular lighting and, as always, your photos capture it all beautifully! Wishing your and your family a very Merry and Joyful Christmas, Jim!

    Sylvia

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  9. Leif HagenFriday, 24 December 2010 at 04:22:00 GMT+11

    Fantastic light display! I've never seen anything like that over here - maybe I don't get out enough?
    Merry Christmas

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  10. AnonymousFriday, 24 December 2010 at 04:46:00 GMT+11

    what a spectacular light show. fantastic. happy christmas.

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  11. Michi - FotoblogFriday, 24 December 2010 at 05:19:00 GMT+11

    WHOW, spectacular. A wonderful idea!

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  12. giorno26 ¸¸.•*¨*•.Friday, 24 December 2010 at 05:26:00 GMT+11

    Hi :)
    tantissimi auguri di Felice Natale a te e alla tua famiglia.
    Myriam

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  13. magdaFriday, 24 December 2010 at 06:08:00 GMT+11

    Your photos are fantastic !!
    Merry Christmas !

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  14. GeorgeFriday, 24 December 2010 at 06:21:00 GMT+11

    Amazing Christmas lights combination! I'm jealous, here in Athens Christmas is not as bright and festive as previous years...

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  15. AnonymousFriday, 24 December 2010 at 06:26:00 GMT+11

    So pretty. It must have taken them a long time and a lot of lights to complete.

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  16. AlFriday, 24 December 2010 at 07:22:00 GMT+11

    Incredible, I'd love to see something like that.

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  17. AnonymousFriday, 24 December 2010 at 08:27:00 GMT+11

    I am getting annoyed at all this clever lighting of public buildings in Sydney. Was doesn't Melbourne do it?

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    1. JimFriday, 28 December 2012 at 14:07:00 GMT+11

      Andrew, there are some great heritage buildings in Melbourne that would look fantastic with light projections.

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  18. JackFriday, 24 December 2010 at 08:32:00 GMT+11

    These are absolutely amazing. Thank for showing them.

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  19. RedPatFriday, 24 December 2010 at 08:46:00 GMT+11

    That is incredible and your shots are super! Thanks for showing us. Merry Christmas!

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  20. AnnFriday, 24 December 2010 at 09:08:00 GMT+11

    Beautiful. You had a better spot than me. It was crowded so I was off to one side. ARe you using a tripod, if not, they are excellent for hand held.

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    1. JimFriday, 28 December 2012 at 14:05:00 GMT+11

      Ann, yes I had to use a tripod for these and stood right up the back of the viewing area. The barracks photos from a couple of days ago were hand held.

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  21. AnnFriday, 24 December 2010 at 09:08:00 GMT+11

    PS. Merry Christmas.

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  22. AlexanderFriday, 24 December 2010 at 09:54:00 GMT+11

    Awesome lighting! Stunning!

    Merry Christmas!

    Alexander
    Alex's World! - http://www.kakinan.com/alex

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  23. namakiFriday, 24 December 2010 at 10:41:00 GMT+11

    Wow ! That's something else ! Wonderful shots and what an imagination !

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  24. Pearl MapleFriday, 24 December 2010 at 11:05:00 GMT+11

    Fabulous!
    Sydney sure is putting on a pretty and colourful season.
    Looking foward to seeing your window post, there are some pretty ones this year.

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  25. DanFriday, 24 December 2010 at 11:24:00 GMT+11

    A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR!

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  26. alicesgFriday, 24 December 2010 at 11:57:00 GMT+11

    Wow the light show is amazing. Very beautiful and magical. Merry Christmas and hope you have a great time celebrating christmas with your family.

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  27. Linda Bob Grifins Korbetis HallFriday, 24 December 2010 at 11:59:00 GMT+11

    Hope you well, season's greetings!

    Awards 4 U, Merry Christmas, Thanks 4 Being My Friend!

    and


    Awards 4 U, Stay Blessed

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  28. lotusleafFriday, 24 December 2010 at 12:05:00 GMT+11

    Beautiful! Wish you a very happy Christmas.

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  29. Sally in WAFriday, 24 December 2010 at 12:46:00 GMT+11

    Wow! That is just awesome!!

    Have a wonderful holiday season.

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  30. JossieFriday, 24 December 2010 at 12:48:00 GMT+11

    Great photos. Amazing light show.
    Merry Christmas!

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  31. sylvia murphyFriday, 24 December 2010 at 12:56:00 GMT+11

    I can not imagine xmas in Australia. I lived on Guam for a few year and am still traumatized by Santa showing up via speed boat.

    Amazing.

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  32. AnonymousFriday, 24 December 2010 at 12:56:00 GMT+11

    Difficult to say which is best. Thank you for sharing such Beauty. Please have you all a blessed Christmas.

    daily athens

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  33. TinaFriday, 24 December 2010 at 13:32:00 GMT+11

    Amazing sight! Great pictures...

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  34. Kay L. DaviesFriday, 24 December 2010 at 13:33:00 GMT+11

    Absolutely amazing range of colours! I wouldn't have wanted to miss this light show. Thanks!
    Wishing you all the best for Christmas and the coming year.
    -- K

    Kay, Alberta, Canada
    An Unfittie's Guide to Adventurous Travel

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  35. The Write GirlFriday, 24 December 2010 at 14:23:00 GMT+11

    What a beautiful display of color and wonder. The Cathedral is lovely and breathtaking. Happy Holidays and Happy Sky Watch!

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  36. JimFriday, 24 December 2010 at 15:02:00 GMT+11

    sylvia murphy, that funny. Santa has been known to arrive on Christmas Day by lifesaver rescue boat on Sydney beaches.

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  37. Corner Gardener SueFriday, 24 December 2010 at 15:07:00 GMT+11

    Spectacular! I'm glad I don't have to pay the electric bill!

    Merry Christmas!

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  38. BarbaraFriday, 24 December 2010 at 15:22:00 GMT+11

    Beautiful captue and love the effects. Happy Holidays

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  39. magiceyeFriday, 24 December 2010 at 15:27:00 GMT+11

    that is lovely!
    wishing you and yours a season of joy and more!

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  40. UnknownFriday, 24 December 2010 at 18:00:00 GMT+11

    wow, wow, wow! the lights are spectacular! what a grand display! fantastic shots!

    Happy holidays!

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  41. Elaine YimFriday, 24 December 2010 at 20:34:00 GMT+11

    This is truly magnificient. Merry Christmas!

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  42. Nature RamblesFriday, 24 December 2010 at 20:50:00 GMT+11

    What spectacular sights! And the lighting/your photography, most beautiful!

    Merry Christmas!

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  43. ElisabethFriday, 24 December 2010 at 21:37:00 GMT+11

    Beautiful! Wishing you a very Merry Christmas!

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  44. PierreFriday, 24 December 2010 at 22:13:00 GMT+11

    Merry christmas to you and all the people you love

    Pierre

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  45. SciaradaFriday, 24 December 2010 at 22:25:00 GMT+11

    Ciao J Bar,I do not know if you celebrate Christmas, if so I wish you and your family, a great Christmas and a Happy New Year!

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  46. Ramosforest.EnvironmentFriday, 24 December 2010 at 22:43:00 GMT+11

    Beautiful Lights of Christmas
    Merry Christmas
    Luiz Ramos

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  47. Gabriela AbaloSaturday, 25 December 2010 at 00:20:00 GMT+11

    Wow!!! so beautiful!!!

    Merry Christmas :)

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  48. KarineSaturday, 25 December 2010 at 02:36:00 GMT+11

    What an astonishing light display! We don't have anything like that up here...but then again it's Christmas in Winter and it can get pretty frigid,so I guess the equipment might freeze lol

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  49. LauraSaturday, 25 December 2010 at 03:04:00 GMT+11

    the cathedral shots are amazing!!! bright blessings to you and your beloveds!

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  50. JimSaturday, 25 December 2010 at 12:16:00 GMT+11

    Thank you, Sciarada. We certainly do celebrate Christmas. Hope you have a Merry Christmas.

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  51. UnknownWednesday, 29 December 2010 at 19:34:00 GMT+11

    Beautiful!

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  52. CindaFriday, 4 March 2011 at 03:31:00 GMT+11

    A beautiful cathedral. I'm was so happy to visit it when I came back for a holiday last year.

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