This view of the Sydney Opera House and part of the Sydney Harbour Bridge is from the Dawes Point wharf. The cylindrical sandstone structure with the copper dome is a sentry box to observe the foreshore area for defensive purposes, with the Dawes Point Battery located nearby. An inscription on the ground reads 'c.1880 reconstructed 2008'.
Excellent J! Great colors and wonderful image.
ReplyDeleteYou've got a photo loaded with two fantastic elements! Lovely view!
ReplyDeleteSally and I went on a massive mystery hunt to try to identify this structure, too, Jim. I found old images of where it stood as part of the old MSB lockout of the Walsh Bay port area before the plague reconstuction of that part of town. But nothing absolutely definitive. It is very nice now, though.
ReplyDeleteWe are all 'doing' the coat-hanger today.
I've finally found some information about this, Julie. It's a Sentry Box and I've added some information about it to the post.
DeleteLike the incorporation of the sandstone structure into this.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Julie. I searched high and low on the internet and couldn't find a thing. I was wondering if it might have been the guard house for the Dawes Point Battery which was demolished to build the bridge.
ReplyDeleteIt is always interesting to learn a bit of history while viewing a fabulous photograph. The sandstone piling with the Opera House to the rear makes for a really neat shot. Great job!
ReplyDeleteThat's a gorgeous image. Isn't there a similar structure on the opposite side at Milsons Point? (Going by fading memory, having spent a large part of Australia day on the lawns under the bridge a few years ago).
ReplyDeleteI like this view, you can get some interesting compositions from around there.
ReplyDeleteAre there no legal documents in the Planning Dept (or whatever was relevant back in 1880), asking for Dawes Point to be approved? I wonder what the good burghers of Sydney had in mind.
ReplyDeleteWhatever it is it makes a great addition to the photo.
ReplyDeleteit is a cute wee building, whatever its use.
ReplyDeleteGreat shot.
ReplyDeleteAs if time hasn't passed. A wonderful picture ! Please have a good Sunday.
ReplyDeleteI am Australian and I also know nothing about the structure. Funny how we live in a place but don't always notice what goes on in our own back yard.
ReplyDeleteNice....Ok, I'll post one of the bridge too!
ReplyDeletea gorgeous view of the Opera House. great composition.
ReplyDeletePaul, I'll have to check out Milsons Point and see if I can find another one there.
ReplyDeleteAmazing view indeed!
ReplyDeleteI like this, too.
ReplyDeleteI think this is the most creative shot of the Opera House I have seen. I do enjoy your many views of your city and of summer down under.
ReplyDeleteI have seen the Opera House in person and in many photos, but this is a new perspective for me. I like it. Nice!
ReplyDeleteWhat a grand, saturated photo, so many shapes, materials and textures. Just wonderful.
ReplyDeleteA unique perspective for Sunday Bridges, J-Bar.
ReplyDelete«Louis» thanks you for encouraging Julie to join the meme!
No worries, Louis.
ReplyDeleteI love the architectural contrasts in this! Unique! Thanks for visiting my SS.
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