Friday, 20 May 2011

The Rocks, clock tower

This view is from the rooftop of the Glenmore Hotel at The Rocks. The clock tower rises above the Clocktower Square shopping centre and the autumn leaves of the trees in Argyle Street. This contemporary, but already dated design, seems quite out of place in an area full of heritage buildings such as the Museum of Contemporary Art partly seen in the background. The contemporary office buildings nearby, rising from Circular Quay into the city centre, might be a closer match.
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40 comments:

  1. fredamansFriday, 20 May 2011 at 01:15:00 GMT+10

    Gorgeous cityscape!

    http://fredamans.blogspot.com/2011/05/thisway-thursway-no-102-is-also-sky.html

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  2. AnonymousFriday, 20 May 2011 at 01:38:00 GMT+10

    Fabulous cityscape.

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  3. UnknownFriday, 20 May 2011 at 01:40:00 GMT+10

    wonderful shot!

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  4. FexFriday, 20 May 2011 at 02:08:00 GMT+10

    nice picture...

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  5. UnknownFriday, 20 May 2011 at 02:36:00 GMT+10

    Typically a big city! Nice shot.. Nice cityscape... :)

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  6. PaulaFriday, 20 May 2011 at 08:28:00 GMT+10

    I like the design although I can see where it would be out of place among older buildings. Nice shot.

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  7. UnknownFriday, 20 May 2011 at 09:02:00 GMT+10

    Great photo. It reminds me of one of the scenes from the AT&T cell phone ads indicating bars of service. Do you have that in Oz?

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  8. Inger-MFriday, 20 May 2011 at 09:14:00 GMT+10

    Nice shot!

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  9. JimFriday, 20 May 2011 at 09:25:00 GMT+10

    GW Bill Miller, no sorry we don't see AT&T adverts over here.

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  10. DianneFriday, 20 May 2011 at 09:27:00 GMT+10

    City-scapes are like that - a mixture of the old and the new.
    Enjoy your week-end

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  11. wennFriday, 20 May 2011 at 10:30:00 GMT+10

    i love sydney's skyline!

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  12. AnonymousFriday, 20 May 2011 at 11:14:00 GMT+10

    We are just about to enter Summer, it is so nice to see some Autumn! Love the city view!

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  13. Magical Mystical TeacherFriday, 20 May 2011 at 11:24:00 GMT+10

    I can see hints of autumn in the browning leaves of the trees...

    SKY DITTY

    A little birdie told me,
    Although I don’t know why,
    That if I were to look up,
    Way up into the sky,
    I’d see some wondrous planets,
    The moon and sun and stars –
    There before my very eyes
    Blazed Jupiter and Mars!

    © 2011 by Magical Mystical Teacher

    Big Cemetery Sky

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  14. AlFriday, 20 May 2011 at 11:36:00 GMT+10

    Breathtaking architectures!

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  15. clairzFriday, 20 May 2011 at 11:55:00 GMT+10

    I love to come visit your blog and your city. I never thing of places in Australia being so urban.

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  16. Sylvia KFriday, 20 May 2011 at 12:43:00 GMT+10

    Terrific as always, Jim! Cloudless blue skies and a beautiful cityscape! No one does these better than you! Have a great weekend!

    Sylvia

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  17. DimpleFriday, 20 May 2011 at 13:18:00 GMT+10

    Interesting shot and a beautiful sky.
    The skyscrapers going into the distance reminded me of a communications company logo...

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  18. CloudiaFriday, 20 May 2011 at 13:23:00 GMT+10

    what a great town





    Aloha from Waikiki

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  19. AnonymousFriday, 20 May 2011 at 13:27:00 GMT+10

    What a pretty clock tower!

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  20. magiceyeFriday, 20 May 2011 at 13:57:00 GMT+10

    brilliant blue!

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  21. forgetmenotFriday, 20 May 2011 at 15:52:00 GMT+10

    Beautiful skyline of a great city. Are the skies always blue there!!!!! Mickie :)

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  22. alicesgFriday, 20 May 2011 at 16:38:00 GMT+10

    Very great view from the top. The clock looked outstanding from among those buildings. Have a nice weekend.

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  23. AnonymousFriday, 20 May 2011 at 16:57:00 GMT+10

    I love the place. Like it! Thanks for droping by to my entry.

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  24. PerthDailyPhotoFriday, 20 May 2011 at 18:03:00 GMT+10

    Fab photo,so looking forward to coming to Sydney next month.

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  25. LifeRamblingsFriday, 20 May 2011 at 18:12:00 GMT+10

    beautiful skyline.

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  26. Stewart MFriday, 20 May 2011 at 18:21:00 GMT+10

    I like the way the clock tower looks like the high buildings with their walls missing! I dont know if that the intention of the design, but it's what I see!

    Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne.

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  27. eileeninmdFriday, 20 May 2011 at 19:24:00 GMT+10

    Wonderful cityscape and a great photo. I love the clocktower. Happy skywatching!

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  28. thomasFriday, 20 May 2011 at 20:31:00 GMT+10

    What a beautiful city view.

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  29. AnonymousFriday, 20 May 2011 at 20:47:00 GMT+10

    Great architecture under a friendly sky.
    The clocktower seems somewaht unreal ...

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  30. JimFriday, 20 May 2011 at 21:20:00 GMT+10

    PerthDailyPhoto, I hope you're coming to Sydney during Vivid, the festival of light and music.

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  31. lina@women's perspectivesSaturday, 21 May 2011 at 02:19:00 GMT+10

    Awesome city shot. The clock tower in the middle really attracts attention...

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  32. CarlettaSaturday, 21 May 2011 at 02:21:00 GMT+10

    Lovely composition!

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  33. ♥♥ Willa ♥♥Saturday, 21 May 2011 at 02:54:00 GMT+10

    Outstanding view! I love the clock tower!

    Thanks for visiting mySkyWatchFriday entry.

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  34. IreneSaturday, 21 May 2011 at 07:22:00 GMT+10

    Great cityscape! Wish you a wonderful weekend!

    Irene

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  35. Kay L. DaviesSaturday, 21 May 2011 at 07:50:00 GMT+10

    Beautiful sky and skyline, Jim.
    — K

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

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  36. ReadWriteSnapSaturday, 21 May 2011 at 16:40:00 GMT+10

    I think Sydney is a beautiful place! The clock may seem outdated in the surrounding area but I think that's what makes it interesting. The mix of old and new makes a rather account on history and images such as this. Thanks for dropping in my Avs Photographs!

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  37. edenSaturday, 21 May 2011 at 22:35:00 GMT+10

    Great shot!

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  38. DawnSaturday, 21 May 2011 at 23:22:00 GMT+10

    I like the clock in the middle of it all. Shows you just how much we all revolve around time;)

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  39. RandySunday, 22 May 2011 at 11:29:00 GMT+10

    Very nice.

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  40. UnknownSunday, 22 May 2011 at 14:34:00 GMT+10

    Wonderful skyscape. You don't often get such a terrific view.

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