Friday, 16 September 2011

Port Jackson, harbour pilot

A harbour pilot boat makes its way sunset across Port Jackson. The harbour pilots are used to guide ships through the appropriate channels to their designated berths within a port. This view is from Millers Point, with Barangaroo in the foreground. Across the harbour are the suburbs of Balmain East, Birchgrove, Greenwich and Goat Island.
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43 comments:

  1. MarkFriday, 16 September 2011 at 07:09:00 GMT+10

    There is not much work for them in Sydney Harbour anymore except for Cruise Ships.

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  2. AnonymousFriday, 16 September 2011 at 09:10:00 GMT+10

    Always two hands of water beneath their keel.

    Please have a good Friday.


    daily athens

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  3. AnnFriday, 16 September 2011 at 09:48:00 GMT+10

    Just saw your comment on Kirsten's blog. Didn't realise you'd made such a mess of yourself. Hope you are now really on the mend.

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  4. JimFriday, 16 September 2011 at 10:12:00 GMT+10

    Ann, yes I was in hospital for six weeks but I'm really glad to be home this week.

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  5. KarenFriday, 16 September 2011 at 10:29:00 GMT+10

    A lovely sunset and a sense of calm.

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  6. CarlettaFriday, 16 September 2011 at 10:44:00 GMT+10

    A stunning shot!

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  7. HelsFriday, 16 September 2011 at 11:03:00 GMT+10

    6 weeks? what did you do??? that is terrible. Anyhow, speedy recovery.

    The harbour looks wonderful.

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  8. Kay L. DaviesFriday, 16 September 2011 at 11:16:00 GMT+10

    There's a job I have always admired but would never want to try to do, such a lot of responsibility. Tugboats, however — such a feeling of power!
    — K

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

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  9. JimFriday, 16 September 2011 at 11:16:00 GMT+10

    Thanks, Hels. I ran into a barrier fence at night and fell over the top. Fractured my leg and my arm, then battled an infection. Recovering well now. :)

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  10. clairzFriday, 16 September 2011 at 11:55:00 GMT+10

    Love the photo, love the place names. "Barangaroo"--a great name.

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  11. AnonymousFriday, 16 September 2011 at 12:24:00 GMT+10

    How lovely and peaceful!

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  12. SandyCarlsonFriday, 16 September 2011 at 12:34:00 GMT+10

    So very beautiful. That water is inviting.

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  13. alicesgFriday, 16 September 2011 at 12:50:00 GMT+10

    Beautiful sunset, looked so romantic. Would love to take a walk in such beautiful scenery.

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  14. LadyD PianoFriday, 16 September 2011 at 13:13:00 GMT+10

    Oh my, what a lovely harbor and Goat Island sounds intriguing!

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  15. forgetmenotFriday, 16 September 2011 at 13:50:00 GMT+10

    Oh my goodness--that is spectacular!! You captured an amazing sunset--sooooo beautiful. Have a lovely weekend. Mickie :)

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  16. Sylvia KFriday, 16 September 2011 at 13:51:00 GMT+10

    What an awesome sunset, Jim! I love the reflection on the water! A superb capture as always. Thanks for sharing the beauty! Glad to know you are home from the hospital! Sounds like a terrible accident! May things continue to go well!

    Sylvia

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  17. magda in queensland australiaFriday, 16 September 2011 at 14:02:00 GMT+10

    Exquisite photo J Bar,
    Visiting you is such a Memory Journey for me.... Millers Point... I don't recall having seen it portrayed so beautifully.

    Reminds me of Australia's Helen Cole being Harbour Master in Western Australia, guiding hundreds of Ships into Port each year.... I wonder if she still is..

    J Bar, for me your photos express a deep love for Sydney.

    Thank you for the restful scene,
    Good wishes from Magda in Australia

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  18. LewFriday, 16 September 2011 at 14:40:00 GMT+10

    Beautiful sunset and waterway!

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  19. magda in queensland australiaFriday, 16 September 2011 at 14:46:00 GMT+10

    Forgive this 2nd input J Bar, but I forgot to mention, am so pleased you are recovering from, what reads as a rather mind-boggling splat...
    Heal whole, wishing you wellness from Magda

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  20. LeoviFriday, 16 September 2011 at 15:21:00 GMT+10

    Simply wonderful and exquisite landscape, wonderful light and delicious colors ...

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  21. AnnaFriday, 16 September 2011 at 17:19:00 GMT+10

    I really love this sunset... so peasefull!
    Greeting from Holland,
    Anna

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  22. Tatjana ParkachevaFriday, 16 September 2011 at 17:21:00 GMT+10

    Very nice photo.

    Regards and best wishes

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  23. PeterFriday, 16 September 2011 at 18:27:00 GMT+10

    Congrats Jim on getting home, amazing panorama.

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  24. eileeninmdFriday, 16 September 2011 at 19:14:00 GMT+10

    It is a great place to watch the sunset. Beautiful sky and a lovely photo.

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  25. JackieFriday, 16 September 2011 at 20:16:00 GMT+10

    Beautiful scenic sunset.

    Glad to hear you are on the mend, I nearly lost my son to an infection in his arm this year. Take care of yourself.

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  26. JimFriday, 16 September 2011 at 20:34:00 GMT+10

    Thanks everyone for your well wishes. I've still got some more photos in my collection that I can feature here on my blog before I'm able to get out there and take some new ones. :)

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  27. PerthDailyPhotoFriday, 16 September 2011 at 20:57:00 GMT+10

    Gorgeous picture Jim. perfect sunset. Glad to hear that you're on the mend, setbacks can be a right pain in the neck! you'll be so looking forward to getting out there with your camera again, hopefully not too long now, take lots of care.

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  28. Yogi♪♪♪Friday, 16 September 2011 at 21:25:00 GMT+10

    Nice shot, it looks a little breezy out there.

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  29. IndraniSaturday, 17 September 2011 at 00:55:00 GMT+10

    Excellent shot.

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  30. AnonymousSaturday, 17 September 2011 at 01:01:00 GMT+10

    What a wonderful sunset. The lines around the clouds are so beautiful.
    Thanks for sharing and enjoy your weekend.

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  31. thomasSaturday, 17 September 2011 at 01:44:00 GMT+10

    A beautiful scenic shot.

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  32. FranciscaSaturday, 17 September 2011 at 01:57:00 GMT+10

    Your sunset over Port Jackson is beautiful! Am horrified to learn of your accident, Jim, and simultaneously happy that you are well on your way to full healing!

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  33. Kim, USASaturday, 17 September 2011 at 02:00:00 GMT+10

    Awesome sight love it! Happy weekend!

    SWF

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  34. JaneSaturday, 17 September 2011 at 03:51:00 GMT+10

    Really beautiful shot, Jim:)

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  35. StashaSaturday, 17 September 2011 at 04:01:00 GMT+10

    Beautiful capture. What colors!

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  36. UnknownSaturday, 17 September 2011 at 05:09:00 GMT+10

    nice picture!

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  37. Sallie (FullTime-Life)Saturday, 17 September 2011 at 06:10:00 GMT+10

    An important job for sure -- I always wonder if the pilots have time to enjoy the beautiful place where they work. Gorgeous sky.

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  38. PatSaturday, 17 September 2011 at 06:56:00 GMT+10

    Gorgeous sunset! I like the name "Barangaroo." It rhymes with kangaroo.

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  39. PegSaturday, 17 September 2011 at 07:46:00 GMT+10

    What a beautiful sky! thanks for stopping by a travelers thoughts, too.

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  40. Vernz@ The Virtual WandererSaturday, 17 September 2011 at 10:23:00 GMT+10

    Hi JBar... thank you for the visit..


    wow this is stunning scene... I hope you're OK now. God bless :)

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  41. TerrebelSunday, 18 September 2011 at 00:12:00 GMT+10

    Wow! Stunning pic of a beautiful sunset.

    Enjoy what's left of the weekend.

    Kind regards,

    Http://terrebelius.blogspot.com

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  42. LainySunday, 18 September 2011 at 22:15:00 GMT+10

    Lovely! I wish to see Sydney very soon :-)

    Visiting from my blog scottzprincess.net

    See yah!

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  43. Inger-MTuesday, 20 September 2011 at 08:07:00 GMT+10

    Glorious sunset shot!

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