Observatory Park is located on Obsevatory Hill, in the inner city suburb of Millers Point. The bandstand rotunda, which sits north of Sydney Observatory, was built in 1912 and is used for public musical performances. It overlooks Sydney Harbour and the Harbour Bridge, which makes it one of the city's most popular locations for weddings and naming ceremonies. The sculpture is a bust of Danish author Hans Christian Andersen, created to celebrate the bicentenary of his birth. It was unveiled in 2005 by HRH Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark and HRH Princess Mary of Denmark. The connection to the city is that Princess Mary is Australian and the couple met in Sydney in 2000 during the Sydney Olympic Games.
It looks so European!! Great photo. Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.
ReplyDeleteA stunning sight, filled with so many fall colors. You did a super job on this.
ReplyDeleteNicely composed Jim, lovely soft light, sun going down or coming up?
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That is a beautiful gazebo. I like the way you set up this photo with the bust off to the right.
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ReplyDeletePerthDailyPhoto, this photo was taken at sunset and the orange glow filled the sky behind me too.
ReplyDeleteThis looks like a wonderful spot. I like the bandstand/gazebo. I didn't expect to see Hans Christian Anderson watching all the Aussies at play . . .
ReplyDeleteThe last time I saw a bandstand like this was in London, and that was a long time ago. There is something so romantic about them....something of the long ago past. Love your capture. It is beautiful. genie
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ReplyDeleteGreat photo! It looks like a good place to relax and enjoy the view.
ReplyDeletevery interesting I did not know that. Love the bandstand.
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Como se van repartiendo las construcciones a lo largo del mundo. Quiosko de la música, le llamamos en mi ciudad.
ReplyDeleteMe alegra saber de Sydney. Viajando a través de tú mirada por esa ciudad.
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Thanks, haideé. I'm quite interested to learn that bandstands are called "kiosks of music" in your city.
ReplyDeletelove the orange-y glow of this photo!
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous shot! The light is beautiful!
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Rotundas are popular too. Is the band going to play for the queen?
ReplyDeleteThe rotunda looks quite delightful. You don't see so many of them these days.
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