Sunday, 21 July 2013

Elizabeth Bay, Arthur McElhane Reserve

This little stone bridge and ornamental pond are found in Arthur McElhane Reserve, in the eastern suburb of Elizabeth Bay. It is located opposite the historic Elizabeth Bay House built in 1838 and was originally part of the estate. On this warm winter's day, the park attracted picnickers and even a sunbaker, in the distance.
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21 comments:

  1. namakiSunday, 21 July 2013 at 05:00:00 GMT+10

    Looks like a peaceful place !

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  2. Billy Blue EyesSunday, 21 July 2013 at 06:16:00 GMT+10

    Like that peace and calm in a city

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  3. aspiritofsimplicitySunday, 21 July 2013 at 06:17:00 GMT+10

    what a beautiful spot.

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  4. LVSunday, 21 July 2013 at 07:17:00 GMT+10

    It looks like a place anyone would enjoy resting or sunbathing.

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  5. PeterSunday, 21 July 2013 at 08:09:00 GMT+10

    A hidden treasure (again one I don't know about).

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  6. Sylvia KSunday, 21 July 2013 at 08:10:00 GMT+10

    A beautiful, peaceful place indeed, Jim, and what a great capture for the day! Lovely shadows! Hope your weekend is going well!

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  7. AnonymousSunday, 21 July 2013 at 08:23:00 GMT+10

    What a wonderful little spot.

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  8. BernieHSunday, 21 July 2013 at 08:41:00 GMT+10

    What a beautiful spot! How lucky are those people living close by.

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  9. Gemma WisemanSunday, 21 July 2013 at 09:02:00 GMT+10

    Such a pretty setting in lovely light. Love the quaint design of the little bridge.

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  10. RajeshSunday, 21 July 2013 at 15:24:00 GMT+10

    Superb shot.

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  11. HelsSunday, 21 July 2013 at 15:50:00 GMT+10

    Elizabeth Bay House must have been a great home but it must have had an even better landscape garden. The Reserve that you showed in the photo still looks excellent today, all these years later.

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  12. 'TsukiSunday, 21 July 2013 at 17:26:00 GMT+10

    No wonder the place is a sunbathers and picnickers magnet... Such a lovely little place.

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  13. Kalyan PanjaSunday, 21 July 2013 at 19:00:00 GMT+10

    beautiful capture...lovely!

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  14. Gerald (SK14)Sunday, 21 July 2013 at 20:11:00 GMT+10

    a sun-baker - thought you meant sun-bather - but then if it is hot as it is here then a baker indeed

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    1. JimSunday, 21 July 2013 at 23:22:00 GMT+10

      I guess that's an Australian term for sunbather which I hadn't realised was uniquely Australian until now.

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  15. Louis la VacheSunday, 21 July 2013 at 20:34:00 GMT+10

    What a fine contribution to Sunday Bridges!

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  16. Magical Mystical TeacherSunday, 21 July 2013 at 22:03:00 GMT+10

    The serenity of this scene is enhanced by the sunbather(s) in the background.

    Ecstatic Shadows

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  17. PerthDailyPhotoMonday, 22 July 2013 at 02:15:00 GMT+10

    Looks like a peaceful spot Jim, beautifully shown here.

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  18. WayneMonday, 22 July 2013 at 06:17:00 GMT+10

    Wow, somebody was meticulous when they built this, it's a perfect bridge. Does the plaque on the bridge commemorate the date it was built?

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    1. JimMonday, 22 July 2013 at 06:29:00 GMT+10

      Wayne, it's actually a sign carved in stone that says "Do Not Feed The Fish". There are still fish in the pond today.

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  19. UnknownWednesday, 24 July 2013 at 03:11:00 GMT+10

    Love this little corner - perfect setting to read a book:) Stone bridges are not that common anymore, so am glad they preserved it!

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