A perfectly sunny day with a blue sky above was about to turn overcast and grey when the clouds quickly rolled in, as seen in the reflections in these windows of the St George Private Hospital in the southern suburb of Kogarah. I happened to be in the right place at the right time to capture such a shot.
Friday 28 February 2014
Thursday 27 February 2014
Maroubra Beach
The signs warn of a dangerous current at the northern end of Maroubra Beach but one lone swimmer is still contemplating the surf.
Wednesday 26 February 2014
Maroubra, Mahon Pool
Mahon Pool is a rock pool to the north of Maroubra Beach in the eastern suburb of Maroubra. It is located along the cliffs at the base of Jack Vanny Reserve, off Marine Parade. The Anzac Rifle Range can be seen off in the distance at Malabar.
Tuesday 25 February 2014
Botany, St Matthew's Anglican Church
St Matthew's Anglican Church is located along Botany Road in the eastern suburb of Botany. The original church on this site was erected in 1841 and this church which replaced it in 1862 is amongst the oldest in Australia.
Monday 24 February 2014
Botany, School of Arts
The Botany School of Arts building is located along Botany Road in the eastern suburb of Botany. It was built in 1867 in the Victorian architectural style. It now houses the John Brotchie Memorial Pre-School, named after a former Town Clerk of Botany Council. The mural at the front is in the style of a children's painting.
Sunday 23 February 2014
Botany, footbridge
This footbridge over Foreshore Road connects the Botany Bay boat ramp to Sir Joseph Banks Park, in the eastern suburb of Botany.
Linked to: Sunday Bridges, Shadow Shot Sunday
Saturday 22 February 2014
Maroubra Beach
The view from the cliff above the northern end of Maroubra Beach in the eastern suburb of Maroubra. The name of the suburb is a local Aboriginal word meaning "place of thunder".
Friday 21 February 2014
Maroubra, Holy Family Catholic Church
The Holy Family Catholic Church is located along Maroubra Road, in the eastern suburb of Maroubra. This heritage listed church was built in 1940 in the Neo-Romanesque architectural style.
Thursday 20 February 2014
Coogee, Giles Baths, sign
A warning sign on the cliff above Giles Baths just north of Coogee Beach, in the eastern suburb of Coogee.
Wednesday 19 February 2014
Coogee, rotunda
Grant Reserve is located directly to the south of Coogee Beach, in the eastern suburb of Coogee. This domed rotunda and grassed amphitheatre host live performances, with the Pacific Ocean as a backdrop.
Tuesday 18 February 2014
Moore Park, Royal Hall of Industries
The Royal Hall of Industries is located along Drivar Avenue in the eastern suburb of Moore Park. It was built in 1913 in the Federation architectural style. It was also known as the as the Showbag Pavilion, in the days when it was part of the Royal Agricultural Society's Showground. The Sydney Royal Easter Show is similar to a State Fair and showbags were originally free sample bags from vendors or brand groups. These days it is part of The Entertainment Quarter and hosts special events, fairs and festivals.
Linked to: Our World Tuesday
Monday 17 February 2014
College Street, ice cream van
This ice cream van is often parked along College Street at Cook and Phillip Square, near St Mary's Cathedral.
Sunday 16 February 2014
Darling Harbour, footbridge
This contemporary footbridge was reconstructed in 2012 as part of the Darling Quarter redevelopment at Darling Harbour. It takes pedestrians over Harbour Street, from Liverpool Street to the new office developments near Tumbalong Park.
Saturday 15 February 2014
Sydney Opera House, cruise ship
This cruise ship departing from Sydney Harbour makes its way past the Sydney Opera House.
Friday 14 February 2014
Little Bay, sculpture
This sculpture is located along the coast looking out on the Pacific Ocean, in the eastern suburb of Little Bay. The bronze sculpture depicts a painting on an ease of a historic event at this coastline. The event was the world’s largest sculpture created in 1969, when international artist Christo and his wife Jeanne-Claude wrapped the coastline in fabric, calling it: “Wrapped Coast – One Million Square Feet, Little Bay, Sydney, Australia”. The inscription reads: Remembering Christo and Jeanne-Claude -1969.
Thursday 13 February 2014
Martin Place, Living Colour
This "Living Colour" floral display has been installed along Martin Place to add some colour to the city. The new orange "T" signs, indicating the entrances to Martin Place railway station, have been installed here. These signs are on trial at the moment but have been criticised by designers this week who believe will cause confusion and aren't an improvement on the pictograms they will replace.
Wednesday 12 February 2014
Botanic Gardens, Lewis Wolfe Levy Fountain
The Lewis Wolfe Levy Fountain is located in the Royal Botanic Gardens. This Art Nouveau fountain was created by English sculptor Charles Bell Birch, commissioned by the family of politician and businessman Lewis Wolfe Levy in 1889. It is surmounted with a bronze statue of a young woman (supposedly the Goddess Diana) with a heron, reeds and frogs at the base. The four corners of the fountain have large bronze drinking bubblers mounted on them.
Tuesday 11 February 2014
Botanic Gardens, Rose Garden
The roses are in bloom in the Rose Garden in the Royal Botanic Gardens. The Rose Pavilion, flanked by two Marble Lion sculptures, is a popular location for weddings and receptions.
Monday 10 February 2014
Botanic Gardens, Taronga Wild! Rhinos
"Taronga Wild! Rhinos" is an art event featuring a huge herd of wildly colourful rhino sculptures installed around Sydney from February to April 2014. This mass public art exhibition helps raise awareness and valuable funds for Taronga Zoo’s Black Rhino breeding program and conservation projects. This colourful rhino is located in the Royal Botanic Gardens, near Farm Cove. "Put A Lid On It" was created by Jane Gillings using discarded plastic container lids and bottle caps.
Sunday 9 February 2014
Kingsford, St Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church
St Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church is located along Gardeners Road, in the eastern suburb of Kingsford. This heritage listed buiding was originally constructed in 1962 with further additions completed in 1973.
Click here to view all participants of InSPIREd Sunday
Click here to view all participants of InSPIREd Sunday
Saturday 8 February 2014
Garden Island, ADV Ocean Shield
The Australian Defence Vessel (ADV) Ocean Shield is an Offshore Support Vessel which is usually moored at the Garden Island dockyards, in the eastern suburb of Potts Point. The ship was built for a Norwegian shipping company and originally named MVS Skandi Bergen. During construction, the vessel was sold to the Royal Australian Navy. It began naval service on 30 June 2012, when it was renamed Ocean Shield.
Friday 7 February 2014
Garden Island, hammerhead crane
This hammerhead crane dominates the skyline at Garden Island naval dockyard, in the eastern suburb of Potts Point. Built in 1951, it is one of only 15 still standing in the world but has not been used since 1996, so will soon be demolished. Garden Island is a major marine engineering and refit centre for the Royal Australian Navy and Thales Australia. This view across Woolloomooloo Bay, in Sydney Harbour, is from The Domain.
Click here to view all participants of Skywatch Friday
Click here to view all participants of Skywatch Friday
Thursday 6 February 2014
Government House Gate, car
Wednesday 5 February 2014
Government House, garden
This colourful display of flowers is located in the formal gardens of Government House, in the middle of a pathway that leads down to a view of Sydney Harbour.
Tuesday 4 February 2014
Government House
Monday 3 February 2014
Martin Place, Taronga Wild! Rhinos
"Taronga Wild! Rhinos" is an art event that features a huge herd of wildly colourful rhino sculptures installed around Sydney in February. This mass public art exhibition helps raise awareness and valuable funds for Taronga Zoo’s Black Rhino breeding program and conservation projects. This rhino is located in Martin Place outside the studios of Channel 7, one of the sponsors. "Sunrise: Wake up with friends" was created by the crew of the breakfast show Sunrise and signed by the presenters.
Sunday 2 February 2014
Saturday 1 February 2014
Botanic Gardens, Government House Gate (Theme Day: Entry)
The Government House Gate is one of the main entrances of the Royal Botanic Gardens. It stands beside the Conservatorium of Music and leads to Government House. This view is from just inside the Royal Botanic Gardens, looking back towards Conservatorium Road, Macquarie Street and the Sydney skyline.
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