These sandstone terrace houses are located along Glenmore Road, in the inner city suburb of Paddington. They were built in 1873 in the Victorian architectural style. The one on the right is known as Manvail Castle.
Tuesday, 28 February 2017
Monday, 27 February 2017
Paddington, street art
Sunday, 26 February 2017
Rozelle, St Joseph's Catholic Church
Saturday, 25 February 2017
Pyrmont, Sydney Fish Market
Friday, 24 February 2017
Liverpool Street, high rise
These high rise buildings are along Liverpool Street, opposite Hyde Park South. From left to right, there is an apartment building, an office building and a former office building converted to an apartment building.
Thursday, 23 February 2017
Ultimo, University of Technology Sydney, Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology
The Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology (FEIT), also known as Building 11 at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS), is located along Broadway, in the inner city suburb of Ultimo. It was designed by Denton Corker Marshall and built in 2014. It features aluminium screens that spell out "University of Technology Sydney Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology" in binary code.
Linked to: Signs, Signs
Wednesday, 22 February 2017
The Rocks, Australian Steamship Navigation Company building
Tuesday, 21 February 2017
The Rocks, Susannah Place Museum
Monday, 20 February 2017
Dolls Point, mural
This mosaic mural is on the side of the amenities building in Depena Reserve, in the southern suburb of Dolls Point. This is one of four murals created by Steven Vella in 2008.
Sunday, 19 February 2017
Rookwood, monument
Rookwood Necropolis is the largest multicultural cemetery in the southern hemisphere. Rookwood General Cemeteries Reserve Trust is the custodian of this site, uniting the former Anglican, General, Independent, Jewish and Muslim Trusts, to provide burial and commemoration services to over 90 culturally diverse communities. This is the Islamic Monument.
Saturday, 18 February 2017
Abbotsford, canal
This canal is located near historic Abbotsford House, a heritage listed house which gave its name to the inner west suburb of Abbotsford,. In 1920 the estate became the site of a Nestlé chocolate factory, with the house used initially for chocolate production and later as their administrative offices. The factory was closed in 1991 and the estate was redeveloped with medium-density residential apartments known as Abbotsford Cove,.
Friday, 17 February 2017
Kyeemagh, Cooks River
This sunset view of Cooks River is from the Endeavour Bridge, in the southern suburb of Kyeemagh, looking towards the suburbs of Banksia and Arncliffe.
Thursday, 16 February 2017
Circular Quay, Overseas Passenger Terminal
Linked to: Signs, Signs.
Wednesday, 15 February 2017
Dolls Point, Lady Robinsons Beach, Botany Bay
These remnants of Dolls Point tidal bath and wharf with the nets removed after shifting sands silted it up are at Lady Robinsons Beach on the shore of Botany Bay in the southern suburb of Dolls Point. The Norfolk Island Pine tree, which is native to Norfolk Island, stands on the edge of Cook Park.
Tuesday, 14 February 2017
Liverpool, railway station
This view of two trains alongside the platforms of Liverpool railway station, is from Newbridge Road bridge, in the south western suburb of Liverpool. A Millennium train, brought into service between 2002-2005 is on the left and a C Set train built in 1986 is on the right.
Monday, 13 February 2017
Chinatown, The Pentatonic Rooster
The Pentatonic Rooster is a sculpture installed along the Dixon Street pedestrian mall in Chinatown, in the inner city suburb of Haymarket. It is inspired by traditional Chinese instruments and the five-note pentatonic musical scale. The body is a gong, the head is a cymbal, the wattle a bell, the beak and legs are flutes, the feet are piccolos and panpipes form the comb. It was created by artist Tianli Zu for the Chinese New Year Festival, who also collaborated with her composer son Andrew Zhou to compose music for this artwork. In the Chinese zodiac, every year is symbolised by an animal and this year is the Year of the Rooster.
Sunday, 12 February 2017
Surry Hills, Church of Christ Jesus
Saturday, 11 February 2017
First Fleet Park, Lunar Lanterns, Monkey
Lunar Lanterns have been installed around Circular Quay to celebrate the Chinese New Year Festival. In the Chinese zodiac, every year is symbolised by an animal and this year is the Year of the Rooster. These Monkey lanterns are located in First Fleet Park, posing as the three wise monkeys who see no evil, speak no evil and hear no evil, looking towards the pencil, which is mightier than the sword. These five metre tall lanterns were created by Laurens Tan and last year were part of a larger display at the Opera House, perched on top of a gigantic pencil. The Zodiac symbol of the Monkey can be characterised as quick-witted, charming and lucky. The adaptable Monkey livens up an occasion.
Friday, 10 February 2017
Sydney Harbour Bridge, Lunar Lanterns, Rabbit
Linked to: Skywatch Friday
Thursday, 9 February 2017
Customs House Square, Lunar Lanterns, Rat
Wednesday, 8 February 2017
Circular Quay, Lunar Lanterns, Sheep
Lunar Lanterns have been installed around Circular Quay to celebrate the Chinese New Year Festival. In the Chinese zodiac, every year is symbolised by an animal and this year is the Year of the Rooster. Many of the lanterns were seen around the city last year but some them have been changed this year. The Sheep lantern has been installed along the foreshore of Sydney Harbour at East Circular Quay. The Norwegian Star cruise ship can be seen in the background at the Overseas Passenger Terminal, near the Sydney Harbour Bridge. It was originally designed by Raymond Leung, with current design by Alexandra Sommer and Brad Clark. The Zodiac symbol of the Sheep can be characterised as tasteful, warm and intuitive. The sensitive Sheep offers a quiet life of creativity and compassion.
Tuesday, 7 February 2017
Sydney Opera House, Lunar Lanterns, Rooster
Lunar Lanterns have been installed around Circular Quay to celebrate the Chinese New Year Festival. In the Chinese zodiac, every year is symbolised by an animal and this year is the Year of the Rooster. The forecourt of the Sydney Opera House features these lanterns of two roosters engaged in a dancing fight, symbolising their strength and courage in opposing the adversity of the coming year. These eight metre tall sculptures with vibrant colours featured throughout their feathers were created by amigo and amigo, co-founded by Simone Chua and Renzo B. Larriviere. The Zodiac symbol of the Rooster is honest, energetic and intelligent. The flamboyant Rooster is confident and is not afraid of hard work.
Monday, 6 February 2017
Centennial Park, Woollahra Reservoir, mural
Woollahra Reservoir is located along Oxford Street, in the eastern suburb of Centennial Park. After being repeatedly hit by graffiti vandals, the walls of the reservoir were painted with murals in 2015 by street artist Mike Watt. They feature images of foliage found in Centennial Park.
Sunday, 5 February 2017
Newtown, St Joseph's Catholic Church
St Joseph's Catholic Church is on the corner of Bedford Street and Station Street, in the inner city suburb of Newtown. This heritage listed church was built in 1869 in the Gothic architectural style.
Saturday, 4 February 2017
Matraville, Eastern Suburbs Memorial Park
This bridge provides access to an island in the middle of a lily pond, located in Centenary Park in the middle of the Eastern Suburbs Memorial Park cemetery, in the eastern suburb of Matraville.
Friday, 3 February 2017
Sans Souci, Kogarah Bay
Thursday, 2 February 2017
Museum Railway Station
Wednesday, 1 February 2017
Monterey, kitesurfing (Theme Day: Loving Life)
A kitesurfer, returning from kitesurfing on Botany Bay, searched for a spare spot to rest his kite on a busy beach, in the southern suburb of Monterey.
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