This mosaic mural is located on the side wall of the church hall along Station Street, behind St Mark Coptic Orthodox Church in the southern suburb of Arncliffe. This former Methodist Church became a Coptic Orthodox Church in 1980.
Sunday 28 February 2021
Saturday 27 February 2021
Kurnell, rock pools
These natural rock pools have formed along the shore of Botany Bay, in the southern suburb of Kurnell. An oil tanker is moored at the long oil refinery wharf in the distance.
Friday 26 February 2021
Rydalmere, ferry wharf
This ferry wharf is on the northern side of the Parramatta River, in the north western suburb of Rydalmere.
Linked to: Skywatch Friday.
Linked to: Skywatch Friday.
Thursday 25 February 2021
Maroubra, beach
Looking across Maroubra Beach to the Surf Rescue tent and the Lifeguard Tower, in the eastern suburb of Maroubra.
Linked to: Signs, Signs, Thankful Thursday, Ruby Tuesday.
Wednesday 24 February 2021
Bronte, beach
Looking across Nelson Bay from the rocks at the southern end of Bronte Beach, in the eastern suburb of Bronte.
Tuesday 23 February 2021
World Square, Lunar New Year, Ox
This fun sculpture has been installed in the World Square shopping centre for Lunar New Year to celebrate the Year of the Ox.
Linked to: Souvenirs, Our World Tuesday, Tuesday Treasures, Travel Tuesday.
Linked to: Souvenirs, Our World Tuesday, Tuesday Treasures, Travel Tuesday.
Monday 22 February 2021
Darling Quarter, Lunar New Year, mural
This Lunar New Year mural has been installed in the Darling Quarter near Tumbalong Park. The artworks on opposing sides of the installation were created by Chris Yee as a modern take on classic Chinese ornamentation. The floral décor and vivid colours represent optimism and playfulness while the patterns and zodiac animals represent family, unity and strength. This side features the Rooster, Rat, Monkey, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon and Snake. The other side can be seen here.
Sunday 21 February 2021
Newtown, Camperdown Cemetery
The heritage listed Camperdown Cemetery is located along Church Street in the inner city suburb of Newtown. It was established in 1848 on about 13 acres and was the main cemetery for Sydney from 1849 to 1867. Many historic headstones from former graves have been preserved along the wall of the cemetery. St Stephen's Anglican Church is located within the present bounds of the cemetery.
Linked to: Shadow Shot Sunday, InSPIREd Sunday.
Linked to: Shadow Shot Sunday, InSPIREd Sunday.
Saturday 20 February 2021
Balmain, Parramatta River
A view across Parramatta River from Fitzroy Avenue Reserve, in the inner west suburb of Balmain. The boats are moored at the Balmain Sailing Club marina. Greenwich and high rise buildings at North Sydney can be seen on the North Shore.
Linked to: Weekend Reflections, All Seasons.
Friday 19 February 2021
Pyrmont, Johnstons Bay, sunset
A sunset view across Johnstons Bay to Glebe Island in Rozelle from the inner city suburb of Pyrmont. The pylons and remnants of an old wharf have been retained as a 'pole garden', beside Pirrama Park.
Linked to: Skywatch Friday.
Linked to: Skywatch Friday.
Thursday 18 February 2021
Chinatown, Lunar Lanterns, Dragon
Lunar Lanterns have been installed around the city to celebrate the Sydney Lunar New Year Festival. This year is the Year of the Ox in the Chinese zodiac. This Dragon lantern has been installed in the Dixon Street pedestrian mall in Chinatown, in the inner city suburb of Haymarket. The zodiac symbol of the Dragon can be characterised as lucky, flexible and eccentric who is generous and powerful.
Wednesday 17 February 2021
Brighton-Le-Sands, boardwalk
The boardwalk along Lady Robinsons Beach at Botany Bay in the southern suburb of Brighton-Le-Sands.
Linked to: Wordless Wednesday, Over the Moon, My Corner of the World, Wednesday Wisdom.
Linked to: Wordless Wednesday, Over the Moon, My Corner of the World, Wednesday Wisdom.
Tuesday 16 February 2021
Chinatown, Lunar Lanterns, Ox
Lunar Lanterns have been installed around the city to celebrate the Sydney Lunar New Year Festival. This year is the Year of the Ox in the Chinese zodiac. The Zodiac symbol of the Ox is known for its diligence, dependability, strength and determination. Two Ox lanterns have been installed in the Dixon Street pedestrian mall in Chinatown, in the inner city suburb of Haymarket. They were designed by Chrissy Lau, who was inspired by the familiarity of the Japanese Maneki-neko beckoning cat which has been adopted into Chinese culture.
Monday 15 February 2021
Lunar New Year, mural
This Lunar New Year mural has been installed in the Darling Quarter near Tumbalong Park. The artworks on opposing sides of the installation was created by Chris Yee as a modern take on classic Chinese ornamentation. The floral décor and vivid colours represent optimism and playfulness while the patterns and zodiac animals represent family, unity and strength. This side features the Ox, Horse, Dragon, Dog and Pig. The other side can be seen here.
Sunday 14 February 2021
Rookwood, cemetery
These old monuments and family vaults are located in Rookwood Necropolis, in the western suburb of Rookwood.
Linked to: Shadow Shot Sunday, InSPIREd Sunday.
Saturday 13 February 2021
Circular Quay, Seadeck
The Seadeck is moored at the Eastern Pontoon wharf at East Circular Quay. The Seadeck is a 42 metre hand-crafted European super yacht comprising of three decks which can be hired for event cruises on Sydney Harbour.
Friday 12 February 2021
Glebe, sunset
Sunset view across Blackwattle Bay, in the inner city suburb of Glebe.
Linked to: Skywatch Friday.
Linked to: Skywatch Friday.
Thursday 11 February 2021
Monterey, beach
Looking across Lady Robinsons Beach to a rock groyne in Botany Bay, in the southern suburb of Monterey.
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Wednesday 10 February 2021
Monterey, beach
Looking across the sand at Lady Robinsons Beach, in the southern suburb of Monterey. Monterey Baths is the netted swimming enclosure in Botany Bay and the Norfolk Island Pines are in Cook Park along The Grand Parade. It's a weekday and most people are at work or at school so you can easily find a quiet spot here.
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Suburbs - Monterey,
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Tuesday 9 February 2021
Homebush, Horse and Jockey Hotel
The Horse and Jockey Hotel is located on the corner of Parramatta Road and Knight Street in the western suburb of Homebush. This pub was built in the 1920s in the Art Deco pub. It replaced the Half Way House Hotel which was about half way between Sydney and Parramatta on the coach track, now Parramatta Road. The new name of the pub was chosen as a reminder that the old hotel overlooked a racecourse, now long gone.
Monday 8 February 2021
Eveleigh, mural
This mural brightens up two walls at Yerrabingin House, a community centre located along Davy Road, in the southern suburb of Eveleigh. The artwork was created by Jam Studio in 2020 and extends to several locations around the building, featuring native bees and flowers.
Sunday 7 February 2021
Rookwood, Elephant House
This pavilion, originally known as the Anglican Rest House and later renamed the Ornamental Rest House, is located in Rookwood Necropolis, the cemetery in the western suburb of Rookwood. It was built in 1878 in the Victorian style near the former railway station. Later, staff nicknamed it the Elephant House because it looked like the original Indian Elephant House at Taronga Zoo.
Linked to: Shadow Shot Sunday, InSPIREd Sunday, Garden Affair, Floral Friday Foto.
Saturday 6 February 2021
Lavender Bay, boats
These boats are moored in Lavender Bay, viewed from the boardwalk in the north shore suburb of Milsons Point. The office buildings behind it are located in North Sydney.
Friday 5 February 2021
Milsons Point, walkway
These palm trees line the walkway from Olympic Drive to the entrance of Luna Park in the north shore suburb of Milsons Point. North Sydney Olympic Pool is on the left and Milsons Point ferry wharf is on the right, The Sydney Harbour Bridge dominates the skyline and a glimpse of the Sydney Opera House across Sydney Harbour can be seen in the distance.
Linked to: Skywatch Friday
Thursday 4 February 2021
Cronulla, Greenhills Beach, tower
This lifeguard tower is located at Greenhills Beach, the northernmost patrolled beach in the southern suburb of Cronulla. From this angle you can't see the swimmers along the shore but you can see surfers waiting to catch waves in the ocean.
Linked to: Signs, Signs, Thankful Thursday.
Linked to: Signs, Signs, Thankful Thursday.
Wednesday 3 February 2021
Clovelly, beach
Swimmers and sun bathers on the concrete promenade at Clovelly Beach, in the eastern suburb of Clovelly.
Linked to: Wordless Wednesday, Over the Moon, My Corner of the World, Wednesday Wisdom.
Tuesday 2 February 2021
Milsons Point, Luna Park
Luna Park is an amusement park along Olympic Drive, in the north shore suburb of Milsons Point. The heritage listed amusement park was designed in the art deco style and opened in 1935. Luna Park has temporarily closed to install nine new rides. This view shows the Helter Skelter Cafe, Volare Wave Swinger, Lighthouse and Ferris Wheel.
Linked to: Souvenirs, Our World Tuesday, Tuesday Treasures, Travel Tuesday, Ruby Tuesday.
Linked to: Souvenirs, Our World Tuesday, Tuesday Treasures, Travel Tuesday, Ruby Tuesday.
Monday 1 February 2021
Milsons Point, Luna Park (Theme Day: Smile)
The entrance to Luna Park, an amusement park along Olympic Drive, in the north shore suburb of Milsons Point. Luna Park opened in 1935, on the site of the former workshops for the Sydney Harbour Bridge. The heritage listed face and towers are designed in the art deco style with the gaping smile forming the entrance.
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