Clovelly Surf Life Saving Club is located in Bundook Park along Donnellan Circuit, in the eastern suburb of Clovelly.
Friday, 30 April 2021
Thursday, 29 April 2021
Maroubra Beach
A lifeguard beach buggy has stopped between the warning signs at Maroubra Beach, in the eastern suburb of Maroubra. The patrolled area for swimmers is between the red and yellow flags and surf craft are prohibited from this area.
Linked to: Signs, Signs, Thankful Thursday.
Wednesday, 28 April 2021
Coogee Bach, promenade
A filtered water bubbler and outdoor showers, located beside the upper promenade in Goldstein Reserve at Coogee Beach, in the eastern suburb of Coogee. A man takes in the views of the Pacific Ocean while a woman walking a dog is preoccupied by her mobile phone.
Linked to: Wordless Wednesday, My Corner of the World, Wednesday Wisdom, Blue Monday.
Tuesday, 27 April 2021
Maroubra, beach
A surfer runs along the northern end of Maroubra Beach, in the eastern suburb of Maroubra. The Big Rubik's Cube was originally a plain concrete block serving as a stormwater drain cover but in 2008 was painted by local artists overnight.
Linked to: Souvenirs, Our World Tuesday, Ruby Tuesday, Tuesday Treasures, Travel Tuesday, Weekly Smiles.
Linked to: Souvenirs, Our World Tuesday, Ruby Tuesday, Tuesday Treasures, Travel Tuesday, Weekly Smiles.
Monday, 26 April 2021
Maroubra, mural
This mural is on pavers near Maroubra Surf Life Saving Club at Maroubra Beach, in the eastern suburb of Maroubra. This three-dimensional image is designed to be viewed from this angle.
Linked to: Monday Mural, Ruby Tuesday, Through My Lens.
Sunday, 25 April 2021
Botany, war memorial
The Botany War Memorial is located in Boralee Park, on the corner of Bay Street and Daniel Street, in the eastern suburb of Botany. It was unveiled in 1923 and features a luted granite column surmounted by a sphere and crown, resting on a sandstone and granite base on steps. Today is ANZAC Day, which commemorates the anniversary of the first major military action fought by Australian and New Zealand forces during the First World War in 1915.
Linked to: Shadow Shot Sunday, InSPIREd Sunday.
Linked to: Shadow Shot Sunday, InSPIREd Sunday.
Saturday, 24 April 2021
Sans Souci, Botany Bay Yacht Club
These boats are moored at Botany Bay Yacht Club, located at the end of Endeavour Street, in the southern suburb of Sans Souci.
Linked to: Weekend Reflections.
Linked to: Weekend Reflections.
Friday, 23 April 2021
Sans Souci, Bonney Street Wharf
The sun sets behind Kogarah Bay, viewed from Bonney Street Wharf in the southern suburb of Sans Souci.
Linked to: Skywatch Friday.
Linked to: Skywatch Friday.
Thursday, 22 April 2021
Maroubra, beach
The view from the promenade at the northern end of Maroubra Beach, in the eastern suburb of Maroubra. This surfboard shaped Surfers Code sign outlines the set of universal rules for surfers to follow.
Linked to: Signs, Signs, Thankful Thursday.
Wednesday, 21 April 2021
Dulwich Hill, Arlington, light rail stop
This tram is passing under the bridge that carries Old Canterbury Road over the Central to Dulwich Hill line of the Sydney Light Rail Network. It is about to arrive at Arlington light rail stop, in the inner west suburb of Dulwich Hill.
Tuesday, 20 April 2021
Dulwich Hill, shop
This shop with a heritage facade is located along New Canterbury Road, in the inner west suburb of Dulwich Hill.
Monday, 19 April 2021
Dulwich Hill, mural
This mural is on the facade of a gallery along New Canterbury Road, in the inner west suburb of Dulwich Hill.
Linked to: Monday Mural, Blue Monday, Through My Lens.
Linked to: Monday Mural, Blue Monday, Through My Lens.
Sunday, 18 April 2021
Marrickville, St Brigid's Monastery
The former St Brigid's Monastery stands behind St Brigid's Catholic Church, on the corner of Marrickville Road and Livingstone Road, in the inner west suburb of Marrickville. The Passionists came from England and Ireland in 1887. They purchased property here in 1915 which consisted of a two storey residence and farmlands. The Monastery was built around the original building in the following years and St Brigid’s Church was opened in 1921. The former monastery is now an administration building for the church and schools.
Saturday, 17 April 2021
Bronte, bay
Looking at the rough surf in Nelson Bay from Bronte Baths at the southern end of Bronte Beach, in the eastern suburb of Bronte.
Linked to: Weekend Reflections.
Linked to: Weekend Reflections.
Friday, 16 April 2021
Randwick, chimney
This chimney bathed in golden sunset light is located at the former Randwick Tramway Workshops, along King Street, in the eastern suburb of Randwick. The workshop was established in 1881. The final trams ran in 1961 and the workshop yards became a bus depot and workshop until closing in 1988. The site was redeveloped for residential apartments but the chimney was preserved.
Thursday, 15 April 2021
Coogee, Dunningham Park
The entrance to Dunningham Park, leading up to the entrance to Giles Baths on Dolphin Point at the northern end of Coogee Beach, in the eastern suburb of Coogee.
Linked to: Signs, Signs, Thankful Thursday.
Wednesday, 14 April 2021
Kurnell, Silver Beach
Looking across Silver Beach, in the southern suburb of Kurnell. The rock groynes, which jut into Botany Bay, protect the sandy beach.
Linked to: Wordless Wednesday, Over the Moon, My Corner of the World, Wednesday Wisdom.
Tuesday, 13 April 2021
Kensington, substation
This electricity substation No.159 is located along Anzac Parade, in the eastern suburb of Kensington. The heritage listed building was built in the Federation Arts and Crafts architectural style, with Art Nouveau elements such as the style of lettering. The Municipal Council of Sydney logo, “MCS”, which was the name of the electrical utility company, appears on the facade. The identification number “No 159” and the words "Electricity Sub-station" in relief sit above the main doorway.
Monday, 12 April 2021
Marrickville, River Canoe Club of New South Wales
The River Canoe Club of New South Wales is located along Richardson Crescent beside the Cooks River in the inner west suburbs of Marrickville. This view is from Gough Whitlam Park in Undercliffe and Tempe railwaty station is in the background. 'River Flow' is a mural created by artists Zachary Bennett-Brook and Kim Siew in 2020. The artwork uses indigenous styled patterns which represent water and meeting places with silhouettes of local mullet fish, water birds and plants found along the edges of the river. The canoes and kayaks paddle throughout the artwork, a nod to Australia’s oldest canoe clubhouse – a place where canoes and kayaks were once crafted from wood by hand.
Sunday, 11 April 2021
Marrickville, Mary Mother of All Nations
'Mary Mother of All Nations' is a sculpture located on the grounds of St Brigid's Catholic Church, on the corner of Marrickville Road and Livingstone Road, in the inner west suburb of Marrickville. The Monastery was built here in 1915 and St Brigid’s Church was opened in 1921. Vietnamese parishioners requested a statue of Our Lady to be placed outside the church, around which they could gather to pray as they do in Vietnam. Artist and sculptor Daniel Dominguez created the brass statue in 2006, modelled on the statue of Mary Queen of the World in the square outside Saigon Cathedral. The features were inspired by the Renaissance Della Robbia Madonna in Florence.
Saturday, 10 April 2021
Botany, pond
A view of Mill Pond, beside the Lakes Business Park, in the eastern suburb of Botany.
Friday, 9 April 2021
Bronte Beach
Looking across Bronte Beach from Bronte Park, in the eastern suburb of Bronte. The lifeguard tower stands near the flagged swimming area and a lifeguard surfboard.
Thursday, 8 April 2021
Bronte, signs
The Calga Place entrance to Bronte Park and Bronte Beach, looking out to Nelson Bay in the eastern suburb of Bronte. A unique surfboard shaped sign outlines the Surfers Code, a set of universal rules for surfers to follow.
Linked to: Signs, Signs, Thankful Thursday.
Wednesday, 7 April 2021
Coogee, Dolphin Point
Looking across the northern part of Coogee Beach to Dolphin Point, in the eastern suburb of Coogee. The remaining doorway to Giles Baths can be seen at the top.
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, 6 April 2021
Kensington, Doncaster Hotel
The Doncaster Hotel is located on the corner of Anzac Parade and Doncaster Avenue, in the eastern suburb of Kensington. The heritage listed pub was built in 1923 in the Inter War style but in the 1970s had modications made to the facade.
Monday, 5 April 2021
Marrickville, mural
This mural is at the rear of a shop and apartment building along Leofrene Street, in the inner west suburb of Marrickville. 'Perfect Match' was created by Joel Moore, also known as Mulga The Artist and features a black cockatoo holding a banksia flower.
Linked to: Monday Mural, Blue Monday, Through My Lens.
Sunday, 4 April 2021
Marrickville, shrine
This shrine is located on the grounds of St Brigid's Catholic Church, on the corner of Marrickville Road and Livingstone Road, in the inner west suburb of Marrickville. The Monastery was built here in 1915 and St Brigid’s Church was opened in 1921. The Shrine was built in1931 as a gift from E.J. Falvey to Reverend Casimir Maguire for his work done. It houses sculptures which depict the Crucifixion of Jesus Christ.
Linked to: Shadow Shot Sunday, InSPIREd Sunday.
Saturday, 3 April 2021
Sydney Opera House, ferry
A ferry makes its way past the Sydney Opera House, which was lit up on 25 March 2021 with a projection of the colours of the Greek flag to mark 200 years of Greece's Independence.
Linked to: Weekend Reflections, All Seasons.
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Friday, 2 April 2021
Coogee, Gordons Bay
Looking across Gordons Bay to Coogee and South Coogee, from the eastern suburb of Clovelly.
Thursday, 1 April 2021
The Rocks, Museum of Love (Theme Day: Fool)
The 'Museum of Love' is not actually a museum but an immersive art installation on the corner of George Street and Playfair Street, at The Rocks. The gallery is in the former Union Bond Store, originally built as a warehouse but later used as a bank.
Linked to: Signs, Signs, Thankful Thursday, Theme Day.
Linked to: Signs, Signs, Thankful Thursday, Theme Day.
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