Saturday, 30 November 2024

Aquarium Wharf, ferries

A view of ferries at Aquarium Wharf at Darling Harbour with the Hyatt Regency hotel and the Sydney Sea Life Aquarium in the background.

Friday, 29 November 2024

Allawah, railway station


A view of Allawah railway station concourse and platforms, in the southern suburb of Allawah. It is serviced by the T4 Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra Line. This photo was taken in 2010 so the signs and benches have been updated since then.
Linked to: Skywatch Friday.

Thursday, 28 November 2024

Annandale, post office

 
The listed post office is located on the corner of Booth Street and Johnston Street, in the inner west suburb of Annandale. This heritage listed building was designed by Walter Liberty Vernon and built in 1895 in the Federation Free Classical style.
Linked to: Signs, SignsLittle Things ThursdayThankful ThursdayWordy WednesdayWords Welcome.

Wednesday, 27 November 2024

Sydney Harbour Bridge, ferries


These Sydney Ferries make their way past the Sydney Harbour Bridge departing and arriving at Circular Quay.The Fishburn is a First Fleet ferry acquired in 1985 and operates on the Inner Harbour. It was named Fishburn, after one of eleven ships of the First Fleet that sailed to Australia in 1787.
Linked to: Wordless WednesdayMy Corner of the WorldCommunal Global.

Tuesday, 26 November 2024

Opera House, ferry

A ferry passes the Sydney Opera House, viewed from a boat in Sydney Harbour. The Queenscliff is a Freshwater Class ferry acquired in 1983 and is part of the fleet that operates from Circular Quay to Manly. It was named Queenscliff after the northern suburb near Manly.

Monday, 25 November 2024

OTC House, mural


This is part of a mural titled "Come Together" on the wall outside the cafe at OTC House, an office building on the corner of Elizabeth Street and Bathurst Street.
Linked to: Monday MuralAww Mondays.

Sunday, 24 November 2024

Saturday, 23 November 2024

Circular Quay, ferries

 
This view of ferries moored at Circular Quay ferry wharves is from Circular Quay railway station. In the distance, across Sydney Harbour are the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House. These Sydney Ferries are moored here overnight after ferry services have concluded. The Alexander is a First Fleet Class ferry acquired in 1986 that is part of the fleet that operates on the Inner Harbour routes. It was named Alexander, after the one of eleven ships of the First Fleet which sailed to Australia in 1787. The Bungaree is an Emerald class ferry which entered service on Sydney Harbour in 2017. It is named for an Aboriginal Australian from the Broken Bay area, who was known as an explorer, entertainer and community leader. They feature a moustache on the bow for Movember, an annual event involving the growing of moustaches and beards during the month of November to raise awareness of men's health issues.
Linked to: Weekend ReflectionsAll SeasonsHappy NowWater Thursday.

Friday, 22 November 2024

Thursday, 21 November 2024

Kirribilli, wharf

The Jeffrey Street wharf, near the Sydney Harbour Bridge, is located in the north shore suburb of Kirribilli. This is a photo from 2015 so the Sydney skyline across the harbour has changed considerably since then.

Wednesday, 20 November 2024

Walsh Bay, wharves


A view of the Walsh Bay wharves from a boat on Sydney Harbour. These wharves stretch from Pier One in front of the Sydney Harbour Bridge at Dawes Point to Moore's Wharf at Millers Point. They have been redeveloped into a hotel, theatres, apartments, restaurants and office space.
Linked to: Wordless WednesdayMy Corner of the WorldCommunal Global.

Tuesday, 19 November 2024

Dawes Point, wharves


A view of the Walsh Bay wharves, in the inner city suburb of Dawes Point, in front of the Sydney Harbour Bridge from a boat on Sydney Harbour. The Coral Trekker is a square-rigged, wooden tall ship with distinctive rusty red sails, which is involved in maritime training and does daily sails and charters on Sydney Harbour.
Linked to: Through My LensGood Random FunSenior Salon Pit StopTuesday TreasuresHappy TuesdayTravel Tuesday.

Monday, 18 November 2024

Kogarah, mural

This mural featuring reeds and a creek is on the side of the former Kogarah Civic Centre extending to the footpath and transformer, located on the corner of Post Office Lane and Wicks Lane, in the southern suburb of Kogarah. The suburb name Kogarah is derived from an indigenous word meaning “Place of Reeds”. The administration building was for the former City of Kogarah local government area which had reeds in its logo. The local council merged with the Hurstville City Council in 2016, to form the Georges River Council.
Linked to: Monday MuralAww MondaysFloral Friday FotoGarden Affair.

Sunday, 17 November 2024

Dawes Point, Sydney Harbour Bridge


Dawes Point Park is located at the northern tip of The Rocks, beneath the southern approach to the Sydney Harbour Bridge in the inner city suburb of Dawes Point. This view is across George Street which is closed to traffic on weekends for the Rocks Markets stalls, where local artisans sell their handcrafted artworks, jewellery and food.
Linked to: Shadow Shot Sunday, Sunday BestMy Sunday SnapshotFloral Friday FotoGarden Affair.

Saturday, 16 November 2024

Friday, 15 November 2024

Sans Souci, wharf


A private wharf on the Georges River at the St George Sailing Club, located along Riverside Drive in the southern suburb of Sans Souci.
Linked to: Skywatch Friday.

Thursday, 14 November 2024

The Rocks, Argyle Stores

 
The Argyle Stores is a heritage listed former customs house and bond store along Argyle Street in the inner city suburb of The Rocks. The Argyle is a multi-storey bar, nightclub and eatery. El Camino Cantina is a Mexican restarant next door.
Linked to: Signs, SignsLittle Things ThursdayThankful ThursdayWordy WednesdayWords Welcome.

Wednesday, 13 November 2024

Tuesday, 12 November 2024

Dawes Point, wharves

 
A view of the Walsh Bay wharves, in the inner city suburb of Dawes Point, in front of the Sydney Harbour Bridge from a boat on Sydney Harbour. This Sydney Rivercat Class ferry is part of the fleet that cruises up the Parramatta River. It was acquired in 1993 and named after Marjorie Jackson, an Australian Olympic athlete. A train can also be seen crossing the bridge.
Linked to: Through My LensGood Random FunSenior Salon Pit StopTuesday TreasuresHappy TuesdayTravel Tuesday.

Monday, 11 November 2024

Rockdale, mural

 
This is part of an extensive mural along the walls and pillars of the walkways and travelators leading from the underground car park to Rockdale Plaza shopping centre, in the southern suburb of Rockdale. The mural was created by Joe Whyte in 2022 and depicts historic moments and landmarks from the local area. This depicts Rockdale Town Hall from a past era, when it was decorated in Coronation Celebration Festoons in 1953.
Linked to: Monday MuralAww Mondays.

Sunday, 10 November 2024

Kogarah, Fry's Reserve


 These blooming Jacaranda trees line the stormwater drain in Fry's Reserve, in the southern suburb of Kogarah. A newly married couple has chosen this location to take some wedding photos.
Linked to: Shadow Shot Sunday, Sunday BestMy Sunday SnapshotFloral Friday FotoGarden Affair.

Friday, 8 November 2024

Pyrmont Bridge

 
Pyrmont Bridge is a swing bridge that crosses Cockle Bay at Darling Harbour and connects the inner city suburb of Pyrmont with the Sydney central business district. The bridge was opened in 1902 but closed to traffic when freeways south of Cockle Bay were built and became a pedestrian bridge in 1988. Behind it is the W Sydney, a hotel completed in 2023 and the Sydney Convention Centre. The giant flag pole stands in Cockle Bay
Linked to: Skywatch Friday.

Thursday, 7 November 2024

King Street Wharf

 
A view of King Street Wharf in Darling Harbour from a boat in Cockle Bay. The low rise apartments along The Promenade, feature restaurants on the ground and first floor. The high rise buildings are in the Sydney central business district.
Linked to: Signs, SignsLittle Things ThursdayThankful ThursdayWordy WednesdayWords Welcome.

Wednesday, 6 November 2024

Shark Island Light

 
Shark Island Light is an active pile lighthouse, located just north of Shark Island, an island in Sydney Harbour. A boat full of fishermen has moored near a marker here.
Linked to: Wordless WednesdayMy Corner of the WorldCommunal Global.

Tuesday, 5 November 2024

Monday, 4 November 2024

Rockdale, mural

 
This is part of an extensive mural along the walls of the walkways and travelators leading from the underground car park to Rockdale Plaza shopping centre, in the southern suburb of Rockdale. The mural was created by Joe Whyte in 2022 and depicts historic moments and landmarks from the local area. This depicts an old high school in the area.
Linked to: Monday MuralAww Mondays.

Sunday, 3 November 2024

King George Chambers

 

"King George Chambers" is a heritage listed commercial building located along George Street, near the corner of King Street. It features a McDonald's restaurant on the ground floor and four floors of commercial space above.
Linked to: Shadow Shot Sunday, Sunday BestMy Sunday SnapshotFloral Friday FotoGarden Affair.

Saturday, 2 November 2024

Barangaroo, skyscrapers

 
The view to the wharves at Barangaroo from a boat on Darling Harbour. The tallest buildings in the background are Crown SydneyOne Sydney Harbour and the International Towers. 

Friday, 1 November 2024

York & George

 
York & George is a 38-storey mixed use high rise building, named for the two streets that it is situated between. It is flanked by two heritage-listed buildings along York Street, Carlton House and Spiden House, with a public pedestrian walkway (an historic cartway) connecting to George Street under this modern residential tower.
Linked to: Skywatch Friday.
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