Saturday, 25 November 2017

Dawes Point, Walsh Bay

This view of Walsh Bay at Dawes Point features a bridge leading to the glass entrance of a private boat marina along Pier 6/7, the Wharf Theatre in the former warehouse building on Pier 5 and a glimpse of the Sydney Harbour Bridge.

Friday, 24 November 2017

Deutsche Bank Place

Deutsche Bank Place is a 39 storey office building completed in 2005, located on the corner of Phillip Street and Hunter Street.
Linked to: Skywatch Friday.

Thursday, 23 November 2017

Circular Quay, ferry

This ferry at Circular Quay ferry wharf is a new Emerald class ferry operated by Sydney Ferries which entered service on Sydney Harbour in 2017. It is named Fred Hollows for a New Zealand-Australian ophthalmologist who became known for his work in restoring eyesight for many people in Australia and other countries.
Linked to: Signs, Signs

Wednesday, 22 November 2017

Grays Point, Swallow Rock Reserve

The shoreline of the Port Hacking estuary at Swallow Rock Reserve, in the southern suburb of Grays Point.

Tuesday, 21 November 2017

Carss Park, cottage

Carss Cottage is a sandstone cottage located at the end of Carwar Avenue, in the southern suburb of Carss Park. It stands in the middle of Carss Bush Park, a recreational area which overlooks Kogarah Bay and the Carss Park Tidal Baths. This heritage listed mid-Victorian homestead was built in 1860 by William Carss and has lent its name to the suburb.

Monday, 20 November 2017

St Peters, mural

This vivid mural along May Lane is on the back wall of a commercial building on the corner of King Street and Goodsell Street, in the inner city suburb of St Peters. It was created by street artists PeQue and Swaze and features three types of Sydney trains from history: S Set, Millennium and Standard suburban. Two of the chimney stacks at Sydney Park can be seen in the distance.

Sunday, 19 November 2017

Watsons Bay, St Peter's Anglican Church

St Peter's Anglican Church is located along Old South Head Road, in the eastern suburb of Watsons Bay. This heritage listed sandstone church was designed by Edmund Blacket in the Gothic Revival architectural style and built in 1864. An organ vestry was added to the south side of the church in 1902.
Linked to: Shadow Shot Sunday, InSPIREd Sunday, Sundays In My City

Saturday, 18 November 2017

Pyrmont, boat

A late afternoon view across Johnstons Bay, in the inner west suburb of Pyrmont. The "Mari Nawi" is a boat which was repaired and refurbished in 2018 by Tribal Warrior, a not-for-profit community organisation initiated and directed by Aboriginal people with Aboriginal Elders. It operates cruises on Sydney Harbour and is picking up passengers here from the wharf at Pirrama Park. The Elizabeth is an apartment building in the former office block for CSR Limited, joined by new apartment blocks along the foreshore.

Friday, 17 November 2017

Redfern, bar

This building is located on the corner of Regent Street and Wells Street, in the inner city suburb of Redfern. The Mont De Piete is an institutional pawnbroker and lending agency, run as a charity in Europe from Renaissance times until today. The lower text refers to Alexander Margoschis, a local pawnbroker who was involved in a notorious murder nearby in 1887. The building now houses what is described as an old world gin bar, which also does cocktails.
Linked to: Skywatch Friday.

Thursday, 16 November 2017

Sydney Town Hall, banners

These banners are located along George Street, outside the Sydney Town Hall. The rainbow flag banners along with the message "It's a Yes" celebrates the win for Marriage Equality, announced yesterday following a public vote. The City of Sydney has supported the "Yes" vote with banners across the city. Lumiere, is the office building in the distance.

Wednesday, 15 November 2017

Tamarama, rocks

Looking past the craggy cliff to the Pacific Ocean, beside the beach in the eastern suburb of Tamarama.

Tuesday, 14 November 2017

Pitt Street Mall, League of Giants

The "League of Giants" is an installation in Pitt Street Mall which was created to promote the 2017 Rugby League World Cup which is currently being held in Australia. It features larger than life, giant rugby league players which represent the fourteen participating nations in the tournament. Each player stands three metres tall and weighs 400 kilograms, glowing with internal LED lighting.

Monday, 13 November 2017

St Peters, hotel mural

This colourful mural has been painted on the back laneway wall of the Sydney Park Hotel, located on the corner of King Street and Lord Street, in the inner city suburb of St Peters.

Sunday, 12 November 2017

NAB Plaza, Bird Totem

"Bird Totem" is a contemporary sculpture located in the middle of the National Australia Bank plaza on the corner of George Street and Jamison Street. The six metre sculpture made of bronze was created in 1988 by Adrian Mauriks.

Saturday, 11 November 2017

Hunter Street, monument


This monument is located on the corner of Phillip Street and Hunter Street, outside 8 Chifley, an office building built in 2013. It features three historical maps of Sydney titled 1807 a divided city, 1903 hustle and bustle and 2013 the square is born. On the opposite side of Hunter Street is an artwork titled "Lightwall Crucimatrilux", an integrated wall of glass and mirror panels which is a continuation of the cafe wall that bounds the south side of Chifley Square. It was created by Simeon Nelson in collaboration with architecture firm Hassell.

Friday, 10 November 2017

Rookwood, Russian Memorial

A view from inside the Russian Memorial in Rookwood Necropolis, in the western suburb of Rookwood. It was built by Michael Bakich and the inscription reads: In memory of all Russian Orthodox people resting in peace throughout the world. Memorial consecrated by Archbishop Theodosy 7th May 1978. 

Thursday, 9 November 2017

Tamarama, news van

This television news van was located in Marks Park for an outside broadcast for Seven News from the Sculpture By The Sea, outdoor sculpture exhibition in the eastern suburb of Tamarama.

Wednesday, 8 November 2017

Tamarama, cliffs

The view out to the Pacific Ocean from the cliffs and rock pools along the shore of the eastern suburb of Tamarama.

Tuesday, 7 November 2017

Redfern, pub

The former London Tavern is located along Regent Street, in the inner city suburb of Redfern. It was a Tooth's hotel until it closed in the early 1970s and is now converted to three shops and residences.

Monday, 6 November 2017

Bondi, mural

This mural has been painted on the side of a restaurant bar on the corner of Bondi Road and Boonara Avenue, in the eastern suburb of Bondi.
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