Thursday, October 31, 2013

Grave at lighthouse


A seed pod on the wall of a grave at Barrenjoey Lighthouse.

Wednesday, October 30, 2013

Wedding sunset


The wedding group from yesterday were looking at this as their backdrop. Narrabeen lake.

Tuesday, October 29, 2013

Kombi Wedding Sydney


In Narrabeen carpark this wedding party were getting ready for some photos. Looks like a beautiful casual wedding.

Monday, October 28, 2013

Sculpture in the Park


A longer view of the glass mirrors in Hyde Park. A beautiful sunny lunchtime.

Sunday, October 27, 2013

Snail outside the Australian Museum


Another one of the Art and About snail. This was tucked at the side of the museum.

Saturday, October 26, 2013

Charlie Chans bar Sydney


In George Street in Chinatown.

Friday, October 25, 2013

Gift ideas for dad


Lots at this store in World Square.

Thursday, October 24, 2013

The bull in World Square


Actually a sculpture called The Challenge by Alan Somerville, unveiled in 1999.

Tuesday, October 22, 2013

Fires in Sydney

The view of smokey Sydney Harbour. Smoke from the fires west

"We were waiting for the fire to come up to the road; we needed to take a break when we could..." Photo: Phil Hearne Fires raging across NSW, some in the Blue Mountains, a huge green belt about 50km west of the CBD. Its an early start to the fire season - might be a long hot summer. A big thankyou to the mainly volunteer rural fire fighters.

Monday, October 21, 2013

Night noodle market in Sydney


In Hyde Park as part of Food month are the noodle market. Colourful.

Sunday, October 20, 2013

Brandy entrance


The entrance to our small subway at St James station.

Saturday, October 19, 2013

Snail at Wynyard


These giant snails are all over Sydney are part of Art and About. This one is in the park above Wynyard rail station. It used to be the parade ground for the Rum Corps.

Friday, October 18, 2013

Mirrors in the park


An unusual display in Hyde Park, difficult to take a photo without me in it.

Thursday, October 17, 2013

Sydney Town Hall parade


Crowds gather at the Town Hall for the Navy parade. Note the tower and clock have just been refurbushed.

Wednesday, October 16, 2013

Navy marching band


Part of the Fleet review last Wednesday.

Tuesday, October 15, 2013

Christ Church St Lawrence


Squeezed between buildings at Central.

Monday, October 14, 2013

Navy Parade


Marching down George St as part of the Naval Parade.

Sunday, October 13, 2013

Sydney Naval Tribute


Looking smart, a local gets her picture taken between these officers.

Saturday, October 12, 2013

Sweethearts on Parade


Couple at the naval parade.

Friday, October 11, 2013

Parade in Sydney


Ships' crews from countries including Indonesia, India, the United Kingdom and the United States took part in the march to the Town Hall, where they were met by Governor-General Quentin Bryce. She is wearing yellow in the picture and sits beside Sydney's Lord Mayor Clover Moore and our Governor Marie Bashir beside her. Good to see so many females at the top.

Thursday, October 10, 2013

Naval Parade in Sydney


Huge happy crowds have cheered thousands of sailors marching through the centre of Sydney. Hundreds of Royal Australian Navy personnel led the 4000-strong Combined Navies Parade along George Street today for the International Fleet Review.

Wednesday, October 9, 2013

Steel guitar busker


He had a small admirer.

Tuesday, October 8, 2013

Bogans in Sydney


Bogans - named after the Bogan Moth? Not a nice term = trailer trash, chav ... This is an exhibit at MONA in Tassie.

Monday, October 7, 2013

Sunday, October 6, 2013

Saturday, October 5, 2013

Friday, October 4, 2013

Capitol theatre in Sydney


Still showing the Lion King.

Thursday, October 3, 2013

Football in Sydney


Lunchtime warriors in the Domain. A bit dusty.

Wednesday, October 2, 2013

The West End of Sydney


Entrance to apartments in Kings Cross.