At the racecourse

Tomorrow is the day a race stops the nation.
The Melbourne Cup means that every workplace will have a sweepstakes,
stop work and watch the big race about 3.00pm.
Good luck to all you punters!

Entrance sign

The entrance to the Governor's residence. Yes we are still ruled by the crown. Comments?

Green pastures

Friday Afternoon Sydney. Is there a better place to spend the arvo?

Governor's Residence

In the grounds of the Royal Botanic Gardens is this stately mansion. Currently occupied by the Governor of NSW, Marie Bashir.

New Gazebo

This is a new building in the gardens, is it a gazebo, a folly, a shelter; what do you call these things?

Light on the Traveller's Club

In front of the MLC building is the Commercial Traveller's Club.

Hark

Can you hear the music, someone is calling.

Refugee from 'The Con'

Taking a rest in the Gardens, adjacent to the SYDNEY CONSERVATORIUM OF MUSIC, was this exhausted cellist.

Harbour vista from gardens

Looking through the greenery across to the north shore.

The Last Wave

'The Last Wave' - Title of a great Sydney film by Peter Weir, this wave is outside the Museum of Sydney.

Sydney Jet Boat

On the east shore of the Quay these intrepid souls await a bone jarring ride.

Puzzle Board Martin Place

All the pieces fit, just like in life.


Part of Art and About.

A contagion of cupcakes

These sinister people were about to hand out some treats to promote the release of the latest Hollywood blockbuster.

Occupy Martin Place

This is part of the global protest against greed. It is only a small group at the top of Martin Place outside the Reserve Bank.

Our World Tuesday

Sunny Domain

The Domain is a place for the people, it is good to see people enjoying the fine spring weather.

Sunny St Mary's

On a sunny day the cathedral is a fine site, was against the waste of money for the new spires but now not so sure.
Scenic Sunday

Library Reflection

The new Surry Hills Library in Crown St.

Weekend reflections.

Man in his Stall

A street vendor in Martin Place. He seems to cater for everything, where are the cigarettes?

Girl on a railing

Waiting in Martin Place.

Water Turtle

A water spewing turtle in Archibald Fountain. Is it a turtle or Tortise?