Fun Run Sydney

Runners on Macquarie St outside the 'Con'

Deutsche Bank Building 2

Stylish.

A look inside the forecourt of the Deutsche Bank building. 'Deutsche Bank Place is a 240m skyscraper in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. It is located at 126 Phillip Street (corner of Hunter Street) in the north-eastern end of the central business district, across the road from Chifley Tower. Construction began in 2002 and was completed in 2005. The building's architect is Norman Foster of Foster and Partners.' Wiki

Sailing on Sydney Harbour

A fisherman baits his hook while a boat sails by.

Etch Restaurant

On Bridge St in the Intercontinental Hotel is the entrance to this restaurant, sadly closed.

Sandringham gardens

Wisteria is well out in Sydney, our spring officially starts on 1st September. I think it should be in line with the Northern Hemisphere on the solstice. Now it is really spring weather in Sydney.

Art and About Sydney

A beautiful spring day in Sydney. Lots of viewers in Hyde Park at lunchtime for the annual Art and About exhibition.

Australia Square lunchtime

A sunny lunch in the rear court of the square, just off Pitt St.

Bus tours around Sydney

Citysightseeing tours run bus tours around Sydney, with commentary. The buses are Metro Cammel Weymann built in Birmingham in the 1980s, sent to Hong Kong and brought to Australia in 2000. The top has been cut off.

Kookaburra

Kookaburra - what a great name - just like their laugh.

Shoes in Martin Place

These shoes represent pedestrians killed in Sydney. Fatality Free Friday

EK Holden in Sydney

Here is a fabulous EK series Holden in Bathurst Street Sydney. EK models were powered by a 138 cubic inches (2,260 cc) inline six-cylinder engine, producing 75 brake horsepower (56 kW). Woah! The first Holden to have a fully Automatic gearbox the - Hydra-matic.

Kings Cross Art

Some blackboard graffiti on a temporary hoarding in Kings Cross.

Bistro Papillion 2

Another view of this charming bistro 98 Clarence Street Sydney. Business hours Monday | Lunch Tuesday - Friday | Lunch & Dinner Saturday | Dinner Sunday | Closed (02) 9262 2402

Paddington Art

A sculpture in the back streets of Paddington. Sitting Pretty by Kevin Norton.

Sydney Party Balloons

A celebration in Hyde Park at lunchtime.

The Lighthorse Hotel Paddington

This geometric pattern caught my eye as I was passing this upmarket pub.

Post Box in Sydney

The Australia Post symbol looking at the Northern end of the Queen Victoria Building.

View with a room

Overlooking Market Street is this handy lounge as you enter David Jones.

Beggar in the Rain

A sad sight on the footpath is a beggar in a kneeling position.

Man on a box

Hard to notice but this guy climbed onto a traffic box maybe to get a better view around him. A bit like Crocodile Dundee when he visits New York.

Commonwealth Bank Sculptures

Commonwealth Bank Sculptures on George Street. I tried to find out their sculptor but struck out. It was belting down with rain this day, they look like they are huddled.

Crossing in the rain

Rain in Sydney Pedestrian crossing - corner George Street and Market Street. Above is the monorail track. Soon to be taken down to the joy of many Sydneysiders.

Legacy

Today is the end of Legacy week. Out in force are all the armed forces collecting for Legacy. Legacy is a charity providing services to Australian families suffering financially and socially after the incapacitation or death of a spouse or parent, during or after their defence force service. They currently care for 100,000 widows and 1,900 children and disabled dependants throughout Australia.

Bistro Papillion

On Clarence Street is the Bistro Papillion. Good spot for lunch.

Air Asia from Sydney

Islands north of Australia

Best clouds

Looking out of the rear of an Airbus A330, through the tiny window at the clouds. Cabin Pressure button - wonder what it does?

Sydney International Airport Departure Lounge

Inside the Sydney International Airport Departure Lounge.

Sydney Airport

Inside Sydney Airport there is free internet.

Cutest dogs

Avalon Parade, woman with some cute dogs. Part of the City Daily Photo Theme for September -People watching. See others here.