Always was Always will be.

Always was, always will be. Part of the Streetware program by artist Reko Rennie. "In his work, Rennie uses geometric diamonds, referencing his associations to north-western NSW and the traditional markings of the Kamilaroi people. Reko Rennie collaborated with Cracknell and Lonergan Architects to realise the artwork in this public context and at this large scale. This artwork will use fluoro paints applied to the 1-5 Flinders Street building, a former Commonwealth Bank, built in 1910." Streetware.

Sydney Mardi Gras

The annual Sydney Mardi Gras is on this weekend. This crossing on Oxford Street, where the parade marches, has been repainted for the event. A little bit of controversy in today's newspaper about its cost -what do you think? Is it worth $100,000? to read the story click here.

The track to the beach

Newport beach sunrise

Out on the crane

A head for heights needed.

Self climbing tower crane

This is how a crane self climbs/ decends. A segment is removed and the hydraulic jacks bring it lower.

Waiting sculpture Australia Square

This sculpture is titled 'Waiting'by John Seward Johnson II (born 1930). "Seward Johnson is an American artist known for his trompe l'oeil painted bronze statues. He is a grandson of Robert Wood Johnson I (co-founder of Johnson & Johnson) and Colonel Thomas Melville Dill of Bermuda. Johnson attended Forman School for dyslexics and University of Maine, where he majored in poultry husbandry, but did not graduate. Johnson also served four years in the Navy during the Korean War." Wiki

Sydney phone booth

Wow, two people using a public phone. Is the age of mobiles over?

Sydney fireworks

Permanent fireworks in Westfield, Sydney.

Sydney's best street?

Morning sun in Martin Place.

The original and the best?

The original and the best? Smith chips.

Swisse Color Run

This stall was set up in Martin Place last week in anticipation of the annual 5km on Feb 10 at Sydney Olympic Park. Unsure why they use the spelling 'color'rather than the usual Aussie spelling of 'colour'.

Martin Place morning

A flower stall vendor getting ready for the morning trade in Martin Place.

The walk of shame

In New South Wales we have an independent commission against corruption (ICAC). At the moment there is a particularly juicy case being heard where corruption is being exposed at the highest level.

Ship nose

At Woolloomooloo wharf was the Ocean Shield a new Royal Australian Navy (RAN) ship.

Who was St Valentine?

This romantic display was found in the MLC centre just off King Street. St. Valentine was a Priest, martyred in 269 at Rome and was buried on the Flaminian Way. He is the Patron Saint of affianced couples, bee keepers, engaged couples, epilepsy, fainting, greetings, happy marriages, love, lovers, plague, travellers, young people. He is represented in pictures with birds and roses - from Catholic.org

Sailors in Sydney

Royal Australian Naval sailors collecting for Legacy.

Woolloomooloo Finger Wharf

A few historical photos of 'wharfies' inside the wharf.

Eating together - Apart

This couple eating together were both on their mobile phones. Together but apart.

Best KFC in Sydney

At Harry's Cafe de Wheels, everyone eats here.

The menu at Harry's Cafe de Wheels

Pies are recommended at this Sydney institution.

Tilbury Hotel Woolloomooloo

Its afternoon and no one is about. An old dockside pub.

New Zealand in Australia

All arrows point to NZ, down by Circular Quay outside the Paragon. Yesterday was the National Day of NZ, for other posts click here.

Best place in New Zealand

The Milford track in the South Island, one of the most beautiful parts of the world I have visited. Pristine. Part of the CDPB theme day for the national day of NZ. For other posts click here.

Eyes left

Inside Customs House library

Deutsche Bank Forecourt Fountain

Off Hunter Street.

Airport sunset

Sunset while waiting for an aiport pickup.

Sydney Airport Fuel Tanks

Flying Umbrellas

Flying umbrellas in Galeries Victoria. Part of the City Daily Photo theme day for February, to see other entries click here.