Dancing in the Dark

Outside the old AMP building at Circular Quay was this lightshow, there were some professional dancers sharing the space with some children having fun chasing the lights.

Food at the Sydney Opera House

At Vivid again, for dessert I tried a jaffle at this charming Kombi van parked in the forecourt. I had the Choc a doodle doo but was tempted by the David Jafflehoff.

St Andrews Cathedral Sydney

St Andrews cathedral - the premier Anglican cathedral in Sydney. Designed by Edmund Blackett in the Gothic style, here is the western front.

The Great Gatsby in Sydney

On the Saturday night of the Vivid festival at the front of the Opera House was this ritzy Great Gatsby party. Uninvited I was tempted to crash it, sadly my dress may have given me away.

Food Vans Sydney

This beaut was under the Opera House which no one seemed to discover, (luckily I had installed the Sydney Food Vans app on my smartphone). Had a tasty Waygu nachos with chilli sauce under the sails watching the show.

Vivid Sydney 2013

Yep time to head down to Sydney Harbour for the festival that photographers love. It was a cool night but thankfully clear, no wind and a full moon. Love the mobile food vans and the free ferry shuttle around the harbour. Had a hot chocolate to start the night and then the light show began ...

Sydney Rain Umbrella Man

The end to a record run of sunny May days came to a halt this week. Some welcome rain with the chilly blasts of late autumn.

Rose garden Sydney

Looking towards the conservatorium of music, this is a popular spot for weddings.

Nude Sydney

The boxers in the gardens - looking towards the Renzo Piano building - one of my favourites.

Folly in Sydney

In the gardens is this new shelter.

Sundial Royal Botanic Gardens

A green way to tell the time, looks pretty accurate. In the herb garden - very fragrant.

Blood Donor Centre Sydney

The Red Cross blood center - just above a food court.

Sydney Harbour vista

Boy Charlton pool in th ecorner.

The best swimming pool in Sydney

No doubt about it - 'the Boy'

Norwegians in Sydney

Today is syttende mai (meaning May Seventeenth) the national day of Norway. In Hyde Park every year there is a gathering of the Norse waving flags, dressing up and picnicing. Here are a few photos taken minutes ago.

Navigation markers Sydney

In Wooloomooloo Bay are these boating markers.

Henry Lawson statue

Henry and his dogs in the Royal Botanic Gardens (or just outside?). 'When grass is crisp, and the air is thin, And the stars come close and bright.' One of Sydney's poets - born in Grenfell.

New law courts Sydney

Just completed the refurbishment of the law courts in Macquarie St.

Sunlight against fountain

The good old Archibald fountain - the gift that keeps on giving - to photographers.

Pool of reflection Hyde Park

looking north away from the War memorial towards Macquarie Street.