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Sydney Harbour, Thursday August 31st 2006.
It's officially the last day of winter today. Trees are starting to blossom and the weather is warming up nicely.
EXIF DATA
Canon 1D Mk II. EF 17-35 f/2.8L@17mm 1/125s f/11 ISO 200.
It's officially the last day of winter today. Trees are starting to blossom and the weather is warming up nicely.
EXIF DATA
Canon 1D Mk II. EF 17-35 f/2.8L@17mm 1/125s f/11 ISO 200.
Sydney Park, St. Peters, Wednesday August 30th 2006.
Brickmaking became a large-scale industry in the 1870's when a building boom created great demand for brick, and the local clay of St. Peters was ideal for brickmaking. The brickfields have now become a large park and these silhouetted chimneys from the old brickworks have been left in situ along with some machinery from the period.
EXIF DATA
Canon 1D Mk II. EF 17-35 f/2.8L@17mm 1/400s f/11 ISO 200.
Brickmaking became a large-scale industry in the 1870's when a building boom created great demand for brick, and the local clay of St. Peters was ideal for brickmaking. The brickfields have now become a large park and these silhouetted chimneys from the old brickworks have been left in situ along with some machinery from the period.
EXIF DATA
Canon 1D Mk II. EF 17-35 f/2.8L@17mm 1/400s f/11 ISO 200.
Robert Street, Rozelle, Tuesday August 29th 2006.
Local sculptor and artist Michael Snape's metal pieces are well known throughout the city. This piece is the front fence of an industrial unit and is a poem written by Snape cut into a sheet of steel eight metres long. The poem is entitled "The Balmain Traffic Song" and can be read here.
EXIF DATA
Canon 1D Mk II. EF 17-35 f/2.8L@24mm 1/80s f/2.8 ISO 200.
Local sculptor and artist Michael Snape's metal pieces are well known throughout the city. This piece is the front fence of an industrial unit and is a poem written by Snape cut into a sheet of steel eight metres long. The poem is entitled "The Balmain Traffic Song" and can be read here.
EXIF DATA
Canon 1D Mk II. EF 17-35 f/2.8L@24mm 1/80s f/2.8 ISO 200.
William Street, Monday August 28th 2006.
The building on the left is the Horizon Apartments designed by the late Harry Seidler in the mid 1990's. Although an award winning building and designed by an renowned architect credited with making a major contribution to the architecture of Sydney, owners complain of space issues and noise problems which has led to court cases against the builders and developers.
EXIF DATA
Canon 1D Mk II. EF 17-35 f/2.8L@22mm 1/60s f/4.5 ISO 1600.
The building on the left is the Horizon Apartments designed by the late Harry Seidler in the mid 1990's. Although an award winning building and designed by an renowned architect credited with making a major contribution to the architecture of Sydney, owners complain of space issues and noise problems which has led to court cases against the builders and developers.
EXIF DATA
Canon 1D Mk II. EF 17-35 f/2.8L@22mm 1/60s f/4.5 ISO 1600.
The Gazebo, Elizabeth Bay, Sunday August 27th 2006.
This heritage listed 1960's former hotel has been converted into an apartment block. The circular building featured in the 2002 Australian crime comedy "Dirty Deeds" starring John Goodman and Bryan Brown.
EXIF DATA
Canon 1D Mk II. EF 17-35 f/2.8L@17mm 4 secs f/5.6 ISO 250.
This heritage listed 1960's former hotel has been converted into an apartment block. The circular building featured in the 2002 Australian crime comedy "Dirty Deeds" starring John Goodman and Bryan Brown.
EXIF DATA
Canon 1D Mk II. EF 17-35 f/2.8L@17mm 4 secs f/5.6 ISO 250.
Bradfield Park, Milsons Point, Saturday August 26th 2006.
Sydney Harbour Bridge.
EXIF DATA
Canon 1D Mk II. EF 17-35 f/2.8L@17mm 1/125s f/14 ISO 200.
Sydney Harbour Bridge.
EXIF DATA
Canon 1D Mk II. EF 17-35 f/2.8L@17mm 1/125s f/14 ISO 200.
George Street, The Rocks, Friday August 25th 2006.
The Sailors Home was built in 1864 to provide inexpensive and comfortable lodging to sailors. It was in operation until 1970. It is now a tourist information centre and restaurant.
EXIF DATA
Canon 1D Mk II. EF 17-35 f/2.8L@35mm 1/160s f/13 ISO 200.
The Sailors Home was built in 1864 to provide inexpensive and comfortable lodging to sailors. It was in operation until 1970. It is now a tourist information centre and restaurant.
EXIF DATA
Canon 1D Mk II. EF 17-35 f/2.8L@35mm 1/160s f/13 ISO 200.
Woolwich, Thursday August 24th 2006.
These rusty old mooring rings have been in the ground for over a hundred years.
EXIF DATA
Canon 1D Mk II. EF 17-35 f/2.8L@35mm 1/80s f/8 ISO 200.
These rusty old mooring rings have been in the ground for over a hundred years.
EXIF DATA
Canon 1D Mk II. EF 17-35 f/2.8L@35mm 1/80s f/8 ISO 200.
Careening Cove, Kirribilli, Wednesday August 23rd 2006.
The word "careening" refers to a technique of putting ships as far up a bay as possible so that when the tide goes out they are left dry and work can be undertaken on the hull.
EXIF DATA
Canon 1D Mk II. EF 17-35 f/2.8L@27mm 1/60s f/18 ISO 200.
The word "careening" refers to a technique of putting ships as far up a bay as possible so that when the tide goes out they are left dry and work can be undertaken on the hull.
EXIF DATA
Canon 1D Mk II. EF 17-35 f/2.8L@27mm 1/60s f/18 ISO 200.
Hickson Rd., The Rocks, Tuesday August 22nd 2006.
The headquarters and warehouse of the Australasian Steam Navigation Company was built in 1884. With its distinctive Dutch gables and bell tower it has long been regarded as a significant Sydney landmark.
EXIF DATA
Canon 1D Mk II. EF 17-35 f/2.8L@17mm 1/200s f/13 ISO 200.
The headquarters and warehouse of the Australasian Steam Navigation Company was built in 1884. With its distinctive Dutch gables and bell tower it has long been regarded as a significant Sydney landmark.
EXIF DATA
Canon 1D Mk II. EF 17-35 f/2.8L@17mm 1/200s f/13 ISO 200.
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