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Lens-Artists Challenge: Go-To Places
Posted on April 22, 2025
This week, John has set us the interesting challenge of showing our ‘go-to’ places. To be honest, I’m pretty happy to be here at home most of the time (not least because it doesn’t involve the hassle of actually getting to anywhere).
We have been very lucky to have traveled to some wonderful places, so I thought I’s just post images from three of my favourite destinations. I don’t think the first two need any further introduction…
This third one may not be quite so familiar. It’s the Corniche in Abu Dhabi as our evening cruise passed the headquarters of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, where I worked for the last ten years of my career. We have many happy memories of our time in the UAE.
Lens-Artists Challenge: Cityscapes
Posted on March 17, 2024
Way back when, we found ourselves in Sydney on New Year’s Eve and so were able to experience the world-famous fireworks display for ourselves.
On The Rocks
Posted on February 17, 2023
Aspirational
Posted on September 26, 2021
Complexity
Posted on August 20, 2021
This close-up of a small part of the infrastructure of the Sydney Harbour Bridge gives some idea of the intricate complexity of the steelwork.
Needing No Introduction…
Posted on July 24, 2021
Is there anyone who didn’t recognise the Sydney Opera House?
Viewed here in the frame created by part of the rigging of a tourist boat
The Convict
Posted on June 27, 2021
I thought I might start playing along with the new Photographing Public Art Challenge (PPAC) that is being curated in alternate weeks by Cee Neuner and Marsha Ingrao. As usual, I’ve turned up late, so this is Week 2.
The idea is to post an image of any example of public art, which is defined as any art form (buildings, statues, graffiti, paintings etc) that is plainly visible from a public place. There’s certainly never going to be a shortage of potential subjects.
My initial contribution is ‘The Convict’. This carving in sandstone can be found in the oldest part of Sydney, around Circular Quay. It’s one of a series portraying historical characters. The ‘real’ shackles certainly bring it to life. I suppose you could say that they are quite arresting.
Rear View
Posted on July 25, 2020
Taking the ferry from Circular Quay in Sydney to Manley offers some spectacular views.
And this….
Not for the faint-hearted
Posted on April 1, 2020
The Sydney Harbour Bridge is iconic. It’s possible to take a guided tour of the superstructure, as these hardy souls have. No thank you: sea level is just fine with me.
Posted for Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge, where possible subjects include a bridge
Ferry at Circular Quay
Posted on January 24, 2020
Ferries are a popular form of public transport in the area around Sydney.
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