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Under the Harbour Bridge (Circular Quay, Sydney)
Posted by dj.tigersprout (New York City, United States) on 16 June 2008 in Architecture and Portfolio.
My trip to Sydney this past April was to witness a beautiful union (yes another wonderful marriage!) of two other dear Aussie friends. After the perfectly memorable day of open air ceremonies had passed, i spent the remaining 11 days visiting the intriguingly diverse and colorful neighborhoods that make up the subtropical, metropolitan paradise called greater Sydney. As I did so, I reveled at the chance to finally be able to capture 'on film' a city that had seduced me for so long -- and still held a powerful clasp on my heart.
Visitors to Sydney soon discover the exhilartaing energy of Circular Quay... one of the most active and colorful spots in central Sydney. Fueled by a city loop train station, a major bus depot, a busy taxi cue, and serving as a port for nearly every ferry connection from cities up and down the greater bay, Circular Quay is the 'Grand Central Station' of the southern hemisphere... except that it is built right over the enchanting blue-green waters. Bejeweled with the internationally acclaimed, architectural masterpiece of the Opera house on one side, the equally magnificent harbour bridge on the other, Circular Quay 'rubs shoulders' with the visually magnificent (not to be missed) royal botanical gardens, the never dissapointing Museum of Contemporary Art or MCA, and the charming and historically oldest neighborhood (brimming with art shops, galleries and local pubs) called, 'the Rocks'.
I spent a good deal of time in the Rocks trying to capture the magnificence and mystique of this quaint, yet mystically quiet neighborhood. The streets are very wide, many of them cobbled, and frequently unfettered with through traffic. Beautiful, foliant trees line the streets reaching skyward and cozy cafes, convenience stores, and family friendly pubs are located on well spaced corners. To escape the hot autumn sun, I journeyed down the main grassy slope to the footpath at the dark water's edge. I then turned north, quickly headed for the magnificent black trestle -- passing through geometric shapes of bright, warm sunlight and shadow to the heavy, cool shade of the harbour bridge's underbelly. There I rested awhile, enjoying the mid-day peace, and fanning myself with my shirt. Captivated and inspired by the massive, yet beautiful and ordered structure above me, I simply couldn't resist taking out my camera.
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Canon EOS REBEL XT
1/125 second
F/7.1
ISO 100
18 mm