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Post by ruffredz on Jul 20, 2014 3:55:22 GMT
Here are some photos from Sydney , mainly around Sydney Harbour / Parramatta River and most within 5 to 10km of the CBD. Bear with me , I'm fairly new at this photo uploading thing , and most shots are taken on some cycling rides around the area
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Post by ruffredz on Jul 20, 2014 4:04:26 GMT
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Post by ruffredz on Jul 20, 2014 4:06:30 GMT
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Post by ruffredz on Jul 20, 2014 4:07:35 GMT
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Post by ruffredz on Jul 20, 2014 4:09:07 GMT
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Post by ruffredz on Jul 20, 2014 4:12:19 GMT
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Post by ruffredz on Jul 20, 2014 4:52:26 GMT
Here is a few more from the same area
Cabarita / Mortlake , once the site of some major dirty industries , and now transformed into "resort style living" developments , not much change from $1million for many of these apartments , especially if they have the water view . Any travellers to Sydney , I suggest taking a ride on the Rivercat Ferry , from Circular Quay (Opera House , Sydney Harbour Bridge) , up the river to Parramatta , certainly a picturesque view of Sydney , and you will see many of the scenes in these photos i1142.photobucket.com/albums/n618/ozruffred/IMG_0369.jpg
Hen & Chicken Bay , looking towards Burwood i1142.photobucket.com/albums/n618/ozruffred/IMG_0922.jpg |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 20, 2014 4:53:07 GMT
Ah, some interesting things that I have not seen before! Whenever I look at my old pictures of Sydney, they are polluted by too many shots showing the Opera and things like that. But maybe I will throw in a few photos, if you permit it, once I get home.
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Post by htmb on Jul 20, 2014 5:00:55 GMT
Beautiful photos, ruffredz!
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Post by ruffredz on Jul 20, 2014 5:14:32 GMT
Ah, some interesting things that I have not seen before! Whenever I look at my old pictures of Sydney, they are polluted by too many shots showing the Opera and things like that. But maybe I will throw in a few photos, if you permit it, once I get home. Thanks K2 , go right ahead , as you well k now , most cities have their well known places , but just as many interesting and nice places which visitors don't know about |
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Post by bjd on Jul 20, 2014 6:17:44 GMT
Except for the anonymous, could-be-anywhere, high-rise buildings of what I assume is the central business area, Sydney looks like a lovely place. Of course, being on the water is a huge point in its favour.
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Post by questa on Jul 20, 2014 10:16:48 GMT
Beautiful photos, Ruff. I was Sydney born and raised, moved to Adelaide 1966. I notice some changes. Mortlake and Cabarita have scrubbed up well. I can hardly believe some of the inner suburbs that I knew as slums are now in high demand...Surrey Hills etc. I left just as Paddington was changing its residents and appearance.
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Post by bixaorellana on Jul 22, 2014 20:21:16 GMT
Ohhh, you do take a pretty picture, Ruffredz! Are the land areas jutting out into the water, such as your gorgeous photo of a storm approaching the port, islands or mini-peninsulas?
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Post by nycgirl on Aug 4, 2014 19:30:22 GMT
Wonderful photos. I especially like how you captured the lovely light of dawn and late evening. Thanks for sharing.
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Post by tod2 on Aug 11, 2014 16:42:14 GMT
Yes indeed, lovely photos reminding me of my very brief time in Sydney.
Going up the Sydney Tower, climbing the bridge, and cruising the bay. Just wonderful and I wish I could persuade my husband it's worth doing again!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 22, 2014 13:56:31 GMT
Here are a few of my ultra traditional tourist photos of Sydney. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 22, 2014 15:05:30 GMT
My goodness, all of these photos are so reminiscent of both False Creek in Vancouver and the Inner Harbour in Victoria. Three cities of similar vintage, springing up on the water. The pleasure boats, the new construction, the ferries. I might go down to the waterfront soon and replicate some of the photos.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 22, 2014 17:15:55 GMT
That would be great. I have some lame photos of Vancouver somewhere, so you need to cut me off at the pass.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 22, 2014 19:49:48 GMT
Well, it won't be before next weekend, because I'm heading off to Seattle tomorrow and won't be back until next Thursday. Do your worst.
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Post by DianeMP on Aug 29, 2014 10:13:08 GMT
Gorgeous photos, ruffredz! I especially like this one, which really shows the lovely light and atmosphere of Sydney Harbor. This is ridiculous, but I was surprised by how tropical it is. Why I didn't think of that, I can't imagine. I've got some from a 2012 trip and I'll eventually upload them. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 29, 2014 12:26:35 GMT
Well, I don't consider Sydney to really be tropical the way northern Australia is. Sydney is at the same latitude as Los Angeles or Buenos Aires (34°).
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Post by questa on Aug 30, 2014 23:48:25 GMT
I think it is officially "sub tropical" but many of the tropical plants grow well there. There was a fashion of Sydney people having 'Balinese' gardens complete with statues and Balinese thatched sitting pavilions. Sydney's climate is influenced from the water temperatures of the ocean which may be different in the examples you have given, K2.
Naturally the further north you go the more tropical it gets along the coast. Inland it just gets drier and drought affected.
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Post by DianeMP on Aug 31, 2014 8:22:22 GMT
Ah, well, for someone who lives among nothing but sagebrush, scrub juniper trees and deer, Sydney is pretty darned tropical!  I was impressed by all of the (to me) exotic birds. When I saw an ibis walking across a lawn my eyes almost popped out! |
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Post by ruffredz on Dec 18, 2014 7:44:57 GMT
Ah, well, for someone who lives among nothing but sagebrush, scrub juniper trees and deer, Sydney is pretty darned tropical! I was impressed by all of the (to me) exotic birds. When I saw an ibis walking across a lawn my eyes almostt popped out! Long delay in reply , been to France for great seven week holiday in Sept , Oct. it's interesting how we view our own cities , all the touristy places are every day sights for many of us , and me , as a Sydneysider see foreign locations , especially France , as a real Wow , fantastic place. Indeed , as Tourists see Sydney and Australia and as I , for example see France and Paris. Anyway Diane , your comments re Ibis - in Sydney they are a real pest , sort of "the rats of the air" , they have found their place in many parts of Sydney and get into rubbish bins and create a mess . There are parts of Australia where kangaroos are a real hazard , just go anywhere out on a country road and you'll see many ......dead by the side of the road , hit by cars or trucks , yet to a foreign tourist , and indeed many city dwellers , kangaroos are a real treat to see in the flesh . I find it interesting the way we all look at lots of things from different perspectives And yes , Sydney is or can be tropical , even if our Queensland and Northern colleagues disagree . Summer , ESP January and February is a real sweat box here best wishes. Steve |
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