The Moreton Bay Fig, that is. This must be one of the most scenic spots in the city. Observatory Hill sits high above the Rocks area, and is the favourite of joggers, loungers and wedding photographers. It has (of course) a lovely 19th Century sandstone observatory – Australia’s oldest. And despite being located next to one of the busiest motorways in Sydney, it remains a surprisingly tranquil place.
Spring also brings Remembrance Day. There will be ceremonies all over the country commemorating the armistice signed to end World War I. In Australia, it is also a remembrance of all those lost in armed conflict.
Sydney’s main ceremony is at the cenotaph in Martin Place. Aside from being a memorial, it was also the place where soldiers enlisted for the army in WWI.
I walk past this monument almost everyday. The simplicity and gravity of the place never fails to strike me.
The sight of beach cricket means that summer is just around the corner.
Everything was looking rather clear that day. From this photo I almost want to swim out to Barrenjoey Head on the other side!
It’s been quite a wet spring this year, so when the weather breaks it’s nice to take a walk along the beach, even if it’s blowing a gale.
But the shots I like the most are the ones of the whole group.
Aren’t they adorable?
These two were playing hide-and-seek with me.
But the highlight of the visit were the very tame pelicans – there were plenty of them by the beach at Patonga. Some of them were rather shy…
But most did let me get quite close to them.
More pelican photos tomorrow!
The midday light makes for an interesting black and white study.
A small fleet of fishing boats moored in the bay made for a colourful sight.
Static and Silence 