Picturesque Sydney

Sydney is definitely one of the most picturesque Cities in the world.

I took these on a walk from a place called "The Spit" to a beach suburb called Manly on the northern side of Sydney itself. About a 9km walk through mainly bush takes you on a route adjacent to the waters of Middle Harbour and is quite spectacular. Highly recommended for anyone who hasn't done it.

All taken with the K-7 + DA17-70 and polariser. I am very impressed by the DA17-70.

nice pics lance, the water looks like my local beach (sidmouth)ha ha in my dreams,

Man, look at that sky. The first shot is quite epic, city and suburbia.

Is there a viewin' area from that tower in the city, on the left side?

Thats the Centrepoint Tower and yes it has a viewing area all the way around it.

BTW, Great shots Lance, its amazing how we Sydneysiders take it so much for granted
I have a Harbour cruise coming up in a few weeks time, I hope the weather is as accomodating.

Thanks for the kind words, Scott.

There are wonderful beaches to swim at all along this particular walk. On a summers day, it is really sensational to be able to just jump in and cool off.

thank you for the nice comments, Paul.

Yes, the tower is called Centrepoint Tower and there is a brilliant view from up there as well as a revolving restaurant.

Thank you very much for the nice comments, Clarky.

Yes, we definitely do take all this for granted. It really is an amazing view from up here.

We still have to do a meet up one day. What are your movements? I am free weekends or even through the week, if that is easier.

Cracking blues on this series. The polariser doing it's job well. I wish it was bright enough here for a polariser !

Thanks for the nice comments, Bob.

I am a sucker for the saturated look that the polariser gives, like that of the slide film days of Kodachrome 64 etc.

Thanks Lance, We really should meet up. Been extremely busy at work so weekdays are out. My weekends are taken up with family at the moment. My daughter is expecting our first grandchild and the wife is fussing like a mad woman And my son is recovering from a motorcycle accident, badly broken leg

But I am off work for the month of November so maybe we can catch up then if that suits you. cheers

You have inspired me to start another thread of "Picturesque Sydney" Watch this space

You really do have alot on your plate! I hope all turns out well.

Sounds like a plan. We'll talk abou that closer to the time.

Had a look and made comments.

Fantastic set with brilliant color.

My son visited Manly a few years ago and on one of his beach days he leapt in the water, and leapt out again. He met a particularly nasty jellyfish and he still has the scars to this day.

Lovely images of a place I would certainly like to visit one day.

Thank you very much, Emily.

Just had a look at your photo gallery. In a word, WOW!

Ouch. Must have been a bluebottle. Not nice.

Thank you for the kind comments, Peter. Much appreciated.