Sydney's Opera House

Sydney's Opera House

"The Sydney Opera House is a multi-venue performing arts centre in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. It was conceived and largely built by Danish architect Jørn Utzon, opening in 1973 after a long gestation that had begun with his competition-winning design in 1957. " - Wikipedia

Undoubtedly, once of the most photographed landmarks on Earth and it is not difficult to see why.

Two Famous Landmarks

Sydney Harbour Bridge & the Opera House

Two of the most famous landmarks in the world are Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Opera House.As they are close to each other, they can be captured in a single photo as here. The Opera House was opened in 1973, but the bridge has been there since 1932 and until 1967 was Sydney's tallest structure.

The Motorcycle Mechanic, Chinatown, Bangkok

The Motorcycle Mechanic, Chinatown, Bangkok

The streets of Chinatown in Bangkok are bustling with people working. Many streets concentrate on a particular article or service. For example there are whole streets selling car tyres, other streets carrying out sheet metal activities, a street clutterd with engine parts and a street selling just shoes. It is a truly fascinating area and you never know what you are going to find around the next corner. Just about each time I go I find something different. This guy is a motorcycle engine and worked on a street selling motorcycle tyres and wheels. He was kind enough to let me take a photograph.

     

Bangkok History - Fort Phra Sumen, Phra Nakhon District, Bangkok

Fort Phra Sumen, Phra Nakhon District, Bangkok

Phra Sumen Fort is in the Phra Nakhon District of Bangkok. It is one of the original forts that were built to protect the Chao Phraya from invasion.It was built during the reign of Rama I in 1783 and is one of only two remaining forts from the original 14. Fortified with cannons, the fort sits on the confluence of the Chao Phraya River and the Banglamphu canal.

Give us a wink

VW Beetle with Eyelashes

I was wandering around Phuket Town when I came across this new VW Beetle resplendent with eyelashes. To say it is cute is a little of an understatement.

Sunset over Surin Beach, Phuket



Sunset over Surin Beach, Phuket

  Another sunset picture this time taken at Surin Beach in Phuket. Taken from a new bar which has just opened there called Salt. It is owned by the same people who own Peppers bar in Cherngtalay.

Sunrise over Phang Nga Bay, Phuket



Sunrise over Phang Nga Bay, Phuket


Amazing sunrises and sunsets are a feature of Phuket and because sunrise is not too early, it is not too much of a hardship to get up and go take some photographs. This picture was taken at 6:53 in the morning. The sun had actually risen but was hiding behind clouds and creating a wonderful golden hue.

Chinese temple, Chinatown, Bangkok

Chinese temple, Chinatown, Bangkok

Bangkok's chinatown is pretty big and as a consequence there are a large number of Chinese temples dotted around. This is one such temple located in the heart of the China town District. As with all Chinese temples, the predominant colour is red which is considered by the Chinese to be an auspicious colour.

Sunrise, Cape Yamu, Phuket

Sunrise, Cape Yamu, Phuket

Cape Yamu is a small enclave on the less fashionable east side of Phuket. It has a very sheltered bay with a pier which can just be seen in the photograph. The last few years has seen some development of villas but the area has still retained its natural charm.

Mangrove tree, Layan Beach, Phuket

Mangrove tree, Layan Beach, Phuket

High season in Phuket and it is not difficult to see why lookoing at the blue sky in this photo. This is a mangrove tree that flourishes in salt water. Layan is a particularly beautiful and quiet part of Bang Tao Bay in Phuket especially on a day like this one.