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.