Sunday, June 29, 2025

More Circular Quay at Sydney for Sunday Best

 





Since my return from Sydney, the chill of winter has set in, accompanied by mounting demands at work. In the midst of these burdens, I have found solace in revisiting old photographs from the journey—each image a portal that revives the vivid impressions of my time there. Among them, scenes of Circular Quay stir particular nostalgia. Once the site of Sydney’s first European landing in 1788, this historic harbour has transformed over the centuries from a modest cove into a vibrant nexus of culture and commerce. To linger upon these images is to retrace, in spirit, the footsteps of the past while recalling the quiet splendour of the harbour’s sweeping vistas.

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I recently observed that a fellow photographer and blogger has at last returned to the Instagram scene. He appears to have gained weight and has parted ways with his long-term companion. It seems he has endured a considerable period of personal turmoil, a sentiment reflected not only in his demeanour but also in the manner in which he now edits his photographs. There is a quiet sadness that permeates his work, suggesting deeper emotional undercurrents.


41 comments:

  1. ...you are the. master of night photography!

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  2. These are great and am loving your nighttime photos.

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    1. Back in Melbourne, I can't bother driving to CBD finding parking and then walk around for night shots. Too many efforts

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  3. Siempre que se fotos de lo viajes que se emprende la mente te lleva a ese lugar y se revive los buenos momentos que se ha vivido.
    Feliz fin de semana.

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  4. These are amazing. I especially like the first one, and also the blue reflection in the water. So, the last photo, is that offices that occupy it?

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  5. You had a good and productive time with your camera at night in Sidney. That is a great shot of the colored patterns projected on the building. Your photos captures the excitement of the city.

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  6. Nice to see these photographs.
    Wishing you a happy Sunday.

    All the best Jan

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  7. Beautiful captures! The 1st is my favourite.

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  8. Night photography is special - all those reflections and colours.

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  9. Wonderful night photos, it certainly is a lovely area of Sydney.
    You certainly have insight and empathy for the fellow blogger :)

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  10. I see others are agreeing with my feeling that you are the king of night shots!

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  11. Beautiful night photos!
    Take care, have a wonderful day.

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  12. I quite like your Harbour Bridge photo, with the bridge sitting some distance away.

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  13. Beautiful night time shots. I love the colors and patterns projected onto the buildings.

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  14. Nice shots.
    Especially the last one. I think we take for granted that big buildings can be quite pretty at night.

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  15. Unas vistas nocturnas magistrales la que nos ofreces. Imaginarnos la bahía de Sídney unos siglos atrás con esos grandes edificios es hacer un gran ejercicio imaginativo.

    Saludos.

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  16. You live in a most beautiful city. Great shots.

    Thank you for joining the Awww Mondays Blog Hop.

    Have a fabulous Awww Monday and week. ☺

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  17. Terry and I spent a lot of time in Circular Quay even though our hotel was in St. Leonards. It's vibrant and alive. I feel for your friend. Losing a long term partner can be devastating.

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  18. I'm caught up now. I love your views of the world, Roentare, and I hate to miss one. Will I stay caught up, which is my intention every time I catch up? My track record isn't encouraging. I am fighting ADHD. 😂. Thanks for sharing your unique perspective on our amazing world.

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  19. Lovely photos, James. Night photography can often show much more feeling and emotion than daytime photography and even with landmarks, your photos show that. Thank you for taking part in the "My Sunday Best" meme.

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