The sparkly lights on the right are from the Sydney Fish Market. It opened in Woolloomooloo in 1872, relocated here in 1914, and closes next month. The new digs are out of site to the right, so staying in Blackwattle Bay. Opening Jan 19 (the 51st b/day of Double Jay).
December 28, 2025 at 9:38 PM
The sparkly lights on the right are from the Sydney Fish Market. It opened in Woolloomooloo in 1872, relocated here in 1914, and closes next month. The new digs are out of site to the right, so staying in Blackwattle Bay. Opening Jan 19 (the 51st b/day of Double Jay).
The nooks and crannies of older parts of Sydney draw me like a fly to Christmas lunch leftovers on a kitchen bench.
This cranny is Fanny Place in Surry Hills.
This cranny is Fanny Place in Surry Hills.
December 26, 2025 at 8:36 PM
The nooks and crannies of older parts of Sydney draw me like a fly to Christmas lunch leftovers on a kitchen bench.
This cranny is Fanny Place in Surry Hills.
This cranny is Fanny Place in Surry Hills.
I have had a long term affection for Sophia Street. It runs towards Central Station on the western border of Sydney’s Surry Hills, and conjures for me distant and not so distant histories. The rag trade that still has a footing and the dangerous days of the Razor Gangs.
December 25, 2025 at 9:15 PM
I have had a long term affection for Sophia Street. It runs towards Central Station on the western border of Sydney’s Surry Hills, and conjures for me distant and not so distant histories. The rag trade that still has a footing and the dangerous days of the Razor Gangs.
Santa’s sleigh pulled some polar air into Sydney bring the heat down to a comfortable 17C. I went looking for him at Newtown’s Railway Lane, no luck.
December 24, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Santa’s sleigh pulled some polar air into Sydney bring the heat down to a comfortable 17C. I went looking for him at Newtown’s Railway Lane, no luck.
On Christmas Eve, dawn at Sydney’s Coogee Beach was the place to be, especially as it wasn’t living up to the meaning of its name in the local Indigenous language. Smelly place or stinking place is the translation.
I’m beck for a swim this afternoon.
I’m beck for a swim this afternoon.
December 23, 2025 at 7:24 PM
On Christmas Eve, dawn at Sydney’s Coogee Beach was the place to be, especially as it wasn’t living up to the meaning of its name in the local Indigenous language. Smelly place or stinking place is the translation.
I’m beck for a swim this afternoon.
I’m beck for a swim this afternoon.
Ballast Point Park on Sydney Harbour is a gem. Great views, multi levels, and a nod to the history of the working harbour.
December 22, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Ballast Point Park on Sydney Harbour is a gem. Great views, multi levels, and a nod to the history of the working harbour.
Authoritarian overreach or sensible guidance?
December 21, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Authoritarian overreach or sensible guidance?
A week later, and another Sydney dawn at Bondi.
December 20, 2025 at 8:15 PM
A week later, and another Sydney dawn at Bondi.
I needed a bit of Aussie inspiration and hope, so on an already hot morning, Woolloomooloo Bay called me.
Sydney Garden Island Naval base had a few warships, but managed to get a sunrise with just the butt of one boat.
Sydney Garden Island Naval base had a few warships, but managed to get a sunrise with just the butt of one boat.
December 18, 2025 at 8:49 PM
I needed a bit of Aussie inspiration and hope, so on an already hot morning, Woolloomooloo Bay called me.
Sydney Garden Island Naval base had a few warships, but managed to get a sunrise with just the butt of one boat.
Sydney Garden Island Naval base had a few warships, but managed to get a sunrise with just the butt of one boat.
Sydney is almost always quiet early on in the day, but the usual festive buzz later in is understandably low this year.
Rather warm day ahead, might go to Coogee for a dip this arvo.
Rather warm day ahead, might go to Coogee for a dip this arvo.
December 17, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Sydney is almost always quiet early on in the day, but the usual festive buzz later in is understandably low this year.
Rather warm day ahead, might go to Coogee for a dip this arvo.
Rather warm day ahead, might go to Coogee for a dip this arvo.
I’m at the southern end of Sydney’s Bondi Beach for a dawn that offers a glimmer of hope.
December 16, 2025 at 9:00 PM
I’m at the southern end of Sydney’s Bondi Beach for a dawn that offers a glimmer of hope.
The clouds over Sydney’s Bondi Beach at dawn look ominous, but little rain expected. Tears on the other hand will be plentiful.
December 15, 2025 at 9:23 PM
The clouds over Sydney’s Bondi Beach at dawn look ominous, but little rain expected. Tears on the other hand will be plentiful.
In Australia, context can be very important. At a BBQ, a tinnie would refer to a can of beer, but near the waters edge, a tinnie would be an aluminium row boat.
These tinnies are at Sydney’s Double Bay Park. Too early in the day to be on the harbour.
These tinnies are at Sydney’s Double Bay Park. Too early in the day to be on the harbour.
December 13, 2025 at 8:53 PM
In Australia, context can be very important. At a BBQ, a tinnie would refer to a can of beer, but near the waters edge, a tinnie would be an aluminium row boat.
These tinnies are at Sydney’s Double Bay Park. Too early in the day to be on the harbour.
These tinnies are at Sydney’s Double Bay Park. Too early in the day to be on the harbour.
Have you noticed an invasion in Sydney?
Not in the numbers to threaten the Ibis, but I’ve seen many Bush Turkeys in suburbs close to the CBD.
Not in the numbers to threaten the Ibis, but I’ve seen many Bush Turkeys in suburbs close to the CBD.
December 12, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Have you noticed an invasion in Sydney?
Not in the numbers to threaten the Ibis, but I’ve seen many Bush Turkeys in suburbs close to the CBD.
Not in the numbers to threaten the Ibis, but I’ve seen many Bush Turkeys in suburbs close to the CBD.
Intentional camera movement and the bicycle bridge at Sydney’s Moore Park.
December 11, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Intentional camera movement and the bicycle bridge at Sydney’s Moore Park.
The Sydney Harbour foreshore is crowded with buildings like any big city around the world. On a damp dawn I managed to get an angle of the Harbour Bridge that makes it appear lonely.
December 10, 2025 at 8:21 PM
The Sydney Harbour foreshore is crowded with buildings like any big city around the world. On a damp dawn I managed to get an angle of the Harbour Bridge that makes it appear lonely.
Seems like I won’t be visiting the USA this term.
December 10, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Seems like I won’t be visiting the USA this term.
Note the glow of first light to the east (right) of the North Sydney towers, maybe your eye is drawn to the long reflections, then the snap of the Balmain East ferry wharf. Thankfully cooler this morning, a hump day for some, a lovely day for others, maybe a shower or two later.
December 9, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Note the glow of first light to the east (right) of the North Sydney towers, maybe your eye is drawn to the long reflections, then the snap of the Balmain East ferry wharf. Thankfully cooler this morning, a hump day for some, a lovely day for others, maybe a shower or two later.
First light comes very early this time of year, so I’m out at stupid o’clock to get this Sydney postcard.
December 8, 2025 at 8:35 PM
First light comes very early this time of year, so I’m out at stupid o’clock to get this Sydney postcard.
Initiated by the people of Pyrmont and Ultimo, this illuminated forest of trees appears to hold up the freeway. This is Aspire by Warren Langley, part of the City of Sydney’s public art commitment.
December 7, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Initiated by the people of Pyrmont and Ultimo, this illuminated forest of trees appears to hold up the freeway. This is Aspire by Warren Langley, part of the City of Sydney’s public art commitment.
After yesterday’s “too hot”, the weather pixies served up a much cooler, greyer dawn. This was the only brief colour all morning. Sydney’s Centennial Park ponds are feed by rain water drains. This one is in the south east corner of the park.
December 6, 2025 at 10:00 PM
After yesterday’s “too hot”, the weather pixies served up a much cooler, greyer dawn. This was the only brief colour all morning. Sydney’s Centennial Park ponds are feed by rain water drains. This one is in the south east corner of the park.
Ahead of a mid 30s day, these Sydneysiders find early relief at the northern end of Coogee Beach. Close your windows and lower your blinds. I’ve watered my garden already.
December 4, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Ahead of a mid 30s day, these Sydneysiders find early relief at the northern end of Coogee Beach. Close your windows and lower your blinds. I’ve watered my garden already.
While not a full tour of my tiny backyard in Sydney’s Surry Hills, this corner has begonia that I selected just for you.
December 3, 2025 at 8:19 PM
While not a full tour of my tiny backyard in Sydney’s Surry Hills, this corner has begonia that I selected just for you.
I slept in a bit, so managed to get some actual sunshine on my subject. This brutal building is part of a cluster including the majestic Sydney Town Hall. It’s very different to this tower, it’s renowned for its high Victorian interiors and rich decoration.
December 2, 2025 at 9:46 PM
I slept in a bit, so managed to get some actual sunshine on my subject. This brutal building is part of a cluster including the majestic Sydney Town Hall. It’s very different to this tower, it’s renowned for its high Victorian interiors and rich decoration.
Roasting on the west coast, snow in the south, and cool in Sydney. A whacky start to an Australian summer. These tourists had to don their hoodies to watch a sunrise with crepuscular action from the Man O’War Steps next to the Opera House.
December 1, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Roasting on the west coast, snow in the south, and cool in Sydney. A whacky start to an Australian summer. These tourists had to don their hoodies to watch a sunrise with crepuscular action from the Man O’War Steps next to the Opera House.