9 pm fireworks over Sydney (New Year's Eve)

I arrived at Larkin Street (2 minutes walk from home) at ten to 9 after having had a drink with my wonderful neighbour, James. It was very crowded up the top but I managed to find some free space in some high grass perched atop a high cliff. Scared of heights, I wasn't too comfortable at first (though it was safe enough) but once the show started, I forgot all about it.  So much so, that I had to remind myself of my precarious position when it all stopped!

Photos of me for a change

Thanks very much to James for taking some portraits of me.  I'm almost always behind the camera so it's good to have some of me for a record (with at least some hair) - and also maybe sometime for a dating profile :)  Mack will definitely pull in the chicks.

Some other photos taken by Craig a little while ago.

Callum Park

The Callan Park Hospital for the Insane was the first purpose-built hospital for mental treatment in Australia. It was constructed between 1880 and 1884, and received its first patients in October 1884.  I went there with Susan and James to take a look around and see if we could sign ourselves in.  It's situated on a beautiful piece of land by the water but we didn't stay too long as the light wasn't great and the photogenic bits were locked up.

 

Glebe Tram Sheds revisited - yet again!

James wanted a guide and the weather was terrible, so what better place to return to - especially as the rain had caused more reflections. As an extra bonus, we borrowed some down and out (and pretty smashed) teenagers who were there to party for a spontaneous model shoot!!  Some photographers would pay big bucks for models like these.  Great stuff, but I would't want to be the parents of these youngsters!

Le Perouse

I spent a relaxing late afternoon with James, a neighbour and friend, at Le Perouse.  I have photographed it before, but the light was totally different this time.  That's what I love about photography - you're never sure what you're going to get and each time, you get a different result.


The Tower

The Island and Bridge

The Ice cream van - note the number plate!

Interested in my ice cream...

Partners in crime -  James and I

And after many months of in-action, a Myburghian Leap

See also: first visit to Le Perouse
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