On New Year's Day I went for a walk with my boyfriend and took some shots of things that took my fancy. This is the spire of St John's in Darlinghurst which is a suburb or two from where I live.
Shadow Shot Sunday is an epic meme established by that awesome Brissy gal Tracy of Hey Harriet! Anyone can enter and here are the instructions on how to do so!
Here are some more New Year photos:
Pussy cat Surrey Hills, pretty blue and white and grey tiles Victoria Street Potts Point, a grand old house converted into a glamorous back packer's lodge in Victoria Street, Giza Hair Salon Macleay Street Potts Point, shingle houses St Neots Avenue Potts Point and a canopy of London Plane trees Victoria Street Potts Point.
I hope everyone had a super New Year's Eve. We, as advertised, took it easy and went round to Rushcutter's Bay park to watch the fireworks which gave us a very decent view. The 9 o'clock crackers were actually a bit average and I was thinking maybe I wouldn't bother with the 12 o'clock ones. I was convinced the dastardly credit crunch had had it's wicked way with them! BUT! Thank goodness I did go out for the midnight crackers because they were over the top spectacular and I think the best I've ever seen!! Here's a link to see them in all their wondrous beauty! After they finished we all applauded and hooted!
The view is of a charming town, a nice place to stroll or just to admire the tree lined boulevard. The shade and shadows give quiet and stylish views. The cat shows life, the tiles are of a stunning pattern. A beautiful area you live in!
The video of the fireworks was very nice. I think there may have been fireworks nearby, but I preferred the warmth inside instead of viewing in the cold. Must be advancing age in my case...
Posted by: Ralph | January 03, 2010 at 10:35 AM
I have to agree Sam - the midnight fireworks were fantastic. I was watching from Darling Point and they great. I've actually popped some pics up at my blog!
Hope you're having a lovely day :)
Posted by: Ellen | January 03, 2010 at 11:52 AM
I love old ornate churches and buildings. They're so intriguing.
Posted by: Amelia | January 03, 2010 at 12:48 PM
great varieties of shadows.
I played too!
Posted by: chubskulit | January 03, 2010 at 02:28 PM
Great shots!
My shadow Shots, have a great weekend and a happy new year!
Posted by: john | January 03, 2010 at 02:28 PM
That cat has beautiful markings and the church is just stunning. I really like how you're arranged all these shots -- beautiful composition!
Posted by: Amanda | January 03, 2010 at 03:59 PM
happy new year, sam!! i watched the fireworks from kirribilli -- definitely worth the early ticket back to see them!! i just love sydney :)
Posted by: KIM | January 03, 2010 at 05:25 PM
You live in such a beautiful part of Sydney. It all looks so grand and charming! That cat appears to be very curious. Or smitten with you. Probably a bit of both I'd say! Now wouldn't you be kicking yourself silly if you had indeed ditched the midnight fireworks! I was looking at youtube clips of the Sydney fireworks the next day and thought they were spectacular. Much more exciting than the ones I witnessed. You were so lucky to experience them for real! Hope you've been enjoying your weekend Sam. I have a feeling that your holidays may be ending soon. Ooops. Should I not have reminded you? Shoot! Forget I said anything. Monday is ages away. Really it is! xo
Posted by: Tracy | January 03, 2010 at 05:52 PM
oooh sound so lovely!
You & bf are so blessed to have each other, I bet you guys had a NYE kiss ehem*
Anyway, love the tree trunk/bark...all the tones & wonderful texture, so gorgeous!
Fab 2010 darrrling...
xo
Posted by: lenorenevermore | January 03, 2010 at 06:42 PM
Am adoring the old ornate of the church tower. Ah... fantastic everywhere.
Have a blessed 2010.
xoxo
Posted by: chie | January 03, 2010 at 09:02 PM
Gorgeous pics from your area...isn't the green just a feast for the eyes...I'm so enjoying the storm that we've been having...
Posted by: Chrisy | January 04, 2010 at 12:44 AM
lovely series of photos, specially the cat and the trees
Posted by: Crafty Green poet | January 04, 2010 at 04:39 AM
Shadowy belfry,
great bells muffled by darkness—
still they ring out peace.
Bring-on-the-Band Shadows!
Posted by: Magical Mystical Teacher | January 04, 2010 at 04:45 AM
Fabulous photos, darling!
Happy 2010!
xoxox,
CC
Posted by: Couture Carrie | January 04, 2010 at 05:03 AM
Love your photos! That kitty looks just like my kitty we had growing up. And those houses are so gorgeous.
By the way, I loved the illustrations in your last post.
Posted by: Emma Wallace | January 04, 2010 at 08:51 AM
wow, impressive as always. seriously.
Posted by: Down and Out Chic | January 04, 2010 at 10:12 AM
Lovely photos! Sounds like you had a great New Year's Eve. :) What a spectacular fireworks show!! I didn't get to see anything nearly as nice... I was really hoping we'd be able to see some good ones from our balcony, but there were only a few feeble explosions around midnight.
Hope your new year is going well so far!
Posted by: Rebecca | January 04, 2010 at 11:04 AM
Lovely photos and what fireworks is such a wonderful an spectacular way to bring in the New Year dear Sam!
Such a fan of Tracey's Gallery!
Hope your week has started off well... I'm so dreading going back tomorrow! :)
Posted by: Gabbi | January 04, 2010 at 12:02 PM
heya sam...these are such cool photos!!! ooohh...what a cute tabby, too!!Sounds like you had a nice New Years! I had an even more low key New Years hehe, I played Scrabble...hahahe and stayed in..had a few little bubblies and ended up dancing with my husband sister in law by the end of the night in the kitchen..heehee. Sadly didn't see any fireworks, they were a bit too far from where we are.
Take Care and hope you have a great week!
Posted by: Kathleen | January 04, 2010 at 01:30 PM
love your kitty shot!
and i love love LOVE that you call them crackers!!! ahahah! that is fantastic!
Posted by: drollgirl | January 04, 2010 at 04:36 PM
Beautiful shots! I'd like to stay in that lovely old home that's now a backpacker's hostel. It sounds like you had a fun time ringing in the new year. Happy 2010, girlie!
P.S. Just posted your feature on my blog!
Posted by: Marsi @ The Cottage Cheese | January 05, 2010 at 02:06 AM
Thanks for taking us along on your walk... I adore that kitty, and the patterns of the tiles.
Posted by: Mary-Laure | January 05, 2010 at 03:50 AM
these are beautiful!
happy new year!!!!!
Posted by: hanako66 | January 05, 2010 at 10:40 AM
Beautiful pics...I can see me walking out of that hairdressers with pin curls!
Posted by: Chrisy | January 05, 2010 at 02:40 PM
Happy New Year, Sam!
Beautiful feature!
Posted by: Diana | January 08, 2010 at 11:38 AM