Iron Cove

Walking along the dog friendly 'Bay Run' this morning I took these images in Iron Cove Sydney Harbour. I also blogged about Iron cove in a previous post here - http://wfrblog.blogspot.com/2010/03/bay-walk.html.

Nikon D300, Tokina 11-16 f2.8 @ ISO 200, 11mm f2.8, 1/5000 sec

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Nikon D300, Tokina 11-16 f2.8 @ ISO 200, 11mm f8, 1/100 sec

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Nikon D300, Tokina 11-16 f2.8 @ ISO 200, 11mm f2.8, 1/1600 sec

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Bric-a-brac

Bric-a-brac is an old term for decorative objects or ornaments often referred to as collectibles or knick knacks.

Nikon D300, Nikkor 18-200mm f/3.5-f5.6 @ ISO 200, 18mm, f3.5, 1/60

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Nikon D300, Nikkor 18-200mm f/3.5-f5.6 @ ISO 200, 18mm, f3.5, 1/15

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Nikon D300, Nikkor 18-200mm f/3.5-f5.6 @ ISO 200, 18mm, f3.5, 1/60

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Nikon D300, Nikkor 18-200mm f/3.5-f5.6 @ ISO 200, 18mm, f3.5, 1/15

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Cold Mornings and Sunny Days

Narrabeen Lakes Sunrise

Nikon D300, Tokina 11-16 f2.8 @ ISO 200, 11mm f2.8, 1/160 sec

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Hermione the Staffy

Nikon D300, Nikkor 105mm Macro f2.8 @ ISO 200, 105mm f8, 1/160 sec

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Nikon D300, Nikkor 105mm Macro f2.8 @ ISO 200, 105mm f8, 1/200 sec

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Nikon D300, Nikkor 105mm Macro f2.8 @ ISO 200, 105mm f8, 1/160 sec

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Nikon D300, Nikkor 105mm Macro f2.8 @ ISO 200, 105mm f8, 1/250 sec

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Nikon D300, Nikkor 105mm Macro f2.8 @ ISO 200, 105mm f8, 1/125 sec

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The Hungry Mile

Nikon D300, Tokina 11-16 f2.8 @ ISO 400, 11mm f8, 1/160 sec

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This area what was known as Millers Point is now named Barangaroo, the name being officially gazetted in 2007. This newly named suburb contains the "Hungry Mile" an area of the docks that was also officially renamed in 2006 after strong lobbying from the Maritime Union of Australia. The name "Hungry Mile" is an acknowledgement of the site's historical significance to waterside workers. The Hungry Mile in the early 1930's and 40's was a place where the notorious ‘bull’ system prevailed, where employers pitted worker against worker, at times violently. For many labourers it was a despised, humiliating, demeaning experience. As historian Margot Beasley explains in her book Wharfies (1996): Under this system, men assembled in a public place to be chosen for the day’s work by foremen or stevedoring agents of the shipping companies. Favourites for work were the “bulls”, men of such physical strength they work longer or harder than others. Such a system also favoured compliant and docile workers and facilitated discrimination against militant or troublesome men who might agitate for improved conditions, ironically, that would benefit them all.

The Not So Hungry Mile

A stark contrast to the plight of struggling workers of yesterday is the 11 story building of today that was built as part of the redevelopment of the King Street district, at the darling Harbour end of the Hungry Mile. The Macquarie Bank building is encased in a steel structural support, known as a diagrid, which sits outside its glass walls. Macquarie Bank is the sole occupant of the $350M building and the bank's headquarters remain in Martin Place.

Nikon D300, Tokina 11-16 f2.8 @ ISO 400, 11mm f8, 1/320 sec

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Nikon D300, Tokina 11-16 f2.8 @ ISO 200, 11mm f7.1, 1/100 sec

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Nikon D300, Tokina 11-16 f2.8 @ ISO 400, 11mm f8, 1/80 sec

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Nikon D300, Tokina 11-16 f2.8 @ ISO 400, 11mm f8, 1/200 sec

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Wisemans Ferry

85 km from the centre of Sydney is Wisemans Ferry, a cable ferry named after its founder, Solomon Wiseman, a former convict. It crosses the Hawkesbury River connecting the old Great North Road. The ferry crossing has been in use since 1829, making it the oldest ferry crossing still in operation in Australia. Until the opening of the Peats Ferry Bridge across the Hawkesbury River at Brooklyn, Wisemans Ferry was one of the main road routes north out of Sydney.

Nikon D300, Nikkor 70-200mm f2.8 @ ISO 200, 70mm f22, 1/30 sec

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Nikon D300, Nikkor 70-200mm f2.8 @ ISO 200, 200mm f2.8, 1/1250 sec

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Wisemans Ferry Park is located on the banks of the Hawkesbury River adjacent to the Ferry, it has walking tracks, electric and wood barbecues, picnic areas, children’s playground, public toilets and there is also a Kiosk on site. Dogs are permitted on leash in the park.

Nikon D300, Nikkor 70-200mm f2.8 @ ISO 200, 70mm f22, 1/15 sec

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Nikon D300, Nikkor 70-200mm f2.8 @ ISO 200, 70mm f8, 1/60 sec

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Nikon D300, Nikkor 70-200mm f2.8 @ ISO 200, 200mm f2.8, 1/2500 sec

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Nikon D300, Nikkor 70-200mm f2.8 @ ISO 200, 200mm f8, 1/60 sec

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A 'Laughing Kookaburra' (Dacelo novaeguineae)

Nikon D300, Nikkor 70-200mm f2.8 @ ISO 200, 200mm f2.8, 1/2000 sec

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Nikon D300, Nikkor 70-200mm f2.8 @ ISO 200, 200mm f2.8, 1/320 sec

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Winter Sun

Walking in the sun on a winters day means dressing appropriately and hot coffee in the sun. Of course if you are a dog it's more about sniffing around, checking out the other dogs and exploring.

Nikon D300, Nikkor 70-200mm f2.8 @ ISO 200, 90mm f2.8, 1/125 sec

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Nikon D300, Nikkor 70-200mm f2.8 @ ISO 200, 200mm f2.8, 1/640 sec

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Nikon D300, Nikkor 70-200mm f2.8 @ ISO 200, 200mm f2.8, 1/400 sec

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