Thursday, February 23, 2017

Sojourn Sydney - Intercontinental Double Bay Wednesday 23 - Thursday 24th February 2017

Glenda was awarded 'Highly Commended' for her
exhibit 'Bared', at the Woollahara Small Sculpture Prize.
As well as her award she received a nights accommodation
at the Intercontinental Hotel at Double Bay.
Flights were booked to take the opportunity to indulge the luxury
of the accommodation and the surrounds of Double Bay prior to
her returning to studies at the University of SA next week.

Departing the Hotel Thursday we had all day to visit the State Library
where the exhibition 'Under the sun',  the new work of artists responding
to Max Dupain's iconic 'Sunbaker' image, were on show, and after to leisurely
venture at will, wherever.

Glenda and I thoroughly enjoyed the exhibition 'Under the sun', 
at the State Library of  NSW.  A new take on Max Dupain's iconic image 'Sunbaker'. 
I did not know what to expect from preview images but the exhibition itself becomes 
immersive with multi-media works and cross-cultural context. 
The original works by Max, including his album, and the references to the earlier promotions of the work by the ACP (Australian Centre For Photography) both anchor and give context to the exhibition. 
I was disappointed not to find Photofile, the ACP's latest publication of its journal, on sale at the Library Shop.

I love to seize the moment to take multiple frames with the creation of a Gif
in mind.
This location en-route from the State Library to Circular Quay
provided an opportunity with its vivid backdrop and buildings.


Photographs of our room, walks to Double Bay Village, around Circular Quay and Ferry travels.
View from Harbour View room 5th floor the Intercontinental Double Bay

Double Bay village

Double Bay village

View from Harbour View room 5th floor the Intercontinental Double Bay

View from Harbour View room 5th floor the Intercontinental Double Bay
Walking the shore Double Bay


Double Bay Village at night

View from Harbour View room 5th floor the Intercontinental Double Bay

View from Harbour View room 5th floor the Intercontinental Double Bay

Israeli Prime Minister arrived in Sydney delaying our arrival by 30 minutes due to security arrangements.

Alongside Ferry Terminal Double Bay


The approaching Sea Cat our transport from Double Bay to Circular Quay.

Arrived at Circular Quay - walked to the State Library
 Some locations were shut down - security arrangements for PM Netanyahu.
Police helicopter hovered overhead.


We boarded the Ferry  after visiting the State Library for 2 hours of sight seeing on Sydney Harbour.

Bridge climbers





















Sunday, February 19, 2017

AFL Women Crows 2-5 (17) v Carlton 2-2 (14)

AFL Women    Crows 2-5 (17) v Carlton 2-2 (14)
The game was played at Thebarton Oval
on Sunday 19 February 2017.
Along with about 9000 other spectators I enjoyed
a low scoring game.
The game is having a huge impact on young girls providing
pathways for them in sport in the future.
Crows goal from a handball - click on image to enlarge and animate.