Sydney Opera House (1957 – 1973) is a masterpiece of late modern architecture. It is admired internationally and proudly treasured by the people of Australia. It was created by young Danish architect, Jørn Utzon.
Photograph from Vivid Sydney – a festival of light, music and ideas.
More information is available here:
http://www.sydneyoperahouse.com/about/house_history_landing.aspx
http://www.vividsydney.com
Over the next few days I will post photographs from Vivid Sydney – a festival of light, music and ideas.
This is the Mushroom (MLC Centre), Martin Place, designed by Australian architect Harry Siedler. Built in 1977, it houses the CTA (Commercial Traveller’s Association) Club.
More information is available here:
http://www.worldarchitecturemap.org/buildings/the-mushroom-mlc-centre
http://ctabusinessclub.com.au
http://www.vividsydney.com
The sunshine was so bright yesterday that I couldn’t see if I’d managed to capture this little critter. His shell was about the size of my smallest finger nail; impressive camouflage against the bark of the gum tree!
Long periods without rain and frequent lawn mowing are everyday challenges for this cheerful non-native in the nearby park.
I wonder if these dandelions have evolved into keeping their heads small and stems short?
Related post:
https://theinfp.com/2014/04/27/fairies/
Daisy, Daisy give me your answer do.
I’m half crazy all for the love of you.
It won’t be a stylish marriage,
I can’t afford a carriage.
But you’ll look sweet,
Upon the seat,
Of a bicycle made for two.
Michael, Micheal, here is your answer true.
I’m not crazy all for the love of you.
There won’t be any marriage,
If you can’t afford a carriage.
‘Cause I’ll be switched,
If I get hitched,
On a bicycle built for two!”
“Daisy Bell (Bicycle Built for Two)” is a popular song, written in 1892 by Harry Dacre.
Lyrics from: http://www.lyricsty.com/valentines-day-daisy-daisy-lyrics.html
The weight on the World
Shaken off by looking up
The warm stone and brick facade of St. Francis Xavier’s Cathedral contrasted against an ominous sky caught my eye during a recent visit to Adelaide, South Australia.
Once darkness had fallen the road washed with green light in front of the Cathedral reminded me of two hymns from my childhood:
The first filled me with sadness, in contrast, I always enjoyed belting out the second, have I mentioned I was a chorister until my voice broke?
I find all components of the gum tree fascinating. I recently discovered the beauty of their flowers.
The berries on this tree remind me of bubble gum
