This former tram booking office has been renovated as part of an upgrade of Newtown railway station. Built at the turn of the 20th century this building has been repurposed for retail. It stands in stark contrast to the former tram sheds featured on this blog earlier this month Urban decay.
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Urban decay
Heritage listed tram sheds sit decaying alongside the recently modernised Newtown railway station, Sydney, NSW, Australia. Authorities attempt to minimise the visual impact of graffiti by painting over it using ‘mission brown’.
Issue resolved
I just checked into Sydney International airport. I was cleared through passport control and experienced my first body scan. After a walk that felt like miles I arrived at the lounge.
I don’t know why I looked at my boarding pass after eating a light breakfast. The surname was correct, not the first name though. So much for airport security!
Afternoon shadows
Morton Park, Lewisham, New South Wales, Australia
Winter Sunset, Sydney
Merry marigolds
I have no idea why the railings turned out a purple colour.
Poinsettia time
The colour came out more pink than red. I used a fade filter to tone down the pinkness.
Vivid House
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cFTVt2CofRo
The official Sydney Opera House Vivid video with light and sound. Around 15 worth watching and listening minutes.
Play Me
The former Customs House, on the corner of Alfred and Young streets completed in 1845, was altered in 1887 and 1903. Conservation and renovation of the building took place 1995 to 1997.
Photographs from Vivid Sydney – a festival of light, music and ideas.
More information is available here:
http://www.sydneyarchitecture.com/ROC/QUA05.htm
http://www.vividsydney.com
Standing tall
The AMP Building on the corner of Alfred and Young streets was Sydney’s first skyscraper. Completed in 1962 it was designed by Peddle Thorp and Walker.
Photograph from Vivid Sydney – a festival of light, music and ideas.
More information is available here:
http://www.sydneyarchitecture.com/ROC/QUA11.htm
http://www.vividsydney.com
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