Sydney May 2014 (4 photos)
Overture, curtains, lights
This is it, the night of nights
No more rehearsing and nursing a part
We know every part by heart
Overture, curtains, lights
This is it, you’ll hit the heights
And oh what heights we’ll hit
On with the show this is it
“This Is It”, the theme for the Bugs Bunny Show, was written by Mack David and Jerry Livingston.
The annual Vivid Festival of Sydney is currently on again. Over 18 nights from May 23 until June 9 2014, 3D light projections and light art sculptures illuminate various portions of the city, mostly around the harbour. This year, the number of installations has increased and now expanded onto the harbour itself to include boats. The crowds definitely seem more numerous this year too, perhaps due in part to the unseasonably warm autumn weather we’re having here.
The light shows are coordinated with music and documenting the constantly changing scene can be difficult given the rapid split-second changes of light, particularly when there is a certain pattern you want to capture. Over the next few weeks and months I hope to sporadically post a few more of my better photos. But for now, it’s on with the show, this is it.
I think the Bugs Bunny opening theme is so iconic that when you hear it, you expect that Bugs is around somewhere. I guess these rabbits were certainly hoping so…
I’ll be trying to fit in some more VIVID photography after work this week. I hope I can find the time to do my usual second post this week.
My previous VIVID Festival of Sydney photography:
VIVID 2012: Light the Night
VIVID 2013: Random Scenes of VIVIDness
VIVID 2013: Lights. Camera. Action!
Spectacular shots. Well done, Dragon. And what a clear night it was when you took the photos. Not too sure if the photos would turn out the same had it been pouring. Hope work isn’t too bad for you. Busy work week for me this week, sigh. Have a good week ahead π
Thank you. It’s been warm and clear mostly the past week which is partly why crowds are significantly larger than previous years. But a little rain wouldn’t stop me. π
Hope the week works out well for you. Have a great week too.
I’m sorry I have never seen this event, but thanks to you I have an armchair view! Cheers Dragon π
Thanks. Sit back and enjoy the show. π
Wow – has a year gone by already? Another great series from your visit – you wascally wabbit you π
Time flies my friend. Eh, what’s up doc? π
Wow!!!
It is a spectacular sight. π
Wow Lignum, this are great shots. So beautiful. And what a great idea to use the opera house as screen. I’m looking forward to see more. Keep going your great work, can’t wait to see your next post. Thanks so much for sharing.
Thank you very much. It’s on every year. Try and come by and see it live one day. Everyone’s out with their camera.
Yea that’s a good idea for next years birthday. Sydney is always a great visit especially on events like this. Can’t wait to see your pictures of the firework at New Year’s Eve. I hope you are out with camera and tripod as well. Are you shooting with tripod in daylight as well or all handheld? I think often it would make the small difference but I use it only for video.
There are crowds, and there are CROWDS. I enjoy the new years eve fireworks but don’t photograph them. Barely room to stand sometimes, let alone have space for a tripod.
Just incredible! Love seeing this part of the world through your wonderful work!
Thank you very much. Glad you’re enjoying the show.
What a mesmerizing sight it must be to behold in person.
It is, and I may have a short video for a later post.
Wow so gorgeous!
The shows are so colourful, and everyone’s just out wandering the harbour side. It does have a festival spirit. Thank you.
Looks like a jewel π
It does sparkle in the light, doesn’t it? Have a great day ahead.
Oh yes π
Thank you, have a wonderful day too π
Thanks. π
beautiful pictures..
Thank you. π
Beautiful!
Glad you enjoyed the show. π
*clap clap*
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These are simply magnificent, Lignum!
I especially love the first one.
Happy day to you!
Thank you Lisa. You’d love being here for the show – made for photographers. π
Have a great day ahead.
Magnificent photos! The photos are perfectly matching to the opening of Bug Bunny :)) Fun and exciting light shows in a remarkable building..have a great week Draco!
Unfortunately I can only show you a small portion of the show, which happens on multiple buildings around the harbour, but the Opera House does have pride of place. Thank you for your very kind words. π
the colors and clarity of these shots are outstanding, Draco!!! “vivid” suits your photography style very well too π did you use a tripod?
it’s so funny, I had to take my older son to the hairdresser’s today and they had a huge painting of the Sydney opera on their wall, in bright and vivid colors, what a coincidence… I thought of you π
good morning π thank you for your sweet Flickr message, which I was so happy to read today π unfortunately, it’s not a lovely time off, I have to handle some personal issues I’m going through… don’t feel like taking any photos right now… but the storm is almost over and the sky is starting to clear for me… I may dust off my camera soon… π I miss our conversations very much too, Draco…!! have a nice week ahead..
I like an occasional burst of colour. π Definitely need a tripod for this show. I can only go to about iso 640 on my Leica before noise becomes extreme. A lot of people carry their tripod around for this. People with cameras and no tripod just look at those with tripods and wish they had one too. π
Good morning. I’m enjoying my coffee again now. Sorry to hear the hassles you’re going through, but I hope it all works out well in the end. Hope the week ahead is better for you.
Marvelous images! A delight to see. Beautifully photographed.
Thank you very much.
Good to see your colour work too !
I do enjoy a pop of colour every so often. π
Vivid randomness! Colourful harmony of words.
Thank you. And that term “vivid randomness” will be the title for my series of posts next year. π
Wow. Great night shots. Love the colors. Well done.
Thank you. Vivid is the name of the festival, so vivid is what you get. There’s colour everywhere around the harbour.
You do an amazing job capturing this festival π I enjoyed the ones from the previous few years and looking forward to seeing more.
Thank you very much. The festival is getting bigger each year. It really is enjoyable being out doing the photography, although jostling with other photographers for prime tripod positions can be a bother. π
These are wondermous. Wow. Tripod?
(Sorry…but when you opened with the Bugs Bunny theme, I was primed and when you shared the giant bunnies…ummm…segued right into “Kill da Wabbit.” Mea culpa.)
Thanks. A tripod is a necessity. I kind of felt sorry for people with dslrs but no tripod – trying to rest their cameras on ledges or on benches or anything else they could find, trying to get a stable shot. You could see the despair in their eyes. I just kept shooting away. They probably looked at me and thought, “kill the dragon”. π
A photog.’s dream, eh, LD ? π
Gorgeous images, m’boy – just gorgeous !
Thank you kindly. Photographers of all shapes and sizes, everywhere you look. At least you don’t have to be nervous about carrying a camera around late at night.
Another nice series from the annual event. IIRC last year it was a bit cool during the event, so glad it warm this year. π Would love to attend something like this!
Thank you, a lot warmer this year. You’d definitely enjoy this.
Considering the work I’ve done with these M9 files, I think I might need an A7s. π
Superb Draco !!!!! That’s with the pictures of this place that last year I follow you π
Have a nice day π
Thank you very much Sophie. It really attracts the photographers. π Have a wonderful day ahead too.
Now here’s a reason to visit Sydney. I’ve always wanted to go. π
Definitely a good excuse. It’s on every year. π
This is spectacular! Great armchair view from here, as Jude said! π
Thank you. Get comfortable with a glass of wine, and the show will continue soon. π
Good news. I put a fine bottle in the fridge! π
Salut!
Draco, these captures are incredibly beautiful and sharp. What a spectacle!
Thank you Paula. It’s even better in real life. π
π I will have to take your word for that π
Gorgeous. I love these.
Thank you.
We totally need to do this here! Very, very cool.
It does make for an enjoyable night out, with camera and tripod. π
Has a year gone by already? Time flies.
The photos are wonderful. I can imagine the electrifying atmosphere there. Looking forward to see more from this series. Have a great day! π
You’ll have to come and see it one day. π Bring plenty of SD cards. π
Thank you. π
I would love to. One day… π
Sounds spectacular. I would love that Bugs Bunny opening theme. How I’ve missed Bugs Bunny!
Bugs is still around somewhere isn’t he? Nothing like the classics. Actually it’s how lots of kids used to first hear classical music – in Bugs Bunny cartoons. π
Your photographs are excellent, especially given the fast paced changes of the show. I can only imagine how exciting your night must have beenβ¦everything Disney does is top notch. Did I read that you were taking photographs from a boat?? YOU ARE AMAZING!
Thank you, but I may have led you astray. There are boats lit up on the harbour as part of the show, but I was on dry land. π
Also, the show didn’t involve Disney, but I agree that would be spectacular!
Hope you’re having a wonderful day.
Ha, that’s what I get for commenting after a glass of red wine. π
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I wish I were there … Very cool.
It’s getting more and more popular each year. You’d enjoy it.
All so stunning and impossible to pick a favourite!
Thank you Patti.
Wonderful pictures, and great light show! When I first looked at this I thought you’d added some special effects to your pictures. It’s amazing what they can do with these light shows! π
Thank you, the light beams were quite difficult to photograph and to the naked eye were actually brighter. Sadly the camera doesn’t catch that. Yes, the shows are quite amazing, with a visual tribute to the architect Jorn Utzon this year.
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The night of nights, Indeed!!!
Thank you Amy. π
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Those huge rabbits are awesome! π Wonderful photos Draco!
Thanks Elina. The rabbits were very popular. π
I didn’t get in there this year….you’ve captured the spirit of the festival beautifully. π
Thank you. Sorry to hear you didn’t get there. It’s getting bigger each year.
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hi woody dragon,
the photos are beautifully composed/framed from where you took them, did you have to arrive early before the start of the event to secure the spots.
No as I’m still at work when the show starts and the crowds are too big. I go later when the crowds are less and it is easier to get a nice spot. Thanks kap.
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Amazing night photos. Every single details are clear and well chosen π
Thank you.