There’s something about Mary.
Sydney February-May 2014 (4 photos)
Being a functional port, Sydney Harbour attracts its fair share of cruise ships and ocean liners, particularly in the summer and Sydneysiders will often flock to see them arriving and when they’re in port. And it was no exception when the current flagship of the Cunard line, the Queen Mary 2 came to town again. I caught up with the ship near the end of her stay here.
</aThere’s something about Mary.
There’s something about Mary.
They have this zigzag pattern of paving on the forecourt and paths in this area. It makes for a strong photographic element.
There’s something about Mary. Old habits die hard.
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That’s an impressive ship. It brings to mind voyages of days past.
Yes, it’s certainly a grand dame of the seas.
🙂 I really like the last one.
Thanks. 🙂
Mary is a Queen and you are the King of street photography! 😀 Lovely images as always! Have a nice week my friend!
Thank you very much. 🙂 🙂 🙂
Have a great week ahead too.
You “caught up with the ship”. It sounds like you and the ship are best friends, Dragon. Lovely and crisp shots of random passer-byes, as usual. The ship looks like a marvelous sight for the eyes, no wonder people are taking photos. Then again, people take photos of everything these days. Their creative sides coming out.
On a side note about Sydney, I am envious of the warm winter weather you guys are having *shakes fists*
“We” have met before. It is an impressive sight.
The weather has been strange recently for this season.
How do you keep coming up with movie related titles? 🙂
I try my best. 🙂
Always an event I take it – certainly makes for good shooting opportunities for you as well.
There’s something majestic about a grand ocean liner. People love to see them – and yes, it makes for good photo opportunities. 🙂
Mary’s a grand dame and we’re creatures of habit 😀
Definitely. 🙂
Excellent! Really love that second shot!
Thank you very much Eden.
Nice series! She is huge!
Thanks. Yes, like a floating city.
It’s so close to the sidewalk…
Can almost touch it. 🙂
You did? 🙂
🙂
Always love your black and white images.
I wake up to the sound of music,
Queen Mary comes to me
Speaking words of wisdom, let it cruise!
Thank you.
Let it cruise, let it cruise
Let it cruise,Let it cruise
Whispering thoughts of travel, let it cruise.
🙂
These grand dames used to come to my hometown, Odessa port, too. The city was buzzing with excitement those days. To me, remarkable as these ships are, it has always created a stunning contrast with the city’s downtown – the ship is easily twice as large as any or the 200 year old European- style buildings 🙂
They do make an impressive sight. These giant floating cities evoke thoughts of yesteryear, despite their modernity.
Quite a collection of zig zag images you have captured here. lots of zig zagging along that pathway.
Thank you.
Remarkable shots, as always… Thanks for sharing.
Best wishes, Aquileana 😀
Thank you very much Aquileana.
Mary is too beautiful to miss 😀 Awesome photos!!
Thanks Indah. She is a truly impressive sight.
Great photos of this majestic ship, Dragon! I love the LD designed shirt and top. 🙂 The last image… 🙂
Thank you kindly Amy. Yes, I’m working on my clothing line. 🙂
I like how his wife just next to him has her eyes closed. 🙂
She was. This shot is sooo funny 😀 Whenever I see a pretty girl, I always ask my husband to look (not making it up), please don’t laugh, Dragon.
I’m not laughing; I’m smiling. 🙂
Nice set of pics – particularly like the depth of field in the second one – and good title !
Thank you. The movie title was a perfect match. 🙂
We’ve never met before, but she sure is a beautiful lady!
She most definitely is a grand dame of the oceans.
Does she look like a bloody SHIP? Most of today’s don’t: they look like floating hotels designed with kitsch. Love the shots – all good, LD !!!
Thank you M-R. I’m still amazed that these giant cities float.
I would love to see the inside of it!
I’m sure it wouldn’t disappoint.
Thanks for the laugh, LD – a great movie. 🙂 And beautiful photos of course!
Thank you. It was a funny movie. 🙂
There’s always something about Mary 🙂 Nice B&W! Particularly, I like the second photo.
Thank you kindly. The crowds just loved Mary. 🙂
are beautiful…
Thank you. 🙂
so many photographers lol 🙂 but Mary surely deserves the attention…
love your harbor story today, Mr. Storyteller 🙂
Thanks for listening to the tale. Enjoy your coffee. 🙂
I love this perspective! It really shows just how immense the ship is.
It definitely is impressive.
I’d get lost on a ship that big! Or even half the size
Me too. 🙂 But at least it’s another thing to do whilst you’re out at sae. After all, you need something to distract you from all those other activities on board. 🙂
I don’t think I could ever do that kind of cruise. I like my open spaces and freedom to choose what I’m going to do and where I’m going to go. It’s just a bit too ordered and controlled for me.
There are some very good, old or not, habits, for sure. 🙂
More like basic instincts. 🙂
Laughing – wonder how they clean her pipes?! All hands on deck?! You really make me smile with your words, images and allusions!!!
LOL. Thanks. Hope you have a great day.
There really is something about Mary. 🙂 Wonderful captures Draco, my favorite is the elderly lady taking a photo with her smartphone. The zigzag paving is lovely!
Thank you Elina. Most people there were shooting on phones or iPads.
Ships are always interesting to photograph, and they’re always huge, much larger than they appear in pictures. That zigzag paving pattern gives the picture some very interesting texture. Almost feels 3D, but not quite. Or maybe it’s just the effect it has on my eyes! 🙂
At times, I still wonder how these giant ships stay afloat, but I’ll just leave that to the engineers. 🙂
Zigzags can be confusing, so I completely understand. 🙂
Why are ships female and not male? I love the use of the term Sidneysiders. I would probably have used “sydneydians’ or sydneysians ha ha. She looks pretty. I would flock besides sydneysiders any time any day. Great shots as usual!
We’re not very imaginative – actually it’s easier to just say “people from Sydney”. 🙂 Thank you.
Well, Mary looks terrific in black & white! I love the use of DoF in your second shot and the lines on the pavement are particularly functional in the last one.
Thanks Paula. You can have this one for your B&W Sunday if you wish.
Yippee!!! I will linked right now. Much obliged Draco 🙂
You’re welcome. Good night for now.
Sleep well! See you soon 🙂
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*link it* 😀
Love the first/cover shot. That is one huge boat.
Thank you.