Sydney May – June 2016 (15 photos)
This is Part 2 of my 8 part VIVID Sydney 2016 series.
Vivid Sydney has returned for 2016. One of the highlights each year is the display at Customs House, an historic Sydney landmark constructed initially in 1844-1845. It has become the new home of the City of Sydney Library.
This year, the faΓ§ade of Sydneyβs Customs House at Circular Quay plays host to the fantastical wonders of Sydneyβs Hidden Stories, perhaps taken from one of the books inside the library.
Our hero is a blue-tongue lizard who leads us through a magical journey.
Along the way we meet fire breathing dragons…
“ouch”
encounter warty witches
meet assorted wildlife
venture underwater
discover hidden treasures
battle mysterious wizards
marvel at garden fairies and friendly gnomes
This show was pure fun and entertainment.
The show lasted about 5 minutes. I saw the show several times and walked past it at other times. Without fail, there was a spontaneous round of applause at the conclusion of the show each time. Take a bow, guys.
There are eight million hidden stories in the city. This has been one of them.
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Now in its 8th year, this is the 5th consecutive year I have photographed Vivid. The festival concludes this coming Saturday night. However, I am flying out of Sydney before then and am not sure how reliable my internet connection will be away from civilisation, under the stars. This series will take a short hiatus until my return late next week.
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This is Part 2 of my 8 part VIVID Sydney 2016 series.
All of my photography from this series and previous years of VIVID Sydney going back to 2012 can be found here:
VIVID Sydney page
Aaah! So beautiful π I wish I could see them in person at least once. One day, for sure.
Thanks, KG. I hope you do get to see it for yourself.
My goodness! Truly vivid
No half measures when they put on these large scale displays. π
So it seems!
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Incredible photos. Thankyou so much as I didn’t get the opportunity to visit.
Thank you. It’s still on until Saturday. If not possible, then maybe next year. π
Next year as I am back in Canberra now.
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Nice Post
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Greet Post
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Amazing, Draco. I really must put VIVID Sydney on my list of must do things… to do when we finally get home ”for good” – or at least ” for good ” until the next travel for work bug comes along! Absolutley loved the last shot of Sydney too, a wonderful night shot of that amazing city.
Thank you. It’s become a major event for the city now. Certainly worth a visit at some stage.
Love this set. Very crisp. The fourth photo looks like the ground’s wet, like it has been raining. But from all of them, it looks like you were front and centre for the show. Presumably good luck. The fire breathing dragons look like characters out of Pokemon π
Looking forward to the rest of the series when you get back. Safe and happy travels π
Thanks. Yes, photos 4 and 10 were taken after some rain. The time on the clock in the centre of the building’s faΓ§ade reveals my strategy for getting relatively unobstructed shots. Patience and planning to get the right spot is required. π
I’ll try and continue the series next week, if possible.
Enjoy your short hiatus and leave us marvel at the bold fluorescent lights on the facade of the stately mansion.All was vividly narrated,magical the tales,you gave life to all the characters involved.Take care Draco π
Thank you very much. It was a very enjoyable show and I’m happy I was able to bring it to you. π
You brought it live on my screen with your phenomenal images π
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Your photos capture a delightful tale. Prague has a yearly festival like Vivid, but I didn’t go last year. I heard there were way too many people to be enjoyable. π¦ Have a great time on your secret agent retreat, hopefully unplugged from “civilization”.
Thank you. Two weekends ago, Vivid was closed due to severe storms. Predictably, there was a human crush last weekend as everyone tried to catch up and see Vivid.
It’ll be good to get unplugged and recharged for a while, after these weeks of Vivid.
Vivid, magic, beautiful, glorious… Most of all, the theme tells wonderful stories through you lens! Thank you Dragon for the grand tour. π Happy travel
Thank you for making this visit to Sydney, Amy. Glad you enjoyed the story. Enjoy your break, too. π
I never could resist a blue tongued lizard! π What a fantastic show. I smiled all the way through. Enjoy your time ‘under the stars’ π
Thanks, Jo. He was a jolly lizard. Lots of fun following his adventures. π
Such an amazing and fantastical show! Have a fun time on your time away! See you when you get back! π
It was very entertaining and colourful. Glad you could enjoy it, too. Thank you for the kind words.
Fire breathing dragons? Friends of yours? Amazing images! Safe travels my friend.
A friend of mine? Perhaps. Or maybe that was me – a rare selfie. π π π
Thank you very much. Stay out of trouble whilst I’m gone. π
Will do. Stay out of trouble and safe travels.
Thank you. I’ll do my best. π
immagino che anche lontano dalla civiltΓ la tua sarΓ una bella storia confortata dalle stelle
queste immagini piacevolissime mi hanno fatto restare a bocca aperta come un bambino…del resto mi reputo ” mai abbastanza cresciuta” ha ha
Mi sono sentito di nuovo giovane qui. Γ stato divertente.
Grazie mille. π
These are jaw-droppingly amazing; make me want to see more of your work as a photographer!
I’ll be following you form now on; have an amazing day! π
Thank you very much. π
You’re very welcome! π
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Awesome Mr D! And you take a bow too! ππ
Thanks, Julie. It’s just intermission now. I’ll save the bow for later. π
Wonderful images as always – enjoy your trip..I’m intrigued π
Thank you, Lisa. One needs to periodically get away from city life to refresh. Somewhere where the earth is red and the nights are freezing. I hope the camera survives. π
I really like your last photo; the one of the harbour π
Thank you. It’s from the Cahill Expressway. Above it all, but absolutely freezing up there. π
This series is just pure wow. Love.
My pure thanks. π
Now I know where our blue tongue went, he hasn’t,t been around for a while, I thought he was hibernating but there he was up on the big screen with you… It really amazes me the technology that is involved in these magnificent shows. I would be clapping too. I,m hoping we all come with you when you leave civilisation behind. I love sleeping under the stars. Will you be wrapped up warm in a traditional swag? Keep dry and take care. Will wait impatiently for your return
Yes, Bluey came to Sydney for a starring feature role. Maybe the garden in the show was yours?
Thank you. Camping in winter is a bit too extreme for me, so there will be some comforts. I promise to take photos. π π π
I will look forward to your outback report…
Thanks.
Gosh those projections look amazing. I’m starting to think that I’ll have to shift a long-time habit of coming back to Sydney in the (southern) summer just so that I can catch it.
Give it a try sometime, but I don’t blame you for mostly coming back in Summer. π
A stupendous set!
Thank you, Patti.
Since I’m not sure when (not IF), I’ll ever get to see Vivid in person, I’m so thankful that you bring it into our homes each year. Thank you, truly
I’m glad you can enjoy it here, at least until you get to visit for yourself.
That’s the way to celebrate a library!! π It must be very exciting for kids to see their library light up like that. This kind of thing was only in my dreams as a child!
I have to say, you have an impressive library! The lack of an historic library building is one thing I find very disappointing about where I live. I think there was a big old library at one time, but then they built an ugly 60’s one, that burned to the ground in the 90’s and now we have one called The Forum, which incorporates various shops, restaurants, a museum and a BBC radio studio. It looks very elegant and impressive, but I still like those old buildings, especially in cities.
A very good start to your series of pictures on the festival! π
Yes, they put some magic into the library and the enjoyment of reading. A very active imagination created this display and we all followed along intensely. History and libraries go together well. New purpose built buildings just lack character.
why are there 8 million stories in Sydney? (blush)
stunning set… and the last photo, the night panorama of Sydney, is just breath-taking…
There was a film and then a tv series called, The Naked City. At the end, the narrator would say: “There are eight million stories in the naked city. This has been one of them.” It’s a classic line.
Thanks so much, Alex. You’ll have to see it for yourself one day. π
Ohhh!!!! It is absolutely wonderful!!!!! I would spend there the whole night….Many many thanks for sharing it!!!!
You’re welcome. Perhaps you’ll have the chance to see it one day? π
That is a wish I have since a long long time ago!!! We will see!!! π π
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