John Oram's photos with the keyword: Sydney

Sydney Opera House. 893123_031189E

A view from Sydney Opera House towards Circular Quay. 893124_031189

Working with my photographs more than thirty years after many of them were taken, I have had, in some cases, to do a considerable amount of research to add information to the notes written on the backs of the originals. The records show that the Urban Transit Authority was renamed State Transit Authority as early as January 1989 but, nearly one year later, these three vehicles, seen at Sydney's Circular Quay, were still in the original livery. By this time, a once more diverse fleet consisted largely of Mercedes-Benz vehicles. This picture shows, I think, an O405 flanked by two O305s. I stand to be corrected. Geotagging approximate. 893122_031189CE

As the evening sun settled over the international terminal at Sydney Airport, two emergency vehicles joined the variety of others on the apron. Airservices Aviation Rescue Fire Fighting (ARFF) Mercedes fire truck AO 72 QQ stands next to Ambulance Service N.S.W. Sprinter CIZ 67Q. 200_2_P1040233

As the evening sun settled over the international terminal at Sydney Airport, two emergency vehicles joined the variety of others on the apron. Airservices Aviation Rescue Fire Fighting (ARFF) Mercedes fire truck AO 72 QQ stands next to Ambulance Service N.S.W. Sprinter CIZ 67Q. 200_2_P1040227

The Sydney destination of the Holland America Oosterdam was the White Bay Cruise Terminal at Balmain. The terminal is modern and easy to use but much less convenient than the more prestigious Ocean Passenger Terminal at Circular Quay. There are no direct public transport links but we did not have a problem getting a taxi. 200_2_P1040215

The development of Sydney is nowhere better symbolised by the multi-use construction at Barangaroo. This is a 'docklands' development of the sort seen around the world as shipping and stevedoring give way to the activities of the modern day. Work started in about 2009 and is due for overall completion in 2023. 200_2_P1040213C

Built in 1919 as an integral part of the port of Sydney, Jones Bay Wharf was redeveloped in 2003 as a privately owned commercial marina. 200_2_P1040206C

The tug 'Bullara' assisting the Holland America Oosterdam on her arrival at Sydney. 200_2_P1040205

The tug 'Bullara' assisting the Holland America Oosterdam on her arrival at Sydney. 200_2_P1040196

The Sydney Ferries First Fleet Class ferry 'Sirius' making an early morning trip across Sydney Harbour. 200_2_P1040193

Fire and Steel As the Oosterdam neared its final destination on our cruise, dawn and drizzle made photography both interesting and challenging. As the Oosterdam neared its final destination on our cruise, dawn and drizzle made photography both interesting and challenging. As the dawn lit the eastern sky behind Sydney Harbour Bridge, the day's weather remained undecided but it began to look as though the sun might win. 200_2_P1040198

As the Oosterdam neared its final destination on our cruise, dawn and drizzle made photography both interesting and challenging. As the dawn lit the eastern sky behind Sydney Harbour Bridge, the day's weather remained undecided. 200_2_P1040195C

As the Oosterdam neared its final destination on our cruise, dawn and drizzle made photography both interesting and challenging but it takes more than a little adverse weather to diminish the impact of Sydney's most recognisable landmarks. 200_2_P1040191C

As the Oosterdam neared its final destination on our cruise, dawn and drizzle made photography both interesting and challenging. It is quite a tight manoeuvre for a cruise ship to pass under Sydney Harbour Bridge, conducted slowly enough to easily capture this shot to the north and less touristy parts of the city. 200_2_P1040187

As the Oosterdam neared its final destination on our cruise, dawn and drizzle made photography both interesting and challenging. The electric lights still shone brightly as we passed the north pier of Sydney Harbour Bridge. 200_2_P1040185

As the Oosterdam neared its final destination on our cruise, dawn and drizzle made photography both interesting and challenging. The lights on a dull morning add a little sparkle to a photograph which is hard to distinguish from, possibly, millions of similar images of Sydney Opera House. 200_2_P1040183C

As the Oosterdam neared its final destination on our cruise, dawn and drizzle made photography both interesting and challenging. Fort Denison is a former penal and defensive site in Sydney Harbour about 1km east of the Opera House and now houses a restaurant. The Martello tower is the only one ever built in Australia and the last one ever constructed in the British Empire. Also known as Pinchgut, the fort took its current name from Sir William Thomas Denison, the Governor of New South Wales from 1855 to 1861. 200_2_P1040180