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Monday, 25 July 2011

surfing sydney harbour

hi everyone..


something good came from a horrendous week of weather. a huge swell hitting our coastline and entering the harbour. 
this only happens a few times a year and the feeling of excitement was contagious. word quickly spread and the crowd grew bigger. neilsen park's usually calm water was packed and resembled bondi on a busy day. with the city in the background only a short distance away this is a sight to see.







you can just see the tip of sydney harbour bridge above the headland


not sure if the middle guy was meaning to surf backwards?





hanging out on the rope which holds the shark nets in summer

then it was over to bondi beach - a whitewash


the power of the ocean






i love big swell days.

cheryl
x


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24 comments:

  1. Anonymous25 July 2011 at 08:42

    Wonderful :) just what I needed to see right now :)

    Make me take a deep breathe... Hugs :)

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  2. Suz25 July 2011 at 08:50

    These are drop dead gorgeous photos! No one does it better than you.

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  3. poppilinnstudios25 July 2011 at 09:32

    Wow! Stunning photos!
    -Lynn

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  4. Debbiedoos25 July 2011 at 10:01

    WOW that is fantastic..great pictures too. Thanks for sharing with my newbie party.

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  5. Okio B Designs25 July 2011 at 11:44

    With the heat here the past week, what I wouldn't do to be there right about now! Gorgeous photos!

    Jeanine

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  6. Natasha in Oz25 July 2011 at 11:58

    That surf looks so rough! I'm glad that everyone was able to get out and enjoy some sunshine...not sure if I could brave the cold like that though!

    Hope the weather is better for you this week.

    Best wishes,
    Natasha.

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  7. L'Heure Bleue At Home25 July 2011 at 12:46

    Absolutely amazing photographs!

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  8. Kirsty Girl25 July 2011 at 14:46

    Wow awesome swell! I love all the photos! :D

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  9. Desire Empire25 July 2011 at 15:18

    When it's going off at Neilsen Park you know it's big. Have a great week

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  10. Robyn25 July 2011 at 20:26

    Visiting from Debbiedoo's.
    Great pictures of the swells!

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  11. Geisslein25 July 2011 at 20:43

    these pictures are so breath taking for me! one day I will visit the Bondie Beach, one day for shure! have a lovely day today!

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  12. Jane25 July 2011 at 21:32

    your photos are postcards Cheryl. I would love to just sit and watch those waves and the rush of the water, from a safe distance! Jane x

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  13. Simple Daisy25 July 2011 at 21:38

    Wow!! Pretty pretty photos!!!!!

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  14. MissBliss25 July 2011 at 21:58

    these are stunning! love the story about the contagious excitement... have a great week!

    xo xo from Miami Beach, FL

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  15. People Who Know Me Would Say:25 July 2011 at 22:07

    Seriously breathtaking photos that could have been in a magazine. Wow!

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  16. a quiet life25 July 2011 at 23:37

    so many fantastic shots, buts its the power that always grabs me, love seeing the pool enveloped and the cresting waves. i see everyone is in wet suits, i take it the water is cold too...

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  17. Shelly @Crafty Creative Studio26 July 2011 at 01:32

    Fun post -really enjoyed all of your photos! Popping over from Debbiedoos.

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  18. Completely Coastal26 July 2011 at 02:07

    Wow, such incredible shots!! The ocean gone wild.

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  19. Connys Cottage26 July 2011 at 03:43

    Great day


    hugs COnny

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  20. Shellbelle26 July 2011 at 04:02

    I'm with Maya — WOW! I love the pounding surf and hunky surfers!

    Thanks for the birthday wishes, I've been having a ball in blogland today!

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  21. michelle26 July 2011 at 08:45

    Absolutely amazing, powerful and gorgeous!! You live in such a beautiful place and it is so incredible what the ocean can do and all the wonders it holds.
    xo

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  22. Gypsea Nurse27 July 2011 at 19:10

    Ok.. you don't need me to tell you,
    I am GREEN with envy!!!!
    Gorgeous! I want to go!!!
    Smiles~
    Cricket

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  23. Laura27 July 2011 at 21:14

    I never get enough of looking at pictures of Sydney beaches. A place where I met the hubby and fell in love and so held very dear in my heart! So glad I found your blog via A Beach Cottage. Lx

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  24. Justine28 July 2011 at 00:09

    wow what beautiful shots, makes me miss sydney so much!

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