sculpture by the sea

It's that time of year when the Bondi to Tamarama coastal walk is filled with sculptures for the annual Sculpture by the Sea. 
I've only seen a section of it and hope to go back to see the rest later in the week.
The walk itself is spectacular enough, but with the addition of such amazing and interesting artworks to enjoy and contemplate it's a nice escape from reality... 
with some old and new houses to admire on the way.

I don't know what this one's called.. I'm calling it stairway to heaven.

Life's an uphill battle sometimes.. I know how this guy feels (;

 "Horizon" seems to be everyone's favourite. A large sphere that reflects the movement of the waves and surfers below upside down. I could sit there and watch all day.

It was great to find this interview with the artist Lucy Humphrey on You Tube and hear the inspiration behind her sculpture. I hope you enjoy it too!

on a clear day

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weekend colour

Welcome to the colour and diversity of Bondi and Sunday's Markets. 

Autumn is feeling more like summer, with more gorgeous weather on the way.

What did you get up to this weekend?

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bondi blue day

wordless wednesday

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aquabumps

Bondi Beach

Have you seen these aerial shots taken by Uge (Eugene Tan) of Aquabumps this New Years Day? I could see the white helicopter hovering overhead from my place when these were taken. I love the colour and design created by all those miniature people, their towels and umbrellas.
It was hot and crowded, just how he likes it for his aerial shoots. To add to the excitement that day a shark had been spotted from the headland at Bondi which caused a mass evacuation of the water at midday. 

Wileys Baths Coogee

A local identity Uge has been photographing Bondi Beach and surrounding areas at daybreak for 14 years now, with a huge following of over 40,000 daily email subscribers. 

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We've just survived a 42 degree (108 fahrenheit) day yesterday. Keeping all doors and windows closed and blinds down made a big difference to the temperature inside. So good to wake up to cooler air outside this morning. 
How did you survive? 

My thoughts go out to all those affected by bushfires in NSW, Victoria and Tasmania.

Cheryl

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surf squad

Sun's out, surf's up, time to hit the beach.

I'm no surfing photographer, it's not easy getting a good shot of moving things, but I like how this guy rode a wave all the way in and stepped off onto the sand.

Great to see the girls into it. 

Graffiti art adds to the vibrance of Bondi. love this!

Hope you're all enjoying your week!

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bondi icebergs

Would you like to come and look inside the top floor of the famous Bondi Icebergs?

High above the aqua pool the wraparound view is breathtaking. I've only ever had drinks in the bar up here, i haven't eaten in this restaurant.  
There's a more affordable bistro and cafe on the lower levels where the view is almost as spectacular.

The furnishings have been kept simple and casual. the colours match the blue green of the surrounding sea, sand & pool. 

What do you think?

Have you been to the icebergs?

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