sydney photography black white

Sydney MonochromeSydney photography black white: There has always been something special about black white photography that can evoke an emotion and tell a story that colour photography seems not to. It can focus the viewer on special elements of the photograph that may be other lost in a colour image in the same way that depth of field can. Without the distraction of colour, the image of black white photography is left to structure, tones and luminance to convey the message.  And Sydney, like Melbourne, is a wonderful city for black white photography.

sydney harbour bridge

Looking northwest towards the Sydney Harbour Bridge from Campbell’s Cove at Dawes Point. Sydney, NSW, Australia

 

harbour bridge support

The underbridge support system of the Sydney Harbour Bridge provides some insight to the engineering feat required to build the Bridge which was until 1967 the tallest structure in Sydney. 

 

sydney supports

The underbridge support system of the Sydney Harbour Bridge provides some insight to the engineering feat required to build the Bridge which was until 1967 the tallest structure in Sydney. 

 
 

opera house view

Under the gantry at the Sydney passenger terminal at Sydney Cove affords a spectacular view of the Sydney Opera House. Wonderful shadows, lines and textures of the morning light enhance the much photographed scene. Sydney, NSW, Australia.

 

hope and unity

Australia Day celebrations on Sydney Harbour with the indigenous flag of Australia proudly displayed by all. Bennelong Point; Sydney, NSW, Australia.

 

bondi beach baths

A group of swimmers at the Bondi Baths prepare to take a swim on a perfect summer evening for a a few laps at the famous swimming pool, Sydney, NSW, Australia.

 
 

opera house mood

The Sydney Opera House beneath an ominous storm forming to the east provides a lovely photographic mood when viewed from the Rocks in Sydney. Bennelong Point; Sydney, NSW, Australia.

 

harbour bridge view

The view from the Passenger terminal at Sydney Cove (Doyle’s Restaurant) looking across Campbell’s Cove to the Sydney Harbour Bridge. The Rocks, Dawes Point, Sydney, NSW, Australia

 

sydney frame

Looking across Sydney Harbour to the Opera House from Bradfield Park at Milsons Point. Sydney, NSW, Australia.

 
 

sydney harbour icons

Sydney Cove along the waterfront towards Campbell’s Cove and onto the Sydney Harbour Bridge. The reflection reveals Sydneys other great icon, the Opera House.Sydney, NSW, Australia.

 

bondi icebergs

Sydney Icebergs housing cafes and restaurants which overlook the Iceberg pool and the beautiful Bondi Beach. Sydney, NSW, Australia.

 

sydney harbour vista

Under the gantry at the Sydney passenger terminal at Sydney Cove affords a spectacular view of the Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge; icons of Sydney Harbour. Sydney, NSW, Australia.

 
 

sydney opera night

An evening shot of The Sydney Opera House as viewed from the Lower Concourse. Bennelong Point; Sydney, NSW, Australia." rel="Sydney

 

sydney opera scene

Under the gantry at the Sydney passenger terminal at Sydney Cove affords a spectacular view of the Sydney Opera House. Wonderful shadows, lines and textures of the morning light enhance the much photographed scene. Sydney, NSW, Australia.

 

sydney harbour bridge view

The view from the Passenger terminal at Sydney Cove (Doyle’s Restaurant) looking across Campbell’s Cove to the Sydney Harbour Bridge. The Rocks, Dawes Point, Sydney, NSW, Australia

 
 

sydney harbour fishing

Early morning fishermen at Campbell’s Cove, part of Sydney Cove, enjoys a prime fishing spot on Sydney Harbour with the Sydney Opera House in the background. Sydney Australia.

 

sydney harbour opera bridge

Northern Boardwalk which passes the Sydney Opera Theatre and the Sydney Concert Hall with the magnificent back drop of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Sydney NSW Australia.

 

sydney harbour bridge support

The underbridge support system of the Sydney Harbour Bridge provides some insight to the engineering feat required to build the Bridge which was until 1967 the tallest structure in Sydney. 

 
 

harbour bridge opera house

Northern Boardwalk which passes the Sydney Opera Theatre and the Sydney Concert Hall with the magnificent back drop of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Sydney NSW Australia.

 

sydney harbour bridge lines

The underbridge support system of the Sydney Harbour Bridge provides some insight to the engineering feat required to build the Bridge which was until 1967 the tallest structure in Sydney. 

 

sydney opera house steps

The southern steps of the Sydney Opera House with the Guillaume at Bennelong Restaurant in the background (left). Bennelong Point; Sydney, NSW, Australia.

 
 

sydney harbour walk

The path along the eastern side of the Opera Theatre that leads to the northern boardwalk of the Sydney Opera House.

 

harbour bollards

Bollards along Dickison Rd which runs underneath the Sydney Harbour Bridge towards the Sydney Opera House. Sydney NSW Australia

 

opera house lines

Under the gantry at the Sydney passenger terminal at Sydney Cove affords a spectacular view of the Sydney Opera House. Wonderful shadows, lines and textures of the morning light enhance the much photographed scene. Sydney, NSW, Australia.

 
 

sydney cove

The view from the Sydney passenger terminal at Sydney Cove along the waterfront towards Circular Quay and the Sydney Skyline. Sydney, NSW, Australia.

 

sydney harbour mates

Fishing Sydney Harbour near Fort Denison with Kirribilli in the background. Sydney, NSW, Australia.

 

opera house gang

Under the gantry at the Sydney passenger terminal at Sydney Cove affords a spectacular view of the Sydney Opera House. Wonderful shadows, lines and textures of the morning light enhance the much photographed scene. Sydney, NSW, Australia.

 
 

opera house stairway

The stairs leading from the Sydney Opera House Forecourt up to the Sydney Botanic Gardens. Sydney NSW Australia

 

harbour bridge lines

The underbridge support system of the Sydney Harbour Bridge provides some insight to the engineering feat required to build the Bridge which was until 1967 the tallest structure in Sydney. 

 
 

Sydney is one of those cities that as soon as you get a glimpse of the harbour that you know that you are in an international city. The icon that is the Sydney Harbour Bridge presses that feeling home immediately as it is one of the worlds most recognised icons; whether it is bathed in fireworks on New Years Eve or just providing a back drop for the Harbour itself of the magnificent Sydney Opera House The Opera House is also one of those surreal experiences when you first lay your eyes on it.

Pictures and film can portray its unique beauty but until you have seen it in real life, in the context of the Bridge and Sydney Harbour, it is not merely an icon. One cannot help but be photographically inspired by the sights around the harbour.

There has always been something special about black white photography that can evoke an emotion and tell a story that colour photography seems not to. It can focus the viewer on special elements of the photograph that may be other lost in a colour image in the same way that depth of field can.

Without the distraction of colour, the image is left to structure, tones and luminance to convey the message. Sydney is a city of broad vistas and wonderful colours, so to capture the beauty of the 'structure' the city landscape can be a challenge.

The iconic Harbour Bridge set so wonderfully on Sydney Harbour with the 'complimentary' Opera House lends itself nicely to black white photography. It are the structures that stand out and on a moody cloudy day the tones can be superb. The same can be said for Bondi Beach and its surrounds... so without colour, the image has to rely on form and tones.

 

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