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Theme Day - Silhouetttes

You can get some interesting effects when you get your camera wet and the lens keeps fogging up. Thankfully it was the little one, not the SLR.

Sydney Christmas (3)

Merry Government Christmas!

All employees planning to dash through the snow in a one horse open sleigh, going over the fields and laughing all the way are advised that a Risk Assessment will be required addressing the safety of an open sleigh for members of the public.

This assessment must also consider whether it is appropriate to use only one horse for such a venture, particularly where there are multiple passengers. Please note that permission must also be obtained in writing from landowners before their fields may be entered.

To avoid offending those not participating in celebrations, we would request that laughter is moderate only and not loud enough to be considered a noise nuisance.

Benches, stools and orthopaedic chairs are now available for collection by any shepherds planning or required to watch their flocks at night.

While provision has also been made for remote monitoring of flocks by CCTV cameras from a centrally heated shepherd observation hut, all users of this facility are reminded that an Emergency Response Plan must be submitted to account for known risks to the flocks.

The angel of the Lord is additionally reminded that, prior to shining his/her glory all around, s/he must confirm that all shepherds are wearing appropriate Personal Protective Equipment to account for the harmful effects of UVA, UVB and the overwhelming effects of Glory.

Following last year’s well publicised case, everyone is advised that Equal Opportunities legislation prohibits any comment with regard to the redness of any part of Mr. R Reindeer. Further to this, exclusion of Mr R Reindeer from reindeer games will be considered discriminatory and disciplinary action will be taken against those found guilty of this offence.

While it is acknowledged that gift bearing is a common practice in various parts of the world, particularly the Orient, everyone is reminded that the bearing of gifts is subject to Hospitality and Gift Guidelines and all gifts must be registered. This applies regardless of the individual, even royal personages.

It is particularly noted that direct gifts of currency or gold are specifically precluded, while caution is advised regarding other common gifts such as aromatic resins that may evoke allergic reactions.

Finally, in the recent case of the infant found tucked up in a manger without any crib for a bed, DOCS has been advised and will be arriving shortly.

Sydney Christmas

Occupy Sydney - Week 3

This will probably be my last shots of Occupy unless I catch up with them somewhere else in town. I am moving this week to an office further up town and away from Martin Place and Macquarie Street. I'll miss the area a lot (though I should be able to go over sometimes) but it might be a bit more interesting for you, my valued readers. It was getting difficult finding something new to show you.

Occupy Sydney - Week 2

After their forced, and forceful, removal from Martin Place at dawn on the Sunday, Monday morning saw a lone protester. That afternoon a small group had gathered. There were small groups at various times during the week but on some days a very visible police presence and no protesters.



Occupy Sydney

This past week, on the way to and from work, I walked through the Occupy Sydney protest in Martin Place, set up between the Reserve Bank and Westpac Bank. Here is a series of shots taken during the week. I had no problems with them being there - they were peaceful, friendly, made an effort to keep their area clean and tidy and were causing no harm. They initially pitched tents but the police removed these as it was against council regulations. From what I could see the police presence was visible but pretty relaxed. As the week progressed the group became better organised with a roster board and discussion groups. Police removed the protesters last night with varying reports of the force used to do so.

Walk on the Grass

Not altogether sure why a large patch of Martin Place was turfed. I think it was an advertising campaign for a lawn food.

Art and About - Acts of Kindness

For the 24th Kaldor Public Art Project in partnership with Art & About, Michael Landy has created a major new work Acts of Kindness, for Sydney.

Acts of Kindness investigates the meaning of kindness in today’s fast-paced world, focusing on the simple everyday gestures of compassion and generosity that occur throughout the city streets and often go unnoticed. Stories of kindness have been collected from people across Sydney to form the basis for Landy’s ambitious new artwork. Visit lower Martin Placeto see Landy’s 13-metre installation, mapping the Sydney CBD and indicating where the 200 stories of kindness have been placed throughout the city streets.

Syria

These were taken a while ago but are most definitely still relevant.

Monochrome Weekend

 

For more monochrome madness, visit Dragonstar's Weekend in Black and White.

East Coast Low

Last week, Sydney suffered under an east coast low pressure system which dumped a  month's worth of rain in one day on some areas. Wet, wild, windy and just plain miserable.

Weekend Reflections

For more reflections visit James' Newtown Area Photo.

Morning music

Monochrome Weekend

For more monochrome madness, visit Dragonstar's Weekend in Black and White.

Art & About - The Banner Gallery

Its strange to see someone you work with blown up this large.

The portraits in The Banner Gallery were taken by accomplished photographer and blogger, Louise Hawson, of 52 Suburbs. 



Sky Watch Friday/Art & About - The Bike Bike

"Marvel at the construction of this enormous 12 metre high Penny Farthing bicycle, built from recycled bikes. Referencing our past and our future, The Bike Bike by Alasdair Nicol challenges us to think about Sydney transport, and its implications for our environment."

"The Bike Bike is a giant Penny Farthing sculpture made from pre-loved bicycles. Playing with notions of sustainability, the sculpture uses recycled and found cycles and found bicycles in such a way as to allow them to be reused after the installation period. The project draws attention to current trends towards bicycle commuting and celebrates the fact that Australia now sells more bicycles than cars each year. Set atop the grandeur of Martin Place, The Bike Bike calls to mind not only the heritage of cycling, but the evolution of Sydney's landscape and CBD development"

For more Sky Watch from around the world, drop in to the home of Sky Watch Friday.