I explored the streets of Barangaroo as I wanted to update my architectural stock photos of Sydney and show these new buildings from a different angle. The light was perfect around 1pm falling on these westerly facing commercial towers. My polarising filter added more impact to the final result. The great thing about this area is that you are surrounded by great cafés, restaurants and impressive residential buildings. A commercial hub of activity in a unique location.
One of the sculptures on display in the Barangaroo Reserve, which looks like a crystal ball was made to be photographed. The “crystal ball” ( Horizon, artist Lucy Humphrey) is actually a huge acrylic sphere which transforms views upside down through a refraction of light. If you photograph it at the correct angle the Sydney Harbour Bridge appears inverted. If you can get a sunny day the walk around the streets of Barangaroo which includes the reserve itself, is a pleasant way to spend a few hours.
