I got up at 4:30am so it was impossible to how close the ship was to the coast. I arrived at the locked gate to the headland just before first light to be suprised and delighted by Pacific Dawn sliding almost silently through the water just off the headland. Less than 2 minutes later I would have missed it!
If you've never been there, Bradley's Head is a narrow headland protruding from the north shore of Sydney Harbour just south of Mosman. It's close to the Sydney - Hobart yacht race starting line and just down Military Road in Mosman. The nearest neighbour is Taronga Zoo with stunning views of the city, the Opera House and the Harbour Bridge.
Bradley's Head (centre of photo)
It's location for watching and photographing all the the shipping and boating activity of our beautiful and spectacular harbour is unparalleled.
After running the last 100m (after realising that Pacific Dawn had almost rounded the headland), I watched this beautiful white ship from the HMAS Sydney foremast (monument) "appear" around the point and get so close I almost could have called out to the passengers up on the Lido Deck making the most of the last few minutes of their "Summer Sessions" cruise.
The plan was to take some photos with the new camera. With low light, no tripod, heaps of wind and a ship moving away quite quickly (sounds like I'm inventing lots of excuses) a great photo was pretty much impossible. Might have to come back and try again next summer.
Pacific Dawn approaching Fort Denison
We arrived at the passenger terminal around 10am and sailed (ha ha) through checkin as the crowds don't arrive until later. Time for drafting and uploading this blog before boarding at 12:30.
Arriving in style - not our Limo :-(
Pacific Dawn waiting for us to board
More latter.
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1 comment:
Hope you guys are enjoying yourselfs!
Can't wait to see I high res pic of the ship coming in, even if it is shakey.
Also, whats the go with the date of the post? Is it set to the draft creation date?
Tristan
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