What Stories I Could Tell - Cockatoo Island - HDR Series - Sydney Australia
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Part of the convict area of historic Cockatoo Island in Sydney Harbour., from a convict quarters to a girls home , wouldnt it be spooky of a night
The history of Cockatoo Island is emblematic of Australia’s history. Before the arrival of Europeans, it was undoubtedly used by the first Australians, the Aboriginal tribes of Sydney’s coastal region. In 1839 it was chosen as the site of a new penal establishment by the Governor of the colony of New South Wales, Sir George Gipps.
Convicts were put to work building prison barracks, a military guardhouse and official residences. Not long after, the maritime history of Cockatoo Island began with the construction of the Fitzroy Dock by convicts.
For the next 50 years the island was both a place of incarceration and the site of the colony’s ship repair and shipbuilding activities. During the twentieth century maritime activity grew, notably during World War I and World War II. For a time, Cockatoo Island was the largest shipbuilding yard in Australia.
When the shipyard closed in 1992, Cockatoo Island lay dormant for a decade until the Sydney Harbour Federation Trust was established and given the responsibility of revitalising this significant site. The Trust is rehabilitating the island and creating one of the most unusual places to visit in the city.
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MKWhite, about 1 month ago
Excellent HDR, Philip. I love the tones in this one. :)
Trudi ~, about 1 month ago
Yep don’t think it would be a place that l would fancy having to sleep ! but great capture treatment and history
Philip Johnson in reply to MKWhite’s comment, about 1 month ago
the island is a photographers dream opportunities everywhere
Philip Johnson in reply to Trudi ~’s comment, about 1 month ago
apparently the convicts conditions were horrible so they moved them to better facilities . So what did they turned it into a girls school, not a reform school because in those days only boys could be reformed.
We are talking about the 1800’s
Amber Elizabet..., about 1 month ago
Thsi is an amazing shot:) Phillip I really enjoyed this work character strong character:)
blessings to you:)
Gary L. Suddath, about 1 month ago
great historical shot and discription,sepia adds to it character
MaddyPaddy, about 1 month ago
Excellent work Phillip…ooks so Eerie :)
blossom, about 1 month ago
Wonderful effect Philip – So creates the feeling!!
My dad used to work on the ships at Cockatoo Island during WWII.
When I was a child I remember he took us on one of the submarines that was docked at Cockatoo Island.
Thanks for sharing Philip!!
Rosalie Scanlo..., about 1 month ago
Nice effect, wonderful image and editing.
Mel Spittall, about 1 month ago
Awesome image Philip! love the acompanying info too!
midzing, about 1 month ago
fantastic tones and detail,,, love the history behind it,,, well done
tomg, about 1 month ago
Excellent HDR, looks great in sepia …
emmmee, about 1 month ago
Great shot! We just can’t imagine what it must have been like, can we? At least they had wonderful views – IF they had the time and freedom to enjoy them. Very thought provoking. em
Sean Farragher, about 1 month ago
great work
matt ucar, about 1 month ago
stunning work!!!
cherryblossom, about 1 month ago
gosh i wish i knew there was great places to visit while i lived in the busy life of sydney.
great caputure and not a place to be at nite, your hairs on your neck stand up!!!
Melanie Atkins, about 1 month ago
nicely done