Days Gone By - Cockatoo Island - THe HDR Series
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There are some 50 old cranes remaining on the island , the biggest was TITAN
which measured 20 stories high and was a floating cran. When the island as closed Titan as old to Singapoe but di not survive thrip.
Cockatoo Island is listed under the National Trust and has been returned tto the people not the developers ! It is now a very interesting tourist destination on Sydney Harbour, there is even camping on the island.
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.
Cockatoo Island has been returned to the people, for visitors to Sydney it is well worth a trip and can be reached from Sydney’s ferry terminal at Cicular Quay $5.20 each way on the ferry for adults , entrace to the island is FREE
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Tom Gomez
Super HDR, you can really see the industrial side of the island …
Philip Johnson replied
Thanks Tom
its a fascinating place
Urban Umbra
Superb shot…very other-worldly :)
KatieBird
Another great shot from Cockatoo Island, it really is fascinating place with so mush history
MKWhite
Brilliant HDR work, Philip :)
Marilyn Harris
Brilliant work Philip!!! This is a definite Fav!!!
Philip Johnson
COCKATOO IS A HDR PHOTOGRAPHERS PARADISE
AndyGii
That’s amazing It looks like something out of war of the worlds
Sergey
Looks like a post-war period. Really nice work
Globalphotos
Wonderful image, well done !
Karen Fiore
Intense and captivating. I love it.
Keith Richardson
Hi Philip – I have sailed past but never actually visited Cockatoo Island – thank you for opening it up to us here. Keith
jadeast
Wonderful Photo, but I especially like Your historical info. Thank you for sharing Philip
Bob Fox
What a great place to shoot pictures!
Philip Golan
Brilliant shot and work mate.
photobug
nice processing!
kjgordon
what powerful colors and image
CathyJones
These photos of Cockatoo Island are outstanding! Love the way you composed the shot- hdr is awesome! Great shots Philip!
Rosalie Dale IPA
Love the tones in this one Phil!
Rosalie Scanlon
Powerful image and a wonderful composition and effect.
KEITH R. WILL...
nice work
Andrew S
Terrific Philip, love the way you have presented us with this piece of history
Philip Johnson
Sean Farragher
massive
seabird
Excellent work, Philip!
ericseyes
What a mammoth machine; looks like something out of Star Wars. Good capture and rendering.
Keiran Lusk
This is a terrific series of photos. Incredible colours and mood (particularly with those clouds). Can you wander anywhere on the island or is access restricted?
Philip Johnson replied
Hi
Kieran
The site of Cockatoo Island has been returned to the public, you can generally walk around the island , there are some areas closed to the public due to safety reasons. Entrance to the island is free. I think the ferry fee is around $5.20 each way , there is food on the site.
They are now letting you camp on the site so if you want waterfront accomodation cheap and youre used to camping this is a perfect site
this might help
http://www.cockatooisland.gov.au/about/index.html
photosbylefty
this is just stunning, beautiful
Keiran Lusk
Thanks Philip. It seems like a fascinating place to explore and photograph. If I am ever in Sydney, I will make sure to check it out. Cheers mate :-)
Xandru
You’ve done some nice post-processing on this image, Philip. Thanks for the interesting historic info of the island.
EarthGipsy
WoW Philip and thanks for the history.
avalyn
What a very fabulous shot!!!!!!! You have captured a sense of the invasive forces of industry and colonization…....... I love these rusty sites. You have inspired me to keep my eyes open to such places where I live. I only heard of Cockatoo Island recently because of the Sydney Biennale and now so want to go there. cheers
Philip Johnson replied
well there is a free ferry now so a good time
ilziAndPeter
when i first look at this pic im reminded of some of the machinery darth vader used, cheers peter.
Philip Johnson replied
yes its a bit war of the worlds
singlehelix
This is so sweet love the textures
Reminds me of Half Life 2…
Gregoryno6
It would make a great set if Mel Gibson ever gets his act together for another Mad Max movie.
shanghaiwu
a brilliant photograph
absolutely superb colour
Anthony Hedger
This was in the film Stars Wars great work
MaxxMonde
To me, nothing has more soul than a machine that has been abandoned. Great textures, brooding cloud backdrop is a great accent.