Taken on a rainy night in the city. Image copyright © 2008, Lila Alias. Copying and displaying or redistribution of this image without permission from the artist is strictly prohibited.
It was a priviledge to be part of World Youth Day, even though I can in no way be considered youthful. It was wonderful to see so many young people enjoying each other’s company without the use of artificial stimulants. It CAN be done!
This is the cathedral (St Mary’s) where the Pope was chilling at for WYD. The picture was taken a few days before he arrived. In the back ground you will see the moon and Centre Point Tower.
WYD pilgrims , photo taken during world youth days in Sydney , july 2008 , under Harbour Bridge towards Barangaroo (darling harbour) , place of Pope’s arrival by boat
WYD pilgrims walking towards Darling Harbour through The Rocks and Circular Quay
pilgrims in Barangaroo , waiting before Stations of The Cross (CrossRoads) played by various members of christian communities from Sydney, without any theatrical- actor experience.
concert at Barangaroo “Receive The Power – live” friday night during WYD 2008 in Sydney
On 19th July 2008 hundreds of thousands of pilgrims arrived in Sydney and made the 9km pilgrimage from North Sydney, over Sydney Harbour Bridge to Randwick race course.
This photo was taken at the WYD festivities, artists from around Australia where asked to decorate a Jesus. I liked this Jesus as it was a mirror mosiac.
Zoo magazine wanted to stir the WYD by having a Pope and two nuns walking around the city as you can see it had a desired effect.
WYD, World Youth Day, He said he was, American and Proud of it.
This Preacher man was standing on the cathedral stairs, WYD world Youth Day 2008 Sydney, Australia, / Re-edited 2009
Another part of my God/Jesus photos, it was captured at WYD, I just love the detail.
WYD, This photo was taken by christian marches, Pitt Street Sydney. I have intentionally left it dark, the same effect is not found when I have added light to it.
WYD, This monk was from Italy he could not speak any English all he could say was g’day mate, he had another monk with him and was giving out prays and little Italian licences (Fake).
This image has been chosen to be included in a book of images commemorating the event that will be sent to the Holy Father. I am over the moon that my work will be among all of the treasures held by the Vatican. What a thought!
The south pylon of the Sydney Harbour Bridge illuminated with light to celebrate World Youth Day 2008. Sydney, Australia.
Three female pilgrims walk arm-in-arm, each sporting the Church issued WYD08 backpack during World Youth Day 2008. Sydney, Australia.
World Youth Day celebrations /
Aboriginal Singer Geoffrey Gurramul Yunipingu performing at WYD Day Sydney 2008 at the Indigenous concert organised by Rhoda Roberts.
This image was taken whilst the World Youth Day was on WYD08 I was lucky enough to capture this cross right in front of the fountain in Hyde Park.
his photo was taken at the WYD festivities, artists from around Australia where asked to decorate a Jesus. I liked this Jesus as it was a mirror mosiac. 1/320 / F/8 / 16mm / ISO 100
World Youth Day, Sydney 2008
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