Sydney Opera House – Captivating Evening Photographs

Sydney Opera House – Photography by Iza Sanchez

Sydney is a charming city of harbors. During my trip there, I spent a lot of time at Circular Quay, one of the busiest transportation hubs and a jump off point to many tourist attractions via public ferry, train or bus. Located at the Central Business District it is one of the most important terminals  for both tourists and locals.

Spring in Sydney makes it conducive to shoot at any time of  the day, skies are often clear and you can always count on capturing a beautiful sunset shortly before dusk. But, Sydney also happens to be a very windy city since it faces the Pacific Ocean on the east. Oftentimes, the strong wind is a challenge and when temperatures drop at night, that calls for a quick trip home to escape the chill. Luckily I had my chances to shoot on warm days. Thes are a some personal favorites from a hundred snapshots or so.

A few steps from the Circular Quay station are some of  Sydney’s major tourist attractions like the iconic Opera House, Harbour Bridge, the Museum of Contemporary Art, the historical Rocks and the Royal Botanical Gardens.

Harbour Bridge

Photography by Iza Sanchez

Overseas Passenger Terminal

Photography by Iza Sanchez 

Circular Quay

Photography  by Iza Sanchez 

A day of business ends promptly at 5pm in Sydney, something you have to get used to if you come from a city where business ends as late as 11pm. At night, Circular Quay comes to life with music, food, lights, and endless chatter from the after-office crowd.

Under sunny or moonlit skies, the Sydney Opera House never fails to enchant. It truly is a perfect centerpiece for Benelong Bay. If you’re visiting Sydney, make sure you take your time here, savor the urban landscape, have a gelato by the bay, and capture the moment in a few snapshots of your own.

Night life at the Opera House

Photography  by Iza Sanchez 

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Photography  by Iza Sanchez