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Some of the whole #4

© Donna Roberts

Some of the whole #4

Uploaded: November 15, 2006

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More detail of the The Sydney Opera House with a roof evocative of a ship at full sail .

In the late 1950s the New South Wales (NSW) Government established an appeal fund to finance the construction of the Sydney Opera House, and conducted a competition for its design. Jorn Utzon's design was chosen. The irony was that his design was, arguably, beyond the capabilities of engineering of the time. Utzon spent a couple of years reworking the design and it was 1961 before he had solved the problem of how to build the distinguishing feature - the 'sails' of the roof.


Comments

Barbara Waldoch November 15, 2006

Excellent work, Donna! #557682

Mary K. Robison November 15, 2006

It's going to be impossible to choose which of your Opera House photos is a new favorite of mine, Donna. Such wonderful graphics!
Thanks for the "history" lesson. California's definitely figured out how to build those flowing roofs, etc. Someone is trying to sell a beachside home (for $75 million...) --- none of its walls has corners; everything curves. It's nicknamed the "Wave House". Wonder why... #3592361

Su Sana E. P level-classic November 16, 2006

Donna, you've definitely started another classic series here!! This is such fine addition to it!! Wow!! #3592411

Ray Clarke November 16, 2006

Anouther great shot of the Opera House, Great detail and perspective Donna!!!(R) #3592448

Paul E. Earl November 16, 2006

I think this is my favourite. I am sure we will see one of these again soon.
Did you know the design was inspired but an orange cut into quarters? Did you do the tour? It is worth it if you have the time.
Hope you didn't get too much damage from the storms yesterday. We had snow this morning and at one stage I think the temp climbed to about 3 degrees. Goy alot warmer this afternoon but they are predicting frosts for tomorrow. Hope my garden survives it.
Enjoying Long Service Leave Paul #3592461

Renee Doyle November 16, 2006

I really can't decide which is my favourite now Donna!!!! They are all so fantastic! I can tell you had a ball here! Keep 'em coming!

#3592478

Pat Gamwell November 16, 2006

Exciting series, Donna! Each one is my favorite...they all have their own charm and essence! SUPERB, my friend! #3592497

Paul Michko November 16, 2006

Fantastic style, Donna. #3592533

Manuel Barrera November 16, 2006

Great series, Donna, a look at this majestic place a little at a time. #3592554

Glenn E. Urquhart November 16, 2006

Excellent series, Donna!!! Each one is a captivating, well composed, beautiful image, with a different perspective on every one! VERY Well Done! Cheers, Glenn. #3592606

Carolyn M. Fletcher level-classic November 16, 2006

I love them all! Great work! #3592634

Donald K. Cherry November 16, 2006

Awesome, Donna! Fantastic work of art! #3592683

Colette M. Metcalf November 16, 2006

Beautiful image and great perspective, DDU!!!! #3592821

Carol Sawyer November 16, 2006

Excellent work and image, Donna!! #3593185

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe November 16, 2006

Very well seen and captured Donna! Thanks for this info to go with your wonderful image! Jeff #3593201

Linda D. Lester level-classic November 16, 2006

WOW! What a place..great shot! #3593462

Carla Metzler November 16, 2006

Great shot, Donna! #3593837

Nadine A. Lewis November 16, 2006

Beautiful, Donna!!! Love the curves, color, and detail!!! Interesting description! <>< #3593905

Shirley L. Carpenter November 16, 2006

Wonderful capture and composition Donna!! Great detail and color!! #3594199

Shelly A. Van Camp level-classic November 16, 2006

Beautiful buildings! Love the shapes, colors and details!!! Well done, my downunder friend!!!!!! :) #3594220

Karen Engelbreth November 16, 2006

Fantastic series, Donna - very interesting description too!! #3594601

Rakesh Syal level-classic November 16, 2006

Teriffic series, Donna! Great work of art! #3594693

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna November 16, 2006

It is so refreshing to see a different POV on the opera house, rathern than the traditional one!!! After having seen all your fantastic images, the traditionl on is VERY boring!!!!! Wonderful series!!!! ^.^ Kitty #3594798

Bill Wyatt November 16, 2006

Wow the surface looks like the space shuttle and the curves are beautiful. Excellent work, Donna!! #3595815

David Phalen November 16, 2006

This is an awesome series ddu. Love the lines and detail here. Very well done! #3596005

John Connolly November 16, 2006

Another great image, Donna! Your info is spot on too! I can see you had a ball on your visit to Sydney. #3596452

Donna Roberts November 16, 2006

Thank you very much everyone.......for those of you who haven't heard from me for a night or two, my internet connection is v-e-r-y slow and I just don't get to everyone in the time I am the computer.
I promise to come and catch up asap.
:-)
#3596573

eileen bedford November 17, 2006

AWESOME Structure and series Donna, such great work... #3599741

Donna Roberts November 17, 2006

Hi Eileen - thanks so much.
Great to hear from you!
:-)
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Carolyn J. Connolly November 18, 2006

WOW, Donna - this is a FABULOUS image!! It is *definitely* my favourite of this series so far!! You have captured absolutely WONDERFUL details, perspective, lines, patterns, lighting, AND colours...and your composition is just SUPERB!! :o)

[Sorry to be a bit behind on commenting, but I have been away at our daughter's place, giving her a bit of a hand for a couple of days! :o)] #3600225

Donna Roberts November 18, 2006

Hi Carolyn - thank you for your vote!
Always wonderful to hear from you.
:-)
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Jill Odice level-classic November 19, 2006

I love getting to see this place up close and personal thanks to you DDU :-) This is my fav of the series! #3604572

Donna Roberts November 22, 2006

Thanks so much Jill - it is a hard choice but I like this one a lot too.
:-) #3614568

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