Nature SCUBA Diving Sports & Adventure Sydney Sights and Streets

SCUBA – Oak Park, Cronulla

April 26, 2013 – 9:56 pm

With a day off following ANZAC Day, I took my new underwater camera setup for a dip, with my long-time friend and dive buddy Flic. On the surface it was a stunning mid-20s Autumn day. In the water it was around 19 with vis up to around 10m. All in all, perfect conditions.

We’d only done a short surface swim and came across this large ray. In about 5m of water and about 1.5m wide, and close to 3m to the tail tip!
We'd only done a short surface swim and came across this large ray. In about 5m of water and about 1.5m wide, and close to 3m to the tail tip!

Nudis are a great little creature that are a pleasant site on many Sydney dives. This little guy was wriggling along at quite a pace.
A cool little Nudi wriggling its way along

Another common site for divers was a big Grouper. This one was displaying the usual curiosity and swimming around and underneath us. Whatever I tried, I couldn’t get a good straight-on shot!
Nearly got him!

I eventually got this one just as I’d given up. It highlights what I think is their true grumpy spirit.
The only straight on shot I managed

I’m led to believe that the white things around this ‘Sea Tulip’ are Cuttle-fish eggs. I’d love it if someone could confirm or correct this for me.
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Another large ray, only managed a couple of shots as it took off. It was completely hidden in the sand. I saw it but as I manouvered for a shot it got shy and started moving then it was off in an instant.
Another large ray, only managed a couple of shots as it took off. It was completely hidden in the sand. I saw it but as I manouvered for a shot it got shy and started moving then it was off in an instant.

And just one of many shots of the large schools of fish that were with us all morning. A wall of fish!
At times we were completely blanketed by schools of fish

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Air Sydney Sights and Streets

Qantas-Emirates A380 Sydney Flyover

April 12, 2013 – 10:02 am

Qantas and Emirates conducted a tandem flyover of Sydney Harbour with 2 Airbus A380s on Easter Sunday, 31 March 2013 to launch their new partnership. Qantas and Emirates flights to Europe will now travel via Dubai with passengers of both airlines receiving reciprocal benefits including frequent flyer and lounge access.

Pilots from both aircraft participated in a series of training including joint flight simulator sessions in preparation for the flight. The two A380s commenced the flight off the Northern Beaches prior to flying over the Sydney Harbour heads and along the harbour to Gladesville bridge area. After completing a turn a return run along the harbour was completed. During the flight, the aircraft were separated by only a few hundred metres and passed over the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House.

Full Gallery: HERE

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Fire & Rescue Incidents Fire Rescue

Woman Narrowly Escapes Major Injury in Car Rollover, Stanmore NSW

March 5, 2013 – 7:42 pm

Shortly after 5.30pm a young woman driving a Honda Sedan impacted a parked car and rolled her vehicle in Stanmore. The car landed on the roof and the driver was able to extricate herself from the vehicle.

Police from Newtown LAC attended the scene and closed a section of Trafalgar Street in both directions for approximately an hour. NSW Ambulance attended and treated the driver for minor injuries before transporting her to hospital. A pumper from NSW Fire & Rescue’s Leichhardt station attended the scene to ensure fire safety and help remove debris.

A number of parked cars were damaged with one being impacted from the rear before being forced into a second vehicle.

NSW Police took a statement from another motorist and are expected to speak with the driver further at a later stage.

Gallery: HERE

Youtube: HERE

The female driver was lucky to escape the rollover with miinor injuries and extricated herself from the car

Towing operators dragged the vehicle in preparation for righting it.

The parked Toyotas involved impacted by the Honda

Rear-end damage on the white Toyota is clearly visible

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Nature Out & About Sports & Adventure Sydney Sights and Streets Weather

Sydney Harbour Surfing

February 23, 2013 – 12:53 pm

As an East Coast low brought flooding to the North of New South Wales, Sydney woke up to a grey wet and windy day for the start of another Summer weekend. Most Sydneysiders were cancelling outdoor plans, choosing instead to stay at home or head to cafes and shopping centres for their Saturday morning.

Meanwhile, surfers were heading out to enjoy some hefty swells and big waves. As a result of the weather system, waves were presenting well inside Sydney Harbour. At this location in the Eastern Suburbs, dozens of surfers crowded the break just off rocks. To the backdrop of Sydney’s city skyline, several spectators braving the weather enjoyed a fantastic view from nearby clifftops.

Video and Images available below.

Gallery: http://photos.liveitseeit.com/Sport-Adventure/Sydney-Harbour-Surfing/

Sydney Harbour SurfingAs an East Coast Low brought a grey wet and windy day to Sydney, surfers ventured inside Sydney Harbour with waves well inside the heads creating good opportunities. It also brought the action closer to spectators braving the conditions.

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Emergency Service Incidents Fire Rescue

Bushfire at Towler’s Bay Track in Ku-ring-gai National Park

January 19, 2013 – 10:29 am