On the streets of Sydney - photojournalism through my eyes Photo Gallery by Sheila Smart at pbase.com

On the streets of Sydney - photojournalism through my eyes

I live in a city of 4 million souls and each and every one has a story to tell. These are candid shots of the folk who make up one of the finest cities in the world in which to live!
I have recently published an e-book on candids of Sydney folk which can be found here

Strange man with arms out	Friends	Lamp in the Rocks and man crossing street in mono	Man in box	Shoe shine man SEP2 web.jpg
Man at Quay in monochrome	Man on bench	Old man with hair	Aged man with eyes closed in monochrome	Man in hoodie monochrome
Busker with dreadlocks in mono	Man in monochrome	Man in akubra hat in mono SEP	Mudda Mudda close up in monochrome	Smoking man in monochrome
Man with cigarette	Man at Quay with Coke bottle	Man with seagulls on head	Mudda Mudda	Empathy
His name is Mike...	Elderly lady with bag	Old digger on ferry in mono	Smoker in monochrome	Akubra man - second prize in DCW/Canon EOS competition
The Smoker	The reader	Man in hat at Quay mono	Sea of hats	Man with beard doing crossword puzzle using a magnifying glass
Man in window of McDonalds	Little girl with uplight with filter	Akubra man in monochrome	Silhouette of man with beard	Charlie Chaplin busker
Street person with sunnies	Two old guys chatting at the Quay	Lady behind counter	Poster at MCA with couple on bench outside	Lady behind bar
Female on Sydney Opera House steps	Couple at Quay	Lady with tulips - selective colour SEP	Tables and chairs	Street person
Tourist on Sydney Opera House steps	Schoolkids on ramp at Manly wharf	Lady fishing at Quay	Stripes	Gentleman of the street
Shadows in monochrome	Sleeping man in monochrome	Country and western guitarist in monochrome	Furry boots	Workers at MCA site in monochrome
Sleeping man in monochrome	Crazy poster	Man in phone box	The lost petal	Spotlight on homeless
Old lady	Little African girl at Quay	Young man with ponytail	Muslim family on steps of Sydney Opera House in mono	Passenger terminal
Two gents at Quay in monochrome	Couple walking across pavers at International Passenger Terminal	Sydney Harbour Bridge with clothes line in mono	Three on seat in monochrome	Homeless female
Homeless man in quadtone	Man with drink at Quay	Asian man in monochrome	Girls in Islamic dress	Sydney Harbour in fog
Homeless man with spectacles	Man with magnifying glass doing crossword	Sleeping man in monochrome	Man sitting next to crates in mono	Man in a hurry
Three men on bench	The wall	Homeless man at Quay in sepia	Mike, a homeless man, with radio	Sleeping man
Man begging	People on bench	Homeless man in Australia Square	Man in hood in monochrome (landscape)	Man in hood
Smoking man at Circular Quay	Kerry on mouth organ	A little dog's love	Man dragging in cigarette in monochrome	Close up of elderly man
Man at Circular Quay, Sydney	Please help	Pensive elderly man	Aboriginal hand	Mike on bench in monochrome
We are on the street	Smoking man - a portrait	Sleeping man	Hands with rollup	Man with rollup
Man with rollup packet	Elderly man leaning on walking stick	Silhouette of a homeless man	Boot	Ice cream girl in mono
Young Moslem woman in hijab on train	Old man asleep on seat	Clutching her handbag	Do not disturb	Mike
Man with bin	Bottle	Three	Shoes in need of dire repair	No dogs allowed!
Little boy with Bridge backdrop	Elderly man with telescope	Man in park	Man with ciggie on bench	Man on Opera House steps
Hands with cigarette	Hand and boot	Cedric, portrait of a busker on clapsticks	Muslim girl	Sherlock
Santa in mono	Man at old Police and Justice building	Despair in the street	Unnoticed	Reflections of a Sydney street
Stairway at The Rocks	Man with ciggie holder	Workman under Harbour Bridge	Man on ferry	Street lady with purse
Kerry and Ash	City skyline	Harbour Bridge reflected in Opera House	Schoolgirls on pedestrian crossing	Kerry and Ashley
Man with Tom Cruise poster	Man on bench BWweb.jpg	Unlucky deal in life	Man on Bench in Wynyard	Man at Wynhard
Hand of man lying down	Child at Quay	Yeah, right!	Svanen and Harbour Bridge	Busker bw web.jpg
Watching the world go by	Aboriginal lady with girl on phone	Sleeping man	Girl eating	Man with poster
Elderly lady	Busker	Buskers	Homeless man	Homeless man at Quay
Moslem woman at Quay	Deep in thought	Man in bin	Man at Quay	Man lighting up
Man with head in hands	Asleep	Alone in the city	Homeless man	Man in hat in sepia
Russell backlit	Lonely perspective	What did you pay for that cap?	Hands	Aboriginal didgeridoo player in monochrome
Old man examining his hands	Old Man at Quay	Old man at Quay	Aboriginal man at Manly	Lonely

comment

Bob B.		05-Jul-2022 13:06
Great images Sheila. Some hard lives being lived here. V

Geoff Smith		15-Nov-2012 20:55
Just checking in with my kindred spirit to see your on-going works of significant societal value.

Guest		05-May-2012 16:23
This gallery is full of gems... Fantastic work!!!!!!!

Stephen Saba		27-Apr-2012 07:39
A very original and moving gallery! Very fne and inspriring work! Regards, Steve

Ned & Sara		18-Mar-2012 14:42
We are overwhelmed with the diversity and quality of this gallery.It's simply outstanding!

Ned & Sara		18-Mar-2012 13:58
We are overwhelmed with the diversity and quality of this gallery.It's simply outstanding!

Gill		02-Oct-2011 11:18
Just found these images when searching for a story about Sydney's homeless. Amazing, thought provoking images, thank you

Guest		19-Jun-2011 04:32
Sheila,BRAVO!!!

joseantonio		13-May-2010 12:15
Great report, Sheila. Congratulations

Geoff Smith		25-Apr-2010 03:26
Stunning work!

Jim P		19-Feb-2010 01:14
Wonderful gallery, you have really zeroed in on many characters. There are some classics here big V

John		16-Oct-2009 02:37
Very fascinating and tender photos.

Rob Misanchuk		16-Oct-2009 02:14
Great gallery.

rechseal		26-Nov-2008 20:37
wow these photos are wonderful, you can really see how our world is going through some rough times, but god made all of this the way it is for a reson, nad it willg et better, just have faith.... anything is possible to the one who believes.. mark 9:23 look into others lives and realize you have so much to be thankful for...

sean		16-Oct-2008 18:40
Photo,s are very proffessional and very impressive love them all great work.

Kiriakos Korakis		21-Jun-2008 23:24
Wonderful b+w work ! V !

Dave		20-Jun-2008 19:08
Magnificient! I voted.

314		17-Jun-2008 19:57
Fantastic work. I like many of the "homeless" shots.

Azlin Ahmad		06-Jan-2008 23:42
fantastic images you have here! v

Peter Zetner		17-Oct-2007 00:47
Wow! Terrific gallery. My compliments (and vote).

Cindi Smith		24-Aug-2007 04:28
This is one fantastic gallery! Oh my! Beautiful work! V

wildoat		20-Aug-2007 22:39
In these digital times you have proved here there will always be a place for black and white. Great collection.voted

Guest		20-Jun-2007 14:49
How do you get the great contrast. Is there a lot of post photoshop processing?

Vince		22-Mar-2007 12:05
This is a terrific gallery. All the pictures have been skillfully crafted. Vote.

Jolene Bean		13-Feb-2007 02:06
What a talent you have...GMV.

Guest		22-Jan-2007 06:29
To know Sydney, is to know what you're watching. This digs into the deeper darker nature of the place. It's in stark contrast to the "Double Bay" set, who's Porsches and ML320's are parked deep inside the parking arenas. Nice job!!

JW		18-Jan-2007 12:03
An amazing collection of street portraits. Looking forward to seeing some of this myself in Sydney soon.

fahim		07-Jan-2007 16:53
i am simply speechless. i am just mesmorized by these images you have taken. technical quality, composition, tone and subject... mind blowing

Guest		05-Jan-2007 15:41
Wonderful inspirational shots!

Tracy Howell		11-Sep-2006 08:26
You truly do amazing work. Candid shot are so interesting, i am always nervous of people getting annoyed with me so find it hard to get good shots!, thnik i need a longer lens to make it a little easier!.

g.		09-Aug-2006 11:59
i dont how to make such genial fotos

Guest		01-Aug-2006 02:28
great stuff

Bern		27-Jul-2006 01:22
How absolutely wonderful!

Sue Robertson		26-Jul-2006 01:59
This gallery is inspirational. voted.

uuuu		20-Jun-2006 11:16
Marvellous pictures, a great gallery BW. V.

Kal Khogali		02-May-2006 03:30
Sheila, what an amazing Street collection. Each image is a story, and so human in it's expression. I am so glad you found me, so I could find you...K

Guest		09-Apr-2006 05:49
A fabulous gallery Sheila, there are some really powerful images here. Really makes you think, be grateful for what you have and understanding of those who don't have much but their pride.

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