Icon of Sydney and Australia, the Opera House has a very interesting shape that provide many interesting angles for photography. Here a some of the best spots to photograph this incredible building from outside.
Photographing the Opera from a ferry
The photography location
Many ferries cross the Sydney bay such as the one to Manly and the one to Taraonga zoo. Stay outside an enjoy the views of the Opera
The angle
You get the front view of the leaves with the city in the background and if you are lucky some boat in front of it
Photographing the Opera from Macquarie’s chair
The photography location
At the end of the botanical garden (opposite exit when walking along the water from the Opera House) is the point called Macquarie's chair
The angle
A nice side view with the water in the foreground and the Sydney Harbour bridge in the background
From the stairs
The photography location
Coming from the city there is a eerie of steps all the way to the Opera House
The angle
Nice perspectives to play with
From McMahons point
The photography location
McMahons Point is a ferry dock as well as the location of a year-round amusement park
The angle
This time you get a diagonal shot with the harbor bridge at the front
From the Taronga zoo
The photography location
The Taronga zoo is located on the South shore of the Sydney harbor
The angle
On top of native and exotic animals you can capture some great shots of the opera house and the city skyline.
From the ferry terminal
The photography location
At the end of the Circular quay ferry terminal building there is a stair leading to a bar and a viewing platform.
The angle
Full side view allowing some nice zoom pictures on the structure
Photographing the Opera at night time
I think Macquarie's chair is one of the best location to photograph the Opera and the Sydney Harbourd Bridge at nights. Just look at those pictures:
Iconic, isn't it?
Love this building! They’re all beautiful shots!
Thanks Becky!