Sydney Opera House

Sydney Opera House is one of the most photographed buildings in the world and is instantly recognisable by its distinct sails. Here are my 4 favourite angles to photograph.

Gallery - Sydney Opera House

4 Best Angles to Photograph

The first image shows the Sydney Opera House as photographed from the North Shore. It shows the front glass and sails shape nicely.

This next photograph was taken from underneath the Sydney Harbour Bridge with a rich pink sunset at my back. This was taken in June when the sun is at the best angle. Both the bridge and the Opera House are immersed in pink filtered light.

Taking a photograph of the Sydney Opera House from the east side allows me to capture the Sydney Habour Bridge as well. Time this with sunset and you get a beautiful result.

The final angle I like to photograph the Sydney Opera House from is the north side. I find this most technically difficult to take with the presents of people in the Opera Bar. Conversely, I also found this the most satisfying photograph, as this is the angle least photographed by photographers adding to its uniqueness.

Some interesting facts:

  • Jorn Utzon, who designed the Sydney Opera House had never visited the site before entering the design competition and resigned before his project was finished.
  • Work started on the Sydney Opera House in 1959
  • Queen Elizabeth ii opened the Sydney Opera House on 20 October 1973.
  • The glass used in the construction was sourced from France.
  • Arnold Schwarzenegger won his final Mr Olympia bodybuilding title in the Concert Hall in 1980.