Author Archives: Henry Gomez

Sydney Trip July 2012

“….. I always end up meeting someone interesting or finding myself lost in a place I like to find myself…. “

Sydney is a truly awesome city to visit. I love coming here and having Portuguese chicken from little Portugal (in the suburb of Petersham). I also love going to Newtown for Thai cuisine. Newtown very much reminds me of Brisbane’s West End and it is the home of the free-thinking, art-loving, purple hair sporting, nose ringing, beatnik’en fashionistas.

The Harbour Bridge - thousands of steel rivets.

Ribbed for his pleasure.

Foggy Sydney

Sydney is most definitely a buzzing city and has plenty of cool events (for example last weekend’s Aroma Festival), hip restaurants and trendsetting hang-outs. Things can get happenin’ if you know where to look and/or if you have connections. But who am I to say? A little bit of adventurous roaming never hurt anyone and is a great way to become more acquainted with such a city.

Personally, I like to take to the streets (armed with my camera and tripod) and follow my nose and instincts.

I always end up meeting someone interesting or finding myself lost in a place I like to find myself.

I’m just sayin’.

One of the Sydney Harbour Bridge Pylons

The smiling face of Luna Park in Sydney’s Milson’s Point.

James Magnussen – he attracts other swimmers.

Chef’s Gallery – they make awesome noodles.

Chef’s Gallery Wonton soup

Classic car night out

Mac Store on George Street

Thairiffic Pad Thai in Newtown

Newtown Station

Boat going somewhere

Capitan Torres restaurant on Liverpool Street

Mate Mate Mate at SOH

My model modelling.

Mi amigo Miguel

I guess these are from joggers stretching after a workout.

One of the Sydney Harbour Bridge Pylons

Ribbed for his pleasure

The smiling face of Luna Park in Sydney’s Milson’s Point.

Foggy Sydney

Kirribilli Notice Board.

Timber escalator from the 1800’s

Bonsai Daniel-san!

This is 6 photographs I have superimposed for a 3D effect

I suffer blurred vision at times

George Street

Concrete Jungle

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“…. I look at how root systems wrap themselves in every crack and crevice. Reticulating, torticulating, twisting, undulating, penetrating…”

Is it the moisture in the concrete or is it the lime? Could it be the tiniest amount of urban dirt that accumulates in the parting of two surfaces? What makes these plants thrive in these man-made, unnatural growing conditions?

Concrete Jungle

I look at how root systems wrap themselves in every crack and crevice. Reticulating, torticulating, twisting, undulating, penetrating… dying? No – thriving.

Man builds. Nature takes over. Nature obeys no man’s laws.

Fern growing in mortar at Newtown station

Unnatural, you ask? No, of course not. There couldn’t be anything more natural than plants combating man made creations, they make the triste and grey look lively and interesting.

A Sydney bridge, plant growing in concrete crack

Tree growing in concrete crack

If I was a plant, I too would probably nestle my roots deep into the very urban foundation. My home would be right there, in its rightful place.

Paddington Zombies

How to make zombie skin (Zombie Skin Recipe):

I use water and flour. Simple. Water and flour, apply it on your skin after you’ve mashed it to a gooey/sticky consistency (but not too runny). Then you can add jam (preferably one that has dark red berries – boysenberry jam works well).Go to your garden and grab a hand-full of leaves, grass, dirt, sand, pebbles, dog doodoo and splash it on your face, arms and hands… Whatever tickles your fancy – and presto! Bob’s your uncle.

Zombie man

!! A word of warning !!

This mix will dry, itch and stretch your skin – it’ll hurt like hell after a few hours and it gets very uncomfortable. Then the fun part is removing it from your skin, and hair. I understand what women go through when they wax. Oh the pain! I would suggest shaving those body parts where you plan to apply the mix.

The second method is used to make scabs, lacerations, and vile looking infections on your skin. You can purchase liquid latex from costume shops and mix it with toilet paper. Build layers up on top of one another and form the laceration as required!

Thanks for an awesome night Nirvana!