Not my usual style of image, but I
had to get out today to record the final trip of one of Sydney's famous Manly ferries. Plying their way the seven nautical miles from Circular Quay (in the centre of Sydney) to Manly wharf (on the city's Northern Beaches), the ferry is one of the historic sights people come to see and enjoy. The current vessels date back to the 80s, but they are about to be retired and replaced by smaller, soulless, modern heaps of junk! It's been very controversial, with enormous campaigns to save them; so far, two out of the four vessels are to be kept to operate weekend and special services, but they won't just be the whole, normal fleet as they were. And two of them are being retired. The Minister responsible for the decision has stood down from state politics, so I guess the decision will just stand without anyone to carry the can. Oh well!
Today was the last trip of one of the vessels, Queenscliff. An emotional occasion that attracted big crowds to watch. Here are my two sons, Archie(7) and Henry (5), watching as she departs from Manly for the very last time.
Fuji GFX100S with Pentax 645 28-45 DA lens