The Fifth Continent

Sydney, Nov 24-30, 2007

Camera: Olympus E-500 | Lens: 40-150mm F3.5-4.5 | Shutter speed: 1/640 sec | Aperture value: F4.5 | Focal length: 150mm | ISO sensitivity: 100

Camera: Olympus E-500 | Lens: 40-150mm F3.5-4.5 | Shutter speed: 1/1250 sec | Aperture value: F4.1 | Focal length: 100mm | ISO sensitivity: 100

Camera: Olympus E-500 | Lens: 14-45mm F3.5-5.6 | Shutter speed: 1/160 sec | Aperture value: F5.6 | Focal length: 45mm | ISO sensitivity: 100

The Three Sisters are a famous rock formation in the Blue Mountains of New South Wales, Australia. They are close to the town of Katoomba and are one of the Blue Mountains' most famous sights, towering above the Jamison Valley. Their names are Meehni (922 m), Wimlah (918 m), and Gunnedoo (906 m). Camera: Olympus E-500 | Lens: 14-45mm F3.5-5.6 | Shutter speed: 1/160 sec | Aperture value: F7.1 | Focal length: 45mm | ISO sensitivity: 100

The first sister - Meehni. Camera: Olympus E-500 | Lens: 14-45mm F3.5-5.6 | Shutter speed: 1/100 sec | Aperture value: F5.6 | Focal length: 14mm | ISO sensitivity: 100

Camera: Olympus E-500 | Lens: 14-45mm F3.5-5.6 | Shutter speed: 1/80 sec | Aperture value: F5.6 | Focal length: 45mm | ISO sensitivity: 400

A peep at Sydney nightline from Hilton Sydney. Camera: Olympus E-500 | Lens: 14-45mm F3.5-5.6 | Shutter speed: 60 sec | Aperture value: F16 | Focal length: 14mm | ISO sensitivity: 100

The kangaroo is an Australian icon. This kangaroo looked at me with lovely eyes. Unbelievably, the world between human and animal is that close, but the distance between human hearts are far within reach. Camera: Olympus E-500 | Lens: 40-150mm F3.5-4.5 | Shutter speed: 1/80 sec | Aperture value: F4.5 | Focal length: 150mm | ISO sensitivity: 400

Koalas have a slow metabolic and rests motionless for about 16 to 18 hours a day, sleeping most of that time, but spend about three of their five active hours eating. I have the luck to see this Koala eating eucalyptus leaves. Camera: Olympus E-500 | Lens: 40-150mm F3.5-4.5 | Shutter speed: 1/160 sec | Aperture value: F6.3 | Focal length: 150mm | ISO sensitivity: 100

The Sydney Opera House is located in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Camera: Olympus E-500 | Lens: 40-150mm F3.5-4.5 | Shutter speed: 1/200 sec | Aperture value: F5.6 | Focal length: 40mm | ISO sensitivity: 100

The Sydney Opera House was made a UNESCO World Heritage Site on June 28, 2007. Camera: Olympus E-500 | Lens: 40-150mm F3.5-4.5 | Shutter speed: 1/320 sec | Aperture value: F5.6 | Focal length: 118mm | ISO sensitivity: 100

The Sydney Opera House is one of the world's most distinctive 20th century buildings, and one of the most famous performing arts venues in the world. Camera: Olympus E-500 | Lens: 40-150mm F3.5-4.5 | Shutter speed: 1/320 sec | Aperture value: F5.6 | Focal length: 113mm | ISO sensitivity: 100

The Sydney Opera House was among the 20 selected finalists in the 2007 New Seven Wonders of the World project. Camera: Olympus E-500 | Lens: 40-150mm F3.5-4.5 | Shutter speed: 1/200 sec | Aperture value: F6.3 | Focal length: 40mm | ISO sensitivity: 100

The Sydney Harbour Bridge is a steel arch bridge across Sydney Harbour. Camera: Olympus E-500 | Lens: 40-150mm F3.5-4.5 | Shutter speed: 1/160 sec | Aperture value: F5.6 | Focal length: 40mm | ISO sensitivity: 100