If you love travel photography then getting a perfect photo of the Sydney Opera House will be on the top of your Sydney shot list. While it’s not particularly hard to get a good photo of the Opera House, it can be harder to get an interesting one.

Where are the best places to photograph the Sydney Opera House?

Let’s start with the classic shots.  These are my own, and I am very much an amateur, but I will show you some more impressive ones at the end.

1. The Opera House from Mrs. Macquarie’s Point

Start here and walk through the Royal Botanic Gardens shooting different angles as you walk. 

About half way around the path between Mrs. Macquarie’s Point and the Opera House these vibrant flowers make a great foreground.

If you walk can try to head here at the end of the day.  The sunset here is spectacular. 

2. From the deck of a Sydney Harbour ferry

Ride the Manly or Watson’s Bay ferry for a chance to get a perfect shot from the water. Go late afternoon for the best light. The harsh midday sun is not optimal.

3. Walk around Circular Quay via the Cahill Expressway to the Rocks and Dawes Point

For a couple of different angles.

From under the Harbour Bridge, you can even get a palm tree in the shot!

4. From the top floor public viewing deck of the Overseas Passenger Terminal. 

This is especially good during the VIVID Sydney festival 

The VIVID Festival runs each year during May/June for just over 3 weeks.  This year it begins on Friday 26 May and runs to Saturday 17 June 2017.

5. Climb the Sydney Harbour Bridge Pylon. 

You don’t need to book a Bridgeclimb to get a birds-eye view. The pylon museum will only set you back a few dollars, and you can bring your own camera – a big no-no on Bridgeclimb. The Pylon is open daily from 9-5pm. You can see my review of Pylon Museum here

6. Walk, train or ferry across to Milson’s Point.

Walk across the Harbour Bridge or get a ferry to Milson’s Point.  

You can also continue walking around to Blues Point for a shot looking east that takes in both the Harbour Bridge and the Opera House. 

After you have captured all the regular postcard views why not try a few more unusual shots.

7. Getting up close 

I like getting up close and looking at the texture of the tiles, also try framing shots that do not include the whole building.

Want to see how the pro’s do it?  Check out these shots from Rob at the Photography Hotspots website.

Have you been to Sydney? Are you a local? Share your tips on getting the best shot of the Sydney Opera House?

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