As Promised Sydney Low Spots

This depicts The Rocks in Sydney, which dating back to the 1880's until about the 1930's was considered to be the most dangerous place in Sydney, as being the former site of Convict barracks and the like, as it fell into disrepair, was ajudged only suitable habitat for the lower strata of society, and gave rise to "Razor Gangs" who carried (and used) straight shaving Razors as weapons, due to the punishment dished out to anyone found in possession of a Gun/Pistol. Their reign of terror was brought to an end in the 1930's due to the diligent work of the New South Wales Police Force and I was lucky enough to meet one of their number, the equally notorious Detective Sergeant "Wrong Way" Rogan. He reputedly went amongst the gangs armed only with his truncheon (Nightstick) and Bare Fists, the Press had a field day with his expoits but He (and many others) Got The Job Done!

I love the gentle border provided by the foliage of the above photo, as it encapsulate the Rock Wall in the lower left constructed of Local Sandstone actually carved by the early convicts as part of their penal servitude, and the old brick works of buildings that witnessed all the old "Bad Days" over the last 150 +- years, all juxtapositiond as a foreground for the unmistakable sails of the Sydney Opera House, which in fact is more indicative of the area today. It would have been unthinkable for people to live there even as recently as 1950/60 but now days people just could not afford to live there, it is really hot property. I will show more of this side of Sydney in the next few days. I hope that you enjoy this little sidetrip from the challenge.