The Strand Arcade

Posted by Andrew Gould (Sydney, Australia) on 22 August 2008 in Lifestyle & Culture and Portfolio.

Taken last Sunday, same day as the glamour girls series. This arcade was built in 1892. See its history here:
http://www.strandarcade.com.au/IPOH/STRAND/me.get?site.sectionshow&PAGE002

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Comments (16)

iVahid from Norway

This is a lovely arcade! I must come there!

22 Aug 2008 2:30pm

Sun.~ from Tehran, Iran

Stunning...!
Nicely Done...

22 Aug 2008 2:40pm

sherri from Little Rock, Arkansas, United States

I love places like this. Wonderful capture.

22 Aug 2008 2:41pm

Tracey from White Hall, United States

What a beautiful place to shop and eat! I wish our malls looked like that around here!

22 Aug 2008 4:13pm

Laurie from New Jersey, United States

That place looks absolutely wonderful. I would love to go there. I just love the warmth it evokes. It is so rich.

22 Aug 2008 4:20pm

Emilio Garcia from Pleasanton, United States

Beautiful indoor photograph. Places like this is what make Sydney such an interesting and "magical" city.

22 Aug 2008 5:47pm

Fliss from Melbourne Beach, United States

Sat at these tables.. nice to watch the world go by here...

22 Aug 2008 5:50pm

Graham Russon from Cape Town, South Africa

fantastic shot, the perspective and lines are great.

22 Aug 2008 7:50pm

Observing from West Cheshire, United Kingdom

That's a beautiful classic arcade, I prefer these traditional styles to the modern centers. The Victorian tiled floor is wonderful. Very posh looking. Splendid image Andrew.

22 Aug 2008 11:10pm

Arash from Dubai, United Arab Emirates

I like detais here, nice colors.

24 Aug 2008 1:50pm

Anthony from Germany

A good colonial feel to this.Lots of warm wood and a great floor.Well done Andrew.

25 Aug 2008 2:43pm

emily from Adelaide, Australia

caught my breath - i thought this was along rundle mall in adelaide (SA!) looks really similar. so much more character to these arcades eh? great perspective

28 Aug 2008 3:32pm

@emily: Hi Emily. I'll look out for your Rundle Mall then when I eventually visit Adelaide.

Ken McCoy from Orlando-Daytona Beach, FL, United States

Beautiful perspective! I love the wood textures & tungsten lights. A great sense of place!

1 Sep 2008 1:47am

@Ken McCoy: Thanks, Ken. About the perspective, I've taken quite a few shots on passing through here, but I think this is the best of them.

dj.tigersprout from San Bruno, CA, United States

ooh -- love this mall -- have you found the fountain of chocolate store? it used to be there years ago -- on one of the obscure levels... i used to hunt for you! ;) great shot!

5 Sep 2008 11:57pm

@dj.tigersprout: I don't remember the last time I ventured up there, but must do so soon.