Thought I would show you the new Adelaide Oval, home to cricket and Australian Football in South Australia. It's a magnificent, world class stadium with fabulous facilities and we are justly proud of it - even though building it nearly broke the bank!
One of the access ways is this bridge across our Torrens River - fenced on both sides so nobody goes for an accidental swim. The sides are heavy duty perspex I think so you get quite an open feeling as you walk across.
Gates and fences direct patrons into the stadium
We're pretty high up here, so we need this fence to hang on to.
Cricket ovals traditionally had white picket fences around them. This is the electronic twist on the old fashioned picket fence - a digital picket fence. Don't ask me how they do it. Far too technical for me.
I love the design of this stand.
And looking up.......................
Liz Needle - linking with Good Fences
Looks like a beautiful stadium! Great shots.. Have a happy day!
ReplyDeleteLove the lines! And I like how you've photographed the curves.
ReplyDeleteChill photos. It would be fun to be up on that perch. Nice view.
ReplyDeleteLove those sweeping curves.
ReplyDeleteGreat looking oval! And I love the patterns of the roof :)
ReplyDeleteAnd the fences, too! :D
Have a fine day
【ツ】Knipsa
quite a fine stadium! digital picket fence - now that's a new one! love it!
ReplyDeleteoh I like fine takes. Clever idea takes for us.
ReplyDeleteWOW! That is some fantastic Stadium. Must be wonderful to see a game there.
DeleteUnbelievable atmosphere , especially during a football match with 45 000 fans all cheering. Noise is unbelievable
DeleteVery impressive architecture and nicely captured. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWow - that's one big and impressive stadium and I am happy to learn Cricket and Football are played there.
ReplyDeleteI like the way you have photographed the big structure, giving particular attention to the nuances!
Climbing up all them steps must be some workout, eh?
Have a Beautiful Day!
Peace :)
What a wonderful facility - I'll bet there was a lot of controversy when this was built (if it nearly broke the bank). I'd love to watch a cricket match here - N.Z vs Aust. Haha.
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I'll let you know Diana when there is a Aus/Kiwi test there. and you can pop over - stay with me and we can go to the test together. LOL
DeleteDearest Liz; What a fabulous photographs of the stadium♡♡♡ I LOVE Australia as I had very precious memories in my 30's and early 40's being helping hand interpreter between New Castle city (sister city with my city). Lovely to have a blogger friend in Australia♪
ReplyDeleteThank you very much for visiting me, kindest regard from Japan; xoxo Miyako*