Malcolm Turnbull, the local member and former Liberal leader is an admirer of Baines' work and took up the artist's invitation to join the wet suits in the waves.
What a sacrifice for art, eh? he remarked, as Baines marshalled the shivering group at Bondi Pavilion........[Kim Arlington, Sydney Morning Herald]
Andrew Baines' surreal human sculpture, Bondi Beach, Sydney, Australia (Sunday 27 June 2010 @ 7:06am).
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Philip Ruddock, MP (aged 67) was honorary guest at The Remembrance Ceremony held at the Cenotaph.
After ceremony, Mr. Ruddock was leaving to attend meeting elsewhere.
L Plater followed closely: Mr. Ruddock, may I take your picture?
Mr. Ruddock turned around and replied: Most certainly.
Pose, smile...Arch, focus, Click! Click! Click!
L Plater: Thank you sir.
Mr. Ruddock continued to walk towards George Street.
Legacy Week 2010, Martin Place, Sydney, Australia (Monday 30 August 2010 @ 1:01pm).
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Mr. Frederick John Nile (aged 76), National President of the Christian Democratic Party, chose a three-quarters to the left pose.
Mr. Nile has rather conservative views on homosexuality and wearing face covering that prevents the identification of the wearer, including the burqa and niqab.
Martin Place, Sydney, Australia (Friday 5 November 2010 @ 12:02pm).
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42nd Premier of New South Wales, NSW Labor Party Leader, (Barbie Doll) Kristina Keneally, fighting a losing election.
Kristina Keneally, NSW Premier, Channel 7 News, Martin Place, Sydney, Australia (Monday 14 Mar 2011 @ 2:23pm).
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Liberal Leader (Max the Axe) Barry O'Farrell, harping on the woeful record of an incompetent Labor Party during their 15 years in office.
Barry O'Farrell, NSW Liberal Party Leader, Channel 7 News, Martin Place, Sydney, Australia (Monday 14 Mar 2011 @ 2:23pm).
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