A Whale in Mid City

In March a gigantic hump whale beached in Sydney's CBD in Martin Place, and shines blackly in glorious afternoon sun. The event was a protest against mining developments planned for the Kimberley coast. See (for example) The Wilderness Society website.

This whale must have been a huge effort to man-handle into position.

Some ingenious mechanics are on display. 
Both eyes were illuminated from inside.
Note the water supply: every now and again a spout shot up into the air!

Supporter Claire showing off her 'whale tail' on top of a Sea Shepherd cap.

While a succession of excellent musicians jammed on through the afternoon, giving their energies to the cause. 
This photo is a little soft in focus, so I've given it a 'dry brush' filter in Photoshop. Once in filters, who can resist 'glowing edges'? I like it, but this contradicts my usual documentary photo dictum to keep it simple, and becomes a graphic. The key thing is the truly huge size of the whale.