“Body Eletrics.”
Melbourne March 2016 (14 photos)
Earlier this year, I visited Melbourne for a few days. I posted about the National Gallery, the Forever Bicycles sculpture and the Low light Photography workshop previously.
Of course, I did some street photography as well. Over at the Weekly Photo Challenge, the topic is Frame. So here’s my take on that topic with some photos featuring frames – real or otherwise.
“But first. Coffee.”
“Seriously. But first. Coffee”
“This is Melbourne.”
“In the zone – where every street photographer wants to be.”
“The Corridor.”
“Draco sings the blues at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl.”
“Let’s do the time warp again.”
“Think inside the frame.”
I had to suck my tummy in to take this shot of highly reflective glass doors. If you look closely enough, you’ll see my elbow in the right side panel just above the door knob and the tips of my shoes below.
“Imagination is more important than knowledge.”
And also for appreciating the numerous frames in this shot.
“The Spiral stair.”
It pays to accidentally wander in through open doors off the street.
“Urban canyon.”
“I’m getting out of here. I tell you, I didn’t do it. I was framed !!!”
“Tommy Lee Jones’ reply, if he were Australian.”
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That’s enough frames for now. I’m flying off to Melbourne again next week and hope to have some time to put Melbourne in the frame again.
No posts from me for a week or so.
“The Corridor” is very beautiful !
Thank you. It was a beautiful morning light shining through and casting shadows.
😆 Loved that guy hanging out the window and the line that went with it.
Happy Journey , LD 🙂
Thanks, KG. I tried to help him but he wouldn’t let go. LOL 🙂
I’ve just come back from visiting Melbourne tonight – love your photos…
What are the chances? 🙂
Thank you. I hope you had a good trip, with lots of good food. I’ve got a list of places to eat at. 🙂
Thank you it was for work so didn’t even get a chance to buy chocolate at Haighs. We just had a light dinner at Chinatown only because my boss used to go to this restaurant as a kid with his dad. It was ok but I know there are so many fabulous restaurants in Melb especially in those gorgeous little streets.
Next time, you’ll definitely have to schedule some gourmet food stops.
Ooooh! These are excellent, and the last one – I just can’t believe this slogan for this product!! And you’re so brave to put your own elbow in a photo. 😉
Thank you. I did think I was rather daring to include a body part, and perhaps not as skinny as I used to be. 🙂
It’s an Australian Company, and well, we often make fun of ourselves.
They sell online as well: https://au.whogivesacrap.org
According to their website – “40% of the world’s population doesn’t have access to a toilet, and we think that’s pretty crap. That’s why we donate 50% of our profits to help build toilets for those in need.”
Super photos–love the story and the journey, too.
Thank you very much.
Wonderful b&w pictures, my favorites 3,6,11,12.
Much appreciated. Thank you very much.
Beautifully done all round, Dragon. I see the Myer Music Bowl was free that day you went, and you dared clamber on the stage. From the Myer Music Bowl to Flinders St to Bourke St and to the Queen Victoria Market, you sure covered a lot of ground. Welcome back to Melbourne next week. Seems like we’ll have wonderful weather then. Enjoy 🙂
Yes, I get around. Fortunately no-one caught me at the Myer Music Bowl. 🙂
I have a new set of cafes and restaurants to visit this trip. Cumulus, Gazi and Tipo 00 were my favourites from the last trip. The toilet paper was at Auction Rooms.
These are great especially the who gives a crap (LOL) and the no wi-fi.
Thanks. I went out for breakfast and had to use the cafe’s bathroom. That toilet paper made me laugh. If I had a bag with me, I might have (probably would have) pilfered a roll. 🙂
Excellent pictures!!
“This is Melbourne.” is lovely 🙂
Thank you very much. 🙂
I’ve been framed I tell ya!
THat’s what they all say! 😉
And so glad that I was framed!
Some people just want to be caught. 🙂 🙂 🙂
Great photos as usual! The stairs are cool!
Thank you very much. I walked up 5 floors and started shooting down. Just then, a man appeared on the 5th floor and started walking down. My lucky day. 🙂
Yeah, as it’s often the case with street photography.))
Indeed 🙂
I love the 1993 sign 🙂 I hope that you have a nice week!
The sign is so ironic. It caught my eye immediately. Thanks. I hope to get some more interesting shots whilst in Melbourne.
Ah Melbourne. It’s been ages since I’ve visited. I like the variations on the frame theme, the obvious and the not so obvious.
Thank you. I like to exercise the eye with a bit of variety.
Great series, as usual, Draco! My favourites are The Corridor, and 1993.
… its just a jump to the left…..
( put your hands on your hips…)
Time warping is contagious, isn’t it? 🙂
Thanks very much, Debbie.
…. it is indeed, Draco. I think I was jumping to the left whilst you were stepping to the right :)…. and we ended up in 1993. or the Tang dynasty. Bit hard to tell, sometimes!
Something like that. I have a headache now. 🙂 🙂 🙂
A superb set of black and white photographs Mr Dragon. Thoroughly enjoyable post as always. 🙂
Thank you. Life always offers interesting photographic opportunities.
Very entertaining images. Melbourne looks full of personality. Enjoy your visit and break. 🙂
Thank you. Melbourne has a different vibe, and lots of good food. Interestingly, according to the 2001 Australian census, Melbourne has the largest Greek Australian population in Australia and the largest Greek population of any city in the World – outside of Greece. Maybe that explains it. 😉
Wow gorgeous black and white photos series, fantastic! But first … coffee 🙂 Have a great wekend Draco!
I hope you enjoyed your coffee. 🙂
Thank you. Have a wonderful weekend as well.
The lines and shadows of this series is great ~ Melbourne “In the zone – where every street photographer wants to be.”
Thanks very much. We all want to be “in the zone”.
Great series for the Frame. Enjoy your trip, Dragon.
Thanks very much, Amy.
Great post Mr Draco .. Wonderful photos! I love Melbourne
Thanks, Julie. I’ll be scouting locations for your laneway portrait shoot (…one day). 🙂
Draco is back on streets. Melbourne life 23 rocks!
Thanks, Paula. Need to diversify my photography style periodically. 🙂
well, you’ve certainly made me want to wander the streets of Melbourne. So many great street shots, and such clever signage.
Thanks. It’s a food lovers paradise. Even got to finally try the croissants at Lune. Chosen by the New York Times as the best croissants in the world:
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/04/11/t-magazine/food/lune-croissanterie-melbourne-croissants.html?_r=0
I love every pic…especially the one which says “No WiFi…!”
Rock
Thank you very much. Life was certainly different back in 1993. 🙂
Enjoy! Love the trams and the down the stairwell shot 🙂
Thanks, Jo. Melbourne is Australia’s food capital. I had a list of places to try and I got to most of them. 🙂
Loosening the waistband, no doubt? 🙂 🙂
Within reason. 🙂
🙂
Oh!!! I did not know about the Greek population of Melbourne! (Well….I do not know many things about Melbourne, but your photographs and the comments help a lot to open my imagination!)
I really like the set of photographs…I loved the 1993, and t”Imagination is….” ,…
I think it is interesting and refreshing they do not show only the menu… A whole different attitude of life!
PD: the paper is absolutely great!!!!
Have a great time!!! 🙂
Thank you. Every city has its unique flavour. I hope I showed some of Melbourne’s. 🙂
Some of these are hilarious…don’t know where to start….haha, well captured!! 😀 The ‘But first coffee’ sign is a good indication they sell a lot of that…or intend to sell a lot of it. I’m not a coffee drinker now, but after seeing that sign, I thought of how nice it would be to have a coffee. Subliminal advertising works obviously, even on chalkboards! 😉
Sorry no wifi sign – that had me laughing out loud…that was so good!!! 😀 I imagine it’s a clever ploy to get everyone in a good mood on arrival? Certainly saves explanations on why there’s no wifi.
I didn’t notice your elbow, or the shoe! How the hell did you fit into that thin piece of wood??? Standing further back – maybe? I guess that makes sense. You can always photo-shop yourself out – might be easier! 😉
I love the arty guy hanging from the window! I want one under my window at the front of the building – would certainly give people something to look at passing by!!!
Thanks, Suzy. I think subliminal advertising or at least, the power of suggestion, can be a big influence in life. It works on me, too. 🙂
Technology is moving so fast, and so is time. 1993 was 23 years ago!!! Almost half amy lifetime ago. OMG I’m starting to feel my age. 🙂
There are lots of little details in life to enjoy and carrying a camera helps to appreciate them. The street art in Melbourne is wonderful, and everywhere.
Oh, I forgot the toilet roll…haha…yes…a perfect name for the product!! 😀 Hope you have a good trip to Melbourne!
I know and then I found out they donate 50% of their profits to building toilets in underdeveloped countries. They obviously give a … 🙂
Thanks, Suzy. It was a good trip.
I love your vision of life.. Thank you
Thank you. Much appreciated.
Wonderful! Ive been there!!! Love the place
Glad you enjoyed your visit there. Melbourne is the food capital of Australia. 🙂
There are some that dare to say that the place of my birth is boring. Thank you for these shots 😉
Only those that are ill-informed. You’re welcome.
🙂
Your black and whites never leave one wishing for, or thinking about, color – sorry, colour? 😉 Great series!
Thank you very much. B/W – life down to the essentials.
I like your various “frame” interpretations, but particularly like the staircase shot. Including a person in the shot makes it perfect.
Thank you. I was very fortunate he started at the top floor where I was and walked down. I got a couple of goes at the shot. 🙂