Melbourne Candid Series #1025 Swanston St

 

Beneath the columns, tall and grand,
A man in beret walks the land.
With measured steps and gaze so free,
He strolls in thoughtful revelry.

Sony A7RV

FE 135mm f1.8 GM

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Melbourne Candid Series #1024 Swanston St

 

A young gentleman reclineth upon the verdant lawn, delighting in the perusal of his phone before the grand edifice of the state library.

Sony A7RV

FE 135mm f1.8 GM

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Melbourne Candid Series #1023 Elizabeth St

 

Oh, joyous is the soul who stands mid-tier,
Yet roams the streets when noon draws near.

Sony A7RV

FE 135mm f1.8 GM

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Melbourne Candid Series #1022 Collins St

 

Upon Collins, where footsteps glide,
The city hums in bustling stride.
Yet eyes fall not on sights anew,
But screens that glow in glassy hue.

In hand it rests, both bright and keen,
A modern charm—this silent screen.
No glance to skies, no words take flight,
Just scrolling hands in neon light.

Sony A7RV

FE 135mm f1.8 GM

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Melbourne Candid Series #1021 Bourke St Mall

 

Upon the bustling city's lane,
Where melodies once soared in vain,
He strums no more by lantern's glow,
His tunes now lost where echoes go.

Bourke Street hums with weary tread,
Yet lacks the songs once widely spread.
The hollow wind, it hums alone—
A minstrel's voice now turned to stone.

Sony A7RV

FE 135mm f1.8 GM

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Melbourne Candid Series #1020 Bourke St Mall

 

With glass so wide and light so true,
It draws the gaze to what is due.
The world behind in softened grace,
While one stands sharp in time and space.

Sony A7RV

FE 135mm f1.8 GM

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Melbourne Candid Series #1019 Little Bourke St

 

Upon the path where none need heed,
No rushing wheels, no steely steed.
A young man walks with head bowed low,
His gaze entranced in screen-lit glow.

Behind him trail, in measured pace,
Two ladies lost in mirrored grace.
Through silent streets their footsteps fall,
Yet none look up—no glance at all.

Sony A7RV

FE 135mm f1.8 GM

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Melbourne Candid Series #1018 Little Flinders Lane

 

With steadfast voice, he made his plea,
"Come, take a photograph of me!"
Amidst his task, with letters tight,
He stood with pride in morning light.

From mail truck’s side, he cast a grin,
As duty’s course he walked within.
A fleeting pose, a moment bright,
Captured swift in lens’s sight.

Sony A7RV

FE 135mm f1.8 GM

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Melbourne Candid Series #1017 Collins St

 

Through streets of gold where merchants call,
She wandered light ‘neath evening’s thrall.
With weary gaze and laden hands,
She left behind the bustling stands.

And as my shutter caught the scene,
Her eyes shut soft, lost in between.
Through heavy glasses, she turned away,
A fleeting ghost of spent-out day.

Sony A7RV

FE 135mm f1.8 GM

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Melbourne Candid Series #1016 Swanston St

 

The tram rolls forth through evening’s haze,
Its weary load in tight embrace.
With sighs and shuffles, hands hold tight,
As city hums in fading light.

Through clinking rails and crowded air,
The rush of feet is everywhere.
A daily tide, both fast and slow,
Through Melbourne’s heart, they come and go.

Sony A7RV

FE 135mm f1.8 GM

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Melbourne Candid Series #1015 Swanston St

Upon his brow, the shadows lay,
As if the night had stolen day.
His weary eyes, so dim, so worn,
Like stars that fade before the morn.

One glance might guess, with softened sight,
He’s wrestled long against the night.
Yet here he stands, though frail and deep,
A soul adrift on tides of sleep.

Sony A7RV

FE 135mm f1.8 GM

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Melbourne Candid Series #1014 Bourke St Mall

 

Upon a bench in city’s thrall,
Just off the path of Bourke St Mall,
A crusted roll in hand so tight,
With flavors rich and pure delight.

The crunch, the taste, a midday treat,
With herbs and spice both fresh and sweet.
A simple feast, yet none compare,
To Banh Mi savored in the air.

Sony A7RV

FE 50mm f1.2 GM

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Melbourne Candid Series #1013 Swanston St

 

Upon the green by knowledge grand,
A lively crowd takes rest at hand.
With meals in lap and laughter bright,
They bask beneath the noon’s warm light.

The books stand tall in silent keep,
As voices dance and moments steep.
A midday pause, so free, so fair,
As life and learning breathe the air.

Sony A7RV

FE 50mm f1.2 GM

Check out Candid 771

Melbourne Candid Series #1012 Swanston St

 

The lads partake of their midday repast upon the front lawn of the state library.

Sony A7RV

FE 50mm f1.2 GM

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Melbourne Candid Series #1011 Little Flinders Lane

 

A resounding thump echoed through the air, drawing the gaze of all present.

Sony A7RV

FE 50mm f1.2 GM

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Melbourne Candid Series #1010 Russell St

 

A gentleman bearing his satchel after a visit to the market.

Sony A7RV

FE 50mm f1.2 GM

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Melbourne Candid Series #1009 Russell St

 

Refraining from trimming the leftward expanse of this image imparts a distinct sentiment.

Sony A7RV

FE 50mm f1.2 GM

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Melbourne Candid Series #1008 Elizabeth St

 

In garb of rare and wondrous thread,
She walks, with grace and beauty spread.
A fashion all her own, distinct,
Where style and elegance are linked.

Sony A7RV

FE 135mm f1.8 GM

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Melbourne Candid Series #1007 Royal Arcade, Collins St, Melbourne

 

Amidst the throng of humanity, each of us stands solitary, lost in our own world.

Sony A7RV

FE 135mm f1.8 GM

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Melbourne Candid Series #1006 The Causeway Melbourne

 

Everyone conforms to using the phone as a way of life.

Sony A7RV

FE 135mm f1.8 GM

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Melbourne Candid Series #1005 Royal Arcade Collins St

 

She carried a great many garments, though the air was not so cold as to warrant such burden.

Stepping forth from the Royal Arcade, she moved with measured pace, her footsteps falling upon a floor patterned like a checkerboard, its polished surface gleaming beneath the soft glow of morning light.

Sony A7RV

FE 135mm f1.8 GM

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Melbourne Candid Series #1004 The Cause Way

 

Amidst the dim glow of the tavern’s bulbs, a man sat in quiet repose. A well-worn leather jacket draped his shoulders, its creases telling stories of time and wear.

Before him, a glass of amber liquid caught the light.

He neither spoke nor acknowledged the murmured conversations around him—lost in the silent communion between drink and thought. And the phone. 

Sony A7RV

FE 135mm f1.8 GM

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Melbourne Candid Series #1003 Collins St

 

That is a smile I did not expect it

Sony A7RV

FE 135mm f1.8 GM

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Melbourne Candid Series #1002 Hopetoun Tea Room, Collins Arcade

 

In a quaint abode, by gentle light, Where cakes abound, a sweet delight, The air is filled with sugar’s grace, A charming, cozy, quaint embrace.

The flavors dance, a merry troupe, On tongues that savor every scoop, With every bite, joy’s sweet unfold, A tale of bliss in crumbs retold.

So come, partake, and time delay, In this fair haven, softly stay, Where cakes, like dreams, all worries chase, And leave a smile upon your face.

Sony A7RV

FE 50mm f1.2 GM

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Melbourne Candid Series #1001 Flinders Train Station

 

Subject isolation through a bright prime lens is such a good fun to shoot into the crowd. 

Sony A7RV

FE 135mm f1.8 GM

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Melbourne Candid Series #1000 Melbourne Central

 

Two young men talked to each other in Melbourne Central 

Sony A7RV

FE 50mm f1.2 GM

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Melbourne Candid Series #999 Melbourne Central

 

Upon these streets where souls do meet, In endless streams they place their feet, From every realm, all walks of life, They weave together, joy and strife.

With varied dreams and paths they've known, They tread the stones of urban throng, In this grand tapestry, untold, Their tales of wonder now unfold.

So rich the chorus, sweet and grand, Of life’s own symphony, unplanned, In streets where countless lives convene, A timeless dance, a living scene.

Sony A7RV

FE 50mm f1.2 GM

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Melbourne Candid Series #998 Flinders St

He is a well-known figure on the streets of Melbourne, often singing loudly and embracing passersby with his sweat-soaked jumper. He also experiences vivid hallucinations, which he insists others believe.

Another man is also notable, fond of holding a large carrot toy aloft near the entrance of Flinders Street Station.

I ought to publish a series showcasing the renowned characters of the city streets. 

Sony A7RV

FE 50mm f1.2 GM

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Melbourne Candid Series #997 Flinders St

 

Fashion on the streets displays great variety.

I frequently employ wide-angle lenses, allowing me to openly capture images before passing pedestrians.

Sony A7RV

FE 50mm f1.2 GM

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Melbourne Candid Series #996 Swanston St

 

The people at back actually browsed on laptop on the lawn

Sony A7RV

FE 135mm f1.8 GM

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Melbourne Candid Series #995 Swanston St

 

In front of the library, I observe an increasing number of individuals at ease, unburdened by devices in their hands.

Sony A7RV

FE 135mm f1.8 GM

Check out Candid 753

Melbourne Candid Series #994 Little Flinders Lane

 

In response to the bracing morning chill, the more sensitive residents of Melbourne are prompted to don additional layers of clothing.

Sony A7RV

FE 135mm f1.8 GM

Check out Candid 752

Melbourne Candid Series #993 Russell St

 

There appears to be an increased presence of delivery bicycles on the roads. According to recent news reports, the food delivery industry is experiencing a downturn in its business performance. 

Sony A7RV

FE 50mm f1.2 GM

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Melbourne Candid Series #992 Little Collins St

 

A man walks while reading his phone in street

Sony A7RV

FE 135mm f1.8 GM

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Melbourne Candid Series #991 Lonsdale Rd

 

Busy attending to the queue of customers

Sony A7RV

FE 135mm f1.8 GM

Check out Candid 750

Melbourne Candid Series #990 Lonsdale Rd

 

Not sure what era is waxing the hair fashionable for men

Sony A7RV

FE 135mm f1.8 GM

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Melbourne Candid Series 989 Lonsdale St

 

Indeed, I had not directed my focus upon them until their reaction drew my attention. I then decided to capture an image. My endeavor at that moment was to hone the technique of panning with moving automobiles.

Sony A7RV

FE 135mm f1.8 GM

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Melbourne Candid Series #988 Lonsdale St

 

Persons of diverse ethnic backgrounds stand in anticipation, awaiting the traffic signals to grant them passage by turning green.

Sony A7RV

FE 50mm f1.2 GM

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Melbourne Candid Series #987 Little Flinders Lane

 

She is putting on her lipstick while listening to her pods 

Sony A7RV

FE 50mm f1.2 GM

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Melbourne Candid Series #986 Bourke St Mall

 

This gentleman possesses a prominent abdominal girth akin to mine. Consequently, he is susceptible to metabolic syndrome. Additionally, he is yet another Melbourne resident attired in black.

Sony A7RV

FE 135mm f1.8 GM

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Melbourne Candid Series 985 Bourke St Mall

 

This middle-aged man walks a path of sorrow. It serves as a poignant reflection of our solitary venture into this world.

Sony A7RV

FE 135mm f1.8 GM

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Melbourne Candid Series #984 Exhibition St

 

His shirt resembled a splash of art—vivid, expressive, and striking. Yet, I recalled observing him as he directed his gaze toward a lady passing by along the footpath.

It's intriguing how attire can mirror one's inner world. A garment adorned with bold strokes and vibrant hues speaks volumes about the wearer's persona—perhaps a reflection of a creative spirit or a desire to stand out amidst the mundane.

Sony A7RV

FE 135mm f1.8 GM

Check out Candid 743

Melbourne Candid Series 983 Collins St

 

The gentleman strides briskly, his blazer billowing gracefully in the wind.

Sony A7RV

FE 50mm f1.2 GM

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Melbourne Candid Series #982 Little Flinders Lane

 

Capturing photographs through the panes of a glass window can yield quite astonishing results.

Sony A7RV

FE 50mm f1.2 GM

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Melbourne Candid Series #981 Little Flinders Lane - Cucina

 

It is the same shop as featured in yesterday's post. The lady bears a peculiar expression, as if something tasted amiss. In this modern age, women are said to be more employed and independent than men.

It's fascinating to consider how societal roles have evolved over time. The notion that women are now more employed and independent than men reflects a significant shift in the economic and social fabric of our times

Sony A7RV

FE 50mm f1.2 GM

Check out Candid 740 and FACE OFF

Melbourne Candid Series #980 Little Flinders Lane

 

Famed for its exquisite pasta, one can observe the ladies savoring their dishes behind the glass.

Sony A7RV

FE 50mm f1.2 GM

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Melbourne Candid Series #979 Swanston St

 

A second depiction of him walking, for he strides with such confidence and suave elegance.

His movements are marked by an effortless grace that captivates the eye. There is a distinguished air about him, a blend of assurance and refinement that harkens back to a time when elegance was paramount. 

Sony A7RV

FE 135mm f1.8 GM

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Melbourne Candid Series 978 Swanston St

 

He was once a familiar figure, but since the onset of COVID, he has not been seen. Not homeless, he was renowned among Melbourne's city photographers—a retired academic possessing several properties. Yet, he chose to live without a roof, embracing the outdoors as his dwelling.

His absence now evokes contemplation about the profound impacts of the pandemic on individual lives. Electing to forgo traditional comforts despite ample means suggests a quest for freedom or a deeper connection with the world unconfined by walls.

Sony A7RV

FE 50mm f1.2 GM

Check out Candid 737

Melbourne Candid Series #977 Swanston St

 

It appears the man bun and unkempt style remain in vogue. Personally, I favour the clean-cut appearance.

It's intriguing how fashion trends ebb and flow over time. The resurgence of the man bun and a more rugged look perhaps signifies a shift towards embracing individuality and a laid-back ethos. 

Sony A7RV

FE 135mm f1.8 GM

Check out Candid 736

Melbourne Candid Series #976 Swanston St

 

Typically, the people of India harbor a fervent passion for cricket. It is quite uncommon, however, to encounter an ardent admirer of football among them. Yet, the scarf he wears proclaims his allegiance unmistakably.

It's intriguing how cultural tides shift with time. This gentle shift not only reflects the diversification of interests but also underscores the impact of globalisation on traditional sporting landscapes.

Sony A7RV

FE 135mm f1.8 GM

Check out Candid 735