Saturday, March 8, 2025

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. 

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31 comments:

  1. So, he is basically your Horseback Jesus? https://www.reddit.com/r/HorsebackJesus/

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  2. He looks like he's having a good time!

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  3. From what you say, he is one of those "picturesque" characters that everyone knows. In all the big cities we have similar people who make the street their "stage" for acting.

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  4. It would been good to see the other characters on the streets too. There are characters here too! He looks happy, I wonder what his visions are?

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  5. These colorful characters always seem to be the life and soul of a city.

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  6. He looks like a very happy guy though and that's really important.

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  7. He looks happy in his skin, Roentare. A great shot. I like characters!

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  8. Sería un trabajo estupendo ese de retratar a los personajes de la ciudad. El de hoy desde luego debe serlo por la "estampa" que tiene y por lo que cuentas.

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  9. What would the world be like without eccentrics? Diversity is a blessing.

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  10. Wonderful candid street capture. What is the passers-by reaction to his actions?

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  11. Great shot! His happiness puts a smile on my face.

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  12. It's great when there are remarkable and sympathetic figures like this in towns and cities. Extravagant, eccentric people who bring a bit of life and joy to the city.

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  13. Some people live in their own reality which is fine if they don't intrude on other people.

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  14. Interesting! I am not sure I'd like to be embraced by a sweaty man on the street though!

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  15. Un personaje interesante, pero tampoco me gustaría que me abrazase. Un beso.

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