In Flagstaff Garden’s open air,
A chap stands dressed in suited flair
A crisp-cut rose, a classic hat,
But his painted face is more than that.
Mexican colours bloom in grace,
A festival dancing on his face,
Petal patterns, skulls of white,
A hint of day and edge of night.
Among the trees the city hums,
Yet he becomes the beat of drums,
A walking echo, bold and bright,
Of distant lands and candle light.
There in Melbourne’s gentle green,
Tradition shifts, alive, unseen—
A suited man, half myth, half art,
Carrying culture on his heart.
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That fellow with the white face paint looks remarkable. With the traditional hat, white shirt, and suspenders he is dressed like an Amish man, but the mustache tells me that is not the case. You have shot a strong photo, but it leaves many questions unanswered.
ReplyDeleteGood for year 12 essays
DeleteThe Phantom of the Opera out for a midday stroll?
ReplyDeleteYeah it does give that vibe!
DeleteA monochrome "full of color". Fantastic!
ReplyDeleteMy mentor used to say black and white photography actually has "colours"
DeleteGood -Christine cmlk79.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteUn hombre que llama la atención con esa máscara y por su porte decidido mientras camina con seguridad hacia donde él quiera.
ReplyDeleteUn abrazo
A lover in disguise.
ReplyDeletePerhaps an Amish "dia de los muertos" celebrant... (Jeff's comment, above)
ReplyDeleteNotice that he had a rose in his shirt pocket...wonder who was going to have it at the end. Was there a party?
ReplyDeletehis face makeup definitely suits the occasion.
ReplyDeleteSuperb click
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