Sunday, March 1, 2026

Melbourne Candid Series #1264 Swanston St

 


Under the 40 sign he waits
half tourist, half philosopher of tram-stop fates.
Backpack packed like he might flee
to Brunswick… or just JB Hi-Fi.

Shadows argue with the sun,
Typo clocks say errands aren’t done,
while Swanston Street streams brisk and loud
a moving, honking, retail crowd.

He studies traffic like modern art:
Is that my tram… or just a false start?
Bench beside him offers a seat
but commitment moves too fast on Swanston Street.


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9 comments:

  1. You are so very talented in taking these shots. Light, dark, movement. Brilliant.

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  2. Toda una experiencia personal y desde luego única.

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  3. This middle-aged fellow must be a traveler visiting the city on his break from work and enjoying the choice of shops it offers. He has serious walking boots, and a serious backpack containing all he needs for his travels. "Typo" is not a logo I would want as I do my best to avoid typos.

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  4. He's either just stood up or about to sit down? Love the Typo sign in the background :-D

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  5. It's incredibly difficult to capture images with such different lighting. Even so, I think the result is more than acceptable.

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  6. Una aturada per recalibrar-se.

    Salutacions!

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  7. It's quarter to five, and he's trying to decide whether or not to take a closer look at something in the window. The bus is coming, after all.

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