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Thursday, April 16, 2026

Melbourne Candid Series #1310 Swanston St

 


Two bags each, and a pastry mid-bite,
Commerce accomplished in broad daylight.
One scans the street like a seasoned scout,
The other’s more focused on what’s in her mouth.

“Glassons,” the logos quietly proclaim
Proof that restraint is a negotiable game.
Behind them, a man checks messages unseen,
While the city performs its usual in-between.

No grand event, no curtain, no cue
Just errands, indulgence, and a crossing to do.
Yet in this small theatre of pavement and pace,
Retail meets ritual—with crumbs on its face.


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19 comments:

  1. Street photography featuring pretty young women is always appealing. These two are obviously on a shopping trip, having success, and are enjoying themselves.

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    1. I snap whoever comes my way. They are usually more interesting

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  2. Un amigable paseo después de hacer las compras.

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  3. Un paseo en buena compañía y relajadas las dos.
    Abrazo

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  4. Els ulls de la noia sembla que es mengin el que menja l'altra. ;-)
    Salutacions.

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  5. 2 friends spending the day together - nice.

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  6. A city full of life and activity behind the two young women.

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  7. You captured them perfectly.

    Thank you for joining the Wordless Wednesday Blog Hop.

    Have a fabulous Wordless Wednesday. ☺

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  8. Great poem and great photo. Thanks--this has me pondering the moment and the joy of simple rituals and daily routines.

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  9. For once, ladies communicate with each other and enjoyed themselves rather than just looking at the phones.

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  10. When I was a kid in the 50's, the athletic shoe of choice was "Keds". That was the brand, and it almost became a generic for what we called tennis shoes. The girl on the left is wearing shoes that look exactly like those ancient Keds. That created a very nostalgic mood for me as I explored this image-- one of my favorites from this series.

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  11. Beautiful street shot, Loved the poem.

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  12. The poetry ties it together nicely, turning a simple street scene into something with character and flow.

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