Melbourne Candid Series #40

 

Have a bite in Subway

It went out of business after pandemic

Canon 5D 

EF 50mm f1.2 L

50mm photos

Melbourne Candid Series #20

 

Captain Hook 

Canon 7D

EF 50mm f1.2 L

50mm shots

Melbourne Candid Series #491St Kilda Rd

 

The casual atmosphere is refreshing 

I have been wondering whether I should restrict the posts to Melbourne only. However, I need to stick to the gun I guess. Posting city street shots away from Melbourne would only ruin the algorithm. 

An idea to post dedicate to 50mm focal length has been on my mind for a while. Maybe that would be a new challenge for me using 50mm only for street shots. 

Sony A7RV

FE 24mm f1.4 GM

Check out Candid 358

Melbourne Candid Series #502 South Bank

 

He looks like Colonel Sanders

Sony A7RV

FE 50mm f1.2 GM

Check out Candid 369

and FACE OFF

Melbourne Candid Series #27

 

Got noticed 

Oops

Federation Square

Canon 5D EF 50mm f1.2 L

Federation Square Candids

Melbourne Candid Series #320 Ticket Kiosk in Southern Cross Station

 

I know it is a bit plain. Just not travelling to CBD to snap photos these days. 

Sony A7RV

FE 50mm f1.2 GM

Check out Candid 196

Melbourne Candid Series #826 Collins St

 

Uber eat?

Sony A7RV

FE 50mm f1.2 GM

Check out Candid 577

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 #59

 

Morning run at South Bank, Melbourne

Canon 5D 

EF 50mm f1.2 L

You can find my other photos at 

Candid Gallery

Melbourne Candid Series #167

 

He supposed to be Gringe ... Fun to see how he poses for me

Birrarung Marr

Pentax K20D

Leica 50mm f2 Summicron

Check out Candid 31 and Face OFF

Melbourne Candid Series #970 Collins Arcade, Collins St

 

A matronly lady, adorned with a whimsical crown-like hairpiece, sits patiently, lending her ear to two others at the far end of the table

Sony A7RV

FE 50mm f1.2 GM

Check out Candid 729

Melbourne Candid Series #712 Hosier Lane, Melbourne

 

Always finding people do all sorts of things in here

Sony A7RV

FE 50mm f1.2 GM

Check out Candid 462

Melbourne Candid Series #330 Costume

 

She wears iron bra in St Kilda Parade

Canon 7D

EF 50mm f1.2

Check out Candid 180

Melbourne Candid Series #311 Kiosk

 

A heartwarming scene

Off Birrarung Marr 

Sony A7RIV

FE 50mm f1.2 GM

Check out Candid 194

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

Check out Candid 755 and FACE OFF

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

Check Candid 746

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

Check out Candid 757

Melbourne Candid Series #828 Swanston St

 

Truly multi tasking 

Sony A7RV

FE 50mm f1.2 GM

Check out Candid 579

Melbourne Candid Series #816 Flinders St Station

 

That is unexpected

Sony A7RV

FE 50mm f1.2 GM

Check out Candid 567

Melbourne Candid Series #310 Fair at Birrarung Marr Fair

 

The night at the fair off Birrarung Marr

Sony A7RIV

FE 50mm f1.2 

Check out Candid 193