Melbourne Candid Series #407 Swanston St Melbourne

 

I just love walking through the busy street of Swanston St - easy to snap photos while walking

Watching people do whatever is sometimes addictive

Sony A7RIV

FE 14mm f1.8 GM

Check out Candid 248 and FACE OFF

Melbourne Candid Series #538 Swanston St

 

Off Swanston St, people are walking by 

Sony A7RV

FE 14mm f1.8 GM

Check out Candid 302

Melbourne Candid Series #114

 

A glow by the afternoon sun in front of state library 

Swanston St

Pentax K20D

FA 43mm limited f1.9 

Swanston St

Melbourne Candid Series #92

 

In front of state library, Chess game with giant chess pieces

Swanston Street 

Pentax K20D 

FE 43mm f1.9 Limited

Swanston St Posts

Melbourne Candid Series #883 Swanston St

 

Swanston is filled with Asian restaurants

Sony A7RV

FE 35mm f1.4 GM

Check out Candid 634 and FACE OFF

Melbourne Candid Series #391 Swanston St Melbourne

 

Just outside St Paul's Cathedral

Dog day

Sony A7RIV

FE 14mm f1.8 GM

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Melbourne Candid Series #230 Dancer off Federation Square Atrium

 

Dancer swirling on the floor at Federation Square Atrium, Swanston St and Flinders St

Canon 6D

FE 135mm f2 L

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Melbourne Candid Series #1015 Swanston St

Upon his brow, the shadows lay,
As if the night had stolen day.
His weary eyes, so dim, so worn,
Like stars that fade before the morn.

One glance might guess, with softened sight,
He’s wrestled long against the night.
Yet here he stands, though frail and deep,
A soul adrift on tides of sleep.

Sony A7RV

FE 135mm f1.8 GM

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Melbourne Candid Series #831 Swanston St

 

How different styles of fashion

Sony A7RV

FE 35mm f1.4 GM

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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 #453 Swanston St, Melbourne

 

Waiting for someone 

Sony A7RV

FE 24mm f1.4 GM

Check out Candid 302 and Face OFF

Melbourne Candid Series #828 Swanston St

 

Truly multi tasking 

Sony A7RV

FE 50mm f1.2 GM

Check out Candid 579

Melbourne Candid Series #166

 

For a good cause

Pentax K20D

DA 55mm f2.8 limited

Swanston St

This is linking Weekend Street

Melbourne Candid Series #430 Swanston St

 

Same intersection I go through again on this street

Sony A7RV

FE 14mm f1.8 GM

Candid 267

Melbourne Candid Series #932 Swanston St

 

All wrapped up

Sony A7RV

FE 50mm f1.2 GM

Check out Candid 691

Melbourne Candid Series #551 Swanston St

 

Merry Xmas everyone. A colourful frame once a year on my black and white blog!

Panasonic G9

Leica 15mm f1.2

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Melbourne Candid Series #914 Swanston St

 

Food delivery service

Sony A7RV

FE 20-70mm f4 G

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Melbourne Candid Series #1016 Swanston St

 

The tram rolls forth through evening’s haze,
Its weary load in tight embrace.
With sighs and shuffles, hands hold tight,
As city hums in fading light.

Through clinking rails and crowded air,
The rush of feet is everywhere.
A daily tide, both fast and slow,
Through Melbourne’s heart, they come and go.

Sony A7RV

FE 135mm f1.8 GM

Check out Candid 773

Melbourne Candid Series #837 Swanston St

More mobile phone gait 

Sony A7RV

FE 35mm f1.4 GM

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Melbourne Candid Series 834 Swanston St

 

Best mates walking along 

Sony A7RV

FE 35mm f1.4 GM

Check out Candid 585