Thanks Lily. I can even overlook the brownness of the river (the result of recent heavy storms) in this shot. It looks like instant coffee at the moment!
And thanks Wayne and J Bar.
Julie - yes, on my way home, from the Morrell Brige, which is near my house. It's one of Melbourne's most beautiful old bridges. http://girlinmelbourne.blogspot.com/2009/10/my-bridge.html
* It has a lane named after rock band AC/DC and a swimming pool named after a Prime Minister who is believed to have drowned at sea
* Its vibrant multiculturalism
* Royal Botanic Gardens.
* Shady Caroline Street in South Yarra
* The disco balls hanging above Rankins Lane in the city
* The domed reading room of the State Library.
* The eucalyptus trees and old lamps beside the river near Fed Square.
* The huge mural spanning the length of the side wall of Dimmey's discount department store in Green Street Richmond
* The laneways, especially Degraves Street and Centre Place.
* The old terrace houses in the inner suburbs.
* The Royal and Block Arcades.
* The street art (commissioned and otherwise).
* The Victorian architecture, especially the interior of 333 Collins Street, the Olderfleet Building and the Melbourne Safe Deposit Building on Queen Street
* The view of the city at night from the Swan Street Bridge.
* The Windsor end of Chapel Street
* There's always a festival or major event happening.
I got sent pictures of the recent hailstorm and flooding today. What a contrast to this shot.
ReplyDeleteI think I need to book my next visit to Melbourne. It's been way too long.
Hi Matthew. Yup, it was mad. I was so disappointed I missed it all and only got pictures of the aftermath several hours later.
ReplyDeleteAutumn is a great time to visit Melbourne.
this is a beautiful scene. the colors are perfect.
ReplyDeleteNow this has to be on your way home from work. You take lots of shots from just this point. Where are you standing?
ReplyDeleteThanks Lily. I can even overlook the brownness of the river (the result of recent heavy storms) in this shot. It looks like instant coffee at the moment!
ReplyDeleteAnd thanks Wayne and J Bar.
Julie - yes, on my way home, from the Morrell Brige, which is near my house. It's one of Melbourne's most beautiful old bridges. http://girlinmelbourne.blogspot.com/2009/10/my-bridge.html
Great compostion! Did you ever think of becoming a Frisky Photographer?
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