Group meet

The group meet was rather interesting. Some nice art work on display.

Melbourne motor show

At the motor show, there was the demonstration of some bike acrobatic. It was fun.

North Bank, Melbourne, Australia

A casual walk on the bank. People of all sorts passing by :)

Pentax Da 15mm f4

What is he up to?

Taken by Lumix 25mm f1.4

Around the corner of Little Collins St and Swanston St in Melbourne CBD.

Hope this is not a new fetish

Swanston Street, Melbourne, Australia

On Swanston street, there is always so much I could photograph. Everyone has a world of their own.

Taken by Canon 50mm f1.2L

Biker dominance in CBD, Melbourne, Australia

There is an increasing number of people riding bike to get physical. There was this special gathering where everyone looked very fit and healthy. On federation square, I can see this as a trend to replace all cars eventually.

Taken by Canon 135mm f2

Run to induce endogenous endorphin!

A good habit to run every morning. I wished I could do the same and keep it up. In the winter times. it is just hard to bare any skin to run. 

Running exerts 10 times more force on our bones comparing to normal day to day walking. That is called weight bearing exercises to keep our bones strong.

This was captured on south bank. With 50mm f1.2 lens.

Outside Queen Victoria Market, Melbourne, Australia

Outside Queen Victoria market, it was fun to capture this moment: one lady yawning so badly while a man was eating the sausage roll. What a glimpse of modern civilisation!

Taken by Canon 50mm f1.2 L

What is the purpose? Federation Square, Melbourne

He only managed to stay in the middle of no where for about 10 minutes. While I was drinking coffee, I saw him packing everything to leave the spot altogether... Why?

Taken by Pentax Da* 55mm f1.4

Lord of Ring experience?

On the Princess Bridge - south of Flinders station, Melbourne, he is a common sight. The music he played was often masked by the wheels... 

Still he added the colour to my trip to the city every time. :)

Confidence

Dont you wish to be as confident as she is being who she is? Spotted at good old Swanston Street

Captured by Pentax Da* 55mm ; not bad for a lens with unreliable autofocus lol

She

Coarse and harsh light. Still, this photo grabs me.

I read an article (by Robert Adam) regarding how one chooses to do as a photographer. This image comes to my mind.

I look at her eyes and wonder what she is feeling right now.

Leica 50mm R f2 textures

Leica 50mm. The dream lens. 

The details in the shadow are recoverable. The texture on his skin is well preserved. The feel of pop is very prominent. A lens that is reliable and consistent for day to day snaps.

Banana man

Look at the skin texture and the hair on the arm.

Dont you just love 50mm :)

Street music play at federation square

Federation music

Portrait of Svetlana

Taken at the backyard.

Like the old days

It was good to see you. Look forward to see you next year :)

Salivating!

By Pentax 21mm ltd

Leonid - My friend

My good friend for many years. Haematologist!

We were inseparable in medical schools. He then left for US without any news ever since. Now a dad of 4 children. Good that he is now back in touch!

In participation for the art blog meme face off Art Blog Link

What a smile!

The smile is priceless.

Happy lot

This image is taken by Canon 135mm f2

Sometimes it is that magic moment that makes the image tick. I have never seen so many ladies smiling at me at once. What a feat :)

Nothing to say about work today. Just plain tough to start working after a long new year break!