Wednesday, January 1, 2025

Melbourne Street Signs for Sig2 and Happy New Year

 



Both spotted off St Kilda Road. 

For the fifth consecutive year, I shall eschew the practice of fireworks photography, as I am disinclined to endure the throngs of people that invariably congregate at such events. The second image, in fact, captures one of the roadside signs that pose a significant hazard to traffic—a veritable optical illusion for passersby. Even at the beaches, one finds an abundance of children and inebriates, who create a tumultuous environment for photographers. Therefore, my plans lean more towards an evening with Netflix and Disney.

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27 comments:

  1. Today time is the most important thing...
    Happy New Year!

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  2. The fireworks crowd does not sound like fun! We don't even have any fireworks here. That sign should not be beside the road, I wonder how many wrecks it has caused. Love the first sign for Nine To Five!

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    1. Always violence and crimes on New Year's Eve in public spaces

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  3. I love the first sign, but the second one is really dizzying.

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  4. Que tengas un feliz 2025 y que todos tus deseos se cumplan.

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  5. You won't be the only one having a calm New Years Eve. If it's possible to avoid the crowds, that is always a good plan.

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  6. Me too. I’ve done winter fireworks once (as posted today) and am not all that anxious to do it again, even though it makes me feel a bit guilty.

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  7. I tried Disney but found all the shows dull. Snowing here tonight. The people with too much money have been spending it on boring fireworks, and it has been going on all day, and we are still a few hours away from 2025. Gott nytt år.

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  8. Estoy mirando la hora y en cualquier momento comenzaran los oficiales del ayuntamiento, los podría ver como en las fiestas patronales desde uno de los montes que rodean la localidad pero el tiempo no anima a ir hacer fotos.

    Saludos.

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  9. I remember the 9 to 5 structure but not the other. Happy 2025.

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  10. The 2nd photo is lovely!
    Happy new year to you and yours!

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  11. Good choice Roentare!
    Be well and have fun!
    May it be a year with more creativity, mindfulness, writing and reading.
    A year of Health, Peace, Love and Joy!

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  12. I hope the world has a happy 2025. Many of us here in the US are hoping that sanity will return someday. I want you to know that I appreciate your work, both the photography and your comments on my stuff. Thanks.

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  13. Happy New Year, Roentare. That could be a traffic hazard, though it's a pretty interesting sign!

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  14. optical illusions, great photo! And that clock is very interesting!
    A beautiful post for the beginning of the year.
    Happy New Year!

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