In the 1990s, these sculptural sticks were erected as part of an effort to position Melbourne as a more artistic and culturally expressive city. I still recall the press at the time describing them in unflattering terms, with some critics dismissing them as eyesores or likening them to phallic symbols. I later learnt that the area was considered particularly well suited to black-and-white photography, which prompted Joel and me to visit for a walk. As it happened, the rain had lingered in the precinct, leaving reflective surfaces that added depth and character to the sculptures. It proved to be an enjoyable and memorable outing.
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Una buena fotografía con excelentes reflejos y buenos puntos de fuga.
ReplyDeleteYou named it all. Thank you
DeleteLovely reflections!
ReplyDeleteGood for Carmen's bloghop on Wednesday
DeleteWow!
ReplyDeleteWithout water, it would be less impressive
DeleteI'm glad you did not snap it in black & white. Because this surely deserves full color. It is very impressive and unusual! And you just cannot please everyone no matter what you do.
ReplyDeleteDo it for ourselves :)
DeleteGreat composition and reflections.
ReplyDeleteThat leaves my state a huge debt too
DeleteBonitas reflexiones en el agua de las vigas amarillas y las vigas rojas. Auque en su tiempo no fue apreciada yo la veo bastante interesante.
ReplyDeleteOur perspective changes over time
Delete...this is a fabulous image!
ReplyDeleteThank you Tom. Glad that you approve it
DeleteWow! This is really a wonderful photo.
ReplyDeleteIt sure seems like an oddity worth visiting. Gotta love the red.
ReplyDeleteI've wondered a little about where the base of the sticks was located. I always associate them with the evil state premier of the time. I've never liked them but I am used to them now.
ReplyDeleteWonderful reflections,
ReplyDeletethey look beautiful in the photo,
I don't know them in person!!
Amazing reflections, Great click
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful reflection. Love reflections.
ReplyDeleteI like the colors! THis is an excellent image!
ReplyDeleteIn the 1990s, these artistic additions were seen as sharp, untraditional, anti Melbournian in taste and borrowed from other cultures. 30 years later we quite like them :)
ReplyDeleteLove the reflections! Take care, have a great day!
ReplyDeleteGreat colorful reflection . You have a real eye for these kinds of compositions. Well done.
ReplyDeleteGreat reflection :-D
ReplyDeleteCreo que para esta ocasión el color fue la mejor opción. Si son esas columnas las esculturas entiendo un poco las criticas ya que antes de ver el comentario las veía mas como soporte de la iluminación.
ReplyDeleteSaludos.
Superb color photo.
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