Fitzroy Murals for Mural Monday

 

These portrait murals have stood there in Fitzroy for many years. 

Fitzroy, Melbourne, is renowned for its vibrant street art and murals, reflecting the suburb’s rich cultural and political history. Murals began appearing in the 1970s, influenced by global political movements and local activism. One of the earliest and most famous is the Charcoal Lane mural (1985) by Megan Evans and Les Griggs, which celebrates Fitzroy’s Indigenous heritage and the community’s struggles.

During the 1990s and early 2000s, Fitzroy’s walls became canvases for graffiti artists and muralists alike, with iconic works appearing in laneways like Johnston Street and Rose Street. The area’s murals often feature themes of social justice, environmentalism, and Aboriginal rights, blending traditional and contemporary styles.

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Springvale Lunar New Year Parade (small one) for Treasure Tuesday

 

Early one morning, I accompanied my mother to shop in Springvale. Although I did not intend to participate in any Lunar New Year celebrations, the convenience of the visit made it inevitable. Interestingly, it seems that most of the parades are now organised by Australians. It appears that many Chinese individuals have integrated so thoroughly into Australian society that they have abandoned the cultural heritage they once cherished in which it includes me lol. 

In my youth, I participated in traditional dragon dances, visiting various shops to collect red packets. If a shop owner was hesitant to offer one, I, along with the band, would persist, briefly disrupting their business until they obliged.

Too much energy in the morning. A long day to go!

I enjoyed Vietnamese Pho weekly. 

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Infrared Pulpit Rock Cape Schanck for Water H2O Thursday

 

No long exposure here. Just a quick snap that gives a totally different feel from the frame. 

I am preparing this post as I had 2 failed to show attendances in my clinic this morning. 

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Footie Mural for Mural Monday

 

Spotted this mural off Victoria parade Melbourne

Theese teeth are so shiny for a toothpaste ad! 

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Fitzroy Mural for Mural Monday

 

It was a really low key weekend. Joel and I did not get the skating rink candid as they are all kids. We want to avoid the controversy. So it was just a lovely Italian lunch that we end up reading about climate change being the worst in 2023. 

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Fitzroy Mural for Mural Monday

 

The lips are very thick in this fish. The eyes look possessed too. 

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Fitzroy Mural Melbourne for Mural Monday

 

Back from a trip to Noojee on Saturday. The hiking was exhausting but the photos were worth it. Both Joel and I fell into the cold creeks and we both got our injuries. So I am still sore from the trip.

This mural is really reminding me to cover my nose too. Stench is everywhere in that area. 

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Moonlight Head Beach for Skywatch Friday

 

This was one of the take I did in the past at Wreck Beach. I never seemed to get a decent weather there. 

Joel and I are planning to do this adventure again later this year. Mainly for astro photography along the great ocean road. Hopefully weather is better.

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Dai Gum San Shrine in Bendigo for Randomosity

 

This tiny garden in Bendigo has been under renovation since 2020. Finally it is completed. 

It does not look too bad.

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Gelato Girls & Boys for Sign2 Event

 

I was testing out Sigma 17mm f4 pancake lens last week. The stroll was quite relaxing as I observed all sorts of weird design and colours in the hippy Fitzroy Street. 

I did not realise it was a full moon last night. No wonder all the people at my clinic were super mad. 

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Fitzroy Street Signs for Tom's Sign2 Event

 

Last Friday, a stroll in Collingwood area with my new Sigma 17mm f4. It was a pleasant walk while I tried a few cafes along the way. Not good for my weight loss journey. 

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Cecil Street, Fitzroy for Mural Monday

 

Apparently face portrait like this one sits in this street for about 5 years. I never knew about this. 

I received my new toy pancake lens Sigma 17mm f4. I had to take it for a test run in the nearby streets.

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Dancer Mural in Collins St, Melbourne for Mural Monday

 

It is that day of week for Mural Monday

Three more days, I am heading home! I just can't wait! 

Little Collins St, Melbourne

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"House of Pisco" Bike Sign for Tom's Sign2 event

I believe "House of Pisco" is a cocktail shop which I should have paid a visit to. On the website, the cocktail looks gorgeous! 

The sign is quite nice to my taste too.

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A friend of mine sent me the music clip of Dionne Warwick

It sounds so good in the late night 

Mural along South Bank

 

This was spotted under the bridge along South Bank some years ago. There were bushfires everywhere. 

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Hosier Lane Mural for Mural Monday

 

Hosier Lane again, Melbourne. This is from archive. The good old day

My brother tells me that he feels like he works so hard, but the bank account balance is not going up. Yet, he lives a frugal life. I somehow feel similar.

Gonna get back to working mode again.

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Anchors of the Marie Gabrielle, Wreck Beach

 

This place is really wonderful to visit. Problem is that the whole beach is immersed under the sea in high tide. It takes about 333 steps to walk down the stairs off the cliff and a 3 km hike along the rocks. 

In fact, this is also a popular astrophotography spot which I would not dare coming alone. 

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A night out - Tom's Sign2

 

After a hard day, it helps visiting some food joints chatting away with friends. Good that there is still one or two left lol

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