Melbourne street signs for Sign2

 

Working on Sign 2 theme each week allows me to take more photo walks in CBD. It is fun to explore while walking some calories away. 

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FE 20-70mm f4 G

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Yayoi Kusama Exhibition at National Gallery of Victoria for Treasure Tuesday

 

The exhibition of Yayoi Kusama was truly a sight to behold. Joel and I ventured there, as we were unable to journey to the coast due to a dinner engagement elsewhere. The exhibition was most enlightening. Yayoi referred to herself as the high priestess of Polka Dots, though Joel was of a different opinion. He posited that she should be termed the high priestess of Dildos, for nearly every second piece exhibited phallic structures projecting from all directions. Subsequently, I perused discussions of sexual liberation in 1970s New York, where the artist presented her work in Central Park. It then became clear. My apologies for the plethora of photographs here; I thought it prudent to keep them together for ease of reference.

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Laowa 9mm f5.6 

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St Kilda Pier Sunset for Sunday Best

 

As the sun descended towards the horizon, casting its final golden hues across the sky, Joel and I found ourselves in search of a place to empty our bladders. In the distance, the timeless silhouette of a classic kiosk café stood, a silent witness to our quest.

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FE 20-70mm f4 G

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Queen Alexandra's Birdwing for Saturday Critter

 

The Ornithoptera alexandrae, more commonly known as Queen Alexandra's Birdwing, is a magnificent butterfly species native to the tropical rainforests of Papua New Guinea. This remarkable butterfly holds the title of the largest butterfly in the world, with females boasting wingspans of up to 25 centimeters (almost 10 inches) and males slightly smaller but equally striking.

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This past week has been relatively calm for me, though I have found it quite challenging to regain my focus on work. My exercise routine has also suffered as a result. Curiously, I have yet to make a New Year's resolution for 2025. I have resumed reading a Chinese novel in the science fiction genre, despite my usual preference for science fiction in English.

The weekend promises to be quite warm. Joel and I are planning a visit to the National Gallery of Victoria for some bokeh photography. However, Joel's primary objective is to visit the Vietnamese dessert shop in North part of Melbourne's CBD afterwards—such a typical move on his part.

Bridgewater Bay Sunset for Sunday Best

 

I've often frequented this bay. The composition I consistently find myself capturing varies only by the light and the movement of the water within the frame.

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FE 20-70mm f4 G

Linking Sunday Best

Melbourne Signs for Sign2

 

More signs on my casual walk around CBD

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FE 50mm f1.2 GM

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Portsea seascape for Water H2O Thursday

 

This year, most Saturday is windy and overcast. So not many opportunities to get wonderful golden hour magic. 

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FE 20-70mm f4 G

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Pesgrave Place Signs at Melbourne for Sign2

 

Some more Melbourne Street scenes

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FE 35mm f1.4 GM

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p.s. Joel and I are heading interstate to Adelaide from tomorrow til Sunday. So there may be hit and miss with posting and commenting

Bridgewater Bay Sunset for Treasure Tuesday

 

I have been frequenting this region a lot.

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FE 20-70mm f4 G

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Melbourne Signs for Sign2

 

Usual street signs from Melbourne

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Signs in Melbourne for Sign2

 

Here we go for this week

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FE 135mm f1.8 GM

Linking Sign2

Melbourne City signs for Sign2

 

This restaurant was recently in trouble on news

A very nice restaurant 

Rather gothic 

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FE 20-70mm f4 G

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Bridgewater Bay for Treasure Tuesday

 

I did not get a sun star out of this view.

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FE 20-70mm f4 G

Linking Treasure Tuesday

Melbourne Street Signs for Sign2

 

Some signs spotted in Melbourne CBD

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FE 50mm f1.2 

Sign2

Portsea Melbourne for Sunday Best

 

The beautiful cave 

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Laowa 9mm f5.6

Linking Sunday Best

Melbourne High Riser in CBD for Treasure Tuesday

 

I did not realise there were so many new tall buildings in city these days

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FE 20-70mm f4 G

Linking Treasure Tuesday