Mural Monday - Richmond Station Mural in Melbourne

 

This is more like a scratch book style mural. However, I find it striking somehow.

Canon 6D

EF 24mm f1.4 L 

This is linking Mural Monday

Altona house abandoned, Melbourne

 

I am planning to post a series of abandoned urbex photos around Melbourne. It is not everyone's cup of tea; it is something to document my journey in this genre. 

Sony A7RIV

Laowa 9mm f5.6 

This is linking to Sunday Best

Abandoned in Castlemaine

Ladybug for Saturday Critter

 

Lady bug in Fitzroy Garden, Carlton

Voigtlander 125mm f2.5

This is linking Saturday Critter

Tenby Point Sunset, Melbourne

 

This jetty sits in a town less than 300 in total. 30-minute drive from Melbourne. Not far at all.

This jetty sunset is very easy to shoot, and reflection of the jetty is a guarantee if no rain. 

Sony A7RIV

FE 14mm f1.8 GM

This is linking Reflection Weekend and Skywatch Friday

Alfred Nicholas Garden reflection

 

Alfred Nicholas Garden has that wonderful pond at the bottom of the alley

Sony A7RIV

FE 24mm f1.4 GM

This is linking to reflection Weekend Reflection  

Taichi Sign - Sign2 event

 

Years ago, I visited the original site for Taichi Martial Arts. Chan family is one of the four fathers of this "hard" stream of Taichi. 

Fujifilm X Pro2 

16-55mm f2.8 

This is linking Tom's Sign2 Wednesday

Brighton Beach, Melbourne

 

There are so many Brighton Beaches in the world. Right here, it is both a tourist attraction and where the riches stay. 

 Sony A7RIV

Laowa 12mm f2.8 

P.S. Stefan, before I took up blogging again, I had an obsession on ultra-wide-angle lenses lol. 

Tuesday link

Sunshine Lane, Brunswick Mural

 

I visited this place a few weeks ago. The laneway is now flooded on the weekend. No go zone. 

Powerball jackpot is 140 million dollars this week. I bought my first lottery ticket after so many years. Wish me luck!

Sony A7RIV

FE 135mm f1.8 GM

This is linking to Mural Monday and Reflection Link and Sunday Best

Sunset in Grampians Australia

 

Love the mist and the light and the fresh air. Best to detox from the mundane life.

Panasonic G9

Leica 42.5mm f1.2 

I ended up doing most candid street photography in Melbourne CBD over the past 3 days. Funny it really feels great! I will add them to the queue in my other blog Melbourne Street Photography

Lizard at Grampians, Ararat

 

Plenty of these on the track

Panasonic G9

Leica 42.5mm f1.2

This is linking with Saturday Critter

Halls Gap Sunset, Grampians

 

Sorry about late response to all the comments. I was held up in 3 consecutive days of conference in CBD. 

This pic was taken when I had to detour due to shut roads all around country Victoria. 

Panasonic G9

Leica 12mm f1.4

This is linking with Sky Friday      

Wiseria Season, Yarra Glen

 

Not full bloom but the pouring rain would have destroyed them later anyway.

At least no big crowd this year

Sony A7RIV

FE 14mm f1.8 GM

This is linking to Floral Friday and Seasonal

Rochester Poster Sign where it is all under water

 

This is an iconic sign in the town of Rochester, Victoria. I come here monthly for consulting in the nursing home. 

This town is all under the water in the recent flood. I am sure this sign will be under the water too. 

Sony A7RIV

FE 24mm f1.4 GM

This is linking to Tom's Sign Wednesday Sign Wednesday

Gibson's Steps Sunset, Great Ocean Road

 

I was lucky to get a celestial light under a thick cloud

Bills really go up a lot. I gonna install a large battery and solar panels to make it worthwhile. 

Sony A7RIV

24mm f1.4 GM

This is in link with Wordless Tuesda My Corner of the World

Sydney Road Graffiti Melbourne

 

Well, he volunteers to be in my photo! 

Well, most places I normally visit for work are flooded. I will be likely taking a nice break this week.

Sony A7RIV

FE 14mm f1.8 GM

Linking to Mural Monday

Creek in Warburton, Melbourne

 

Creeks flowing. A way to let the worries go.

Sony A7RIV

FE 16-35mm f2.8 GM

Through the Lens and Best Sunday Meme

Little Wallaby baby for Saturday's Critter

 

A new karate moves 

Olympus E520

150mm f2

This is in link with Saturday's Critter

Tenby point sunset, Melbourne

 

This is a long exposure of the mangrove habitat. The shore is rather muddy to walk on. Tons of mud to remove from my shoes before getting into my car ...

Sony A7RIV

FE 70-200mm f2.8 GM

This is linking with Friday Sky Watch

Heavy Storm and fog in Ballarat, Victoria, Australia

 

Everything was a blur doing long exposure in the rain. It turns out dreamy in a way

Sony A7RIV

FE 70-200mm f2.8 GM

This is in participation of Thursday Link and Sky Link

Signposts in Shinjuku, Tokyo

 

The night street in Tokyo reveals these interesting looking signposts. I can't wait to travel to Japan again. 

Fujifilm Pro 2

16-55mm f2.8 

This is in participation with Tom's Signpost Wednesday Signpost Wednesday and Face Off Friday

Mungo Shearer Shed, New South Wales, Australia

 

It was always an obsession to seek the rusted and decayed and the abandoned. In this part of the world, this is where people come here to disappear from the earth. 

Funny I used to travel and explore alone. After a few occasions that I nearly left stranded in the middle of nowhere, I cut back on the activity. 

Now I do miss these sceneries. 

Sony A7RIV

Laowa 9mm f5.6

This is in participation of the Best Sunday Event Barrier Event

Mural Art Reflection in puddle - Mural Monday and Reflection event

 Funny I am starting to take photos for the themes of weekday events. 

Brunswick, Melbourne.

It was an urban exploration that has allowed us to find more graffiti. 

Sony A7RIV

FE 14mm 1.8 GM

This is in participation of Monday Mural Event and Weekend Reflection Event

Barn Swallow in Cranbourne, Melbourne

 

A pair of barn swallows perching on a tree branch in Cranbourne 

It is so good that I get to try Dukah eggs for a long breakfast today :)

Sony A7RIV

200-600mm f5.6-6.3

This is in participation for Saturday Critter

Port Campbell National Park, Victoria, Australia

 

I just love this part of my state. The health system is, however, a wreck. If anyone is not well, it is best to jump into the sea water instead of going into any of these hospitals here. At least one would get a natural death. 

I am finally finishing my round of work. It is time to recuperate over the weekends. So many roads were flooded so badly. 

Sony A7RIV

FE 16-35mm f2.8

Great Ocean Road

Cape Woolamai Surf Beach Sunset

 

Magic land as it is called off Cape Woolamai Surf Beach

The Wi Fi around the country has been appalling for some reasons. I end up reading some historical fictions again...

Sony A7RIV

FE 16-35mm f2.8 GM

This is in participation of sky watch theme Sky Watch Meme

Inverloch Cave, Cape Patterson

 

I just heard on the radio that this cave out of a trio at Inverloch was now collapsed. No injuries. But this cave has been a secret spot for many of us photographers over the years. 

Sony A7RIV

Laowa 9mm f5.6

This is in participation of Thankful Thursday Thankful Thursday

Australian Landscape Gallery

Melbourne Dockland

 

Love light trail photo. Just not doing enough. 

A friend is asking me for an emergency cover of his hospital for next 3 days. So I will not be around that much on blog. 

Sony A7RIV

Laowa 12mm f2.8 

black and white candid street blog

Bendigo Night Reflection

 

Thanks to the reflective surface of the bin in the park. I got some reflections!

Sony A7RIV

FE 24mm f1.4 GM

Reflection posts

Mural Monday - Mondayitis happening

 

This is a well-known mural in Melbourne CBD. A fitting message actually. Some people even do lots of reflection photo of this mural in the puddle too. 

Panasonic G9 

Leica15mm f1.8 

This is in participation for Monday Mural Meme - Monday Mural Link

OCTOBER THEME DAY – REST, SLEEP AND RELAXATION "Astro-landscape"

 

This is the one of the first Milkyway I photographed since the pandemic. While in lockdown, there is nothing else to do. I experimented long exposure at night for relaxation. Most of the time, I just sit and focus on the sound of sea and wind like some sort of meditation. 

Sony A7RIV

Canon 14mm f2.8 

the longer post on my website

Raptor in flight, Kerang, Victoria

For the Saturday critter event, I found this raptor during my commuting to various rural locations. It is always circling around the roadkill.

Falcon?  Not too sure lol.

Sony A7RIV

FE 200-600mm f5.6-6.3 G

This is participating Saturday Critter Event Saturday Critter link

Sky watch Friday it comes! Sierra Nevada Rocks, Mornington Peninsula

 

Sierra Nevada Rocks by Sony A7RIV + FE 14mm f1.8 GM

Sunset magical hour

Participating the Skywatch event Sky watch Friday

Tulip Bloom Festival, Bendigo

 

This is definitely cheaper than going to a flower show. This is free locally. 

The storm would have smashed all these tulips following the capture yesterday!

Sony A7RIV

FE 24mm f1.4 GM

Tulip Festival posts

Puddle reflection at night, Bendigo

 

The rain will be pouring for the next consecutive 10 days all over Australia. I was splashed by the rain last evening too. Well, I did not know there was a light up event near the tulip bloom!

Sony A7RIV

FE 24mm f1.4 GM 

I shot it handheld. No tripod. Done wide open too. Funny to do this like a lazy crook. 

Bendigo Photos

Cape Woolamai, Phillip Island, Australia

 

On weekend, I visited Cape Woolamai for a long exposure shot. As usual, it was sunny in Melbourne but rainy at the beach. The rogue wave also got me and the camera too. Double Whammy. 

Love motion blur. A bit of Zen.

Sony A7RIV

FE 16-35mm f2.8 GM

Cape Woolamai Beach Gallery

Abandoned Gold Mining Equipment in Forest Creek, Castlemaine

 

After seeing some blogger friends posting on mining equipment, I took quite a few abandoned in the wilderness in Loddon Region of Victoria.

Seriously, this shall be protected in a shelter of some sort instead of being left out in the wilderness.

Sony A7RIV

Laowa 9mm f5.6

Castlemaine photos

Princess Pier in Melbourne

 

That is my buddy that we go out taking photographs of the places I research earlier in the week. I am the God Father for his kids even though we are not religious. Not sure how that works out lol.

Sony A7RIV

Laowa 9mm f5.6

His earlier photos were in a post 9 years ago today ---> Joel

An old mural at AC/DC lane of Melbourne

 

I often felt like a fish trying to avoid the unavoidable!

Let it be authority, line manager or just the cruelty of life

I was watching a movie about a professor whose interest is into sleep paralysis and dreams. Then I thought my hobby in photography can be classified as art research! I just need donors to fund my equipment and inner artistic being!

Panasonic G9

Leica 12-60mm f2.8-4

Monday Mural Event

Lake Tyrrell Sunset, Victoria, Australia

 

A little late for the posting. I ended up sleeping on the couch after binge watching a long TV show. So good to live like a Z genereation 

Sony A7RIV

FE 16-35mm f2.8 GM

Lake Tyrrell sunset has been a wonder to visit after these years

This is to participate in Sky watch event

Sky Watch event

Lal Lal waterfall, Ballarat

 

Tons of rains came down really hard in the past 2 days. Cyclone type of weather with rapid cycling of sunny moments and storms. 

Overcast weather is the best for waterfall long exposure. So here we go again at this waterfall with a funny pronunciation. 

Sony A7RIV

FE 70-200mm f2.8 GM

Waterfall images

Sky Mirror at Lake Tyrrell, Victoria

 

I forgot it was a public holiday for school kids. So every touristy location is packed by humans. Full stop. I can only photography humans instead.

Sky mirror of thin human.

Sony A7RIV

FE 70-200mm f2.8 GM

Reflection of Nicolas Garden Image

Hofbräuhaus Melbourne - German pub in city CBD

 

Hofbräuhaus Melbourne is the iconic location that serves black beer and pork sausages. My Jewish pal loves the location very much that I always get dragged here for his feast. 

The vibe at night is always something special. Maybe it is because the place carries so much memory in it.

Panasonic G9

Leica 12-60mm f2.8-4

Other Melbourne posts

Back Beach at Mornington Peninsula, Melbourne, Australia

 

Back beach is about 72km long along Mornington Peninsula. It is about 150km out of Melbourne but still getting classified as a Melbourne suburb. Some said Melbourne is similar to Los Angeles in US. It has a wide span really.

Love long exposure. Here we go, another "unnatural" photo. 

Sony A7RIV

FE 16-35mm f2.8 GM

Photos of Mornington Peninsula

Hosier Lane Mural, Melbourne, Australia

 

When I was young, I always wished a third eye would pop up in my forehead like a superhero. This mural hit me with a bang when I first spotted it

Panasonic G9

Leica 12-60mm f2.8-4 

Hosier Lane murals

Participating Mural Monday Mural Monday

Colourful bokeh at night, Birrarung Marr

 

Another El Nina gonna hit Australia and this will be the third one in the past 10 months. This means the continuous wet weather will make my regular photo walk a bit more challenging to do so in the coming months.

When I took this shot, I kind of hope no one was going to rob me from behind...

Sony A7RIV

FE 50mm f1.2 GM

Bokeh shots

Cadillac Gorge, Victoria, Australia

 

A scene fitting for skywatch Friday :)

It only looks peaceful in the photo. The location has violent waves. Rogue waves would curl me out into the sea any minute. 

Sony A7RIV

FE 16-35mm f2.8

Phillip Island

Skywatch

Getting lower and lower to take an urban shot, Bendigo

 

Behind the bike, it is all you can drink pub. A nice one actually. 

Sony A7RIV

FE 14mm f1.8 GM

Bendigo

Cold morning at Maiden Gully, Bendigo

 

A frosty morning. The sky is like quite glorious. 

Sony A7RIV

FE 70-200mm f2.8 GM

Sunrise Photos

 

Port Melbourne black and white

 

A weekend with Joel searching for the slick candid photo. Got nothing but a random snap 

Sony A7RIV

FE 135mm f1.8 GM

Focal Length 135mm

St Arnaud's Mural at night

 

St Arnaud is a town that I always drove by on the way to Horsham once a month. Until telehealth has become a common fraud, I do not need to drive to other towns so frequently anymore.

The mural is a classic in town. I get the lovely latte in the nearby cafe that has changed hands once a year.

Sony A7RIV

FE 14mm f1.8 GM

Milkyway in Lizard Rock

Participating in through my lens too

Through my lens link