10 Feb 2016

Strolling the streets

The recorded history of Melbourne may be one of the youngest in the world, but it never stops to amaze me just how beautiful some the architectural heritage I'm lucky enough to be encapsulated by.

Below are shots of the General Post Office (a.k.a GPO) on the corner of Bourke St and Elisabeth St in the heart of the CBD. I was extremely lucky enough to have some fantastic light to practice taking over exposed images. Recently I've been quite fond of the white-washed, cool feel of allowing more light to filter through the lens.


2 Feb 2016

Focus no. 1

For some time now I've been contemplating on starting a series of photos to compound onto Wee Moments. The obvious hurdle intercepting this project from sprinting ahead was coming up with an interesting theme to drive it. It took me a while but after flicking through my Nov-to-Jan journal pile (or more accurately mountain!), I stumbled across some beautiful images in Kinfolk of their gastronomic feature. The visual allure came from how the layout of the spread not only showcased the dishes but how elements of the food were carefully zoomed in to celebrate the texture, colour and haptic sensation of how the ingredients had transformed.

So I've decided to take an inspirational leaf from their pages to compile my own similar collection. I've dubbed this new project "Focus" considering that's what I'll be doing in essence, closely focusing on small details and idiosyncrasies that draw my gaze.

The maiden image for the Focus series is of the Palais Theatre down by St. Kilda beach. This building is a Melbourne landmark that has managed to remain steadfast in keeping its iconic legacy (through many close call threats of demolition) thanks to the strong attachment of the local residents. There are definite signs of time, but it's the cracked plaster and the odd broken window pane that hold the true charm and allure of this theatre.


29 Jan 2016

Australia Day

A public holiday dedicated to the anniversary of the first fleet to arrive in down-under, Australia Day (a.k.a 'Stralia Day) is marked with a colourful palette of good fashion patriotism starting from your national flag face painting to a spectacular array of fireworks in the evening. However, the most common scene you'll see annually on 26th January is a good ol' fashion BBQ smoking in all manner of different styles. As a multicultural country, you don't have to look far to see a typical sausage sizzle cooking next to a dish of sweet and sour pork.

So, we decided to pack a few eskies and headed down to the Footscray Park to contribute our own culinary aromas to the smokey atmosphere and enjoy a few laughs! Times like these I really can't help but fall further in love with photography and appreciate how good friends and good weather (and good lighting!) can create some of the most fantastic visual memories.