Those Silos

I awoke at 05:40 thinking I was early. Unfortunately the clocks had been set back an hour which meant that the sun would be up in fifty minutes, not in one hour and fifty. It turned out to be a very beautiful sky. Which I enjoyed while making my way to the Silos. Unfortunately any colour had vanished by the time these pics were taken. So I'll try to go back. But rather than waste them, here are a couple for the record.

Handheld at 1/50. So the water really was this mirror like. Not a breath of wind... yet. You would not get this in the evening.

Then this happens: They get up early too. Must feel extra cool gliding through such still water. Wouldn't want to fall in though!

On the tripod with a filter for 15s. 

All of a sudden I see this A380 flying super low from North to South crossing the Yarra right above my head. I can hardly believe my eyes, nor my ears as it was so quiet. Almost felt unreal seeing one so low... except I have the pic to prove it (this was not taken with the bird lens).

A six-shot stitched pano (at 70mm) facing East toward the Hoddle Bridge (1938). Time for the City of Melbourne (or someone) to take responsibility for the shocking run-down graffiti-infected sign on top of those Silos!

Bike ride, Melbourne

One of these days I'll hook a camera on the bicycle and try to youtube the ride to the city. It's pretty, interesting, scenic. Half the fun in going into the city with a camera is getting there on a bicycle. The ride takes me roughly 1.5hours vs half an hour in the car. Felt like a good opportunity to unwind and burn some chocolate energy. Especially on a perfectly still blue-sky 22 degree day in Autumn.

I try to get something different each time I take the camera out. I still see perfect moments and forget (or am not ready) to click the shutter. If you neglect this 'art' you definitely slow down. Even if you're not artistic and I don't think I really am but I try. And it's good to walk and breath the air either way.

I usually take two cameras. One, an inconspicuous compact fixed 35mm focal length which usually takes most of the shots. The other a compact with a zoom lens just in case. Only used the zoom lens to compress the buttons on the concrete block (see lower down). Anyhow, here are some of my favs from today. Enjoy!

Such a good looking Tram, they should expect to have their pictures taken!

Spectacular new artwork on the old Nylex Silos.

This guy has incredibly strong fingers, hand, arm. He could do one-handed push up to his finger tips and then rotate his body. The word "Incredible" comes to mind.

They seem to like it (the pic they took)

Melbourne is now littered with huge concrete blocks intended to deter crazy people in vehicles running down pedestrians. Most blocks have been decorated by the creatively inspired. Some more inspired than others. This must be one of the more intricate ones, adorned with colourful buttons!

Everyone in Melbourne should have an umbrella cause you never know when... 

The Princes Bridge Hotel. Generally less photographed than it should be. Because we all focus on Flinders Street Station (just opposite - and in the background here). I still haven't a perfect shot at this place. Will keep trying.

So now I can repair my bike if it breaks down. In theory. Suspect all I'd be able to do is pump a tyre. But it's better than nothing and it's free!

Iphone pano from underneath the highway. No edits. Not perfect. But you get the idea. They are huge!

Supafish. Floating restaurant and recent addition to Southbank. It appears to be very popular, both with diners and photographers taken by the clever fish-like-skeletal structure. As you can see the leaves have begun to fall. It's Autumn!