I’ve had something of a crazy week, flying out to Melbourne in Australia on Monday and landing back in the UK yesterday. While down under I visited the infamous lanes of Melbourne, many of which have been given over to graffiti artists.
This isn’t the first time I’ve visited Melbourne’s Lanes. The spot that appears in this picture, a back-alley just off Hosier Lane, appeared on my blog about a year ago, the last time I was in Australia.
When I first visited, I pretty much had this back street to myself and could snap away in peace. This time, however, there were many more tourists and a crew of construction workers doing work to one of the neighbouring buildings.
If I was to take a decent photograph that didn’t feature lots of visual clutter, I was going to have to get creative. Realising I was wearing reflective sunglasses, I wondered what the graffiti would look like if reflected in the lenses.
It was a bit more difficult to line things up than I expected, but I’m reasonably happy with the picture. Do you think the image works and do you like the graffiti? The graffiti really does seem to divide people, some loving it but many disliking it. As for me, I’ll admit I’m a bit of a fan as it makes the Lanes look so colourful.
I’ve linked the picture to the #MySundayPhoto linky which is hoted by the magnificent Photalife blog. Do click on the badge below to visit the linky and check out amazing photography from other bloggers.
In case you’re wondering what I was doing in Australia, I was part of a team advising the Movember Foundation on a project it is running looking at men’s mental health.  This was the second phase I have been involved with of this long-running venture (you can read about phase one here) and yes, I’ll be writing more about my adventures in Australia over the next week or two.
25 thoughts on “Reflections of the Lanes of Melbourne”
Interesting photo sounds like you had a fab time down under welcome back #mysundayphoto
Thanks Nigel. Such a good time my wife has even started looking into visa requirements and property prices.
Hi John, now that’s what you call being creative and I do think your image captured the graffiti very well. Your image would also work well as a sunglass advert.
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Ha ha, that’s quite a perceptive remark Debbie. A product review is in the pipeline and It “might” feature some similar shots.
That’s a fabulous photo, I love the way you’ve captured. I’m a fan of good quality graffiti in the right place.
Wow, that’s a long way to go for such a short time. I’m glad you are able to take some pics while you were there. I remember the graffiti wall from last time. I love what you’ve done this time, very creative. #MySundayPhoto
Thanks Tara, I wanted to do something a little different.
Great photo, the reflection is so clear, I’m dying to know did you set the photo up or just discover you had taken it by accident? It is so effective. #MySundayPhoto
I confess I had to set it up. There were a few rejected shots.
ooh such a great shot and perspective, i bet it is fascinating to see in person x
It is a truly amazing sight up close and personal. If you are ever in Melbourne, pay The Lanes a visit.
Very creative shot, I would have paid good money to watch you lining everything up and taking the shot! #MySundayPhoto
Yes, it took a few minutes! I’ll admit I didn’t get it right straight away.
I love the creativity of this, hope it was a good trip
Thank you for linking up
It was a brilliant trip Darren. Delighted to hear you thought it was creative.
Fantastic photo, really well captured and so much colour and detail.
The Lanes around Melbourne are incredibly colourful. That pic is just the tip of the iceberg.
Great photo and use of a prop John
Thanks John. I’m thinking of using props more often. This was a start.
Wow that really is a whistle stop tour of Oz! Great idea using a reflection #MySundayPhoto
Thanks, yeah it was so short I barely got jetlag.
That is certainly very creative! I love the look of the Lanes reflected in your sunglasses – they do look bright and colourful. What a crazy week though with a flight to Melbourne at the beginning of the week and back home by the end of it!
Oh it was an insane week. Although this one isn’t proving much quieter, just less travel!
This is a fabulously creative photo John – I love how you have captured Melbourne’s Lanes in such a memorable way. #MySundayPhoto
Thanks Vic. It’s certainly a photogenic location, even if not to everyone’s taste!