We Love Melbourne Photo

Photographer’s Note

J244 HMAS Castlemaine Australian World War 2 Minesweeper. On display at Williamstown, Melbourne. Open to the public, this veteran served with the Australian Navy during World War 2 is now a Maritime Museum.
Williamstown was originally Melbourne's first sea port, it has developed from what was a run-down industrialized centre into a popular and fashionable maritime village, featuring many historical buildings and a variety of cafes and restaurants.
In the distance In Melbourne central.
We love Melbourne this time of year, Autumn's weather is considered bu many to be ideal with warm days & cool nights, it is full of life with so much entertainment happening all over our City.
World Superbikes Championship at Phillip Island, Formula one GP at Albert Park, International Motor Show, Moomba festival with world class water Skiing, Australian International airshow, Fashion & Comedy Festivals and last but not least Football is back, Australian Rules that is.
We love Melbourne especially this time of year.

ITALIAN

J244 HMAS Castlemaine nave Australiana della Seconda Guerra Mondiale. In mostra a Williamstown, Melbourne. Aperto al pubblico, è ora un Museo Marittimo.
Williamstown Melbourne è stato originariamente il primo porto marittimo, che ha sviluppato da un centro industriale. A distanza si vede la città di Melbourne.
Amiamo Melbourne questo periodo dell'anno, l'Autunno è considerato da molti il piú ideale come tempo, con giorni bei caldi e notti fresche, è piena di vita, con tanto divertimento nella nostra città.
Ce il Campionato Mondiale Superbike a Phillip Island, il GP di Formula uno a Albert Park, International Motor Show, Moomba Festival con sci nautico, Australian International Airshow, Fashion & Comedy Festival e ultimo ma non meno importante e il inizio del calcio, Calcio Australiano.

Amiamo Melbourne soprattutto in questo periodo.

ktanska, fanni, paura, brano14, gunbud, phwall, Longroute, gracious, shevchenko, patdeph, paololg, alftrek, ribeiroantonio, jafadabret, Atousa, macondo, trekks, jusninasirun has marked this note useful

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wolf38 (12489) 2009-03-10 0:44

Hello santo. Excellent. Skyline, warship and the pair in the foreground are in the best way combined. A really very beautiful photo of high technical quality. Regards, Wolfgang.

ktanska (16393) 2009-03-10 0:48

Hi Santo,
I like that odd combination of navy ship and couple on the pier. Also downtown on the background is well placed. A shot full of summer feeling.
Kari

delpeoples (5334) 2009-03-10 1:03

Caro Santo, this is a great shot of the old ship. Excellent idea including the young couple to give both interest and perspective. The sky is beautifully captured and everything so sharp. Great job, Lisa.

fanni (8711) 2009-03-10 2:58

Hello Santo,
this ship looks familiar to me! :) Isn't it the one which is in the photo called "HMAS Castlemaine" - a separate post which impressed me so much some time ago?
This sunny scene looks very tranquil and filled with a relaxed mood (despite the presence of the battle ship which always reminds us about a war...).
Concerning the composition, I might make the couple (in the FG) and the ship more centered... but that's merely my opinion and perception :)
Kindest regards,
Elena

paura (37736) 2009-03-10 3:09

Santo,
The city looks wonderful in your very well composed shot. The couple, the ships and the buildinds in the BG from your nice POV are really very harmonic. Well done!

Regards

Paulo

lousat (14934) 2009-03-10 5:22

Ciao Santo,ma che bella giornata calda di sole! E che colori! Hai scelto un punto di scatto davvero eccezionale e hai ottenuto un bellissimo risultato,complimenti e buona giornata,Luciano

siamesa (12391) 2009-03-10 6:49

Hi Santo

Lovely picture. Excellent point of view of this navy ship and I like the inclusion of the couple there.Very well done. TFS
Abraços
maria

brano14 (1848) 2009-03-10 10:07

Hello Santo,
Well composed shot, having two young models and great background. Nice colors, an elegant frame.
Thanks!
Brano

gunbud (27523) 2009-03-10 19:49

Hi Santo,
Beautiful coastl scene with the young lovers basking in the warm Melbourne sun.
Beautiful pastel sky makes a lovely backdrop for the city skyline and the old WWII veteran.
Regards, Tom

phwall (5412) 2009-03-10 23:00

Hi Santo,
I think I've seen this POV in one of Klaudio's earlier posts, I like it very much.
Your composition holds many interesting elements, a fine capture.
Wonderful clarity and sharps.
Cheers
Peter

delkoo (33904) 2009-03-11 2:32

hi santo
i couldn't have been better framed with lovers on fg and the old boat and skyscrapers on the bg.
sharpness and light are also well done.

didier

rodgerg (23013) 2009-03-11 4:54

Ciao Santo,

Una molto bella vista con differenti plani bel delimitati: la giovane coppia ben locata al primo plano, le belle barche e gli alti edifici nel fondo dell'immagine. Un'immagine ricca in detagli ben captati. Complimenti per questo molto buono e molto bello fotolavoro.
Amicize,
Roger

jhm (81659) 2009-03-11 5:11

Hello Santo,

Splendid Minesweeper, I was soldier, on a minesweeper 50 year ago.
The time for a beautiful capture like this one, and definitly one of the finest landscapes i´ve ever seen.
Real colour, perfect presentation.
I see the couple enjoy in foreground, excellent real eye catcher.
Very well done, TFS.

Best regards,
John.

Longroute (8861) 2009-03-11 5:22

A fine view of the harbour and city of Melbourne. The man of war at the right is an interesting focal point and with its length gives depth to the image. But the real smart trick is that couple in the fg. Beautiful light, very sharp and clear.
ciao,
Donato

gracious (20017) 2009-03-11 10:00

Ciao my Italiano,
Excellent composition with every thing in the rightful place that makes it perfect!
What a lovely weather across Melbourne at this time of the day!
loved this charming image of yours with thanks
take care and regards
ciao
a hug from Tony

shevchenko (9736) 2009-03-11 20:35

Hi Santo,
Good pov to show relaxing environment at the autumn daylight, lovely blue sky and sea, good frame to the romantic couple too, informative note to introduce the ship as maritime museum at today, thanks for sharing.
Ally

patdeph (17378) 2009-03-12 0:07

hello Santo
very romantic mood given by the 2 lovers in front of the sea and these beautiful ships!This is perfectly framed,the light and the colours are splendid!
Regards
Pascale

paololg (13144) 2009-03-12 15:16

Ciao caro Santo,
primo o poi vengo a trovarti, così potrò anch'io ammirare queste vedute (a parte i due morosi). Mi fa piacere sentire che c'è gente che ama la propria città, non come qui in Italia che tutti si lamentano. La luce e i colori di questa foto sono fantastici, hai usato l'HDR? Comunque complimenti, è veramente bella!
Ciao, un abbraccio!
Paolo

alftrek (2693) 2009-03-13 20:22

Hello Santo,
With so much happening, I am all the more excited to be there, soon.

Williamstown looks almost entirely different on a sunny day compared to the evening on the last time I visited. I love the calm water, blue sky and well chosen FG couple, wonderfully composed. The photo quality is without question, again.

Cheers
Alfred

jafadabret (38907) 2009-03-13 23:53

Ciao Santo.
J'aime la composition de cette photo, sa lumière et ses couleurs. Le couple du premier plan est bien placé pour introduire la vue sur le navire et sur le port.
Excellent !
Jacques

kschanna (2586) 2009-03-14 3:15

Hello Santo

I still have a few photos from the meet up from last winter which I am keeping for later.

This is a very well exposed picture with good warm tones and good colors

Thanks for sharing
Kamran

Atousa (3434) 2009-03-14 22:25

Salam Santo,

It is a well composed shot with great quality, colors n light management ..good inclusion of the couple in the FG to add more life n sense of depth to the shot..thank you.
Best wishes, A

macondo (12967) 2009-03-15 1:53

Hi Santo.
I have a shot that is SO similar to this, it's uncanny, and I was only looking at it yesterday. But mine has both parties in a sitting position. Williamstown is a source of endless photo ops, isn't it. They've been on TE a few times! The Castlemaine and the city skyline make a fantastic background. Great sharpness in this one, and well placed young couple completely ignoring the vista in front of them. Nice note about the Autumn; two weeks till the footy, eh!
Regards,
Andrew

pablominto (39884) 2009-03-15 2:25

Hello Santo,

Seems like spring is in the air!
Come to think of it, probably more like autumn, hehehe...
Whatever, the scene is spring like and well depicted, also with a good view to the ship in the back!

Greetings,
Pablo -

Silvio1953 (40711) 2009-03-15 4:27

Ciao Santo, bella composizione con la coppia in atteggiamento affettuoso in primo piano, bella la vista di Melbourne con la grande nave, bravo, buona Domenica, ciao Silvio

Gundog68 (194) 2009-03-17 1:15

Hi Santo

Great shot over the water, and really sharp image of the battleship in the background.
Couple in the forground creates a connection to the observer. Well done, a lovely shot.

TFS
Mark

trekks (14260) 2009-03-20 20:11

hello Santo

I wonder if you used tripod for this one? Very good clarity and sharpness in this capture of the waterfront. The couple at play in the FG is simply a great touch of photographer's POV. I tried to shoot harbor but could never come close to your standard here.

Although running out of smileys, I could not resist commenting on this one today. The depth is well done as the FG feature is as sharp as the vessel. The bright natural light of day is simply taken great advantage of in the best way that only you know best.

Now you see who the master is?

tfs, bill

jusninasirun (10054) 2009-03-23 18:20

Hi santo.

It must be nice to be basking along the bank with view such as this - the couple is of no exception. Really good work with human interest in it. Well done and keep shooting and sharing.

Best regards,
Jusni

Photo Information

Copyright: santo girotto (skippy007) (6781)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-03-08
Categories: Daily Life, Festivals, Transportation, Architecture, Decisive Moment
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-03-10 0:38