Melbourne City Photo

Photographer’s Note

Melbourne is a city which seems to effortlessly enjoy class and sophisitication. It can not be described as just another city but rather a very unique and memorable one. The city has a population nudging 4 million, making it Australia's second largest city. Visitors describe it as being the most European and cultural of Australia's capitals. The city hosts many wonderful events annually, including the AFL Grand Final, Australian Open and of course the Melbourne Cup horse race. The Olympics were held here in 1956 and the Commonwealth Games in 2006.

This view is taken from South Bank looking across the Yarra River at the eastern portion of the CBD. The beautiful older buildings are the domed Flinders Street Station and the Chrurch spires of St. Pauls Church. The financial towers around Collins St tower to about 260m high in the background. Taken during a very cold July night, to the sound of a Scottish bagpiper busking close by.

macondo, cherryripe, MLINES, mvdisco, ChrisJ, skippy007 has marked this note useful

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npecanhuk (15142) 2009-09-16 2:47

Hello Matthew!
Very attractive night picture with excellent level of sharpness, the best exposure, wonderful colors and lights! A very well chosen pov and a simple but truly effective and attractive composition!
TFS - congratulations!
My warmest regards,
Neyvan

kschanna (6) 2009-09-16 2:56

Hi Matthew,

One of those classic pictures of the skyline. This one tops a couple I had take, I like the large format-ish presentation.

Thanks for sharing
Kamran

serp2000 (9775) 2009-09-16 3:00

Privet, Matthew,
Superb night shot! I like your presentation of Melbourn! Excellent colours reflection! Well done!
Serghei

patdeph (18590) 2009-09-16 3:04

hello Matthew
splendid night shot!The colors ,the light and the reflection are really impressive ,and the contrast with the black is superb!Wonderful,congratulations!
Regards
Pascale

magalik (1482) 2009-09-16 3:05

Very nice reflections Matthew.
The orange color makes particularly your photo attractive ! Good sharpness an composition also
Well done.
Best regards,
Magali

jimmyjimmy (579) 2009-09-16 4:30

Hello Matthew

One of the better night images I have seen. Very sharp and crisp. Nice work and good POV.

Regards
jimmy

LOOOK13 (3601) 2009-09-16 5:36

Salut.
Tres belles couleurs pour ce cliche nocturne, la decouverte de cette ville est toujours un instant magique, un trés bon cadrage et une belle compo.
Bravo.

macondo (13333) 2009-09-16 7:27

Hi Matt.
Another first-class night shot. I particularly like the way the dome and the spires of St Paul's make a contrast with the glass and concrete towers. The sharpness is terrific and the water has a lovely sheen on it.
The 'More Photo Info' link shows the exposure time as '0', when it must have been a few seconds at least. Some gremlin in there.
Anyway, good note to go with the shot.
Regards,
Andrew

cherryripe (19237) 2009-09-16 10:15

Hi Matt
Great night view with a stunning reflection. The yellow of Flinders' Street Station stands out so well. Like the "stars" too.
Regards
Nikki

TAEvents (4780) 2009-09-16 11:49

Hello,

Beautifule picture in the night of Melbourne. I like the numerous and colored reflexion of the light.
Good job !
Have a nice day,
Thierry

MLINES (11054) 2009-09-16 19:19

Hi Matt, A superb angle for this night image and the reflections add to the appeal of this cityscape an enormous amout. Your note is thoughtfully composed. TFS,Murray.

mvdisco (11709) 2009-09-17 13:39

Hi Matthew,
WoW! great nocturne picture well presented and composed with great light and contrast, Excellent POV.and DOF. Amazing reflections on water and perfect view, great architecture and details.
very well done.
Michel

aadilj (17950) 2009-09-17 22:18

What a canvass and what an amazing scene with lovely capture of the lights and the framing. its ethereal

batalay (21408) 2009-09-18 16:05

Hello Matthew,

This is an excellent nighttime shot of the Melbourne skyline. I like the six-pointed stars glistening where the brightest lights are located.

Warm regards and have a good weekend,

Bulent

ChrisJ (70485) 2009-09-21 4:11

Hi Matthew

Good to see a new post from you! Superb symmetrical reflections in the Yarra River, with good sharpness. I really should rediscover my own country one day, but I'm having too much fun exploring the rest of the world! Good sharpness & framing. Well done!

chpp (4021) 2009-09-21 10:37

hi Matt
nice shot, good exposure and details and very nice light (and colours) reflection
nice compo and POV
TFS
C

sacavem (8647) 2009-09-25 3:18

Olá Matthew,

Great night shot with excellent details and perfect management of light.
Filipe

gunbud (28261) 2009-09-25 20:12

Hi Matthew,
Wonderful nighttime shot of this unique city.
Love the mixture of old and new architecture all making striking reflections in the calm waters below.
Regards, Tom

TravelerNL (2971) 2009-09-26 5:28

G'day Matthew,
I remember this from when I was in Melbourne a couple of years ago. I enjoyed it very much. Even took night photo's from one of the skyscrapers.
Well exposed and really colorful. Good reflections also.
Well done & thanks for sharing.
Have a nice weekend,
Harko

xavshot (63329) 2009-10-01 22:10

Bonjour Matt
c'est une belle photo de nuit que tu nous présentes. Le format permet de bien équilibrer la scène. Belles lumières.
Xavier

skippy007 (7449) 2009-10-08 6:38

Hello Matt, I think I know exactly where this was taken from, well maybe not exactly but within a meter or so ;-), The Grand Final was played on the last day of September & the Melbourne cup will be run on the first Tuesday of November (I think). Beautifully done, excellent colours, reflections & detail. Perfect star patterns.
Thanks
Take care
Santo
PS the Piper is usually on the Bridge.