Friday, September 21, 2007

Mirror, Mirror, On The, Er, Handlebars

Architecture Is A Shining Light

Photographs copyright: DAVID McMAHON


Like any city built on a river, Melbourne is a metropolis of bridges. I was walking across Southbank on a recent afternoon when I noticed this reflection (above) in the mirror of a parked motorcycle. The image shows the ornate, distinctive lamps that are part of the architecture of Princes Bridge. And then I thought I'd photograph the lamps themselves, to give you a view of da Real McCoy. Perfect day for it, because there was not a cloud in the sky.

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32 comments:

  1. b.6:41 AM

    Great shots, both of them!

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  2. lime7:26 AM

    love the framing in the mirror

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  3. Anonymous7:28 AM

    What lovely lamps! I hope to see them-and all of Australia-in person one day, but lugging a three year old across another continent isn't so appealing to me right now!

    Thanks for stopping by my blog. I'm quite a fan of Jo also. Now I'm off to locate a copy of your book -

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  4. Rachelle Christensen8:15 AM

    Beautiful pictures. Thanks for sharing.

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  5. FH8:30 AM

    How clever of you to take the photo thru' the mirror!:))
    I once clicked road signs showing opposite roads in Nashville which said "Church Street" and "Gay Street" and posted it too!!:P

    http://foodieshope.blogspot.com/2007/07/independence-day-lunch-and-amaranth-dal.html

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  6. Kimberly Vanderhorst8:36 AM

    Amazing the difference between the two - makes me wonder if I can trust my mirror.

    And have I mentioned? I love your creative post titles!

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  7. Craver Vii9:12 AM

    Friend, where do you find all these shots? You have an amazing eye!

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  8. Lindsay Blau Portnoy9:55 AM

    Beautiful shots David! I have been mia this week, apologies...but it is nice to be back and I just loved these photos!

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  9. Shosh10:05 AM

    Those are lovely pictures of lamps. I have looked for outdoor almps just yesterday...I saw one similar to that one in the picture.

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  10. none11:00 AM

    Very nice, we just don't see that kind of ornament around here.

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  11. Melissa11:21 AM

    Just beautiful! We don't have anything that gorgeous over here. Thank you for sharing with us!

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  12. FHB11:42 AM

    Beautiful, Victorian era type stuff. Cool legacy of the old days.

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  13. WichitaKsDailyPhoto1:32 PM

    Thank you the humorful comments that bring a smile to my face. You have a great sense of humor, and a very nice blog.

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  14. Anonymous1:40 PM

    My daughter did a project about your country and I have to say it was quite interesting.

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  15. Luke Dockery3:15 PM

    I'd like to compliment you on your eye for detail. And once again, another nice reflective shot.

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  16. david mcmahon5:56 PM

    Hi B,

    Why, thank you, ma'am.

    Keep smiling

    David

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  17. david mcmahon5:57 PM

    Thanks, Lime,

    I enjoy these offbeat shots!

    Keep smiling

    David

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  18. david mcmahon5:58 PM

    G'day Blue Momma

    And welcome to my little slice of e-Australia! Must say this is a very kid-friendly continent.

    You're off to find my book? That's the nicest thing I've heard today - and I hear lots and lots of nice things every day.

    Thank you and do keep in touch

    Keep smiling

    David

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  19. david mcmahon5:58 PM

    Hi Rachelle,

    Thank you. So glad you enjoyed them.

    Keep smiling

    David

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  20. david mcmahon5:59 PM

    Hi Asha,

    Thank you. The shot was just yelling ``Photograph me''!

    I like the sound of your Nashville picture!

    Enjoyed the gastronomic delights on your blog. Do keep in touch.

    Keep smiling

    David

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  21. david mcmahon6:00 PM

    Hi Kimberly,

    It WAS a very dusty mirror! And thank you, I'm so glad you like my post titles.

    They just kinda pop into my head....

    Keep smiling

    David

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  22. whimsical brainpan6:00 PM

    I don't think I mentioned it in my post but my good friend Magda who just visited me is from Melbourne.

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  23. david mcmahon6:01 PM

    Hi Craver,

    They're just everywhere. I just stop and photograph them, but 99 out of 100 people walk straight past them without noticing ....

    Keep smiling

    David

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  24. david mcmahon6:02 PM

    Hi Midas,

    Thank you. I'd love to see a shot of the lamps you saw. The ones here on Princes Bridge are huge - they'd be about four or five metres tall at least.

    Keep smiling

    David

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  25. david mcmahon6:02 PM

    Hi Lindsay,

    Lovely to hear from you. Glad you liked the shots.

    Keep smiling

    David

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  26. david mcmahon6:03 PM

    Hi Hammer,

    I guess every city has its beauty. Would love to travel everywhere with my camera!

    Keep smiling

    David

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  27. david mcmahon6:04 PM

    Hi Melissa,

    Thanks for leaving a comment. Do come back - and I;m glad you liked the shots.

    Keep smiling

    David

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  28. david mcmahon6:04 PM

    G'day FHB,

    You're right. And Calcutta, being an old English city, is pretty much the same.

    Keep smiling

    David

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  29. david mcmahon6:05 PM

    Hi Wendy,

    How nice to hear I make you smile. I'm glad you like my irreverence.

    Keep smiling

    David

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  30. david mcmahon6:06 PM

    Hi Tall Cool H2O,

    I hope your daughter enjoyed doing the project.

    This is an amazing country and I still havn't seen the half of it!

    Keep smiling

    David

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  31. david mcmahon6:07 PM

    Hi Luke,

    Thank you, kind sir. I;m so glad you liked the shots.

    Keep smiling

    David

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  32. david mcmahon6:08 PM

    Hi Whimsy,

    Small world, isn't it? You'll probably find that Magda and I are neighbours!

    Keep smiling

    David

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