Photograph copyright: DAVID McMAHON
We were walking down Bourke Street in the city centre recently, showing the Christmas illuminations to overseas visitors. The seasonal decorations may not be on the grand scale of Hong Kong or Singapore, but they are always a big attraction, especially now that the summer evenings are so long.
I was on the other side of the street when I noticed this single star in a store window. We were on our way back to the car, but I knew I had to sprint across to take the shot.
I guess the thing that really caught my attention was not just the elongated shape of the star, but a couple of other factors as well. For one thing, it was the soft colours and shades in the window. And of course the clincher was that there was nothing else in the window, just the single star.
It was the perfect example of solitary beauty.
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This is a beautiful example of that bright star the Magi saw in the sky that nite. Beautiful photo, David.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photo. The blue color is amazing.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty David.
ReplyDeleteThis is lovely, David. The reflection of the street in the window enhances the solitary effect of the single star. And oh my goodness, those blues and sparks of light on it, exquisite!
ReplyDeleteCheers!
This is the most soothing photo yet. It makes me want to take a deep breath, settle onto my pillow, pull up my quilt and take a nap. Lovely. I've been away for a bit but am back...I've missed you, so am doing some backtracking!
ReplyDeleteSandi
The photographer's eye always amazes me. We musicians go through life half-blind, but hearing everything.
ReplyDeleteIsn't great the way humans can be so alike, and yet so different?
Beautiful photograph, David, in both composition and inspiration.
David: Nicely captured for the season. well done for My World.
ReplyDeleteAnd David, you've captured the essence of that solitary beauty.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year to you and your family. Enjoy those long summer evenings with them. Right now we're blasted with bitter winds. (But life is good.)
Oh yeah, that is dazzling (no pun intended). I love that reflection.
ReplyDeleteWishing you a very happy and healthy new year!
Certainly a solitary beauty.
ReplyDeleteI must say, I do love your description of yourself *sprinting* to take a picture. You have said that more than once!
sparkling and serene...lovely and simple!
ReplyDeleteThat's a beauitful star! Thanks for being our guide in Australia!
ReplyDeleteThis is more beautiful than I can put into words. I'm so glad it caught your eye.
ReplyDeleteI can't imagine Christmas decorations in the middle of summer. Santa must display an alternate personality in Melbourne from the one he shows in Canada!
ReplyDeleteIncredibly beautiful and I love the blue color and the fact it stands alone, perfect! Thanks as always, David.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shot. I wonder how long they keep the decors up after Christmas is over.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful. Simply beautiful.
ReplyDeleteIdeal for the time of year David.
ReplyDeleteLooks so heavenly and peaceful.
A single simple beautiful blue star - Happy New Year from Saudi Arabia!
ReplyDeleteSo eloquently said to accompany the beautiful image. You are of course a star too.
ReplyDeleteGreat shot, thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteCheers and Happy New Year!
Regina In Pictures
and half the beauty is in the simplicity
ReplyDeleteThat's just my favourite shade of blue. My eyes never tire of it. It makes me think back to when I was a child for some unknown reason. Thanks for that.
ReplyDeleteA wonderful capture, David. A thing of great beauty...
ReplyDeleteIt almost looks as though it is floating in mid air.
ReplyDeleteI would have run across the street to get that shot as well...it's fantastic!
ReplyDelete~Angie
www.thearthurclanphotos.blogspot.com
Well caught David, the universe in a grain of sand....
ReplyDeleteBlue is such a versatile and pretty colour.
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