Only a single quick tip today… I have pulled together key survival phrases and words into DL format ready for my Midori Traveller’s Notebook for Japan. You can download the file at the link below! nihongo-japanese-language-cheat-sheets-for-midori-travellers-notebook You can find out more about Midori Notebooks here – they are pretty cool photography accessories… Part One […]
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I’m Big in Japan – The MSP Guide to Street Photography in Tokyo Part Two
October 16, 2016 
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Japan is full of delightful quirks and eccentricities. With an upcoming trip on the horizon, I thought I would add a few more random, hard-won tips! 11. Learn Some Language. No matter where I go in the world, learning some useful, polite phrases seem to unlock doors. Just having a try at saying “please” and “thank […]
Continue reading Two Christmas Questions for You…
December 20, 2015 0 Comments
Thanks for reading “Inconspicuosity – Melbourne Street Photography”. I have two Christmas questions for everyone. What kind of things would you like me to write more about next year on street photography? What are you going to more of next year with your street photography? Sorry, I haven’t been able to post much over the last […]
Continue reading I’m Big in Japan – The MSP Guide to Street Photography in Tokyo Part One
November 22, 2015 3 Comments
Japan is full of delightful quirks and eccentricities. Here are some of my tips for the street photographer travelling to Japan. 1. Get a Mobile Wifi Router. They are about 1000 yen per day and have virtually unlimited usage. I got mine here. You just pick them up at a counter once you get through customs. Mine was […]
Continue reading Glenferrie Station
July 15, 2015 0 Comments
Glenferrie Station is a surprising location, nestled amongst our quieter, inner city. A short train ride from the CBD, it’s various nooks and alleys are complex and worth exploring. The entire station can be scouted and shot in less than a half hour if you are keen to pop the shutter and then enjoy one […]
Continue reading National Gallery Victoria Water Wall
June 13, 2015 1 Comment
Every street photographer in Melbourne has this shot – and most of them are better than any of mine! I just never seem to quite nail this location. The water wall is a very popular spot for visitors at the entrance of the gallery, and is free to get in to. The gallery is a […]
Continue reading Flinders Street Station
May 17, 2015 2 Comments
The most obvious spot in Melbourne, and I haven’t covered it off in any detail! What a great place to start a walk in Melbourne. Just catch any train into Melbourne’s central station, Filnders Street. There are plenty of opportunities just waiting there for you… 1. The Platforms Full of interesting people and there is […]
Continue reading AAMI Park Stadium
October 18, 2014 1 Comment
Melbourne is sports crazy. AFL, Rugby League & Union, Soccer, Cricket, and the list goes on. The stadiums for these sports all offer fantastic urban landscape opportunities, and an opportunity to shoot the fans. AAMI Park Stadium has a unique triangle filled roof. There is also plenty of concrete to inspire your photography. The Holga image above […]
Continue reading Etihad Stadium Docklands
August 23, 2014 0 Comments
Etihad Stadium. The scene of triumph and alternately, gnashing of teeth. There is nothing like the footy here on a cold winter’s night, the roof closed, with an equally cold beer. The traditional home of sport in Melbourne is undoubtedly the MCG and the Flinders Park precinct where the Aussie Open Tennis is held. The […]
Continue reading Howey Place
June 7, 2014 1 Comment
Once you have visited the more popular laneways, Howey Place is one of the next destinations worthy of a wander. It is mostly covered, providing a great option for wet days. It is relatively narrow and tends to funnel subjects – so just find a good spot and start camping. Frame your shot then wait […]
Continue reading City Square Water Feature
June 1, 2014 0 Comments
The City Square has a few different locations worth checking out which were covered off in this post. On the Collins St side there is a water feature that is a great background for the right subjects. I haven’t really got an image I am 100% happy with yet, but hope these location roughs do […]
Continue reading Richmond Station
May 31, 2014 0 Comments
Behold my most favourited picture of all time! Richmond Rail Station provides many opportunities. This particular image was captured looking down the exit ramp from the platform, waiting for the light to stream down from the skylights. The colours of the tiles combine with the dirty whites to deliver great contrast. Here it is from […]
Continue reading Hosier Lane
May 31, 2014 0 Comments
Hosier Lane is a landmark Melbourne laneway, featuring wall to wall street art and graffiti. The art is constantly changing and can provide some spectacular backgrounds. It even has it’s own website here. There are always a few tourists and visitors checking it out. You can expect a lot of DSLRs with kit lenses pointing […]
Continue reading360 Collins St – High Persepective
May 25, 2014 0 Comments
After spending some time studying Fan Ho, I realised that too many of my images were captured from a consistent perspective of about 5ft 8inches – head height… Images become more interesting when they show something from a new perspective. You can read more about this and Fan Ho’s work here. Finding high or low […]
Continue reading111 Bourke Street – Aussie Post HO
May 24, 2014 1 Comment
There is a great spot on Bourke Street – between Russell and Exhibition Streets for a quick bit of people spotting. The building is the Head Office for Australia Post, and no expense appears to be have been spared. My favourite location here is the building street number sign itself. Stacks of lines and solid […]
Continue readingMore GPO
May 11, 2014 0 Comments
I covered the GPO in this post some time ago. Here are some more reasons to explore potential opportunities there. The GPO has a beautiful outdoor undercover area around the perimeter of the building, featuring repeating arches. There are a couple of cafes located here, giving plenty of subject options from amongst the diners. If it […]
Continue readingUnion Lane, DJ’s Coffee Shop, and Sugden Place
May 4, 2014 0 Comments
I suppose it is time to start sharing some of the “gotta go to” locations rather than the more esoteric “hidden gems.” Union Lane is one of several “sanctioned” street art laneways in Melbourne. Entry is via either from the Bourke Street mall end or Little Collins Street. The street sign is usually painted or […]
Continue readingVisiting the Impossible Project Studio in New York
April 30, 2014 1 Comment
Analogue Hipster. Low fi junky. Every smart phone can now take crazy good pictures. So the natural thing is to make to take these sharp, detailed images, and strip out some of the quality to make them look like they were taken using a crappy analogue toy camera or polaroid. Funnily enough, the result is generally […]
Continue readingFootscray Rail Yards
April 24, 2014 0 Comments
I have quite the passion for photographing big mechanical things – trains, ships, jet fighters to name a few. Can’t quite explain it, but there it is. If you are heading out to Footscray Station, and you are a bit adventurous, maybe give the Footscray Rail Yards a try. There are plenty of abandoned carriages […]
Continue readingOld GPO – Cnr Bourke and Elizabeth Sts
April 21, 2014 5 Comments
There is an oddly specific spot on the corner of Bourke and Elizabeth Streets in the City. It offers opportunities to shoot some interesting lines contrasting with pedestrian traffic. Here is the spot : By getting up on the ledge, the perspective shifts massively and becomes much more interesting. There are plenty of other locations […]
Continue readingSouthern Cross Station
April 19, 2014 0 Comments
Southern Cross Station is an absolute marvel, providing opportunities everywhere. Keep moving though, as you will always get the occasional overly officious employee or security lackey looking for something to do. You can get a photography permit for most stations here if you feel the need… As per usual, so long as you avoid a tripod […]
Continue readingCity Square
March 30, 2014 1 Comment
The City Square is a failed municipal experiment on the corner of Collins and Swanston Streets in Melbourne’s CBD. It has had many different faces over the years. The current one has some great opportunities. There is a textured wall on the Collins Street side running right along the footpath. This is akin to shooting […]
Continue readingNauru House Courtyard 80 Collins Street
March 30, 2014 0 Comments
This one is best with a model. The courtyard offers some of the best backgrounds in Melbourne. It is situated at 80 Collins Street – there is a sign out the front. It offers an entrance to Nauru House from Collins Street, but it is not completely obvious from Collins Street. Here is what the […]
Continue readingPellegrini’s Espresso Bar and Crossley Lane
March 26, 2014 0 Comments
Pellegrini’s Espresso Bar is an often photographed location – every melbourne photographer seems to have an example in their portfolio. It is located on the corner of Bourke Street and Crossley Lane. Night shots of the bar can turn out spectacularly – the neon sign in Crossley Lane lights up and people enjoying the coffee […]
Continue readingCentre Place
March 24, 2014 2 Comments
Completing the journey from Flinders Street Station, through the Degraves Street Subway and Street itself, is Centre Place. It is a narrow lane filled with food and people at all times of the day. Again, the light is usually poor, so make sure you ready to shoot at ISO 800 or above with a fast […]
Continue readingDegraves St Subway
March 23, 2014 1 Comment
The Degraves Subway is a handy little way to access the city from Flinder Street Station that happens to be extremely photo friendly! You can find the entrance on most train platforms towards the middle. The connecting walkway is also a great spot to shoot a few frames, although there is a regulation against taking […]
Continue readingDegraves Street
March 13, 2014 2 Comments
Degraves Street is the postcard of Melbourne laneways. Crowded with breakfast diners seven days a week. It is always bustling, busy, and the rivers flow with wake up coffee just when your passion for early morning starts is flagging. There are a couple of key spots here : 1. On a Break Degraves Place (an alley […]
Continue readingFootscray Station
March 9, 2014 0 Comments
Footscray Station has an architecturally curious pedestrian overpass which is a great spot. I have not quite nailed an image here yet, even after two visits. The locals can be “variable” but are generally pretty well conditioned to photographers in the overpass. Tripods seem to be just part of the landscape here, and the train […]
Continue readingManchester Lane
March 8, 2014 0 Comments
Manchester Lane has a plethora of very swish independent and startup fashion stores at the Collins Street end. It doesn’t get super busy, so you can often get individuals and small groups traversing the length. There are some great opportunities for repetition and framing in the lane. There are some great spots to “park” and […]
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