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Fujifilm X – Prahran Market – Melbourne

 In case you hadn’t been paying attention, I love Melbourne’s markets. They are such brilliant community spaces that are so much more than about just shopping for food. In my previous blog about the Queen Victoria Summer Night Market, I talked about the amazing atmosphere and energy that was present at this seasonal event.  This…

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Fujifilm X -Chinatown – Melbourne

 Like a lot of big cities around the world, Melbourne has a very distinct district dedicated to its Chinatown.  It sits snuggly along Little Bourke Street in between business offices and rows of retails outlets and mega stores. It’s history dates back to the 1850’s. Victoria had a dramatic and bloody history during the gold rush period. Chinese…

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Japan 2015 – Last day in Tokyo!

   I finally managed to shower the stink of fish out of my pores from the Tsukiji Fish Market the day before.  Awoke on my last day in Tokyo.  Very mixed feelings on this morning.  Sadness that my trip was coming to an end.  Having to return to reality. Happy to see my kids again.…

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Japan 2015 – Tsukiji Central Fish Market

 Every day in Tokyo had so far been hot, humid and sunny.  Every day except today.  Feeling restless I had risen early – at around 4am – and taken my camera out for a walk and some night shots.  It was already raining by then so my opportunities were somewhat limited.  Whilst my camera is…

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Japan 2015 -Immersed in fantasy

 I was up early – fowls not owls.  The day was promising to be bright and warm. It was the golden hour – the perfect time for street photographers to capture their prey.  Long shadows.  Great contrast.  And generally the time of day that has the most interesting activity. The streets of Shibuya were just…

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Japan 2015 – Harmony and Havoc

 Walking freely through Roppongi that morning was amazing but I was tired and very hot from the humidity and intense sun. I was glad of the short respite from the sun by taking the subway to Harajuku.  Harajuku is north of Shibuya and is wedged between Shibuya and Shinkuju. Dominating much of the area is the…

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Japan 2015 – Tokyo Touring

 Despite the weariness that travel creates, and having stayed up most of the night walking the streets of Shibuya, I was up bright and early and excited to make the most of the day ahead.  My mother always said that the Cromie family were fowls, not owls.  Whatever that means! I felt good.  Really good.…

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Japan 2015 – Shibuya! Boom!

 Stepping off that express train and into what is undeniably the worlds biggest city was so awe-inspiring that I literally ceased to function for a few seconds. I stood on that platform as a torrent of stimulus pounded me from every direction. I think I was also having a surreal case of de ja vu as I…

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Japan 2015 – Freedom of spirit

   My flights went as flights go.  A quick hop from Melbourne to Brisbane.  A bit of a wait before the longer leg from Brisbane to Tokyo. Whilst being limited in my overseas travel experiences I have flown around Australia a lot.  So nothing exciting to report there.  Just the usual cramped existence whilst the…

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