Central Reservation

parmi

Central Reservation

The interior of one of the small rustic looking cafe / restaurants in Degraves Street, Melbourne. The lane way is crammed with cafes and restaurants, with tables and chairs packed to capacity down the centre of the lane. European influence has a lot to do with why this hidden feature of Melbourne city ended up this way.

I don’t think I have ever walked down Degraves Street and seen it empty. Places like this are the reason I love living in Melbourne so much.

Bit of colour blanching and lightening of contrast, all done in photoshop. Original photo slightly cropped (to remove a mac book from the view!)

Title inspired by Beth Orton’s song of the same name.

Sold as a greeting card

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Canon 50D
18 – 55, 58mm
f4.5, 1/13, ISO 1600

MCN: C2L4A-CH626-1UT36

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Central Reservation by parmi
Central Reservation by parmi
  • mimi yoon

    mimi yoon

    i love it
    i love it
    i love it
    : )

  • parmi replied

    haha, thank so much mimi! That was fast! :)

  • luanda

    luanda

    A MASTERPIECE, as usual….Instant fav! Daniela

  • parmi replied

    Hi Daniela! Thank you so much, always appreciated :)

  • Daniel Angeles

    Daniel Angeles

    i really like the mood in this, love that rose.
    I wish i had a place like this round here, somewhere homely where i can be a usual customer…
    again, excellent shot.

  • parmi replied

    Thank you so much mate, funnily enough, this was the first time I entered this particular cafe, but it carries a feeling of familiarity in it which makes you feel at home straight away. Appreciate that thoughtful comment a lot.

  • Peacefulwarrior

    Peacefulwarrior

    fantastic image…. very nice indeed….

  • parmi replied

    Hey mate, thanks very much. Appreciate the fav very much!

  • Denis Molodkin

    Denis Molodkin

    Stunning capture, great composition!

  • parmi replied

    Thanks so much mate!

  • Vanessa Anderberg

    Vanessa Anderberg

    Great image…love the tones

  • parmi replied

    Much appreciated Vanessa :)

  • Matthew Dawkins

    Matthew Dawkins

  • parmi replied

    That’s awesome, thanks so much Matthew! Really appreciate the feature

  • reflector

    reflector

    A very iconic and timeless cafe scene ! Excellent idea and shot !

  • parmi replied

    Thanks so much mate, was one of those moments when you think, I have to take this photo!

  • Kim Calvert

    Kim Calvert

    A very romantic timeless feel to this, lovely image Andrew!!

  • parmi replied

    Thanks so much Kim, there definitely is an air of romance in this lane way!

  • Ric Alexander

    Ric Alexander

    Im seeing a few bleached shots, Even more determined to find a way to do this in elements myself before having to rely on the web to find a tutorial< well done.

  • parmi replied

    Thanks a lot mate. I’ve never used elements before, but if I ever do find out how to do this with it, I’ll let you know!

  • Clayton Turner

    Clayton Turner

    You can feel that this place has a story to tell, great work on this!

  • parmi replied

    I’m so glad that come across! Thanks very much Clayton.

  • midzing

    midzing

    love this,,, well done

  • parmi replied

    Thanks so much, appreciate the fav :)

  • collectivebydeb

    collectivebydeb

    fabulous find – comp & colors – love the sense of place captured – would have been a completely different capture with the mac book in view :)

  • parmi replied

    Thank you very much! Yes, the mac brought this one back to the 21st century, it had to go :)

  • Shelly Hiebert

    Shelly Hiebert

    Your processing here is fantastic Andrew and really makes this image in the end but in between the composition and DOF and even the subject all rolled into one, make for a fantastic work of art :)

  • parmi replied

    You are way too kind! Thank you very much mate, really appreciate that from someone who knows what great composition and DOF are all about!! I think this shot is becoming one of my personal fav’s now :)

  • rougepoppies

    rougepoppies

    This is so vintage!
    The tone is great!
    I love this!

  • parmi replied

    Thanks so much, appreciate the fav too :)

  • Angie Muccillo

    Angie Muccillo

    Absolutely gorgeous image…great editing :-)

  • parmi replied

    Thank you once again Angie! :)

  • Tenee Attoh

    Tenee Attoh

    Nice place 2 sit relax and think, nice photo :)

  • parmi replied

    Thank you Tenee! It definitely is a quaint little place to relax in :)

  • AngieS

    AngieS

    This is so lovely, a real old time feel to it :)

  • parmi replied

    Thank you so much Angie!

  • Carolyn Prior

    Carolyn Prior

    I love cafe’s and old ‘greasy spoons’ . A dying breed where I come from.
    Well done.

  • parmi replied

    I did manage to visit a couple of these cafe’s when I was in Toronto, loved the mood in them :) Thanks for the great comment Carolyn!!

  • Birgitta

    Birgitta

    Looooove your processing on this!

  • parmi replied

    Really really pleased you like this one! Thanks very much for the fav :)

  • sketchesofcoop

    sketchesofcoop

    Awesome!

  • parmi replied

    Thanks a lot mate :)

  • Steven Sandner

    Steven Sandner

    Excellent work! brilliant vintage processing! love it!

  • parmi replied

    Thanks a lot Steven, really appreciate it!!

  • ZoeMcduncan

    ZoeMcduncan

    A beautiful shot, with a rustic old school charm….I love it, an instant fave :)

  • parmi replied

    Thanks so much Zoe! Old school charm.. I’m stoked with that comment!! Cheers for the fav too :)

  • Maria Moro

    Maria Moro

    I feel like I’m back in the 70’s… What looks like Coke bottles used as bud vases not so classy but clever recycling….lol…..the rose is a nice touch…. Crap, I won’t hold back,, the 3 front chairs look like they have breasts…. foot in mouth again…

  • parmi replied

    Ha, i hadn’t even noticed the coke bottle till you pointed them out. Hahaha the chairs do have breasts!! Love it!

  • Maria Moro

    Maria Moro

    extra support needed ….maybe…...lol

  • parmi replied

    Hahaha! wonderchair? haha

  • Maria Moro

    Maria Moro

    No the push up chair…

  • parmi replied

    baahahahaha!

  • Andy Duffus

    Andy Duffus

    You’ve achieved a fine nostaligic feel to this image, sort of time worn. Truly remarkable atmosphere.
    Andy

  • parmi replied

    Thank you very much Andy, really appreciate it :)

  • sigfusson

    sigfusson

    Psst…there is a new challenge on the Cityscapes & City Skylines Group called Wine & Dine – City Eateries This shot would make a great entry! Cheers, S.

  • parmi replied

    Ahh thanks for the heads up! Entering now :)

  • sigfusson

    sigfusson

    Fantastic…good luck in the challenge. Cheers, s.

  • parmi replied

    Thanks heaps mate!

  • Kitsmumma

    Kitsmumma

    You will have to come back to this cafe with your new vintage camera :D
    Perfect setting for a TTV shot.

  • parmi replied

    Hehe, I have been making a list of places to go to with the new addition, and hadn’t even thought of this! Fantastic idea, thanks Kit :)

  • behindthescene

    behindthescene 10 days ago

    very nice shot i like the vintage style , the comp and the light , great , congrats to all your features !!!

  • parmi replied 9 days ago

    Thank you very much! It’s so nice to hear you appreciate this piece :)

  • Etienne RUGGERI Artwork

    Etienne RUGGER... 5 days ago

    So rustic !!
    Cool

  • parmi replied 5 days ago

    Thank you kindly! :)

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