Walking through Melbourne I came across this scene at the water wall on the corner of Collins and Swanston Streets. This boy was putting back the leaves that had fallen off wall, to complete the message an unknown person had left behind.
Candid capture.
Canon 50D
18 – 55, 58mm
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Andrew is a Melbourne born, independent photographic artist who has exhibited and sold works globally.
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Comments
Very original, great capture!
Thanks so much, Kasia!
– Andrew Paranavitana
What a wonderful mystery – and how beautiful :))
I was rapt when I saw this happening! Thanks mate :)
– Andrew Paranavitana
You have my dream camera, you know. Wait- I might have mentioned that last time..heheh..and what a cool capture! I love photos that tell stories all on their own. This is awesome. :)
Ah do I? I love it to pieces, highly recommended ;) This one can go so many ways, love how it was just set up for me to shoot! Thanks so much B :)
– Andrew Paranavitana
Lovely image Andrew… and what a sweet boy :)
Thanks so much, Maree! His mum was just to the right, out of frame, taking photos of him too. Probably wondering who this strange man was taking pics too! Haha
– Andrew Paranavitana
Beautiful! :-))
Thanks matey :)
– Andrew Paranavitana
Andrew what a precious capture, lovely contrast.. I wonder who was the lucky one!! very good my friend!!
Made me wonder the same too. Thanks very much, Lore :)
– Andrew Paranavitana
I Love P…armi? :o) great shot I love the contrast of the dark background against the green leaves.
Aahaha!! How could I have not made that connection? That’s so funny mate.
– Andrew Paranavitana
13/12/2011
Awesome, thanks a lot for the feature, Marie!
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great work
Thanks a lot, Syl!
– Andrew Paranavitana
Ha I’m with hardhhhat, I reckon it’s ‘I love Parmi’ in the making! Terrific catch, love the light on the boy’s top and on the leaves.
Haha, I can’t believe I didn’t make the connection! How funny.. I swear I had nothing to do with this one ;) Thanks a lot mate :)
– Andrew Paranavitana