COLLINS STREET

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA

IMAGE NUMBER 638

Collins Street is a major street in the Melbourne CBD running approximately east to west. It is notable as Melbourne's traditional main street and best known street. It is also often regarded as Australia's premier street, has several fine Victorian era buildings, is the home of prestigious boutiques and high-end retailers and was for a long time the centre of finance in Australia. The eastern end of the street was known as the 'Paris end' because of its former architecture, now remembered in the nineteenth century "Marvellous Melbourne" mythology.

This image is one of a series purchased from Atticus Webb by the Victorian Government to promote Victoria internationally. 

Technical Notes

The image was taken with a tripod-mounted Phase One 645 Camera at ISO 50. Exposure of 1/30th of a second and at aperture F16. 150 mm Schneider Kreuznach telephoto lens with leaf shutter.   The image was captured on a Phase One IQ180 80 megapixel digital back.

EXHIBITION BUILDING

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA

IMAGE NUMBER 637

The Royal Exhibition Building in Melbourne is the world's only surviving Great Hall that once housed a 19th-century international exhibition. When it was built, the Great Hall was the largest building in Australia, and the highest building in Melbourne. It is brick, set on a bluestone base, and has long central naves and stunted transepts. There are four triumphal entrance porticoes, one on each side. The building is set in ceremonial gardens, which were designed by Reed and William Sangster. A wide avenue lined with plane trees links the front, southern entrance of the building with the city beyond. There was a viewing platform around the dome that allowed visitors to survey the progress of the booming city.

Technical Notes

The image was taken with a tripod-mounted Phase One 645 Camera at ISO 35. Exposure of .57 of a second and an aperture of F22. 80 mm Schneider Kreuznach lens with leaf shutter.   The image was captured on a Phase One IQ180 80 megapixel digital back.  

FOUNTAIN, EXHIBITION GARDENS

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA

IMAGE NUMBER 636

Josef Hochgurtel was born in Cologne and trained under Herr Fuels, who modelled the Cologne Cathedral. 

His colossal fountain stands some ten metres high on the south side of the Royal Exhibition Building.. It was constructed in 1880 for the first of Melbourne's two grand international world fairs. The fountain's visual elements were designed to display the young colony's confidence and advancement, simultaneously signalling the purpose of world fairs to display the produce and industry of nations.   Built during Victoria's boom years, the fountain's spouting water, it was thought, would demonstrate the power and success of the recently established Yan Yean project, which brought potable water to the city.

Hochgurtel's fountain remains a great reminder of the glorious days of Marvellous Melbourne.

Technical Notes

The image was taken with a tripod-mounted Phase One 645 Camera at ISO 35. Exposure of 3/5th of a second and at aperture F22. 80 mm Schneider Kreuznach lens with leaf shutter.   The image was captured on a Phase One IQ180 80 megapixel digital back.  

ST KILDA PIER

MELBOURNE AUSTRALIA

IMAGE NUMBER 635

The St Kilda Pavilion is a historic kiosk located at the end of St Kilda Pier in Melbourne.  It was at this pier that the Duke of York's yacht berthed in to declare the federation of the Australian States in 1901.  

The kiosk on the pier was designed by James Charles Morell and built in 1904 by John W. Douglas. In the 1930s it was renamed Kerby's Kiosk. The Kerby family were involved with running the kiosk from 1934 through to 1987.  

On 11 September 2003 the structure was destroyed in an arson attack. After massive public support to rebuild the kiosk it was reconstructed to the original 1903 plans, utilising some of the salvaged components. An additional structure, expanding the capacity was erected directly behind the kiosk and is obscured by the pavilion when viewed from the pier.

Technical Notes

The image was taken with a tripod-mounted Phase One 645 Camera at ISO 100. Exposure of 1/80th of a second and at aperture F22. 150 mm Schneider Kreuznach telephoto lens with leaf shutter.   The image was captured on a Phase One IQ180 80 megapixel digital back.  

ST KILDA PIER

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA

IMAGE NUMBER 634

The St Kilda Pavilion is a historic kiosk located at the end of St Kilda Pier in Melbourne.  It was at this pier that the Duke of York's yacht berthed in to declare the federation of the Australian States in 1901.  

The kiosk on the pier was designed by James Charles Morell and built in 1904 by John W. Douglas. In the 1930s it was renamed Kerby's Kiosk. The Kerby family were involved with running the kiosk from 1934 through to 1987.  

On 11 September 2003 the structure was destroyed in an arson attack. After massive public support to rebuild the kiosk it was reconstructed to the original 1903 plans, utilising some of the salvaged components. An additional structure, expanding the capacity was erected directly behind the kiosk and is obscured by the pavilion when viewed from the pier.

Technical Notes

The image was taken with a tripod-mounted Phase One 645 Camera at ISO 35. Exposure of 1/111th of a second and at aperture F10. 150 mm Schneider Kreuznach telephoto lens with leaf shutter.   The image was captured on a Phase One IQ180 80 megapixel digital back.  

 

LUNA PARK

MELBOURNE AUSTRALIA

IMAGE NUMBER 633

Overlooking Port Phillip Bay in Melbourne this historic park has been a destination for Melbourne families for over 100 years. The most famous attraction is its Scenic Railway Roller Coaster, a large wooden coaster that projects its passengers, at high speed, around the outside of the entire Park. It boasts the title of being the oldest continually operating wooden roller coaster in the world and the only one of its kind with a standing brakeman in control aboard its carriages. 

Technical Notes

The image was taken with a tripod-mounted Phase One 645 Camera at ISO 35. Exposure of 1/15th of a second and at aperture F18.  80 mm Schneider Kreuznach wide angle lens with leaf shutter.  The image was captured on a Phase One IQ180 80 megapixel digital back.  

JERRY'S MILK BAR

ELWOOD, MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA

IMAGE NUMBER 672

Jerry’s Milk Bar is an institution in the Melbourne bayside suburb of Elwood. and Visitors to Jerry’s are carried back to the 1950s.  Jerry's offers milkshakes and spiders in every conceivable flavour, while, in the kitchen, the  chef turns out three-stacker pancakes with berries and maple syrup. Jerry's has a fiercely loyal customer base of local residents.

Technical Notes

The image was taken with a tripod-mounted Phase One 645 Camera at ISO 35. Exposure of 1.07 seconds and at aperture F18.  80 mm Schneider Kreuznach lens with leaf shutter.   The image was captured on a Phase One IQ180 80 megapixel digital back.  

 

GRANTOWN HOUSE

EXHIBITION STREET, MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA

IMAGES NUMBER 631 & 631 a

Grantown House in Exhibition Street Melbourne is a three-story Italianate terrace house dating from about 1860.  For most its history it has been a boarding house. It was owned as a boarding house by Atticus Webb's great grandfather, Henry Enos Webb.  Although it is sadly neglected, Grantown House is considered to be one of Victoria's finest terrace houses.

Technical Notes

Image 631 (top)

The image was taken with a tripod-mounted Phase One 645 Camera at ISO 35. Exposure of 3/5ths of a second and at aperture F22.  28 mm Schneider Kreuznach wide angle lens with leaf shutter.   The image was captured on a Phase One IQ180 80 megapixel digital back.  

Image 631 a (bottom)

The image was taken with a tripod-mounted Phase One 645 Camera at ISO 35. Exposure of 1.07 seconds and at aperture F22.  45 mm Schneider Kreuznach wide angle lens with leaf shutter.   The image was captured on a Phase One IQ180 80 megapixel digital back.  

 

 

BATHING BOXES, DENDY BEACH

MELBOURNE AUSTRALIA

IMAGE NUMBER 630

The bathing boxes on the Dendy Street beach at Brighton are a long standing icon of Melbourne.  They are increasingly popular as a wedding destination for locals and Japanese tourists alike.  Ownership of the boxes is limited.  When they come on the market they often sell for up to a third of the price of a regular house

Technical Notes

The image was taken with a tripod-mounted Phase One 645 Camera at ISO 50. Exposure of 1/180th of a second and at aperture F7.1.  150 mm Schneider Kreuznach lens with leaf shutter with 2X Schneider Kreuznach extender.   The image was captured on a Phase One IQ180 80 megapixel digital back. 

BATHING BOXES

BRIGHTON, MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA

IMAGE NUMBER 629

The bathing boxes on the Dendy Street beach at Brighton are a long standing icon of Melbourne.  They are increasingly popular as a wedding destination for locals and Japanese tourists alike.  Ownership of the boxes is limited.  When they come on the market they often sell for up to a third of the price of a regular house.

Technical Notes

The image was taken with a tripod-mounted Phase One 645 Camera at ISO 35. Exposure of 1/4 of a second and at aperture F3.2.  150 mm Schneider Kreuznach lens with leaf shutter with 2X Schneider Kreuznach extender.   The image was captured on a Phase One IQ180 80 megapixel digital back. 

BATHING BOXES

BRIGHTON, MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA

Image Number 628

The bathing boxes on the Dendy Street beach at Brighton are a long standing icon of Melbourne.  They are increasingly popular as a wedding destination for locals and Japanese tourists alike.  Ownership of the boxes is limited.  When they come on the market they often sell for up to a third of the price of a regular house.

Technical Notes

The image was taken with a tripod-mounted Phase One 645 Camera at ISO 35.  Exposure of 1/400th of a second and at aperture F3.5.  150 mm Schneider Kreuznach lens with leaf shutter.   The image was captured on a Phase One IQ180 80 megapixel digital back.  

 

 

FRUIT STALL

PRAHRAN MARKET, MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA

Images Number 627, 627a, 627b

Prahran Market in Melbourne is Australia's oldest market still trading on its original site. It specialises in artisanal food products and caters to about 30,000 customers each weekend.   Many of the stall holders are well known public figures.  The F&J fruit stall adds several figures to the attract the eye of customers.

Technical Notes

Image 627 (top)

The image was taken with a tripod-mounted Phase One 645 Camera at ISO 50.. Exposure of 1/10th of a second and at aperture F3.2.  80 mm Schneider Kreuznach lens with leaf shutter.   The image was captured on a Phase One IQ180 80 megapixel digital back.  

Image 627 b (middle)

The image was taken with a tripod-mounted Phase One 645 Camera at ISO 200. Exposure of 1/40th of a second and at aperture F2.8.  80 mm Schneider Kreuznach lens with leaf shutter.   The image was captured on a Phase One IQ180 80 megapixel digital back.  

Image 627 b (bottom)

The image was taken with a hand-held Phase One 645 Camera at ISO 800. Exposure of 1/160th of a second and at aperture F3.2.  45mm Phase One lens with focal plane shutter.   The image was captured on a Phase One IQ180 80 megapixel digital back.  

 

 

BUTCHERS

PRAHRAN MARKET, MELBOURNE AUSTRALIA

Image 626

Prahran Market in Melbourne is Australia's oldest market still trading on its original site. It specialises in artisanal food products and caters to about 30,000 customers each weekend.   Many of the stall holders are well known public figures.  Gary is one of the most colourful butchers.  He features meat grown on his own farm, including hams and aged beef.

Technical Notes

The image was taken with a hand-held Phase One 645 Camera at ISO 800. Exposure of 1/416th of a second and at aperture F3.2.  45mm Phase One lens with focal plane shutter.   The image was captured on a Phase One IQ180 80 megapixel digital back.  

 

FEDERATION SQUARE

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA

Image Number 625

Most images of the Melbourne skyline are made along the Yarra River or from buildings within the city itself.  One of few vantage points which encompass the heart of the city is Pullman Quay West on the south bank of the river west of the art centre.   This shot was taken on New Year's Eve 2016 from a balcony on the 20th floor of Quay West.

TECHNICAL NOTES

The image was taken with a tripod mounted Phase One 645 Camera at ISO 35. Exposure of 6 seconds and aperture F8.   45mm Phase One lens with focal plane shutter.   The image was captured on a Phase One IQ180 80 megapixel digital back.  

 

 

NEW YEARS EVE

FEDERATION SQUARE, MELBOURNE

Image Number 624

Most images of the Melbourne skyline are made along the Yarra River or from buildings within the city itself.  One of few vantage points which encompass the heart of the city is Pullman Quay West on the south bank of the river west of the art centre.   This shot was taken on New Year's Eve 2016 from a balcony on the 20th floor of Quay West.

TECHNICAL NOTES

The image was taken with a tripod mounted Phase One 645 Camera at ISO 35. Exposure of 10 seconds and aperture F12.   45mm Phase One lens with focal plane shutter.   The image was captured on a Phase One IQ180 80 megapixel digital back.  

 

CROFT LANE

MELBOURNE AUSTRALIA

Image Number 271

Croft Lane is an emerging landmark in Melbourne due to the diverse urban art commencing in Hosier Lane.    Its striking mural has become a popular backdrop for fashion and wedding photography.    

TECHNICAL NOTES

The image was taken with a tripod-mounted Phase One 645 Camera at ISO 35. Exposure of half a second and aperture F6.3.  28 mm Schneider Kreuznach lens with leaf shutter.   The image was captured on a Phase One IQ180 80 megapixel digital back.  The image has been cropped and the barrel distortion in the wide angle lens has been mitigated with Capture One.

HOSIER LANE

MELBOURNE AUSTRALIA

Image Number 270

Hosier and Rutledge Lanes are bluestone cobbled laneways and the precinct is a celebrated landmark in Melbourne mainly due to its diverse urban art.       The graffiti-covered walls and art-installations have become a popular backdrop for fashion and wedding photography.   Hosier Lane is also known for its avant garde cocktail lounges.  

TECHNICAL NOTES

The image was taken with a tripod-mounted Phase One 645 Camera at ISO 800. Exposure of 1/60th of a second and aperture F5.6.   45 mm Phase One lens with focal plane shutter.   The image was captured on a Phase One IQ180 80 megapixel digital back.  

HOSIER LANE

MELBOURNE AUSTRALIA

Image Number 269

Hosier and Rutledge Lanes are bluestone cobbled laneways and the precinct is a celebrated landmark in Melbourne mainly due to its diverse urban art.       The graffiti-covered walls and art-installations have become a popular backdrop for fashion and wedding photography.   Hosier Lane is also known for its avant garde cocktail lounges.  

TECHNICAL NOTES

The image was taken with a tripod-mounted Phase One 645 Camera at ISO 800. Exposure of 1/180th of a second and aperture F5.6.   45 mm Phase One lens with focal plane shutter.   The image was captured on a Phase One IQ180 80 megapixel digital back.  

CATTLE DOG IN RUTLEDGE LANE

MELBOURNE AUSTRALIA

Image Number 268

Hosier and Rutledge Lanes are bluestone cobbled laneways and the precinct is a celebrated landmark in Melbourne mainly due to its diverse urban art.       The graffiti-covered walls and art-installations have become a popular backdrop for fashion and wedding photography.   Hosier Lane is also known for its avant garde cocktail lounges.  

TECHNICAL NOTES

The image was taken with a tripod-mounted Phase One 645 Camera at ISO 800. Exposure of 1/40th of a second and aperture F4.5.   45 mm Phase One lens with focal plane shutter.   The image was captured on a Phase One IQ180 80 megapixel digital back.  The image has been cropped and the verticals corrected.

HOSIER LANE

MELBOURNE AUSTRALIA

Image Number 267

Hosier and Rutledge Lanes are bluestone cobbled laneways and the precinct is a celebrated landmark in Melbourne mainly due to its diverse urban art.       The graffiti-covered walls and art-installations have become a popular backdrop for fashion and wedding photography.   Hosier Lane is also known for its avant garde cocktail lounges.  

TECHNICAL NOTES

The image was taken with a tripod-mounted Phase One 645 Camera at ISO 800. Exposure of 1/8th of a second and aperture F3.5.   45 mm Phase One lens with focal plane shutter.   The image was captured on a Phase One IQ180 80 megapixel digital back.