All posts in August 2007

The city and its strangers #6

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Heffernan Lane, Melbourne

August 29 2007   botanist of the sidewalk, boxes, on the edge   1 Comment

The city and its strangers #5

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Outside the Paperback Bookshop – Bourke Street, Melbourne

August 28 2007   botanist of the sidewalk, boxes, on the edge   2 Comments

The city and its strangers #4

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Heffernan Lane, Melbourne

August 25 2007   botanist of the sidewalk, boxes   1 Comment

Mobile art

“Are going to leave that there?” he asked and when she replied he responded by saying, “Don’t do that, we can put it into an exhibition for you. You’ve heard of the Mudfest haven’t you? Well there is a street art show in Brunswick, we’re going there now and we can take it for you.”

August 24 2007   botanist of the sidewalk   Leave a comment

The city and its strangers #3

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Caledonian Lane, Melbourne

August 20 2007   botanist of the sidewalk   Leave a comment

Laneway smoko#13

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Caledonian Lane, Melbourne

August 15 2007   botanist of the sidewalk   Leave a comment

The city and its strangers #2

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Quoting John Friedrich in his autobiography ghost written by Richard Flanagan (before his career took off).

Little Collins St, Melbourne

August 15 2007   botanist of the sidewalk, boxes, on the edge   Leave a comment

Acting suspiciously #2

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“Can I help you”, she asked unconvincingly. It had taken roughly 3 minutes for the security cameras to pick up the photographer in the laneway.
“No, I’m OK thanks.”
“Well, what are you doing then?” she replied still trying hard to sound friendly.
“I’m just taking a photo of the side of the building.”
“Well, Head Office don’t like that, they are a bit nervous of people taking photos of the windows.”
“It’s not against the law though.” responded the photographer.
“Well, I know”, she said resentfully “but can you be quick about then?”

August 14 2007   botanist of the sidewalk, on the edge   Leave a comment

Site and surface #1

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Tailor – mending and alterations. Doorway – Little Lonsdale Street, Melbourne

August 13 2007   botanist of the sidewalk, in between spaces   Leave a comment

The city and its strangers #1

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Elizabeth Street, Melbourne

August 6 2007   botanist of the sidewalk, in between spaces   Leave a comment