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"Auction"

Talking 'bout 'vintage news'..... Lil' hubby just celebrated his birthday recently, and received a fantastic birthday card from our daughter: "Happy Birthday Dad" it read on the front, along with the perfect badge (completely appropriate as we own our business): "I'm the Boss round here!" , it stated. Inside the card, the greeting continued "......you can give the badge back to mum tomorrow"! LOL Image Loc: Kyneton, VIC ~Dee Muzzi Photography

Joes Garage Hobart Tasmania

Set in a quiet cross street, one block from Hobarts amazing waterfront and just two blocks from the mall, Joes Garage is home to an extraordinary collection that possibly best describes the random mind of its creator, Matt Hamilton, an eccentric, middle aged larakin, with a passion for anything motorised. Comfortable, warm, welcoming, this man cave/ pub/bar is truly unique, and should be a must on your visit to Hobart. Loc: 52 Collins Street ~Dee Muzzi Photography

"The Gardener"

"I do some of my best thinking while pulling weeds". ~Martha Smith ... "My neighbour asked if he could use my lawnmower and I told him of course he could, so long as he didn't take it out of my garden". ~Eric Morecambe ... “Garden: A thing of beauty and a job forever” ... “I have a rock garden. Last week three of them died.” ~Richard Diran ... "Almost any garden, if you see it at the right moment, can be confused with paradise" ~Dee Muzzi Photography

Young Love

Opposite Federation Square, on Melbourne's busiest intersection, the neo-Gothic St Paul’s Cathedral, built between 1880 and 1931, is a Melbourne landmark. Constructed in sandstone, the current building replaced an earlier bluestone church, built on the site where the first public Christian services in Melbourne were held. (Landmarks & Notable bldgs around Melbourne-Designed by William Butterfield) ~Dee Muzzi Photography

Cascade Cool

“Brewed for the hard working men of Tasmania (& their bosses)” (Cascade Brewery advertising slogan) Tassie brewers want you to drink to their health this summer. BEER drinkers have been issued a summer challenge by the microbrewers of Tasmania: buy, drink and enjoy locally produced craft beer......~~ The Examiner, Sunday September 21, 2014. ~Dee Muzzi Photography

Lets Dance Salamanca Style

Let's dance put on your red shoes and dance the blues Let's dance to the song they're playin' on the radio Let's sway while color lights up your face Let's sway sway through the crowd to an empty space ~David Bowie (Lyrics to "Lets Dance") Image Loc: Salamanca Market Hobart Tasmania Explore Salamanca Place, a short walk from the waterfront, with its galleries, theatres, craft shops and restaurants in 1830s Georgian warehouses. ~Dee Muzzi Photography

Tasmania's Outdoor Art Gallery

Hobart, Tasmania is the second oldest capital city in Australia and listed by Lonely Planet as one of the top ten spots to visit in the world right now. With its captivating history, picturesque waterfront, rugged mountains and gourmet experiences, the city has something for everyone. Local Tips: Discover, explore and enjoy Tasmania's Outdoor Art Gallery Wall Murals. Image Loc: Davey St top of Salamanca Place ~Dee Muzzi Photography

Metrosexual Man

Melbourne Museum is a natural and cultural history museum located in the Carlton Gardens in Melbourne, Australia, adjacent to the Royal Exhibition Building. With its soaring roofline & grand proportions, it is a treasure trove of exploration, education and fun, which includes a living forest, the Children's Museum, the Bunjilaka Aboriginal Centre and the legendary racehorse Phar Lap. Its Science and Life Gallery also recently having a $7 million makeover in May 2010 ~Dee Muzzi Photography

Get going to Glorious Geelong: Eastern Beach, stairwell. Eastern Beach Reserve located on the City's scenic waterfront, is scattered with the renowned Bay walk Bollards. Home to a vast array of picnic, playground amenities, and floating islands, it also has a shark proof sea bath, which is dominated by a large diving tower. The picturesque reserve & historical Art deco style boardwalk was built during the 1930s is patrolled by lifeguards during the summer months. ~Dee Muzzi Photography

"Castlemaine Artist Market"

Crafty artists preparing to showcase their wares at the Castlemaine Artists Market. The market continues to go from strength to strength with stalls allocated months in advance and a waiting list of local designers and makers keen to display and sell their work at the quirky and unique market. For Market Stallholders, Artists and Suitcase Rummagers alike, its the first Sunday of the month, so mark it on your calendars!

Get going to Glorious Geelong

"A tourist is a fellow who drives thousands of miles so he can be photographed standing in front of his car". ~~Emile Ganest. I've certainly been there done that before and have the photo prints (pre-digital) to prove it! LOL. I'm originally a Geelong girl born and bred, living there for my first 20 years, now moved to the big smoke. The irony is I've discovered I've also become the tourist, driving miles back to my home town, just so I can photograph it! ~Dee Muzzi Photography

"She Got Game"

She Got Game doc focuses on the strengths of women in gaming Featuring Dames making Games, and more. One of the criticisms that's commonly levied at feminism (in gaming or otherwise) is that it focuses a lot on what people can't or shouldn't do, and not enough on what they can and could do. ~Dee Muzzi Photography

"Signs o' the times"

“When the grandmothers of today hear the word "Chippendales," they don't necessarily think of chairs.” ~Dee Muzzi Photography

"Lollipop, Lollipop"

"Lollipop, Lollipop" Royal Arcade Melbourne, Bourke Street Walk. Historical, charming, beautiful, timeless. Constructed in 1869, the arcade connects Little Collins Street to the Bourke Street Mall. Read the sign below the clock headed "Gog and Magog (go to link>>) ~Dee Muzzi Photography

"Castlemaine Chic"

For busy city slickers - a day out in the country, and remembering the art of the 'stroll' down the main street of a quaint little town such as Castlemaine, is a holiday destination in itself. Vintage shops, books, bizarres, collectibles, cobblestoned streets and heritage buildings: an absolute slice of heaven. “There comes a time, a longing never to travel again except on foot.” ― Wendell Berry "For fast-acting relief, try slowing down." --Lily Tomlin.... LOL ~Dee Muzzi Photography

St Kilda streetscape Location: St Kilda Beach, Melbourne Victoria I used this image to create a mock "Running" magazine cover, see next >> ~Dee Muzzi Photography

"Running"

Again, just experimenting with different processing styles, see more (mock) magazine covers, go to link>> ~Dee Muzzi Photography

“I love the people I photograph. I mean, they’re my friends. I’ve never met most of them or I don’t know them at all, yet through my images I live with them.” – Bruce Gilden ~~Dee Muzzi Photography

"Kids do the dardnest things"

Chinese violinist / busker, playing beautifully outside Arts Centre, Melbourne, is not music to everyone's ears, apparently. LOL ~~Dee Muzzi Photography

"Princess Jasmine"

This little princess had just been to visit her aging grandfather in pallative care. Location: Historic Richmond, Tasmania

"The Wind beneath my wings"

Did you ever know that you're my hero, And everything I would like to be? I can fly higher than an eagle, For you are the wind beneath my wings Loc: Along the Yarra river, Warrandyte Dedicated to all the loving grandparents out there ~~Dee Muzzi Photography

"Young & Jacksons"

Situated on the corner of Swanston and Flinders street Young & Jacksons was historically, the Melbourne train travellers’ meeting place, long before Fed square and the advent of cafe lattes. Typically associated with rowdy nights out or killing time waiting for a train, whether you’ve come to admire Chloe, having a beer with the Anzacs, or like to watch the heart of Melbourne pulsate, there will always be an interesting character to be found at Y&J’s. ~Dee Muzzi Photography

"Sand Between my Toes"

Loc: Palm Cove with Double Island in background, QLD

"GPO Girl"

“Having amazing light and a bad location beats having bad light and an amazing location every single time - hands down" ~~lemonade and lenses blogspot ~Dee Muzzi Photography

Cunningham Pier Geelong

Cold, but fishing is Gold.... This quiet 120-year-old Geelong pier may be turned into a residential development, the first of its kind in Victoria. The proposed $135-million development would comprise apartments, hotels, shops and a convention centre and a marina on Corio Bay. The 333-metre-long pier would also be widened and extended to accommodate cruise ships. At present, the privately owned pier is home to a fast-food outlet and a restaurant.

"David Jones"

"Pensioners still pleading"...Do you notice one thing all these senior citizens have in common? Besides looking despondent, there's not a shopping bag in sight! Interestingly, In the news around the time, was an article: "Pensioners plead fair go for rising living costs", way back in 2012. Since then, there's been the 2014 controversial budget causing shockwaves since it was handed down. As if pensioners were'nt already doing it tough. ~~Photography Dee Muzzi.

"Hey Sister, Sole Sister"

(My Vintage Look series) ..signs encapturing Melbourne's multicultural society. Also known affectionately as 'Vic Market' or 'Queen Vic', the Queen Victoria Market has been the heart and soul of Melbourne for more than a century. Located on the crnr of Victoria St and Elizabeth St, Melbourne, Queen Victoria Market is much more than the city's fresh-food shopping mecca – it's a historic landmark, a tourist attraction and a Melbourne institution. ~Dee Muzzi Photography

"Buskers Shadow"

Ready to Pounce. Have your camera out and ready to shoot at all times. ..."Things can move quickly on the street so if you’re not ready you’ll miss lots of opportunities"... ~Dee Muzzi Photography

"Life through the lens"

..."Exaggerating perspective will help set your subject in context and provide a more forgiving depth of field. Use a wide angle lens (or even a fisheye).."~~lemonade and lenses blogspot ~Dee Muzzi Photography

"Fathers Day" postcard series

Photo location: Adelaide “I want the viewers to be moved into the lives of the people that they are looking at, the visual experience is incredibly emotional.” Paul Fusco ~Dee Muzzi Photography

"No Parking"

Believe me mate, the last guy who parked here still hasn't found his car. But for little ladies, (smiling) maybe just this once. ~Dee Muzzi Photography

Caroline Springs Public Art Sculpture, Melbourne Victoria. Caught on camera: Framing the sculpture, just as that perfect "moment" came into view. ”It takes a lot of imagination to be a good photographer. You need less imagination to be a painter, because you can invent things. But in photography everything is so ordinary; it takes a lot of looking before you learn to see & preempt the extraordinary.”

"Job Interview"

Gentleman on a train, going for that all important job interview, struggling with his tie, and passenger opposite offered to help. Feel good moment! We all wished him well. ~Dee Muzzi Photography

"Gone Fishing" postcard series

"Gone Fishing"...Back at Dark Thirty. ~Dee Muzzi Photography

"Two little boys"

Perfectly framed! Walk against Warming, Climate Change Rally ~Dee Muzzi Photography

Paris end of Collins Street; Graffiti covered laneways; Fitzroy Gardens.... – the city of Melbourne provides ample diversity for classic and contemporary wedding photography on any given weekend. (Photographing photographers series) ~Dee Muzzi Photography

GPO Girl tryptic

​​“If a photographer cares about the people in front of the lens and is compassionate, much is given. It is the photographer, not the camera, that is the instrument.” – Eve Arnold Unposed street photography - love it! ~Dee Muzzi Photography

Leafy Lygon St Carlton When I started out with my camera, my mission was to practice, practice, practice, and at this time, I also discovered the pleasure of 'street photography". When I manage to snap "cover" worthy shots I am over the moon! ~Dee Muzzi Photography

"Lose Yourself in Melbourne"

Be like "Street Wallpaper"-blend in with the scene, shoot unobtrusively and unnoticed.".~~lemonade and lenses blogspot ...No I didnt spray & tag myself with graffiti but I spent the better half of 20mins snapping photos of it, until I virtually became invisible! ~Dee Muzzi Photography

"Two little girls"

Waterfront City Promenade, Docklands. There is always something to see and do along the Docklands Boardwalk. ~Dee Muzzi Photography For more public art, go to link>>

Loc: Yarras edge Southgate Melbourne .."Photographers are never satisfied, always wanting more. Always hungry for visual experience & for those rare delicacies, those few shots that, out of all the miles of exposed film, are worth printing.." (Photographing photographers series) ~Dee Muzzi Photography

"Riches"

Yarras edge Southgate Melbourne (Photographing photographers series)

"Top Catch"

Gone Fishing Too! (Postcard series) ~Dee Muzzi Photography

"Climate Action Now"

Walk against warming, climate change rally, Swanston St Melbourne

"Meet me under the Clocks"

Meeting your date under the clocks at Flinders Street Station is a great Melbourne tradition, as well as for the obvious iconic tourist photo taken from a multitude of angles! ~ Dee Muzzi photography. For more on the Flinders Street Clocks, go to link>>

"Fitzroy, the force is with you"

Melbourne's alternative side is full-force in Fitzroy, the inner-city mecca for all things cool and kooky. The diversity of the many painted walls of Fitzroy is a tourist draw card, but don't limit yourself to just noticing street art, as multifaceted Fitzroy is full of character. Read more>>

Stroll along the Derwent River, Tasmania For more on Tassie go to link>>

"A penny for your thoughts"

Old Friends: "We will always be friends until we're old and senile, then we will be new friends". Image Loc: Evandale: town of the Penny Farthing races, Tasmania. ~~Dee Muzzi Photography

"Firing up the Crowd"

Uni cycle fire twirling juggler at the Fremantle Market, WA. Built in 1897, the markets house over 150 shops for craftspeople, fashion designers, and merchants in the historic Hall, and fresh food producers, vegetable growers and food retailers in The Yard.

"It was this BIG"

Funny fishing quotes: "The fishing was good; it was the catching that was bad". "My Biggest worry is that when I'm dead and gone, my wife will sell my fishing gear for what I said I paid for it". - Koos Brandt "There's a fine line between fishing and standing on the shore like an idiot". -Steven Wright

"Fishermans Friend"

“A poor fisherman who knows the beauties of the misty mornings is much richer than a wealthy man who sleeps till noon in his palace!” ― Mehmet Murat ildan Quote, just as apt for "fishing" as well as photography :) Image Loc: Perth, WA

"Anzacs"

Its hard not to watch this film without thinking not only of Gallipoli, but also of the loss of the Australian actor Jon Blake. Forever remembered as a charismatic actor on the brink of stardom, incl in the above named film, Blake was just 28 when a car crash near Port Augusta confined him to a darkened room of his family's home. He lived in a vegetative state for 25 years and passed away May 2011. Image Loc: Fed Square, Melbourne, Anzac Day

All Things Squared

Fed Square "Lets Dance" Exhibit, Atrium, Fed Square. Free things to do in Melb: Led by community and professional dance groups, 1st Friday Dance Club provides opportunities for people to come together to learn, share and experience dance. It is free, lo-fi, and open to all ages. The address is 1A Queens Bridge Street, Southbank which is on the Southbank side of the pedestrian bridge over the River Yarra behind Flinders Street railway station.

"Riders Wanted"

Riders rent the pedicab for the night and keep the cash earned. Each pedicab is setup with a sound system so can play your own music from your iPhone/MP3 player. For backpackers looking for work & free accommodation, Down Under Pedicabs operates in Darwin, Cairns, Byron Bay, Gold Coast and Adelaide.