11/09/2010 Under 18 03a present: Degraves Street, Melbourne

ID: 20703
Photographer: Anna Leonedas
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Org ID: Snapped03apres

Description:

Third place, Under 18 category of the Snapped: Melbourne past and present photography competition 2010.

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Judges' comments:
In this 'present' image, the young artist has focussed on this exciting Melbourne location, via perspective and light and everyday people, showing that this is a lived in and loved space. Via the image, we can see that Degraves classic architecture remains much the same after some 50 years, and all that changes are the signs adorning the shops below. This is a successful photojournalistic rendering of what was and what is.

Anna's comments:
What was once a quiet alley with few shops has now become a bustling street that represents Melbourne's laneway and coffee culture. I chose to photograph Degraves Street because it is where I like to spend the occasional afternoon with my friends amongst the many people chatting over a nice lunch or a latte. I found it impossible to capture the street without any people in view, whereas as in the 'past' image there is not a soul in sight; this goes to show that Degraves Street has become a unique and popular corner of the city.

Subject: lanes

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