At the starting line

(Chapel Street, 2015)

My unintentional models - A personal study on human poses

(Victoria Street, 2015)

Was initially an album on Facebook of people I shot on the street using the Canon 300mm L lens. Later on to be added with more photos I took using the Sigma 70-200mm f2.8 lens. I found the posture of this man (that I shot at Victoria Market) had a certain style about him, so I thought I'd share it here. More can be viewed over on my Facebook album here

Best wishes,

E

Whoops.

(Southern Cross Station, 2015)

Taken moments before I got a stern telling off from the public safety officer for taking photos in the vicinity of the train station. I actually got a perfect shot of the couple prior - but decided to use this photograph instead (mainly due to the intervention of the officer). I guess it has a better story to tell. That is the point of street photography, is it not?

Best, 

E.

Lunchtime lover

(Little Bourke Street, 2015)

Has more style than you.

(Chapel Street, 2013)

Clouds help me line my shot

Wynnard Quarter (Auckland, 2014) 

Whenever I take landscapes or just photographs that feature skies, I always try to get the clouds to line up in the framing. I guess that's one of the piece of advice that Reimund Zunde (my mentor) taught me that has stuck with me till today (ALWAYS line up your shots! - Rei)

Best, 

Elyas

Dance like someone's watching.

(Bourke Street, 2012)

Observing convergence

(Melbourne, 2014)

Chinatown Paifang

Gouger Street, 2014.

In Adelaide.

Below Glenelg Jetty. April, 2014.

On your mark. (Chapel Street, 2013)

Street photograph of waiting cyclist on Chapel Street, Melbourne, Australia. 

Shot in 2013 on the NIkon D3 at f11, 28mm

I have always enjoyed shooting cyclists in the city. Different styles, different riders. Never the same. 

Print can be bought here

Best,

Elyas

If you go down this way...(Flinders St, 2012)

Shot with the Canon 300mm L f4 lens on Flinders Street, Melbourne

Initially wanted to do a diptych, but it looks better on its own, with its twin of course ;)

Hope you like them

Best, 

Elyas


Prints can be bought on my webstore:

www.society6.com/elyasezanee

(For signed prints/limited editions, please email me at writingphotographer@gmail.com)

Overloaded: White Night Melbourne 2014

Taken during White Night Melbourne 2014. Didn't photograph much due to the fact it was overcrowded with people. Was still fun though. Hope it gets better next year. Shot in black and white because I got bored seeing WNM in colour. Hahaha. 

Best, Elyas

The Right To Brand by Yasmin Merican

The Right to Brand launch video

The Right to Brand is a newly launched branding book by Yasmin Merican, South East Asia's first female brand strategist. Now nicknamed "the black book of branding", it examines various case studies in Malaysia,  and how some brands evolve into the powerhouses that they are today (I shan't say more - just buy it!). A brilliantly crafted book that cannot be compared to the brilliance of its content. And coming from an advertising background, I honestly recommend this. I just wished I had this when I did my Masters. Hahaha.

Enough honest plugging - the reason for promoting this book is due to the fact that I had the honour of photographing the author's photograph (at the back of the cover) and subsequently event itself, and would like to share with you some of them. Truly honoured to have worked on this project. 

For more information regarding the book and author, please visit www.trax.com.my. Online purchases can be made via PayPal. If you are in Malaysia however, it is available in all good bookstores (MPH, Times, Borders and Kinokuniya)

See you next post!

Best, 

E.

Book photo of author. (2012)

 Promotional photograph for book. (Kuala Lumpur, 2013)

Photographs from the book launch at Sime Darby Convention Centre (Kuala Lumpur, 2013)

Datin Yasmin Merican, author of The Right to Brand.

Portrait - The Kuey Teow (flat noodles) Aunty

Keep Calm and Smile. (Kelana Jaya, 2013) - All rights reserved. 

Am back in Kuala Lumpur for the 13th General Election. And what an election it was. At the end of the bickering day, one side had to win and one had to concede (much to the amusement of the urban community  of the nation). The following day I had fried char key teow (flat) noodles for lunch at this famous stall nearby. This lady has been selling it since I was a little boy, and it still tastes the same! As I was enjoying my plate of goodness, she took the seat across me, sat down, lit a cigarette while waiting for her next order. 

I had to photograph her in her element, and even managed to get a toothless smile from her. I guess what I am trying to say in the end is that despite the electoral result, what Malaysians have to do is to keep calm, smile, and carry on. Because that is who we are as a nation. 

God bless, 

E. 

When Melbourne stayed up. (White Night Melbourne 2013)

 1. Smile (St Kilda Rd, 2013)

On the way to White Night - Took the bus, as most of the trams were packed like sardines. Needless to say, bus was empty and it was a cool ride to the National Gallery of Victoria (our starting point). This was taken as the bus overtook a tram. I was actually trying to photograph the hippie near the window (He looked very excited - or just really high. Lol). Found a smiling man instead. Good enough for me. Hahah

2. Please exit in an orderly manner (Arts Centre, 2013)

Before you ask - No, its not the same tram in which I took Mr Smiley's photograph. This must have been later. This was taken at the last tram stop in front of the Arts Centre, as the whole tram network in the CBD is terminated until 7am the next day. One of my favourite shots of the night - I love the mood of this picture. Everyone excited and gearing up for White Night, guy sending a text to his friend for a possible meeting place.....and a Heston Blumenthal lookalike. Yes sir, I have taken your photograph.

3. Masses of Mass. Mad. (Princes Bridge, 2013)

At this point I was thinking of turning back and going home, mainly for two reasons - It will get rowdy as the night progresses (not a fan) and it will be hard to photograph anything tonight. Everyone will be everywhere. Unfortunately, I am my father's son, so I soldiered on.

4. Oh, hello. (Flinders Street Station, 2013)

After some pushing and shoving, found this great spectacle. The Flinders Street Station's main entrance was converted into a stage where most of the acts will perform for the night. That means I have to loiter about until 3 am to watch Cat Empire perform. Sigh. Latte please. 1 sugar.

 5. Tram line's full. (Swanston Street, 2013)

Swanston Street, in my opinion, is Melbourne's busiest street, with the main tram line passing through it and where all the action is. No tram was to be seen this night, and the crowd activity was on steroids. Any individual who could busked, was busking - Adding much charm to what White Night represents. (Originally conceived in France, it is an attempt to make art and culture accessible to large audiences)

 

6. Balancing Act (Swanston/Little Bourke Streets, 2013)

One of the aforementioned acts of the night. Pretty good at keeping his shiny ball in the air. Most of the time.

7. Library Lights (State Library, 2013)

The State Library illuminated in beautiful colours for the night. By Projection Teknic.

8. Polka dots seem to be the rave these days. (State Library, 2013)

Interior shot of the library, where the public were treated to the music of the Exaudi Youth Choir, Dean Frenkel and Claire Patti the whole night, until the wee hours of the morning. (7pm - 6am)

 9. Splattered dome (State Library, 2013)

Beneath the iconic library dome

 10. Projected Runway (Flinders Lane, 2013)

White Night collaboration with Melbourne Fashion Festival - "Strut Your Stuff", a video presentation showcasing local fashion designs. Not many were interested when there's partying afoot.

 11. The gates of Hell. (Flinders Lane, 2013)

I have no idea. Hahaha

12. Football is a religion. #GoCarlton (Flinders Lane/Swanston Street, 2013)

Light installation behind St Paul's Cathedral. Phil Lethlean, artist. 

 13. Hello Flinders (Flinders Street, 2013)

Braving my way to the main stage. Was close to 3 am at this point :)

 14. A kooky tight spot. (Flinders Street, 2013)

Pigeonhole: The Collaboragents. performance by Jodee Mundy and Dan Goronszy

 15. Wonderland/Flinders Street Station (Flinders Street, 2013)

Majestic view of the station. Light projection by Electric Canvas. I wonder if they'll do this to the Sultan Abdul Samad (Malaysia) building. Would be nice.

16. And the mice come out to play I (Flinders Street Station, 2013)

Cat Empire!

17. And the mice come out to play II (Flinders Street Station, 2013)

Cat Empire!

 18. Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall.... (Flinders Street, 2013)

Man on top of a Melbourne City signboard advertising $5 helmets.

 19. Higher class mouse (Flinders/Swanston Street)

What better way to avoid the sweating crowd.

20. A true fan (Swanston Street, 2013)

Cat Empire were playing 'The Wine Song' at this time, and this guy kept the crowd going. Well done Sir.

 21. Calling it a (white) night. (Princes Bridge, 2013)

Walking to the tram stop at 4.30am. Didn't want to take anymore photographs after this shot. Still contemplating whether to do it all over again next year. Hahaha. Hope you enjoyed the photographs.

Best, 

E.