Retired

(Prahran, 2015)

Taken on my way out of the apartment. Was fiddling with the settings when I looked up and saw an opportunity. Smiled my biggest smile at the retirees (they must have thought me crazy) when I passed them. Lesson from this - photo opportunities are everwhere. We just have to be attentive. 

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

Lunchtime lover

(Little Bourke Street, 2015)

Has more style than you.

(Chapel Street, 2013)

And to God I shall pray

(Kuala Lumpur, 2014)

Malaysian Muslims before Friday prayers at Masjid India

Walk away when winning

(Little Chapel Street, 2013)

TWP x Bangkok

Sukhumvit Road, 2014.

Crossroads

Wellesley Street West x Queen Street (Auckland, 2014)

I have over 400 friends on Facebook.

(Queen Victoria Mall, Melbourne, 2012)

Dance like someone's watching.

(Bourke Street, 2012)

Protesting possum

(Bourke Street, 2013)

Bench buddies.

(Chapel Street, 2013)

Night Shift.

(Knox Lane, 2014)

Free Comic Book Day 2014

Taken at my only trusted local, Classic Comics Melbourne. Scored two sketches from local artists. Free comics. Great day. 

Wide Vanishing Point

Adelaide Railway Station. 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

The cool taxi driver (Kuala Lumpur , 2013)

A sad moment. This photograph was taken in May last year, when me and my friend (Michael Raj) were photographing around Pavilion Shopping Mall, Kuala Lumpur.  

This taxi driver was waiting for passengers beside us and we were amused how he kept himself cool from the sun. After some small talk, he agreed to be photographed, under one condition - that he be photographed with his new sunnies! (That's an Oakley Holbrook, mind you) 

I later gave my card to him and he said his wife will email me to get the photo.

A few days ago I got an email from the wife. And when I asked how he was, his wife told me that the Uncle had passed away last year (in December) after suffering a heart attack while waiting for passengers. And she had been looking (and finally found) my card so that she could get this photograph for the family. 

The funny thing about this photograph was that I had already deleted all of the photos I took on that day, except this one. I guess I was waiting for the wife to email me. Just wished it was under different circumstances.

Rest in peace Uncle Thomas Chia. Keep rocking the sunnies in heaven.

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 lonely umbrella. (Subang Jaya, 2013)

Taken during one rainy day from my cousin's balcony. Was to frame the shot earlier, placing the individual a little to the right. Unfortunately, my shot was out of focus. Managed to focus and shoot again, and this time with a paltry shot of aforementioned individual. 

I guess this works even more for me - it makes the viewer wonder where this individual is going; and is it so important that one would have to walk in the torrid rain?

Take care. Visit soon!

E.