Dance like someone's watching.

(Bourke Street, 2012)

Bench buddies.

(Chapel Street, 2013)

Sunset silhouette (Yarra's Edge, 2012)

The sunset silhouette. Building I photographed in Yarra's Edge in Docklands Melbourne. Shot during summer in twilight, Australia has one of the most beautiful sunsets ever. Shot with the Canon 60D with the 24-105mm lens. 

One of my more favourite photographs. 

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)

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.

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.

Everybody loves a freebie

The guys over at Society6 are having a promotion!

From now till the 12th of August 2012 (midnight, Pacific time) they will offer free shipping, which is great!

Link:

http://society6.com/ElyasEzanee?promo=584e02

(Please do check out works from other artists as well, they're amazing! Have bought a few as well)

For further information or inquiries regarding (my) signed prints, drop me an email at elyasezanee@gmail.com

Best wishes,

Elyas

From God's point of view

Its always nice to be able to shoot from afar. In this case, high above. The missus and I were fortunate enough to be given free passes to a famous Melbourne sky-high attraction, and it surely did not disappoint. After taking like a million bad shots (Among the millions of people - go later in the evening #tip), found that I had some gems after all. So after a bit of normal curve editing and some added on filters, settled on these three. They look like God is playing Sim City, right! (Sim City 2000 - great game, 'nuf said.)

Best,

Elyas

God, I miss summer.

A summer-rising life (Princes Bridge, 2011)

Finally gotten around to organising my pictures (still sorting, mind you) and found this gem of a photograph. Totally forgot about it. Like in many of my photographs, there's always things to look at, besides the big picture (all pun intended). I'll just leave you to it :) Let me know what you think! (if any)

Still freezing here in Melbourne. Dammit. I need my sun and cricket! 

Print can be purchased here. For signed copies, email me at elyasezanee@gmail.com

Warmest regards (haha)

Elyas

Day in, day out. A study of layers.

Waiting. (Victoria Market tram stop, 2012)

Was fortunate enough to capture this. Noticed her sitting earlier and as fate would have it, the tram carefully positioned itself that it gave me a frame. I've always loved capturing photographs from afar. Some call it paparazzi. I just think that it captures one at their raw being. You can see that the sun is too much for her. You then realise that the tram is on the other side of the rail. You then notice the "Priority Seating" sign at the top left of the photograph. One of my favourites. 

Image is available for purchase at:

http://society6.com/ElyasEzanee

For signed copies, please email me at elyasezanee@gmail.com 

Youth

Spring in his step. (Melbourne, 2012)

From my window.

Am guilty for not posting enough over here. Still working out the kinks how I would like everything to be displayed. (What with Facebook, Pinterest and this blog itself)

So, for an updated feed of my pictures, just add me over on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/elyas.e (subscribe/add as a friend, I wouldn't mind.)

But just to motivate myself - here are some pictures I took from my window the other day. Being in Melbourne, you don't get to see much lightning. And when you do, its bound to be a spectacle.

Looks like God had some fun doing some light painting :)

Best,
Elyas.