Black and white challenge – day 2

January 6, 2015 · by Michelle Hill · in Melbourne Life · 6 Comments

This photo was taken during a recent visit to the State Library of Victoria. The library, located in the centre of Melbourne, was built in 1859 and features a beautiful domed reading room. The dome was covered by a copper ceiling in 1959 because of a leaky roof and stayed that way for 44 years. Thankfully someone decided to uncover it during a $200 million restoration project that was completed in 2003. You can read more about the history of our state library at www.slv.vic.gov.au/search-discover/history-our-building.

This man caught my attention as he was writing and quietly contemplating in the domed reading room.

Tags: black and white photography, Melbourne, State Library of Victoria

6 comments

desleyjane · January 6, 2015 - 11:20 am · Reply→

What a great subject for black and white. I love that he’s come to the library wearing a proper jacket. A true gentleman! Great photo.

LikeLiked by 1 person
1. Michelle Hill · January 6, 2015 - 12:03 pm · Reply→
  
  Thanks! That’s what drew me to him. He really stood out amongst the others there. A distinguished gentleman in a beautiful old library.
  
  LikeLiked by 1 person
Sandra Barton · January 6, 2015 - 12:28 pm · Reply→

A picture of concentration in the quiet of the library

LikeLiked by 1 person
Black and white challenge – day 3 | This Melbourne Life · January 7, 2015 - 10:54 am · Reply→

[…] Black and white challenge – day 2 […]

LikeLike
Forestwoodfolkart · January 16, 2015 - 8:58 pm · Reply→

I really like that building. Is it still accessible to the general public?

LikeLiked by 1 person
1. Michelle Hill · January 16, 2015 - 9:12 pm · Reply→
  
  Yes it is, including the beautiful domed reading room. It’s on the corner of Swanston and LaTrobe Streets in the city.
  
  LikeLiked by 1 person