The Last Days of Summer
'The Last Days of Summer' captures Melbourne's vibrant spirit through 40 images taken in February and March 2024. From the energy of Federation Square and the Midsumma Street Party in Collingwood, to sunset concerts at St Kilda Fest and the cultural tapestry of Brunswick Street Music Festival, these photographs celebrate some of the city's iconic summer moments alongside Melbourne's quintessential pleasures like catching trams to the beach, diving off piers into Port Phillip Bay, and the nostalgic charm of Moomba Festival.
Man looks out to sea. Middle Park Beach, Melbourne
Seagulls. Federation Square, Melbourne
Reveller calls to his friends. Midsumma Street Party, Collingwood, Melbourne
Man with fan tucked into pants. Midsumma Street Party, Collingwood, Melbourne
Man dances among the crowd. Afro Caribbean Carnival. Federation Square, Melbourne
Dancing on my own. St Kilda Fest, St Kilda, Melbourne
Couple looking on. St Kilda Fest, St Kilda, Melbourne
Love on reflection. St Kilda Fest, St Kilda, Melbourne
Girls in the crowd. St. Kilda Fest, St Kilda, Melbourne
Hands up. St Kilda Fest, St Kilda, Melbourne
Aviators. St Kilda Fest, St Kilda, Melbourne
Thandi Phoenix. St Kilda Fest, St Kilda, Melbourne
Summer Glow. St Kilda Fest, St Kilda, Melbourne
By all means... Lonsdale Street, Melbourne
Peace! State Library, Melbourne
Local lady caught among the crowd. Brunswick Street Music Festival, Brunswick, Melbourne
Treetops. Brunswick Street Music Festival, Brunswick, Melbourne
Let’s start a band. Brunswick Street Music Festival, Brunswick, Melbourne
No room for racism. Brunswick Street Music Festival, Brunswick, Melbourne
Epic. Brunswick Street Music Festival, Brunswick, Melbourne
Weave. Brunswick Street Music Festival, Brunswick, Melbourne
Man in kilt walks down Sydney Road. Brunswick Street Music Festival, Brunswick, Melbourne
Dapper. Brunswick Street Music Festival, Brunswick, Melbourne
Cooling down. Moomba Festival, Melbourne
Boy holds prize. Sideshow Alley, Moomba Festival, Melbourne
All the winnings. Moomba Festival, Melbourne
Onlookers. Moomba Festival, Melbourne
Plush. Moomba Festival, Melbourne
Festival go-ers wait in front of food van. Moomba Festival, Melbourne
Dad waits for tickets. Moomba Festival, Melbourne
Tram stop. Prahran, Melbourne
Couple sits by Port Phillip Bay. Kerferd Road Pier, Albert Park, Melbourne
Kids line up to jump from Kerferd Road Pier. Albert Park, Melbourne
Flying leap. Kerferd Road Pier, Albert Park, Melbourne
Pencil dive. Kerferd Road Pier, Albert Park, Melbourne
Soaking up the last days of summer. South Melbourne Life Saving Club, Albert Park, Melbourne
Silent disco. Moomba Festival, Melbourne