Exit this way for MCG
I was most pleased yesterday to receive an email from the content manager of the new National Sports Museum, based at Melbourne’s iconic MCG (Melbourne Cricket Ground), seeking permission to use this image, Exit this way for MCG, in an exhibition at the new museum. She had found the image through Flickr.
It was taken on a cold Melbourne Friday last May, the 19th, 5.46pm at Richmond Station, looking back toward the city skyline, with the MCG in the background. I had 14 minutes to wait for the Alamein train, made bearable by having the camera. I loathe using and relying on public transport in Melbourne to get to work. Possibly the best thing for me about being on maternity leave (at the moment, when life is fairly exhausting and mostly joyless at home with a new baby) is not having to commute. Although conversely I have in the last year or so taken much inspiration from public transport in my photography, and one of my favourite subjects is Burwood Station, captured in the series Off the rails. The city end exits of Richmond Station are only open when major events are on at the MCG. That Friday Melbourne were playing Hawthorn. I love the vibe of Friday night football in the city, and miss that too about no longer being a city-based worker.
The museum opens in March 2008.
Excellent pic! For me it has an interesting mix of artificially and naturally-lit interior and exterior features. It also draws viewer attention into scene by the lit dooorway at ‘end’ of walkway.
If you think relying on Melbourne public tranpsort can be a chore, try it in off-peak times in ACT. :~
Wow! Fantastic, Helen. What a thrill to have someone want to use your photo that way. Good stuff…
Thanks Tim and Barb. Yes, Tim, I remember various visits to Canberra, particularly in Winter, waiting for those Action buses at those hideous bus stops…
I am pleased Barb… and I shouldn’t have said “mostly joyless” because Iris has been smiling left right and centre this last day, and it’s lovely (even when I’m tired).
Congratulations, Helen! This is a terrific achievement. It goes to show the value of putting your creative talents ‘out there’. Bravo!