Life as a Commercial Photographer based in Melbourne Australia…
Rivoli Cinemas, Melbourne…
Having been commissioned to produce a photographic architectural essay of the beautiful and well known Rivoli Cinemas in the Melbourne suburb of Camberwell, I spent two long nights working with my camera and assorted lenses capturing not only the sweeping majesty of the building, but also documenting the interesting and visually arresting details. Even though these are not all of the images captured, I do warn that this is an image heavy post…
The cinema is noted for it’s Art Deco architecture, and although it was refurbished and expanded back in May 2000, the following images are for a book that I am producing on the special place that Rivoli occupies within the Village Roadshow corporate heritage.
The largest screen is cinema number 1, which is reputedly haunted with sightings of a man in row P; however I saw no such apparitions over the course of the two nights that I spent here. I also asked the cleaner who had been servicing the building for 20 years if he had ever seen anything, to which he replied emphatically ‘no!’
I have not been able to post as often as I would have liked this year as I just got married 6 weeks ago and that took a lot of my time, plus the honeymoon etc. Now I am hoping that life will return to a slightly more serene pace and I can continue with my postings… I particularly liked your last image post btw… really lovely!
and hope to see more incredible posts from you in the coming days 🙂
Thank you my friend! Wishing all the best for you and your family too!
Fantastic shots Michael and a beautiful cinema. Unlike Brisbane, Melbourne doesn’t knock down its old buildings but rather takes pride in them. I love the colours and the clarity is superb. Your photography is very inspiring 🙂
Thank you! Yes it certainly is a beautiful building indeed, and was an absolute pleasure to shoot. I didn’t realise that Brisbane buildings were not culturally valued…that is both sad and interesting; let’s hope that the situation changes and common sense prevails…? Thanks for commenting!
Thank you John, I really appreciate your kind comments. Certainly it is a stunning cinema, and well worth a visit if you ever find yourself in the area.
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Hello Michael,
Great to see you back after a while, with an incredible series here 🙂
Stunning images, and capturing all aspects of this beautiful Cinema.
Really enjoyed this work.
Have a great time 🙂
Thank you very much Sreejith!
I have not been able to post as often as I would have liked this year as I just got married 6 weeks ago and that took a lot of my time, plus the honeymoon etc. Now I am hoping that life will return to a slightly more serene pace and I can continue with my postings… I particularly liked your last image post btw… really lovely!
All the best!
Ohhhh, great news 🙂
Wish you all the best in life, Michael 🙂
and hope to see more incredible posts from you in the coming days 🙂
Thank you my friend! Wishing all the best for you and your family too!
Fantastic shots Michael and a beautiful cinema. Unlike Brisbane, Melbourne doesn’t knock down its old buildings but rather takes pride in them. I love the colours and the clarity is superb. Your photography is very inspiring 🙂
Thank you! Yes it certainly is a beautiful building indeed, and was an absolute pleasure to shoot. I didn’t realise that Brisbane buildings were not culturally valued…that is both sad and interesting; let’s hope that the situation changes and common sense prevails…? Thanks for commenting!
I hope the marriage will make your talent stronger.
My congratulations.
Victor you are too kind, thank you so much!
In a comment about Sonia Delauney, a reader cited the Rivoli Cinema so I created a link to your impressive photos. Many thanks
Hels
http://melbourneblogger.blogspot.com.au/2015/09/sonia-delaunay-in-paris-art-colours-and.html
Thank you so much Hels, very much appreciated! Best regards, Michael
Stunning photos Michael, a joy to behold and almost like being there.
Thank you John, I really appreciate your kind comments. Certainly it is a stunning cinema, and well worth a visit if you ever find yourself in the area.