The one event that many people seem to be talking about this Christmas in Melbourne are the lights on the Town Hall. First I have a photo of it by day.
By Day
This is the Melbourne Town Hall. I took this image on Sunday morning. I thought at the time it was pretty cool with the big ribbon on it. Then someone mentioned the lights, and I thought I should go and see what they were talking about.
By Night
At night a fantastic light display is shown. Christmas music plays in the background. It is very festive.
They go through lots of changes as well.
Sparkles all over.
How cool is the clock tower?
All wrapped up in brightness. It is so wonderful to watch. There were lights coming from all different directions. How they managed to get them to match the building is amazing. My husband was amazed.
The photos are not great. It was raining and I didn’t want to point my camera up too far. You get an idea of what it looked like. It is a shame I can’t get the music for you as well.
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Awesome looking lights.
Colors are great in spite of the rain.
I suspect the rain might have made it better, thanks John.
Very nicely done. So many possibilities and such wonderful colors. Merry Christmas!
Thank you Timothy, it was unbelievable. Merry Christmas
These are fantastic shots, Leanne…first, you’ve an amazingly gorgeous Town Hall…and whoever was such a genius to do the lighting effects? WOWEE-ZOWEE! I bet it’s the coolest thing to watch (and listen to)! I understand, if you shot a video, too, that it wouldn’t turn out as you hoped…but maybe you should just post it anyway–for the fun of it? Pleeeeease…pretty please?
I didn’t really think to do a video until after I came home, it would have been good. It does go for some time though.
I post one today, that someone found on the internet for me, I hope you get a chance to watch it.
Oh wow!
Oh yeah.
As you say amazing but the whole of the conversation that you are engaging in with the architecture and the lighting–the architect and the designer and the photographer– is a celebration of its own.
Thank you Bo, that is a wonderful thing to say.
This is probably the coolest lights I have seen…ever! Melbourne is rich…with lights and color
Melbourne really did excel itself this year, thanks Irene
Fantastic. It looks like an entirely new building when the lights are on.
It is so cool and amazing. Thanks Imelda, glad you like it.
very nice, Leanne
Thank you Diane
Town Hall looks like an elegant birthday cake. Thanks for taking and posting these lovely photos.
You are welcome Frank, it is like a big present for all of us.
It ‘s truly fantastic with perfect shoots. thank you for sharing the celebration with me.
YOu are so welcome, it is great that you enjoyed them, thank you.
Cool!!
Very Cool
I knew there had to be a video somewhere
http://youtu.be/UC-9EA7Ubq0
Thank you for finding that Richard, I will try and put it on the blog tomorrow.
And the clock tower is just too much
How amazing is it? Thank you Richard.
Night time is absolutely the best time to look at holiday decorations. Thanks for dropping by again!
Absolutely, thank you honeydidyouseethat?
fantastic photos. Really made me smile.
That is wonderful, that makes me so happy, thank you.
Amazing to see what you can do on a rainy night!
I think the rain really enhanced it. Thanks Rosie.
Is this the one where the building facade changes?
Yes, the lights change, like in the photos.
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I am speechless… Wonderful!! Wonderful!!! But still speechless…
Thank you so much Enchanted.
This is fantastic! Beautiful shots! I saw the building during the day, but I had no idea there was a light display at night. I will try to get down there this weekend. Thank you for sharing!
I am sure they will have them until the new year, it is a great show.
I think everyone should do lights like them. Which do you like best? I’m partial to the third and last… well done.
I love the last one, with the bow all lit up. Thank you.
Yeah, it’s very cool. Some of your more lighthearted stuff!
Wonderful looking lights…
Thank you ledrakenoir
Quite an impressive light display. They really have gone all out to make a lively display. Thanks for showing it to us.
It is great that they did it. I have really enjoyed taking these photos. Thank you as well.
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Thank you so much Carol, I am on my way to check it out on your blog.
Beautiful!
Thank you Madame Pipistrelle
Very cool!
Thank you zigsputnik
Cool..how come you take gorgeous shot when it was raining?! Did you use tripod?
Thank you so much, yes, I did use a tripod, had to really.
amazing pics as usual. thank you so much..
Glad you like them, thanks Nicholas
you deserve them
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hugs, N.M
How wonderful! Nothing like that out here in Small Town, Rhode Island!
Now…how do you shoot in the rain without ruining the camera? I’m terrified of even the lightest mist….
It is pretty amazing Marie, spectacular show.
You would be surprised at how much rain your camera can take, well mine get wet a lot. I won’t put them in water, and if it is a heavy downpour I run for cover and plastic bags for the camera. It was a light rain and I was more worried about rain drops on the lens.
Very cool!!
It was Ed, thanks
OH WOW!!!! Thanks for sharing this was beautiful!!!
You’re welcome, thank you JasmineKyleSings
Spectacular…it must have been amazing to see it in person! Nothing like that around here so it is wonderful to see your shots!
Cheers
That is fantastic Heather, I am so glad you have enjoyed them. Thank you.
The building is beautiful by day, but at night it is amazing and magical. Your photos are wonderful — I love the colors.
They really brought it alive, thank you seniorhiker
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That’s the spirit” Some cities in the States lack this Christmas cheer. Thank you to share.
It has been nice to find it in Melbourne this Christmas. Thank you.
so beautiful! Thank you for sharing your talent
Thank you Miss P, glad you liked it.
What an incredible amount of work must have gone into designing such a detailed light show! WOW.
That is what my husband keeps saying, he can’t get his head around it. Thank you Mrs Fever
Wow!
Totally Poet
Wonderful! Thanks for your posts. Merry Christmas!
You are welcome, and thank you, and a Merry Christmas to you as well.
This looks absolutely incredible! I would love to see the lights in real life – good excuse for a warm Christmas in Australia one day, maybe…your photos are great as well
Oh yes, come on down, it will be a wonderful experience I am sure. Thank you tinteratoid
The structures and the capturing of the bright lights displayed on the buildings are so beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing this with us.
It was a pleasure, so glad you enjoyed them, thank you spiritsatnight
this is beautiful! thanks for sharing
No problem at all, thank you.
The light display is very cool, especially the sparkles. I also like that you got wetness of the street into your shots, reflecting all the colors. Nicely done!
Night photography is always enhanced after a rain shower, glad you liked them David, thank you.
So wonderful! this is so creative…never seen a light show such as this before. Thanks for the “like”
& Merry Christmas…
I have never seen anything like it before either, it is pretty amazing. Thanks for visiting me as well, and Merry Christmas
Wow, spectacular photos! Really lovely!
So lovely of you to say, thank you paisstat
By night – the first photos – I really like!! Great colors!
That is great, thank you Viveka.
Thankyou for the like quite a while back. This photo’s are amazing! The colours are really cool. Happy Christmas
No problem bigblue45, thank you and Merry Christmas to you as well.
Loved the COLOR
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
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Thank you, and Merry Christmas to you as well, thanks for the nomination I have left a comment on your blog.
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed being on my LIST lol
Merry Christmas
Eunice
well captured! enjoy your holidays – Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Thank you Stephen, and Merry Christmas to you as well.
thanks for stopping by and liking my blog, gave me a chance to see yours, wonderful photos love the Christmas lights!
It was a pleasure, and thank you so much duffythewriter
Wow ! That truly is a spectacular light exhibition. You are so fortunate to be able to experience this. Have a wonderful weekend!
Thank you Emily, I really think you are right, I am so glad I went in to take a look, it was a wonderful surprise.
Is it my imagination, or did that one tower turn into an owl?? Quite the display– thanks for sharing! : )
Yes Mark it is did turn into an owl, I have put a video someone did of it today, check it out, it is amazing. Thank you.
Wow, Leanne. Those colors are stunningly beautiful, and you captured them so nicely. Merry Christmas to you and your family!
Thank you very much Sid, and Merry Christmas to you and yours as well.
OH MY GOSH!!! So the laser light display is on Melbourne. Adelaide used to have them too… sponsored by SANTOS. But it hasn’t been up for 2 years d. I miss those lights projections on buildings. It’s wonder!
Lovely pictures you have there. I hope our Adelaide Town Hall is gorgeously decorated for Christmas.
all those lights…it’s a bit OTT.
Stunning!!
Beautiful!
Wow, these are amazing. Happy Christmas, Leanne!
I love lights like this… the wonders of what they can do with computers these days are amazing and nice that it’s a use that brings so many smiles to so many faces.
Rain or no rain you did a good job showing the amazing colours!
Merry Christmas Leanne!
Beautiful images Leanne. Xmas is just the best time for photography. Will have to get to Melbourne again one day.
This is stunning! What a beautiful way to decorate this building in a colorful way. Tanks for showing it. I hope you had a lovely Christmas – and I wish you and yours a Happy New Year.
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That’s amazing! You would have had to physically drag me away one I started shooting there, hehe. And the quality is fine; I even like the reflective glow on the sidewalk thanks to wet conditions.
Wow they all look so magical
Absolutely beautiful. Wonderful work, beautiful subject.