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I've lived through winter and summer in Melbourne city, but autumn presents subdued, subtle colours that I seldom get to capture on my travel photography. One may need to get adjusted to the colour temperature of mid-autumn in the southern hemisphere, and after a few trial shots, you are on your way.

This is staring at the chilly autumn morning from the warm interiors of Cellar Door at the Balgownie Winery & Spa Resort in Yarra Valley. I feel so at peace with Mother Nature, and Basho flashes by.

Back to the city, that's where folks get on the streets to enjoy the evening breeze. The sun sets around 5:30pm, and cultural beats take accent as night falls.

Federation Square, opposite Flinder Street Station

The bottom two pictures were shot at low-speed without a tripod as I wasn't really prepared for the surrounding on Day One I landed, straight from meetings. Beware! Shooting hours are short in autumn, with favourable sunlight from 10am to maximum 2pm on a sunny day.

If you plan for a leisurely family trip to Melbourne, try autumn.

This is just a preview. Details to come over the weekend.