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Narrow Margin

Narrow Margin is an exercise in selective focusing. In this photo I got pretty much a tilt shift look with just angling the lens and focusing only on a portion of the stone. I rather like this effect and this is one of my favorite photos of the day. Possibly Related Posts: Making the [...]

High Key Lantern

Japanese lanterns are a blast to photograph in Japan. I shot this photograph with a lot of light in the background towards the sky in order to get that high-key white background look. Add Comment Possibly Related Posts: Making the Connection Blind Fashion Japan Self Portrait Narrow Margin The Brush Stroke Purple Wave Japan

The Brush Stroke

Brush Stroke found on a steel guard rail. Add Comment Possibly Related Posts: Making the Connection Blind Fashion Japan Self Portrait Narrow Margin High Key Lantern Purple Wave Japan

Making the Connection

Posted on 21 August 2009. - 338 views

The bandana around the guys head is what first caught my attention. This is very typical among men working outdoors in Japan regardless of the weather. Construction workers as well can be seen sporting towels wrapped around their heads or neck. It’s very popular and perhaps wise to keep the sweat under control.

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Blind Fashion Japan Self Portrait

Posted on 20 August 2009. - 431 views

I’m always on the lookout for interesting opportunities for self portraits. This was shot through a wooden shudder or door with some sort of mirror behind it.