A Japanese friend... living overseas...

Dec 06, 2019,14:06 PM
 


first in HongKong, then Manila, and now in Mumbai... a moment captured in the back of a moving car...  how different their world has become.

I just love this photo... the composition, the costume, the blur, the expression...  "Toto, I've a feeling we're not in Kansas anymore." ; )





Thanks for looking,
Casey

Photo Credit: © みゆき

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Yes, very good one. [nt]

 
 By: amanico : December 6th, 2019-14:08
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I get weekly updates via social media...

 
 By: cshimokita : December 6th, 2019-20:54
this photo just stood out...
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It is a cool photo —

 
 By: orahu : December 6th, 2019-15:56
And what a story for a byline given the cities of residence listed! Swimmer as well?
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Mother and daughter were off to a swim meet...

 
 By: cshimokita : December 6th, 2019-20:48
where the daughter won first place in her age group
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Nice......

 
 By: berlin90 : December 6th, 2019-16:17
Casey a really lovely image....the background "bokeh" is amazing....
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I hope I was clear...

 
 By: cshimokita : December 6th, 2019-20:50
the photo was taken by my friend みゆき of her daughter... agree about the background. Not sure but almost positive it was a smart phone photo...
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phone cameras have allowed everyone to capture memorable moments like this one

 
 By: terbaboom : December 7th, 2019-17:21
and with recent models having 2 to 3 lenses built-in, they're like a camera system without the bulk 😅
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👍👍👍👍

 
 By: cshimokita : December 7th, 2019-17:58
[nt]
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Mumbai is hot and humid perhaps... [nt]

 
 By: Pun : December 6th, 2019-19:13
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LOL... not that humid that swim goggles are needed ; )

 
 By: cshimokita : December 6th, 2019-20:51
[nt]
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Great atmosphere! [nt]

 
 By: Geo : December 6th, 2019-22:50
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+1... I could not agree more

 
 By: cshimokita : December 6th, 2019-23:05
[nt]
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Good question Echi...

 
 By: cshimokita : December 7th, 2019-00:20
Judging by the social media posts, sports is a constant when changing locations and with the different languages... plus the kids are still quite young. Most expats tend to head home when the kids approach high school age... Japan is a challenge for re-en... 
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This an incredible picture

 
 By: ChristianDK : December 7th, 2019-04:44
Her curious gaze out the window...her strange outfit....the crazyness of the world outside. All elements are in place. Composition, the light, contrasts...this is wall worthy!
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My thoughts as well Christian...

 
 By: cshimokita : December 7th, 2019-14:54
thanks for the comments... I am sure that the young swimmer would love a print when she gets older...
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+1 [nt]

 
 By: Quan : December 8th, 2019-23:04
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A fantastic photo capturing this moment in time.

 
 By: Overwound : December 7th, 2019-07:31
Lights blinking and blurring by as she thinks of her next swim match. I'm guessing, going by her head gear, this was taken in the car pool lane.
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"car pool" ... too funny ;-)

 
 By: cshimokita : December 7th, 2019-15:01
I have known みゆき for over 20 years... last time I saw her was in Manila a few years ago... we keep updated via social media exchanges... lots of kid activity photos ; )
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I do like a lot, it reminds me of a similar picture I took (not as well composed).

 
 By: Jay (Eire) : December 7th, 2019-10:18
But what is she doing? Swim cap and googles, fur (or faux) coat and what looks like a bottle of wine!
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the kids are heavy into sports... swimming and soccer...

 
 By: cshimokita : December 7th, 2019-15:04
the daughter is off to a swim meet... a bit tired but she won in her age class... lots of spirit there...
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