Photography

I think unlike any other city I’ve ever been, Tokyo loves the umbrella. When it rains here everyone, I mean everyone, has an umbrella. This is not something I’ve experienced anywhere else. So on that theme, a few pictures from yesterday when it rained pre...  

First playing with the camera to see what I could do, without it being too shaky (was just holding it). Then just waiting for people.

of excellent images. Shibuya here being my favorite . Lovely, Filip

Crazy

That’s why. I feel this week it’s about 70% masks outdoors, 90% indoors and 99% on public transport. Remember, life was pretty normal here for the last three years and people here routinely wear masks.

...only about five bucks when we were there. The best part is, when it rains, every store has a stand with plastic bags to wrap up your umbrella so it doesn't drip everywhere : )

Lovely pics

Thanks for the photos. Brings back memories. Here are some things peopleo do with their umbrellas when not in use. It's all well thought out. With so many umbrellas there is no choice. Secure Umbrellas Stowage - Kyoto Umbrella Dryer - Tokyo Office ...  

The blur makes it particularly interesting. Take a look at a famous series of photographs by Ernst Haas of a bullfight if you’ve not seen them.

It's showing movement, some time passing, and all those umbrellas. Great shot.

In my opinion that first shot works quite well. Rain in the Tokyo forecast for later this week, although this morning (Spring Equinox) broke sunny and warm, maybe a good day for blossom viewing \(ツ)/ I was in Shibuya a few days ago and lots of constructio... 

My dissatisfaction is really down to the unsteady had and the slight blur in the background, maybe it’s not that noticeable. And also, I’d tried to get the same shot at the Shibuya crossing but couldn’t find a good spot. So thins was the next best thing a...