Break time

Posted by Darren (Tokyo, Japan) on 3 December 2006 in People & Portrait.

This is another photo from Shinjukugyoen. These two ladies were laughing and enjoying their green tea and sweet bread. This is just a really nice place to relax and get away from the busy city life.

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Comments (14)

Julia from Vancouver, Canada

that's a nice place to take a break.

3 Dec 2006 7:00am

@Julia: It is a nice place.

Craiger from Vacaville, United States

Good composition. I like the color and the shapes!

3 Dec 2006 10:26am

@Craiger: Thanks Craiger. The Autumn leaves are nice.

Gnarf from Stockholm, Sweden

I get a soft "sunday-feeling" when looking at the picture :)

3 Dec 2006 11:05am

@Gnarf: Thanks Gnarf. Maybe this park always has a Sunday feeling, we are lucky to have it.

Steve from Hiroshima, Japan

Beautiful!

3 Dec 2006 12:47pm

@Steve: Thanks Steve

Michael Zhang from New York City, United States

I agree with the sunday-feeling. But my only complaint is that there aren't any faces. Generally, we wanna see faces, and not backs. Maybe next time shift your angle.

3 Dec 2006 1:55pm

@Michael Zhang: Thats cool. I was thinking about taking a photo of their faces but I thought the peaceful atmosphere was more important in this photo. By not seeing their faces I feel I'm putting the viewer in their shoes. Anyway, good point many people wish to see faces. Maybe next time

Ryan Yam from Quezon City, Philippines

Lighting makes me feel that it is a lazy day. If you get more confident maybe you could try asking to take photos from the front :P

3 Dec 2006 1:55pm

@Ryan Yam: I'm pretty confident, maybe too confident at times gets me into trouble. I actually asked 2 to pose for my first photo to this blog. Who knows they may be a couple now.

Still from VALENCE, France

A very nice composition.

3 Dec 2006 2:01pm

@Still: Thank you

Duncan Galbraith from kyoto, Japan

Nicely composed Darren and some fine colours throughout this. The backs of the people dont bother me to tell you the truth. I'd rather photograph people naturally in this kind of environment. The danger of people 'posing' with the good ol' 2 fingers as soon as theyre asked is not worth the gamble for me.

3 Dec 2006 2:52pm

@Duncan Galbraith: Thanks Duncan. Good to hear that from you. Your photo's of people are really good and the expressions you get from their faces a really natural.

Damon Schreiber from Toronto, Canada

I agree that people generally want to see faces, and I often do, but sometimes faces aren't the be all and end all, and sometimes they aren't even all that interesting. In this image, the mood is so peaceful and contemplative, and you get a chance to really see what they're seeing, that I think the composition works wonderfully exactly as it is. Good on ya, Darren!

3 Dec 2006 5:03pm

@Damon Schreiber: Thanks Damon. I'm really happy some people are with me on my perspective

Colour blind from Tokyo, Japan

I like the fact that you can't see there faces...the anonimity adds to the serenity of the picture. Besides looking at the environment they're in is the relaxing part...I think having the faces in the picture would distract from the peaceful surroundings. Great job!!

3 Dec 2006 5:19pm

@Colour blind: Thanks mate. Yeah the faces would distract from the surroundings. Although I might try and grab some photo's with just their face and the mood next time and post them after images like this.

badala from Leiria, Portugal

Very nice picture. Lovely.

3 Dec 2006 8:25pm

@badala: Thanks Badala

Chris Sullivan from Melbourne, Australia

I like how they're sitting at 45 degrees, and the path zigzags back in the opposite direction; it's nice balance (and composition) especially in this zen-like setting. Great colours too

3 Dec 2006 9:23pm

Ben from New York City, United States

I think it interesting that you shot this from the back. Most people, well I, would try to get their faces. It leaves you wondering what they are talking about.

4 Dec 2006 12:40am