Okinawan Encore

Posted by
Darren (Tokyo, Japan) on 17 January 2007 in Architecture and Portfolio.

Well I know I said I'd finish on lucky seven but then I realized 7 isn't my lucky number so here is number 8 and final one for the series.

Thanks for all your comments over this series.

Cheers Daz

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OLYMPUS u10D,S300D,u300D 1/160 second F/8.8 ISO 80 6 mm

Comments (13)

H.O from Victoria, Canada

I've really enjoy your Okinawa's shot :)
Thanks Darren-san.

17 Jan 2007 8:09am

@H.O: Thank Hiro. Glad you enjoyed them

Stu from Kyoto, Japan

Good finisher Daz. I really like the positioning here, those lines lead to the subject well. There might be some kind of an optical illusion going on - the building looks level but then it doesnt, depending on where your looking. Can you see it? Maybe it's just my screen.
Anyway, whats next mate?

17 Jan 2007 10:12am

@Stu: Thanks Stu.
The building does have a bit of a slop to it maybe. Maybe the angle at which I took it from.

Angry Buddha from United States

Nice job on this Darren. I like how the walkway leads you to the entrace, and also how the entrance is highlighted.

17 Jan 2007 1:56pm

@Angry Buddha: Thanks Sean.
Was a little fun playing with this one is PS.

Colour blind from Tokyo, Japan

Nice encore mate...The colours of this look somewhat chinese which is pretty cool and the parallel lines are great also. I find that the picture horizon is a little off zero...I don't know if you're aiming for this effect but with the parallel lines I think a straight horizon would work really well with this picture.

17 Jan 2007 2:31pm

@Colour blind: Interesting you should say that about the colours mate because if memory serves me right Okinawa had very strong ties to China long ago.

Craiger from Vacaville, California, United States

Really a nice job man! I like your entire composition here and the light!

17 Jan 2007 2:56pm

@Craiger: Thanks mate.

Damon Schreiber from Toronto, Canada

Good job you posted this. Great composition! Looks suitably ancient and that path is positioned perfectly.

17 Jan 2007 5:15pm

@Damon Schreiber: Thanks Damon.
Was a difficult place to get a shot without all the people taking photos. We were actually a little lucky it was raining.

badala from Leiria, Portugal

Excellent work. I really like this one.

17 Jan 2007 9:42pm

@badala: Thanks mate.

Chris Sullivan from Melbourne, Australia

Great shot Daz, a fitting end to the Okinawa series. This would be one of my favourites from the series too, love the use of lighting and the darkened edges. Nice work!

17 Jan 2007 10:40pm

@Chris Sullivan: Thanks Chris.
Lighting is something I need work on and are starting to try different techniques.

Bob from New Jersey, United States

Excellent Series!
Enjoyed every single picture.
Thank you for opening my eyes to Okinawa.

18 Jan 2007 2:30am

@Bob: Thanks Bob.
Really glad you liked them all.

Evelyn from New Milford, United States

I was also very struck by the Chinese influence in Okinawa--but it ends up being not quite Chinese, not quite Japanese when push comes to shove. I really like what you've done with PS here! The tone of the colors is also masterfully handled.

18 Jan 2007 3:15am

@Evelyn: Thanks Evelyn. Okinawa does have it's own special feeling somewhere between China and Japan.

Photography by Nate Lam from East Lansing, United States

Great shot man I love your choice of post processing.

18 Jan 2007 3:30am

@Photography by Nate Lam: Thanks Nate.
Processing this image ws a little fun. A little Mortal Kombat feeling

Maoya from Rolle, Switzerland

I just have to say it again but I love that sky, and it gets more effective everytime.

18 Jan 2007 9:42pm

@Maoya: Thanks Maoya. The sky was a tricky decision.

Sash from Adelaide, Australia

Lovely treatment to a stunning Japanese landmark.

23 May 2007 10:50pm

next day →

OLYMPUS u10D,S300D,u300D
1/160 second
F/8.8
ISO 80
6 mm

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