Another side of Shibuya, Tokyo
I had a meeting in Shibuya tonight and afterwards, for a change, walked to Ebisu station instead of taking the train home from Shibuya. Found this canal – well, more of a drain really – and some interesting alternative views; of the backside of Shibuya.
Nikon D300
Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 @ f/8
One exposure, camera rested on the bridge.
5 secs
ISO 400
Slight adjustments to lighting and tonal contrast using Nik plugin for Photoshop
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20 comments
Alfie Goodrich wrote...
It was a great spot. About four little bridges with views of the backs of the shops and flats. Didnt have the tripod so was doing my best with jamming the camera into the railings on the bridge.
jamesjustin wrote...
Dark and somehow mysterious. Great capture of the back side of Shibuya.
mia wrote...
very nice
Greg Corey wrote...
I love taking works around the backstreets of Tokyo. Never know what you'll come across...little canal drains for instance.
Great shot. The backside of Tokyo is so grungely photogenic.
Eric Flexyourhead wrote...
Nice to see the not-so-beautiful side of Tokyo every so often... wonderful light in this shot!
michal pachniewski wrote...
like the tones here!
good work!
Erick Aragon wrote...
I see that you are really utilizing your 11-16 lately. Nice shots
Alfie Goodrich wrote...
@Better: I was in the mood for it last night. :-)
Derek Knight wrote...
I love the atmosphere in this shot and the next one reminds me of Blade Runner or Deus ex.
gene wrote...
that spot looks familiar. i took a similar shot when i was on vacation there: www.flickr.com/photos/watch3r/2952580856/, i can't recall exactly where i was, i was lost at that time, haha.
Alfie Goodrich wrote...
Same place, Ginjin3. Cool. :-) Interesting to see it in daylight in your shot.
Ruben wrote...
Love this canal in Shibuya.. I've found a Japanese photography book somewhere with many shot of this same canal (even inside).. pretty interesting
Esther Demaría wrote...
wow!!! superb!!!
Karl wrote...
When I lived in Tokyo, I loved walking across this canal between Shibuya and Ebisu, especially at night. It was always one of those views that made me love the city. Thanks for the capture...and the memories.
Alfie Goodrich wrote...
Hey Karu, very happy to have helped with some nice memories. :-)
archibaldo wrote...
Dark, grimy, beautiful!
Anna Shkarina wrote...
Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Photografica, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
ROBERT HUFFSTUTTER wrote...
Hi, I'm an admin for a group called PRIZE WINNING PHOTOS OF JAPAN, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Lived in Japan in early 60s and always found these canals most interesting subjects for sketches and photos. You have some classic contemporary photography that I admire very much. Robert
Ana Patricia バンプオブチキン Nava wrote...
kirei... beautiful *-*
cool atmosphere to this!