There comes a time when we all need some space to think: Osanbashi Pier, Yokohama, Japan
Osanbashi Pier in Yokohama is an amazing place to shoot. It’s the passenger terminal for the liners that dock in Yokohama and is one of the most amazing pieces of public architecture in Japan and one of the reasons I love Yokohama. Tokyo is great but, frankly, there is very little shared, public space in the city. Yokohama has made much better use of its waterfront and the top of the passenger terminal is one of the best pieces of shared space I know of within easy reach of Tokyo.
This lady was just sitting there, enjoying the place. It was the reason Joe and I got out of the city for the day; the need for some space.
Lovely day. I like this shot too. Although it was poorly executed [handheld HDR which has some movement between the frames and hence some ghosting] and it isnt that sharp. However, it’s one of those shots that is a rehearsal for using this location for some better work to come very soon.
Nikon D300
Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 @ 11mm and f/8
5-frame bracketed, hand-held burst blended in Photomatix.
Black and white conversion, mid-range contrast and heightened red sensitvity. Faded back to 70% to let the colour bleed back through.
12 comments
Alfie Goodrich wrote...
This is the 'me' you get when I have had even the slightest break from being hemmed-in in Tokyo, Charlie. :-)
Hmmm, you should be able to see large as I have changed the permissions on my account so that everyone can. She was kind of supposed to be small, to counter the huge sky. Great spot mate. We should go have an explore together sometime. Have fun with the Bessa :-)
otodo wrote...
It's sooo wonderful! Amazing sky! Love it!
Chiara wrote...
Aww! You are really a master *__*
Emm Nagase wrote...
I love this place.
When we stand here, we recognize the broadness of the sea and sky. We can feel wisdom of the human and fusion of the artistry, too.
This pier is a pride of us who lives in Yokohama City.
Alfie Goodrich wrote...
I love it too. It's one of the reasons I want to move myself and my family to Yokohama....
broken rhythm wrote...
Living in Chiba I rarely head of to Yokohama, maybe once/twice a year. This is making me get of my arse to see more of Kanagawa not just factories and ruins.
Epic stuff.
Owen Buckley wrote...
I really like the composition here. Suits the subject well.
Toan Ngo wrote...
Awesome !!! Your photo looks like the movie poster.
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Ames Lai wrote...
the big empty space in contrast with the lady gives a really grand feeling.
Sean Lucas wrote...
Seems like we just missed each other! I was at Osanbashi the same day! We had dumplings at China Town.
shinichi ARAI wrote...
Your Photos are soo verry cool.
soo verry cool.
すんごくかっこいい。
thats nice - and a different style from you. i'd saythe subject is a little too small, although i cant see the large version so i reserve judgement. will have to go there soon. off out now with fuji velvia 50, bessa 667 and a tripod.