Of late I’ve quite enjoyed putting together small series from long and meandering photowalks. Some of the photos only really work as part of a set, whereas others could possibly stand alone as single images. Put together, however, my hope is they give a feel of sorts for a certain part of Tokyo. Or failing that, at least a sense of a day out and its varied discoveries.
Wes says
Thank you for sharing these in this way. Your walks sure do look a lot more interesting than mine. I like the last one in particular.
Lee says
Thanks a lot, and you are very welcome. Some days are certainly more fruitful than others, but with Tokyo being so big, there’s usually something of interest to see.
YesterdaysHero says
The repeating colors in the first 2 are so pleasing. Great work as always.
Lee says
Thank you very much. Yeah, they work really well together. Not planned of course, so a nice little bonus,
Richard says
The guy squatting in front of the vending machines seems to kinda sad and run down. A lot like the feeling I get from most of these photos. What part of Tokyo is this in?
Lee says
Yeah, that one in particular is a sad photo. Very indicative of that area, Sanya. Some of the others are from nearby Minowa too.
cdilla says
A great collection. Some familiar from here, a few from personal visits. A reinforcement of the depth of Tokyo life and architecture.
Love the “Just a moment” one. My phone’s incoming message sound is “Chotto matte” as heard in a Japanese TV food show when the hosts hit a big red button.
Lee says
Thanks a lot. Yes, and a few places we’ve walked past together.
That’s a very common phrase, although not so much in English, and up until now I’ve never seen it sprayed onto a wall.. Be interesting to know the reason on meaning behind it.
Jen in NZ says
Really surprising to see that in English. Must have been put there just for you, Lee, as an insightful comment on the nature of photos – a literal snapshot in time!
Lee says
Haha, that really would be something. But yeah, a surprise to see English graffiti like that. No idea what the meaning is behind it.
Linda says
I will never, ever get tired of an old Japanese house that’s covered with foliage and has potted plants in front. That being said, the snowman and the octopus are excellent finds.
Lee says
Likewise. A big part of what makes Tokyo the appealing city it is. And yes, the octopus in particular is a long time favourite of mine. Never tire of seeing it.
Andrew H says
Oh my, that snowman…
I feel like I’ve seen the Octopus in the final image before?
Lee says
Yeah, rather forlorn looking isn’t it?
I’ve posted a different photo of the octopus building before. I can’t resist taking a shot every time I go past.