The ferocity of the summer sun has happily long since faded, but with it have also gone the vast majority of Japan’s festivals; traditional events that make the long, hot months far more bearable. Fortunately, however, there are still a few that come later, and while the heat may lack its former intensity, the colours and concentration on display most definitely don’t.
As a side note, I have finally got round to producing a proper portfolio of my photography, so if you fancy a look, it’s here, at leechapman.photos.
Sam says
Great expressions. Really interesting!
I was lucky enough to see a festival when I visited Japan this summer. Really enjoyed it! 🙂
Lee says
Thanks. Yes, a nice mixture of faces and expressions. Was quite pleased the way it came out.
The festivals are great, aren’t they? Always a joy to see even if it’s just a chance to witness the Japanese genuinely letting their hair down and having fun.
Taki says
Loved the portfolio! Any new categories planned?
The Derelict? The Lost? 🙂
Lee says
Thanks a lot! The abandoned is definitely coming. But ‘the lost’, hadnt even thought of that. Good idea. Thank you!
Hans ter Horst says
Awesome galleries! My favourite: the little kid and the monk 🙂
Lee says
Cheers! Nice to have photos big. Happy with they way they look on a decent sized screen.
The kids expression is priceless, isn’t it? Not to mention is hand position!
cdilla says
A timely post – I’ve just finished watching a program about the Ifuku Hachiman Shrine Tongusai festival. As many and as varied the Japanese festivals seem to be, each has a fascinating backstory. I like the way you have the sky as backdrop in this shot. It looks to have been a splendid day.
I had a look at your new gallery a few days ago and enjoyed seeing larger versions of some of your best photos. The one of the rockabilly guy gave me the opportunity to play “hunt the photographer” in the reflection of his shades, but you must either be a non-reflective vampire or were a long way off as the two nearest figures look like shoppers leaving the guy in pale blue jeans right in the distance. Lol – I’m easily entertained.
Have you considered putting together a collection on amazon? I have a couple of kindle photo books (a walk in Shinjuku at nights, and another in Ginza) I was happy to part with money for.
Lee says
Definitely. They all have they own unique atmosphere too. Always a pleasure to attend. Often even better to stumble upon one.
Thank you. The larger versions were also the big appeal to me. Well, that and organising them properly. And in regards the Rockabilly, I’m there in his left lens. Green coat and jeans. Sadly not yet perfected the non-reflective look!
I haven’t actually. But thanks a lot for suggesting it. Something I should look into.
d. minnis says
The new gallery was wonderful Lee, but I miss the comments. They are a large part of the fun for me.
Lee says
Thanks. That’s interesting. Not something I’d really thought of to be honest, but the same thing was mentioned on Twitter too. But this site and the comments won’t be going anywhere, so they can happily co-exist!