A lovely photograph. You have made the very ordinary elderly lady so much the subject of the scene. Enhanced by the minimal words.
I was taken on a literal station to station trip as I wandered down the Seibu Shinjuku line looking for the location. Starting at Haijima and ending at Takadanobaba. I didn’t find it, (will try again later when work slows), but it was nice to happen across that little cafe just across from Araiyakushi-Mae station just as I was enjoying my morning coffee here.
Cheers. We were both stood waiting for the barriers to lift, so I just about got this one shot in. Just about avoided the people coming the other way too. I don’t actually recall which station it was myself, but very glad your search resulted in finding that cafe, and at that exact time. Perfect!
I love this picture! It almost seems to move. I live in the States where train traffic is not as ubiquitous as it is elsewhere in the world (and it makes no sense). I’m glad that this mobile elderly woman has the option to use her legs or to take the train. Wonderful shot!
Thanks a lot, that’s really good to hear. Everything I could have hoped to achieve when I pressed the shutter. And yeah, the train system isn’t just beneficial to commuters and the like, it enhances the live of all residents, from all walks of life.
Turning 75 this week it think this ‘era’ should be called the Rust Years!!!!
Love the center perspective view.
I always appreciate the elder Japanese with their walkers!!!
Stay safe and be well, Renita
ellen says
Oh I like this so much. She looks so resilient. I really do hope I can be like this at her age!
Lee says
Yeah, she does. She wasn’t moving slowly either. Far from it in fact.
cdilla says
A lovely photograph. You have made the very ordinary elderly lady so much the subject of the scene. Enhanced by the minimal words.
I was taken on a literal station to station trip as I wandered down the Seibu Shinjuku line looking for the location. Starting at Haijima and ending at Takadanobaba. I didn’t find it, (will try again later when work slows), but it was nice to happen across that little cafe just across from Araiyakushi-Mae station just as I was enjoying my morning coffee here.
Lee says
Cheers. We were both stood waiting for the barriers to lift, so I just about got this one shot in. Just about avoided the people coming the other way too. I don’t actually recall which station it was myself, but very glad your search resulted in finding that cafe, and at that exact time. Perfect!
Richard says
‘If you don’t use it, you lose it.’ Kudos to her for practicing that philosophy. I am not there yet but she inspires me.
Lee says
Yeah, she really does. No hanging about at home for this woman.
Bernadette Siobhan Loftus says
I love this picture! It almost seems to move. I live in the States where train traffic is not as ubiquitous as it is elsewhere in the world (and it makes no sense). I’m glad that this mobile elderly woman has the option to use her legs or to take the train. Wonderful shot!
Lee says
Thanks a lot, that’s really good to hear. Everything I could have hoped to achieve when I pressed the shutter. And yeah, the train system isn’t just beneficial to commuters and the like, it enhances the live of all residents, from all walks of life.
Neil says
I can hear the David Bowie in the background just looking at this scene!
Lee says
Amazing how merely a title triggers the song very clearly in your head, isn’t it?
Renita says
Turning 75 this week it think this ‘era’ should be called the Rust Years!!!!
Love the center perspective view.
I always appreciate the elder Japanese with their walkers!!!
Stay safe and be well, Renita
Lee says
Ah, but rust also has its own distinct beauty!
Thanks a lot. More necessity than planning, but very happy with the result.
Cheers. You too, take care.