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Dec 17 2010 28 Comments

A few iPhone photos #6

Despite its numerous deficiencies, I do enjoy experimenting with iPhone photography, and, as it’s sometimes the only camera I’m carrying, it also allows me to capture moments I may otherwise have missed.

Such as a really not so packed, and a really rather relaxing train.

Tokyo iPhone photos

A bike that certainly beats the school bus.

Tokyo iPhone photos

And a slice of that famed Japanese diet.

Tokyo iPhone photos

As well as that, it also offers the chance to play around with images of the Japanese coast.

Tokyo iPhone photos

Some of the less salubrious parts of the big city.

Tokyo iPhone photos

Along with scenes of the summer.

Tokyo iPhone photos

And autumn.

Tokyo iPhone photos

Plus finally, my personal favourite, a tremendous looking temple.

Tokyo iPhone photos

Should you be interested, all these, along with plenty of others, can be seen at Tokyo Times iPhone Photos, and new updates are also posted on my Twitter page.

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  1. Kathryn says

    12/17/2010 at 9:31 pm

    I lived in Japan for 2 years, in 1988 and 2003, and your beautiful photos bring back so many memories – not to mention a touch of sadness that I was an impoverished student without a decent camera (let alone a phone) at the time!

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  2. Kathryn says

    12/17/2010 at 9:32 pm

    Actually that should have said 1988 and 1993 – worrying that I can lose a decade so easily!!

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    • Lee says

      12/18/2010 at 9:56 am

      Glad to hear the photos bring back memories. Both good and bad. And what’s a decade between friends!

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  3. MrSatyre says

    12/18/2010 at 12:58 am

    All great as usual!

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    • Lee says

      12/18/2010 at 9:57 am

      Thanks MrSatyre!

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  4. Jeffrey says

    12/18/2010 at 2:23 am

    You took all these with an iPhone? What photo app are you using? The embedded iPhone camera app is horrible in my experience.

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    • Lee says

      12/18/2010 at 9:59 am

      Yeah, all iPhone shots Jeffrey. I mostly use Camera+ and Best Camera. And sometimes a combination of the two. Plus I use TiltShift Generator now and again. I’ve tried numerous others, but keep going back to those three.

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  5. Peta says

    12/18/2010 at 5:11 am

    Amazing! It’s really hard to believe these are taken with an iPhone!

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    • Lee says

      12/18/2010 at 10:01 am

      Thanks Peta. A bit of editing with apps can make all the difference.

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  6. Lizzy says

    12/18/2010 at 9:18 am

    I’m with Peta. iPhone takes WAY better pics than my phone.

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    • Lee says

      12/18/2010 at 10:05 am

      Maybe Lizzy, but like I said to Peta, a bit of editing with apps makes the photos look very different, and much more striking. Certainly very different than the ones straight from the camera.

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  7. Dan Ryan says

    12/18/2010 at 3:47 pm

    Love these, Lee, particularly the motorscooter/Denny’s image.

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    • Lee says

      12/19/2010 at 11:46 am

      Cheers Dan. I like that one myself. It certainly came as quite a surprise when they pulled up beside me.

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  8. starduest says

    12/18/2010 at 10:04 pm

    Thanks for all the great photos. its one of the reasons why i love reading your blog.

    Where was that temple?

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    • Lee says

      12/19/2010 at 11:51 am

      Thank you. I love taking photos, so it’s really nice to hear other people get something out of them too.

      Oh, and the temple is in the middle of China Town in Yokohama. At the weekend, it’s as impressive as it is busy!

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  9. josie smith says

    12/18/2010 at 11:07 pm

    Really beautiful work. I drop by regularly, but really should comment more often.

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    • Lee says

      12/19/2010 at 11:55 am

      Thanks Josie. Very nice of you to say so. And the fact that you regularly drop by is more than enough.

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  10. Stephanie says

    12/19/2010 at 4:51 pm

    wow, these are iPhone shots!? i guess it’s time i hop onto the bandwagon then!! good play with colours and all, Lee-san!

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    • Lee says

      12/19/2010 at 11:29 pm

      Thanks Stephanie. Yeah, all iPhone shots. And it’s a good wagon to be on. But I am, I must admit, a bit biased.

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  11. alexa says

    12/21/2010 at 6:21 am

    Out of curiosity, what kind of filtering / coloring is that on the Marinca photo? Looks very pretty.

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    • Lee says

      12/21/2010 at 8:06 am

      Definitely cross process alexa. And I think (it was a while ago when I took the picture), HDR too.

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  12. grant says

    12/21/2010 at 10:47 am

    I like the three wheel scooter.

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  13. Linette says

    12/22/2010 at 1:50 am

    Gorgeous photos!

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    • Lee says

      12/22/2010 at 8:00 am

      Thanks Linette!

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  14. Laura says

    1/8/2011 at 3:11 am

    Oh my gosh, I recognize the Marinca place! That’s in Takadanobaba isn’t it? I used to see it fairly frequently when I lived in Tokyo. Seeing it here brings back memories!

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    • Lee says

      1/8/2011 at 11:41 am

      Yes, it’s in Takadanobaba Laura. It’s a building that has always fascinated me. Happy to hear it brought back some memories.

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  15. Victor says

    1/10/2011 at 7:06 pm

    Awesome!

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  16. Roberto says

    10/19/2011 at 8:16 am

    Felicitaciones!, tus fotos son espectaculares (your photos are amazing!!). I´m a photographer too. I use a Canon 350d (bastante buena, para amateurs) and I also take some photos with my cellphone. Averiguaré respecto del “Best Camera” and the “TiltShift Generator”, ¿are a kind of little photoshop for phones?. Sorry for my poor english. Again, your photos are greats -increíbles-!!

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