The bar itself is interesting, as is the rather curious mix of customers, but a slightly sinister looking man in a trilby always takes some beating.
Photographs from a small group of islands
The bar itself is interesting, as is the rather curious mix of customers, but a slightly sinister looking man in a trilby always takes some beating.
Denton says
Cool! That’s a great look he’s got going on there! 🙂
Lee says
It really is, isn’t it? Suits him perfectly too.
YTSL says
I find it interesting that the Japanese, male and female, young and old, are/remain so into wearing headgear, particularly hats. It seems like one is more likely to see a trilby being worn in Japan these days than even Britain!
Lee says
That’s a very good point, lots of different headgear. Yes, that does seem to be the case with the trilby. And as this fella proves, it’s a well suited look too.
cdilla says
There is quite a dark cosiness to this scene, with people and location full of character.
I like the way that despite space being at an absolute premium the be-trilbied gentleman has plenty of elbowroom on either side.
His quiet demeanour and the respect his fellow drinkers give him reminds me of how the regulars at my local pub used to treat John McVicar (https://tinyurl.com/yab8jj3h). I happened to share a house with him when I was a student, many many years ago, and was always in awe of the “respect” (although I guess fear is a better word) a mere mortal could command with no sound or demonstrative action at all.
Lee says
Yeah, makes a nice change to see a dark drinking spot. Bright lights are all too often the case…
He does seem to have been given some space, doesn’t he? Maybe a man with McVicar’s aura… Talking of whom, that’s absolutely fascinating you shared a house with him. You must have quite a few stories to tell to say the least.
Harry says
There’s so much I love about this. The people, light, smoke, atmosphere…… I just wish I was there! 🙂
Lee says
Cheers! So much easier when everything is set up so nicely. A lovely little scene to photograph.
I can understand that. There are a lot worse places to be eh?
Hans Ter Horst says
Good stuff! We’ll be visiting northern Tohoku and Tokyo for a few weeks of street photography late March – early April: we’ll be visiting the old areas of Tokyo. This year Tokyo Ota-ku Kanata is new for us.
Lee says
Cheers!
That sounds like a very good trip. Nice and varied. The weather should be lovely then as well. A lot to look forward to!