Her appearance may well be very different. The line of work more traditional. But this young maiko’s slightly panicked dash to an appointment was strangely reminiscent of so many stressed out salaried workers daily routines
A maiko rushing to an appointment in Gion
Martin says
Love the dark look of this photo. Not sure if the circumstances merit it though. Lol.
Lee says
Yes, very true!
I wanted to try and get a different type of maiko or geisha shot, and that dark side street seemed to offer a good chance. My aim was to focus on the make up/paint on the back of her neck, and luckily just about managed it. Her dash didn’t make it easy though!
Calissaja says
Love this! For me it’s perfect because they scare me slightly in a clown-type way. I always seem to be in one of those side streets when one clacks out of a doorway behind me or launches herself in front of my bike. And re. the photo itself, so many photos concentrate on the face or the vivid colours (inc. mine!), so this is much more interesting for me and really captures the feeling of movement and urgency. They’re fast little buggers!
Lee says
Thank you very much. That means a lot from somebody who lives there and isn’t a tourist like me. I can understand what you mean about the clown-like element too, especially down those dark alleyways. And yes, they are fast!
Martin says
She does have a very attractive neck.
Lee says
She does. The most sensual element by all accounts.
Willy says
No doubt a dash somewhat retarded by the unathletic design of the garb and footwear…
Lee says
I don’t know. She was surprisingly fast. Made me work for the photo that’s for sure.
Willy says
I suppose one would get used to it, not that I am in the running for becoming or jogging as a maiko, Or in any position to be running after one, with camera, to which once again, you have displayed your inimitable verve.
Cheers!
Lee says
Thank you!
Hans ter Horst says
Narrow streets really brings out the best in your work! I’m starting to run out of adjectives to use, but this is fabulous, again 🙂
Lee says
Thank you very much. That’s really kind of you.
Yeah, got to agree there, which means I have to find more narrow streets/alleyways. Either that or hang around more in the ones I already know!