Black and white photography is something I really enjoy looking at. Going out and trying to capture monochrome images, on the other hand, is a process I’ve gradually moved away from, as for a good few years now I’ve pretty much exclusively shot in colour. At some point there was a shift in my thinking, and instead of distracting, I increasingly saw Tokyo’s dazzling array of hues as an integral part of each frame. Key elements of both composition and balance.
Here then are some photos that were a part of that journey, and ones that specifically play with matching colours. Some are obvious, others a little less so, but all were lovely moments of chance and sometimes patience that in many instances also cover my favourite subjects — people and old places.
Denise says
I love these so much. Thank you for making me smile! 🙂
Lee says
You are welcome, and very glad they made you smile. They made me do the same.
Sean says
Oh man this is such a good collection. Just awesome!
Lee says
Thanks a lot. Very happy with many of these.
Richard says
FANTASTIC!! Pure serendipity!!
Lee says
Thank you very much. And yes, definitely.
Richard says
While abandoned buildings present some interesting photo opportunities, they are also a potential hazard. This explains how:
https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2025/04/166af8a5e996-feature-japans-decaying-abandoned-buildings-seen-as-posing-danger.html
Lee says
Yeah, can’t argue with any of that. Been told similar by quite a few people when out and about. The big problem is there are now so many such places, with the number only growing as well…
cdilla says
Wonderful. I keep scrolling up and down this collection, popping out to full resolution this one and that one, and just looking forward to the next visit. They are all excellent , but Shinjuku Tiger ftw though.
Lee says
Thanks a lot. Really good to hear. Some real faves in this set. And yes, tough to beat Shinjuku Tiger. Seen him many times, but never in such a perfect spot.
Jamie Cameron says
These are so, so good. You’re very talented!