Or perhaps more accurately, Japanese men waiting somewhat awkwardly.
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Freddiesays
Very good.
For another ‘Japanese men waiting somewhat awkwardly’ photo opportunity, I suggest the North Exit of Uguisudani Station (JR), especially on weekends when ‘trade’ is probably more brisk. I happened to be in the area one Sunday, late morning, and had a quiet chuckle at the comings and goings, all under the watchful eye of the nearby police box…
The background is very beautiful. The arrengement of collours from the big trees, wooden walls/fence, gray soil and formal/ancient style clothes reminds me of a movie set. It is like waiting for a Kurosawa scene to develop.
Haha, the bridegroom looks impatient ☺
When I had a closer look at the “permanent” wedding photographer at Meiji Jingu, he had 2 amazing and old Pentax 6×7 cameras that I just loved. As I shoot with a Pentax 67II myself, I noticed 😆
Interesting. I assumed they were all shooting digital. Particularly so with the high turnover. Nice to hear that’s not the case at all. I wonder if photos shot on film are an optional extra?
An interesting moment to capture, between the usual empty and still state of the area and it being full of people and colour and activity. The mild concentrated annoyance of the groom and the professional patient openness of the photographer nicely split the scene.
The chair by the tree? Is that for the naughty child I wonder – there’s always one that throws a tantrum at UK weddings 🙂
Freddie says
Very good.
For another ‘Japanese men waiting somewhat awkwardly’ photo opportunity, I suggest the North Exit of Uguisudani Station (JR), especially on weekends when ‘trade’ is probably more brisk. I happened to be in the area one Sunday, late morning, and had a quiet chuckle at the comings and goings, all under the watchful eye of the nearby police box…
Lee says
Cheers.
That sounds very interesting. Sunday morning worship of a very different kind!
Melon says
Are they in a wedding? 🙂
Lee says
The man on the left is. Or at least he was providing his bride turned up…
Ken C. says
The bride is always late but the other guests are missing so I assume they are all still inside.
Lee says
Yes. Presumably all enjoying the air-conditioning until the very last minute.
AF says
The background is very beautiful. The arrengement of collours from the big trees, wooden walls/fence, gray soil and formal/ancient style clothes reminds me of a movie set. It is like waiting for a Kurosawa scene to develop.
Lee says
It is a lovely backdrop, isn’t it? A scene to signal the start of new lives together, so lots to develop.
Hans Ter Horst says
Haha, the bridegroom looks impatient ☺
When I had a closer look at the “permanent” wedding photographer at Meiji Jingu, he had 2 amazing and old Pentax 6×7 cameras that I just loved. As I shoot with a Pentax 67II myself, I noticed 😆
Lee says
He does. Not necessarily a good start…
Interesting. I assumed they were all shooting digital. Particularly so with the high turnover. Nice to hear that’s not the case at all. I wonder if photos shot on film are an optional extra?
cdilla says
An interesting moment to capture, between the usual empty and still state of the area and it being full of people and colour and activity. The mild concentrated annoyance of the groom and the professional patient openness of the photographer nicely split the scene.
The chair by the tree? Is that for the naughty child I wonder – there’s always one that throws a tantrum at UK weddings 🙂
Lee says
Thanks.
Not sure about the little chair. But the expression of the groom suggests any such tantrums may not be limited to just little children!
Joanna McPherson says
I think this is a pastime Japanese men do particularly well….:)
Lee says
Haha, that’s very true!