Probably the only thing connecting these images are their depictions of everyday, normal life. Something that I increasingly find both important and fascinating to photograph. Little vignettes of daily existence that will never be repeated in the same way ever again. All of which is true except perhaps for the man in his bold gold outfit, although you never know, that could well be his regular, weekday wardrobe. Either way though, these were all taken over the last few months. Most of them in my favoured east Tokyo, but a few were also from further out west.
Denise says
The guy in gold! 🙂
Lee says
I know eh? That is quite the outfit.
cdilla says
I saw obituaries of Martin Parr last week and it struck me that your work echoes some of his interest in everyday life amongst scenes of varying states of decay.
This collection of golden smiles, shoes and retrievers has a perfect mix of happy, neutral and sad looking people.
I bet that old lady was well puzzled when you asked her to wear those red sneakers you’d brought with you to bring out the memory of the mini 🙂
Jen in NZ says
Oh that’s brilliant Cdilla – the first thing I thought when I saw that photo was “no red mini today?”
Lee says
@cdilla Thanks a lot. The everyday definitely has a lot of appeal. And like you said, it contains all kinds of looks and emotions.
Haha, that would have been something. Would have caused quite the commotion too.
@Jen in NZ Sadly the red mini has long since left, but there are still red paint stains on the floor which are nice reminders.
Jen in NZ says
This is another cracker of a collection, Lee. I think you and the mechanic must be genuine mates by now.
The 10th photo is really great; all the different browns! The arch shape in the distance is intriguing – put me in mind of old London Underground entrances. I dont suppose that one was/is a station entrance but it sure caught my eye.
Lee says
Thank you very much. And yeah, we do often stop for a chat. He’s a lovely fella.
That’s a good call about the arch. I didn’t venture that far down the street, so I’ll take a look next time. Nowhere near a train station though, so perhaps some unusually grand shop or apartment entrance.