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Oct 08 2010 5 Comments

Tranquil time out #79

Some people play sports, whereas others take pictures of other people, but plenty of Japanese pensioners plainly prefer painting as a pastime.

And, as a way of kicking back and blocking out the more bothersome things in life, it would appear to be pretty much perfect.

painting in Tokyo

Categorized: Photography, Tranquil time out

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  1. Lizzy says

    10/8/2010 at 9:59 pm

    Perfectly tranquil. A very lovely image.

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    • Lee says

      10/9/2010 at 11:15 am

      Thanks Lizzy.

      He was so wrapped up in his picture that I could have sat down right beside him and he probably wouldn’t have noticed.

      Reply
  2. ameiji says

    10/10/2010 at 8:20 pm

    Sometimes I’m envious of artists because painting requires total relaxation and idleness.

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  3. Chris B says

    10/10/2010 at 8:57 pm

    That is actually a really great picture.

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    • Lee says

      10/11/2010 at 10:22 am

      Thanks Chris!

      Reply

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