Early this January 2012, I took a trip to visit Old Trafford, home of the boys of Manchester United. Here are some photos from my visit. (Click to view a larger image).
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The steady march of new and more affordable cameras in the photo biz often makes my head spin. I am having a hard time keeping up with the latest technology in cameras. Waking up to this morning's update, photographers can now capture an image first and decide on the focus later. I hope it is not for a mind-bending sum because it would come in really handy for someone who doesn't bother to turn the focus ring any more - engineers especially.
While I was out at sea the other day, I did not have the luxury of choosing what camera I wanted to use or what lens would I prefer. It was either a mid-range entry level Canon camera or a Nikon and they don't come with a fancy lens either. I had my fair share of concert and club photography and most of the photos are what you see on my SpaceBook and MyFace. I'd like to share something different, photographs that even the best photographers out there would probably never be able to experience or capture. Welcome to the rig.
Note : All photography on site has been done with an approve permit and from a safe location. Photographs have been filtered before publishing to avoid any confidential equipments/design from being shown.
Current series:
Healing The Lilies And Lotuses
Current series:
More Obsession with Stones
Healing The Lilies And Lotuses
Current series:
I Love This Sunset
More Obsession with Stones
Healing The Lilies And Lotuses
Current Series:
The Beach & Stones
I Love This Sunset
More Obsession with Stones
Healing The Lilies And Lotuses
The story so far ...
" Shibuya 109 - Probably one of the best place in the world for ladies to go shopping. The building is operated by Tokyu as a 'Fashion Community' with small retail stores targeting early 30s female. The 109 basically stands for 'To' which is 10 and Kyu which is 9 in Japanese. Pretty much means Tokyu. There are over 5 floors of women retail stores. 5 because I accidentally went in there last year and it took me 5 floors to realise that this is an all women department store. These days, retail stores cater to even teens in their early 20s from the gyaru subculture. "
Shibuya, Tokyo - Japan
" I couldn't remember the music store name but they had the entire floor filled with PRS guitars. There was another section of the shop with every effect pedals you could ever imagine. I sneaked out this photo while looking at the guitars "
Unknown Music Store.
Shibuya, Tokyo
" Ginza is an upmarket district for shopping, entertainment and dining. Built in 1932, the clock tower of the Ginza Wako building is the symbol of the Ginza, standing at the northwest corner of the district's centrally located junction of Chuo and Harumi Dori. Lots of jewellery and other luxury items are sold. "
Ginza Wako Clock Tower
Ginza, Tokyo
” My Nikon D300 visits its ancestral home, the famous Nikon House right across the crossing from the Ginza Subway Station of the Marunochi Line. Second hand lenses were displayed below the white banner "
Sukiya Camera - Nikon House
Ginza, Tokyo.
" Walked around Ginza area for some street photography. I thought he looked like Bunta Fujiwara from the Initial D anime. Ginza is a high society and high fashion area. This street is closed during the day for shoppers and tourists to walk around and it reopens at 6pm "
Ginza, Tokyo, Japan
I've been trying to keep a balance between project work, personal life and photography. It was almost 7 months ago that I was in Japan with Becky and one of Malaysia's most successful music band, Popshuvit. It was a good opportunity to capture a few photos of Shibuya City although it was a really short trip. There's still quite a lot of photos from Japan. Here's some more photos from Japan.
Took some time to play around with the tilt shift effect.
Adidas Concept Store in Shibuya City, Tokyo, Japan.
Yoshinoya - More or less like a fast food chain restaurant. You'll see one within a 3 block radius of the city I think.
Took some time to play around with the tilt shift effect.
Adidas Concept Store in Shibuya City, Tokyo, Japan.
Yoshinoya - More or less like a fast food chain restaurant. You'll see one within a 3 block radius of the city I think.
There isn't much of a view to begin with if you're staying in a hotel right in the middle of the city. So if I look down to my bottom left, I see the ramen shop.
And if I look to my upper right, I see more buildings. So we head back down to the city for more street photography. Some say that if you're shooting Asia, shoot it in color. I'd prefer to see things rather differently which is why the following photos would be in black and white.
KEY Music Store.
Around Shibuya City.
Just incase if you're wondering where were we for the last few posts, we are actually still in Shibuya City. Now did I mention about the music stores in Japan because it is definitely bigger than the ones you've seen in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. If you step into a guitar store, it's pretty much like a guitar sanctuary. The same goes for drums, acoustic guitars, amplifiers and so fourth. Now I think I wasn't suppose to be taking pictures in the stores but hey, can't miss this one chance while I'm here. We head down to some of the biggest music stores around Shibuya where rockstars from all over the world have shopped.
The 246 Guitar store. Single floor for acoustic guitars, another floor for bass guitars and so fourth. The whole building is filled with guitars. Go crazy !
And then there's KEY Music. Awesome place with tonnes of stuffs.
Fenders only store.
Couldn't recall which music store was this but all the stores are pretty much something like this.
Drum station. Look at all the snares ranging from customs to titanium finish snares. Talk about rare and collectibles, you can go blind !
With that kind of marketing for music in Shibuya, it is not strange to find atleast 1 in 20 person walking around Shibuya street carrying a guitar case. There's live performances on the street and so fourth.
And then we're off too lunch. Becky had a great meal with her friend's parents !
While I went for ... umm ... this.
This wasn't where the ramen above came from but yeah, check out their stalls. Everything pretty much resembles a vending machine !
Thank you for viewing. I'm off to bed now. More work to be done tomorrow ! Keep check !
The 246 Guitar store. Single floor for acoustic guitars, another floor for bass guitars and so fourth. The whole building is filled with guitars. Go crazy !
And then there's KEY Music. Awesome place with tonnes of stuffs.
Fenders only store.
Couldn't recall which music store was this but all the stores are pretty much something like this.
Drum station. Look at all the snares ranging from customs to titanium finish snares. Talk about rare and collectibles, you can go blind !With that kind of marketing for music in Shibuya, it is not strange to find atleast 1 in 20 person walking around Shibuya street carrying a guitar case. There's live performances on the street and so fourth.
And then we're off too lunch. Becky had a great meal with her friend's parents !
While I went for ... umm ... this.
This wasn't where the ramen above came from but yeah, check out their stalls. Everything pretty much resembles a vending machine !
Thank you for viewing. I'm off to bed now. More work to be done tomorrow ! Keep check !
More photos from my Japan Trip in 2009 ! Come to think of it, I do actually have quite a lot of photos for such a short trip. We spend most of our time in the city so you'll see more buildings than scenery, if there was any at all in my camera to begin with. Here's some more photos from Shibuya City, Tokyo.
The famous Shibuya crossing.
I saw about 20 of these in Shibuya alone.
You can't miss this fellow in Japan.
I thought she looks interesting. Cigarette in the hand, a tiny plaster on her left knee, headphones and a pretty face. (at Shibuya JR station)
And another random street photo.
Ohaiyo 2010 ! The first sunrise of the year !
Here's a few photos of the hike up Broga Hill, Semenyih with a few of my friends.
A panaromic view of the sunrise.
Here's a few photos of the hike up Broga Hill, Semenyih with a few of my friends.
A panaromic view of the sunrise.
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