A black and white pictorial – Osaka, Japan
f you shoot in black and white you have to be a little brave (or foolish). Most professionals recommend shooting in color, then post-process to B&W. But for me – when you walk out the door knowing you’ll only be shooting B&W you start to see the city differently – you’re looking for high contrasts, deep blacks, the way the light hits the subject and sort of simplifying the elements of your pictures. I’m not a professional photographer (at all). I just enjoy wandering the streets and taking some snaps.
Osaka goes out of its way to offer plenty of things to snap pictures of; a canal that goes no-where much, giant billboards, neon and signs. The cuteness and decadence of Tokyo isn’t here, nor the history of Hiroshima or Kyoto – but for what it is – Osaka has been merchandised well.
A late-night speakeasy bar in American Village
Toys in a display window
Closing in on the Osaka Castle
I want… half a pair of eyeglasses??
Waiting patiently for her to open her eyes…
A bathroom selfie – of course!
All the boys were handsome, and all the girls pretty, and everything was fine.
The poodle in the air, I hope this isn’t a restaurant.
So cute Mr. Kuidaore Taro
The paper geisha
When someone points a camera at you – smile!
Wondering if the castle moat has crocodiles
Drunk fame.
Fly away with me
Osaka in my cross-hairs
Are they singing, or screaming?
So happy to see you, u always have a friend in Osaka
He doesn’t know… I’m small but terrible!
Taking a walk through Osaka
Would you?
Osaka monsters
Skateboard Geisha
The Castle
