Portraits – what do they say about a person.
We all have our ideas about what a portrait is. Some believe it to be simply a visual recording of a person, while others believe that it is something deeper like the reflection of the soul. A good portrait can say so many different things about a person. It can blur the barriers between who […]
Heart Beaters – the drummers of yoyogi park
Like a beating heart, near the centre of Yoyogi park you will find the drummers. They can be found every Sunday in the same spot jamming with a multitude of different drums. Some are regulars, some simply bring along a drum to join in the spontaneous and improvised beats that greet your ears as you […]
Hello Hanami – Cherry blossom time in Tokyo
Like Christmas, cherry blossom time comes but once a year, and the Japanese celebrate it with an equal amount of enthusiasm. Hanami, or the tradition of picnicking under the cherry blossom, is everywhere. From groups of mothers with their children to groups of company workers drinking late into the evening. For those not fortunate enough […]
Back to the streets
I started photography doing street photography. At that time it was my only way to find people to photograph, so I would walk, wait, and eventually shoot. My first few steps were taken nervously, but eventually I learned to love it. Street photography helped me to learn how to shoot images that tell stories – […]
India part two – Cochin
Warm weather, prescription massage, exploding Santa Claus, pleasant promenades, torrential rain, friendly people, quiet backwaters, fishing boats, and unusual beach culture; welcome to Cochin, Kerala. Part one of this series on Varanasi here. You can find the main India photo gallery ‘India – 100 Lives’ here. Cochin was a nice escape from the smoke and […]
Goodbye summer
As we rollercoaster towards winter I just wanted to share a few more images that reflect the long hot summer in Tokyo. Something to warm your hearts on the cold evenings. Enjoy. Follow me on: Facebook | Twitter | Youtube |
On safari in Tokyo
Every so often I set myself a photographic challenge, as it helps me to maintain and improve skills; it can also be a lot of fun. A couple of weeks ago I met up with a good friend and we headed out into Tokyo to shoot. Our destination? Ueno zoo. The challenge that I had […]
Yoyogi Rockabillies – How the 1950’s never left Tokyo
Hairspray, beer, and cigarettes. Denim, leather, and black tape. Not really your average list of stuff to bring to the park on a Sunday afternoon. But then these are no ordinary people. These are the essentials of the rockabilly guys and gals who hit Tokyo’s Yoyogi park every Sunday, no matter the weather, to dance […]
