Posts

Showing posts with the label longexposure

Sensoji Temple in Asakusa (day and night)

Image
Hi Travelers, this is Kumi. I'm now planning to publish a Kindle book on Tokyo photo locations. In this book, a traveler/photographer, Cat, asks questions to a guide/photographer, Kumi.   C: Cat - traveler/photographer K: Kumi - guide/photographer * * * * * * * * * C: What's your favorite photo of Asakusa? K: Hmm... Maybe this one. C: Wow! No people!? K: Hahaha. I shot this around 11pm with long exposure. It's usually packed with tourists during the day. C: This is a very popular spot, isn't it? K: Yes. A lot of tourists are visiting here to enjoy the traditional atmosphere. The origin of this temple dates back to 628 A.D. when two fisherman brothers found a statue of the Goddess of Mercy in the Sumida River. If you're interested in its history, Sensoji's official page tells you a lot. http://www.senso-ji.jp/english/ C: Oh, this seems interesting. K: Now, let me tell you what to see here during the day. You should go up to the 8th floo...

Tokyo Station

Image
Hi Travelers, this is Kumi. I'm now planning to publish a Kindle book on Tokyo photo locations. In this book, a traveler/photographer, Cat, asks questions to a guide/photographer, Kumi.   C: Cat - traveler/photographer K: Kumi - guide/photographer * * * * * * * * * C: I heard Tokyo Station is very photogenic. Do you have any advice for shooting? K: Based on my experience, the night view is the best. K: Morning shots may not be good because it will be backlit unless you intend to use it as an effect. C: I see. Is it nice for sunset? K: If you take close-up shots of the roofs or the bricks, it could be nice. However, as other buildings cast shadows, the building as a whole doesn't look so good. C: Right. What's your favorite spot for shooting? K: I like the view from the  KITTE building which is to the south of Tokyo Station. C: Beautiful! K: You could also include trains in the frame. C: Cool! K: The day view is also ...