My latest contribution to Monochromia. I hope you enjoy this night shot of Ginza.
All Alone, Ginza, Tokyo
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Jane Lurie Photography 
Nice shot! Im off to Ginza now and cant wait to see it once again
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Thanks, Mrs. W. How great that you will be there. It’s an exciting and wonderful place. Enjoy!
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I love this one in black and white. What time was it that you captured this moment?
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Thanks, Lisa. This is such a vibrant Tokyo neighborhood. I made this shot after dinner probably around 9pm. I was taken by the lines and contrasts in this scene.
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It seems so quiet. Is it unusual or not so much at that time?
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In anticipation of our trip to Tokyo, I was imagining streets clogged with people, but that wasn’t my experience. Busy at rush hour but generally pleasant to walk. Quieter at night but I think I lucked out with this shot.
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Interesting. That would have been my impression as well, which is why I have never really wanted to go. Too many people.
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Fascinating culture, friendly and gracious people, amazing food.
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Beautiful work, Jane. This b&w looks like the perfect monochrome I’m hoping to capture one day, but I doubt I ever will.
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Thank you, Hanne. That means a lot. This vibrant neighborhood is so bright and colorful but I think the lines and contrasts call out for B&W. Happy you like it and I know your images are excellent!
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Excellent shot.
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Thanks very much, Rabirius. 😊
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Truly a “right time moment” you caught. Most would imagine the Ginza as a cacophony of hustle and bustle, which it can be. (Been waiting to use the word cacophony, lol.)
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Hi David, Sorry for my late reply. I’m so glad you like this one– yes, I found this moment quite compelling given the cacophony (great word!) of the neighborhood. Thanks so much! 😃
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What a wonderful shot – so much to look at! Love the shapes and angles, the drama of a city at night, and the relative “solitude” of the person in front.
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Hi Adam, Thank you so much. You’ve highlighted many of the things that drew me to the scene. It was a wonderful moment.
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I’ve never been to Ginza, but have this preconception it’s filled with colors and light. I would not have thought of black and white. Nice tone and contrast selection.
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Thanks so much, Dave. Yes, Ginza is fantastic for its color and neon lights…I loved the color shots, I made. However, I realized that all the contrasts and lines worked really well in monochrome. I’m happy you agree.
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Terrific… looks like you staged the perfect shot!
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Thank you, Linda! Helps to be lucky, too. 🙂
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Congratulations on another Monochromia post!
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Thanks so much, Jane! 🙂
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Very nice black and white shot! 😀
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I’m so glad you like it, Nuno. Thanks very much. 🙂
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Excellent picture, Jane – and certainly added to by all those thick white lines on the two roads. Adrian 🙂
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Hi Adrian, Pleased you like this one. I thought those lines framed him nicely. Thanks very much. 🙂
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Manmade kingdom! You’ve composed the shot well to emphasize the lines and building structures.
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Yes, Eliza…that’s perfect! Pleased you enjoyed this one– the bright lights and lines work so well in black and white. Thank you!
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An excellent night light capture, Jane.
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Thanks, Amy. It was exciting to be in this area at night. Glad you like it.
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We visited Ginza at night last fall, it is exciting and busy. 🙂
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That’s great, Amy! 🙂
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Wonderful Jane!
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Thank you, Cindy. This is a wonderful memory. Glad you enjoyed it. 🙂
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Looks like he is all alone. Nice rendering in B&W.
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Thanks very much, YC. It was an unusually quiet moment on that corner and I’m happy that I caught it. Glad you like the monochrome. 🙂
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I love your B&W night photos, Jane. They have such a wealth of light and volume to them. I can put myself into the image and feel at home.
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What a wonderful compliment, Allan. Just what I hope for, that you feel transported to the place. As colorful as Ginza is at night, it’s the intense light and lines that call out to me as perfect for B&W. Thank you for sharing your thoughts– I really appreciate it.
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Thanks for sharing your photos.
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So sharp!
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Thanks, Brian. I loved all the tones and lines in this shot. Glad you like it.
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Love the atmosphere!
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Thanks so much, Peach. Happy you enjoyed this image.
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This is literally a picture of culture- Ginza, Salaryman, phone, drinking with colleagues (probably) after work- just fabulous!
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HI Emily, Coming from your practiced eye while living in Japan, that means a lot. I saw many examples of what you describe during our trip. Very pleased you can relate to this image– thank you so much!
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A little counterbalance for the Carrizo superbloom?
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Yes, indeed, Steve. 🙂
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Great photo 👍🏻
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Thanks so much, PP. Pleased you enjoyed it.
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Beautiful image. Must’ve been very late at night.
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Thanks so much, Michael. It wasn’t, really, just a lucky break in the action. So glad you like it…this neighborhood was exciting to see.
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