Tori no ichi #1, a photo from 東京, 関東

Photographer's Note

On special s days of Novemebr, we have the special unique open market in front of some shrines. The commodity is only one, "Kumade", as you see in this photo. In Japan this unique good is considerd to collect luck. The price depends upon the size and material, has wide variety from 100$ to 3000$. This day I bought the smallest one of 100$. When this kind of market is open, we feel the coming of Winter.

Tue, Cricri, Fis2, papagolf21, CLODO has marked this note useful

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Porteplume (4036) 2018-11-24 5:15

Bonjour Takero,

This photo was quite intriguing me�
First because of price, from 100$ to 3000$, for objects on a market. But I couldn稚 see very well the details of these decorations, so I made a little research on internet.

And this was my second point, someone was writing about 埜abi Sabi,� which is often to describe the Japanese view on aesthetics like simplicity and perfection. The author of the article wrote:
�But when it comes to decorations relating to prosperity and fortune, spartan simplicity is thrown out the window and the 杜ore is better� mentality takes over. After all, everybody wants all the luck they can get, right?

Great photo, really tightly framed, making us being there�

Amicalement,
Viviane

Tue (92548) 2018-11-24 5:37

Hello Takero,
A very interesting photo, telling us about this tradition. Your photo offers an excellent view of the colourful market stall and all the items on display. Very well done.
Lars

BennyV (34748) 2018-11-24 5:53

Colour fish eye lens shot, dear Takero. Just exactly what it is they are selling isn't really clear to me (even after reading your note), but I love the effect of the picture.

Benny

lousat (139362) 2018-11-24 10:03

Hi Takero,very interesting post showing this shop selling these curious and expensives things very nice and colorful. It seems a preview of the Christmas markets..ehehe...i like the lens effect and the excellent symmetry too. Have a nice Sunday and thanks,Luciano

Cricri (176) 2018-11-24 10:27

Hi dear Takero
Une jolie tradition, la vue est belle , tellement bien garnie et color馥s
Bonne soir馥
cricri

kasianowak (17676) 2018-11-24 10:52

Konichiwa Takero
What a fascinating custom and a colourful photo. There so much I still don't know about Japan.
Best wishes
Kasia

Fis2 (170945) 2018-11-24 13:30

Witaj Takero!
The special unique open market is impressive.
Price "Kumade" 100-3000$ makes impression.
An interesting habit of having happiness.
Nice scene from daily life.
Good framing, colors and light.
Well done.
Nice sunday.
Krzysztof

papagolf21 (152607) 2018-11-24 23:30

Bonjour, cher Takero,
C'est vrai que la prise de vue pose interrogation quant aux prix pratiqu駸. De plus, il est difficile de se rendre compte des objets expos駸.
Les us et coutumes sont tr鑚 respectables et chacun est libre de faire son choix.
Sujet tr鑚 int駻essant et bien pr駸ent�.
Amiti駸.
Philippe

emka (158204) 2018-11-25 0:20

Hello dear Takero, I do not like the idea that winter is coming. But what can be done. Interesting decoration and so expensive. Nice picture.

Kind regrads MAlgo

CLODO (45116) 2018-11-25 0:46

Hi Takero

the red color of the display is as the Xmas ones, the seller is hapy to show his objects; good use of the ultra wide angle, means you were really close to the scene to take the picture
Best regards
CLODO

abmdsudi (95869) 2018-11-27 4:00

Pak Takero YTH
Stunning low light shot overpowered by kumades in myriad of colours with the prevalent devotee puts this into contextual perspective. You were able to capture the right moment and the exposure is smartly controlled. A delightful shot beyond reproach, Congrats
Best regards