Tokyo Graffiti, a photo from 東京, 関東

Photographer's Note

This picture was taken in a tunnel near the fashionable Omotesando. The picture is not as focused as I would like as it was taken from across the road with no tripod.

Was influenced by Djib's photo posted. Click here to view picture

PS: auto contrast and unsharp mask

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Skorj (581) 2003-07-02 8:23

Perhaps it is just after viewing Djib's work, but the colors and the design of the grafiti convey a very gothic feel.

Even the subject's face adds to your use of the existing light.

gringofil (0) 2003-07-02 9:04

I think, for me anyway, the image not being sharp is what makes it so good. Like Mark said, it gives off a very gothic feel, something that would have not happened if you had everything sharp and in focus. Very well done!

Aegean (2571) 2003-07-02 9:21

Perfect lighting...I think the lack of sharpness works perfect on this shot, makes it more atmospheric...

AdrianW (2274) 2003-07-02 10:57

Nice shot! Not too keen on the colours though, I think I'd do a "Luko" - that slightly reddish B&W printing style with more contrast would work well. I had a little play in PS, see what you think :-)

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Porteplume (4036) 2003-07-02 12:29

It's a nice photo, even being a bit blured, but I would also have liked to see a sharp version of it...

thien (2112) 2003-07-02 20:31

The punky color and graphics makes this picture. Adrian version is just awesome, like it was chiselled out of the wall.