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P.H.

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I'm a Street & Documentary Photographer, capturing the sublime and intrigue in the everyday ordinary life.

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P.H. • upvoted 30 items 5 years ago

I Rode Trains In Japan With My Camera In Hand To Capture Its Fascinating Train Culture (36 Pics)

Michael, it’s clear you’re unsatisfied w/my response. You’ve already given your opinion and a stern admonishment. I feel like you’re now judging me on pure assumption. You’ve dissected and put into your own words how/why I took the shots as if you’ve plugged me into a mind reading machine. I don’t need to explain my artistic decisions, but w/#14, moment presented itself when I saw the woman at the opposite tracks while entering my train. I quickly framed (Composition technique) her in the door window & took a single shot before departure. The low shot you’re referring to, I took it from my seat at eye level & used the same framing technique. My wife was w/me both times. Editor added more pix than I orig. submitted, so I asked to omit shots I felt weren’t my strong work. I know you’re trying to make a point, but please don’t overstep w/accusatory statements. Search Voidtokyo, look at Tokyo’s street photo scene & photos that make mine look unworthy of discussion.

I Rode Trains In Japan With My Camera In Hand To Capture Its Fascinating Train Culture (36 Pics)

Michael, thank you for your comment. I know that street photography can be a contentious art form and there’s been many debates due to our ever increasing photo-centric society. I’m aware of the sensitivity about public photos in Japan. It started with the introduction of smart phones and people began snapping away in all places. I carry a large DSLR camera and use it in plain sight. If I can, I seek consent or show what I’m doing. Two of the child photos were taken with consent from their parents. They were beside me when I took the shot. I also try to take photos with people’s faces fully or partially hidden. With street photography, subjects appear in an instant in bustling urban environment, sometimes separated by distance or some kind of barrier. Street photographers in Japan are on the rise and some becoming noted for capturing people in daily lives. It’d be interesting to see their progress. Reading comments in the last few days has been an eye-opener. Thank you again.

I Rode Trains In Japan With My Camera In Hand To Capture Its Fascinating Train Culture (36 Pics)

An, thank you for expressing your opinion and concern. Street Photography is conducted for art or enquiry that features unmediated chance encounters and random incidents within public places. photojournalists, travel and documentary photographers all fit in the same category. I do not enter any private properties or harass people like a paparazzi for my photos. If you're curious about street photography, please go to Instagram or photo portfolio sites such as Flickr where you can see many examples by photographers (Many well known) from around the world.

I Rode Trains In Japan With My Camera In Hand To Capture Its Fascinating Train Culture (36 Pics)

That's because they are NOT adhering to Japanese train culture - which is silence in a carriage

I Rode Trains In Japan With My Camera In Hand To Capture Its Fascinating Train Culture (36 Pics)

Jim, much gratitude for your kind words and support!

I Rode Trains In Japan With My Camera In Hand To Capture Its Fascinating Train Culture (36 Pics)

Photography, just like any art form is subjective, so I don’t expect everyone to like or feel a connection to my photos. I appreciate your honesty and visiting this article.

I Rode Trains In Japan With My Camera In Hand To Capture Its Fascinating Train Culture (36 Pics)

Actually, Kanjani 8, a Japanese group of idols

I Rode Trains In Japan With My Camera In Hand To Capture Its Fascinating Train Culture (36 Pics)

I am a fan of black and white photos , I think they show better the essential....

I Rode Trains In Japan With My Camera In Hand To Capture Its Fascinating Train Culture (36 Pics)

So well captured Pak...!! And your writing is so natural. You’ve found your voice in your writing. Many writers, even highly paid ones, never really find their voice. Keep it up ... Jim Tobin

I Rode Trains In Japan With My Camera In Hand To Capture Its Fascinating Train Culture (36 Pics)

We all get amazed looking how the driver do his work. :D

I Rode Trains In Japan With My Camera In Hand To Capture Its Fascinating Train Culture (36 Pics)

This was a really good shoot. Honestly, I really liked it, props to you!

I Rode Trains In Japan With My Camera In Hand To Capture Its Fascinating Train Culture (36 Pics)

the subway there is hella elegant. also, she probs know what she doing

I Rode Trains In Japan With My Camera In Hand To Capture Its Fascinating Train Culture (36 Pics)

its called fashion. lolita fashion.

I Rode Trains In Japan With My Camera In Hand To Capture Its Fascinating Train Culture (36 Pics)

This kinda sweet...

I Rode Trains In Japan With My Camera In Hand To Capture Its Fascinating Train Culture (36 Pics)

Bluebell, thank you for viewing my photos and sharing your thoughts!

I Rode Trains In Japan With My Camera In Hand To Capture Its Fascinating Train Culture (36 Pics)

This is incredible.

I Rode Trains In Japan With My Camera In Hand To Capture Its Fascinating Train Culture (36 Pics)

The lady standing looks like she just came back from shopping in Paris. So elegant and lovely.

I Rode Trains In Japan With My Camera In Hand To Capture Its Fascinating Train Culture (36 Pics)

These are so powerful! I love the effect black and white can have, personally I love taking pictures in it ^ ^ <3

I Rode Trains In Japan With My Camera In Hand To Capture Its Fascinating Train Culture (36 Pics)

Fantastic.. I so want to get back to Japan after 25 years. So much has changed.... but still a very clean place.

I Rode Trains In Japan With My Camera In Hand To Capture Its Fascinating Train Culture (36 Pics)

Thank you Enuya for the kind words! I appreciate you taking the time to see my work and sharing your thoughts.

I Rode Trains In Japan With My Camera In Hand To Capture Its Fascinating Train Culture (36 Pics)

Honestly, I wish this would happen in other countries. It's actually a really good way of not spreading viruses during cold and flu season.

I Rode Trains In Japan With My Camera In Hand To Capture Its Fascinating Train Culture (36 Pics)

The whole aesthetic of this image is awesome.

I Rode Trains In Japan With My Camera In Hand To Capture Its Fascinating Train Culture (36 Pics)

Ah, masks in winter... in order to prevent anyone from getting the flu.

I Rode Trains In Japan With My Camera In Hand To Capture Its Fascinating Train Culture (36 Pics)

They don't "Have" to wear them, unlike China, the Japanese people do not wear these masks due to heavy smog and pollution, they were them out of courtesy when ill, so that they do not spread germs to others whilst still being able to go to school or work, etc.

I Rode Trains In Japan With My Camera In Hand To Capture Its Fascinating Train Culture (36 Pics)

I watched the entire gallery with great interest. You have great eye for details and can capture the moment. Amazing work!

I Rode Trains In Japan With My Camera In Hand To Capture Its Fascinating Train Culture (36 Pics)

Looks like something out of old movie. I feel nostalgic, mysterious and a bit sad here. Pretty shot.

I Rode Trains In Japan With My Camera In Hand To Capture Its Fascinating Train Culture (36 Pics)

Positive energy!

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Well, I can send you links to thousands of modern interior photographers if you like? I follow a fair few...

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P.H. • commented on 8 posts 5 years ago

I Rode Trains In Japan With My Camera In Hand To Capture Its Fascinating Train Culture (36 Pics)

Matsuhashi-san, I understand your concern. My goal as a street & documentary photographer is to creatively document the everyday life in an urban environment. Many images of our past that are now in the pages of books and shown in other various mediums were taken by photojournalists and documentary photographers. A renown Japanese street photographer Daido Moriyama, who’s still alive today has taken many rare images depicting the contrast of traditional and modern post-war Japan that are celebrated today. I’m not trying to compare myself to this photographer. I guess what I’m trying to say is that the world would be a sad place if only tragic events such as wars or disasters are documented and the everyday life history is ignored.

I Rode Trains In Japan With My Camera In Hand To Capture Its Fascinating Train Culture (36 Pics)

Jim, much gratitude for your kind words and support!

I Rode Trains In Japan With My Camera In Hand To Capture Its Fascinating Train Culture (36 Pics)

Photography, just like any art form is subjective, so I don’t expect everyone to like or feel a connection to my photos. I appreciate your honesty and visiting this article.

I Rode Trains In Japan With My Camera In Hand To Capture Its Fascinating Train Culture (36 Pics)

Bluebell, thank you for viewing my photos and sharing your thoughts!

I Rode Trains In Japan With My Camera In Hand To Capture Its Fascinating Train Culture (36 Pics)

Thank you Enuya for the kind words! I appreciate you taking the time to see my work and sharing your thoughts.

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I Rode Trains In Japan With My Camera In Hand To Capture Its Fascinating Train Culture (36 Pics)

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P.H. • commented on 8 posts 5 years ago

I Rode Trains In Japan With My Camera In Hand To Capture Its Fascinating Train Culture (36 Pics)

Jim, much gratitude for your kind words and support!

I Rode Trains In Japan With My Camera In Hand To Capture Its Fascinating Train Culture (36 Pics)

Photography, just like any art form is subjective, so I don’t expect everyone to like or feel a connection to my photos. I appreciate your honesty and visiting this article.

I Rode Trains In Japan With My Camera In Hand To Capture Its Fascinating Train Culture (36 Pics)

Bluebell, thank you for viewing my photos and sharing your thoughts!

I Rode Trains In Japan With My Camera In Hand To Capture Its Fascinating Train Culture (36 Pics)

Thank you Enuya for the kind words! I appreciate you taking the time to see my work and sharing your thoughts.

P.H. • upvoted 20 items 5 years ago

I Rode Trains In Japan With My Camera In Hand To Capture Its Fascinating Train Culture (36 Pics)

Jim, much gratitude for your kind words and support!

I Rode Trains In Japan With My Camera In Hand To Capture Its Fascinating Train Culture (36 Pics)

Thank you Enuya for the kind words! I appreciate you taking the time to see my work and sharing your thoughts.

I Rode Trains In Japan With My Camera In Hand To Capture Its Fascinating Train Culture (36 Pics)

Bluebell, thank you for viewing my photos and sharing your thoughts!

I Rode Trains In Japan With My Camera In Hand To Capture Its Fascinating Train Culture (36 Pics)

Actually, Kanjani 8, a Japanese group of idols

I Rode Trains In Japan With My Camera In Hand To Capture Its Fascinating Train Culture (36 Pics)

the subway there is hella elegant. also, she probs know what she doing

I Rode Trains In Japan With My Camera In Hand To Capture Its Fascinating Train Culture (36 Pics)

That's because they are NOT adhering to Japanese train culture - which is silence in a carriage

I Rode Trains In Japan With My Camera In Hand To Capture Its Fascinating Train Culture (36 Pics)

its called fashion. lolita fashion.

I Rode Trains In Japan With My Camera In Hand To Capture Its Fascinating Train Culture (36 Pics)

We all get amazed looking how the driver do his work. :D

I Rode Trains In Japan With My Camera In Hand To Capture Its Fascinating Train Culture (36 Pics)

Photography, just like any art form is subjective, so I don’t expect everyone to like or feel a connection to my photos. I appreciate your honesty and visiting this article.

I Rode Trains In Japan With My Camera In Hand To Capture Its Fascinating Train Culture (36 Pics)

I am a fan of black and white photos , I think they show better the essential....

I Rode Trains In Japan With My Camera In Hand To Capture Its Fascinating Train Culture (36 Pics)

So well captured Pak...!! And your writing is so natural. You’ve found your voice in your writing. Many writers, even highly paid ones, never really find their voice. Keep it up ... Jim Tobin

I Traveled To Lebanon To Capture Its Wonderful Architecture And Triple Arcades (10 Pics)

Well, I can send you links to thousands of modern interior photographers if you like? I follow a fair few...

I Rode Trains In Japan With My Camera In Hand To Capture Its Fascinating Train Culture (36 Pics)

This was a really good shoot. Honestly, I really liked it, props to you!

I Rode Trains In Japan With My Camera In Hand To Capture Its Fascinating Train Culture (36 Pics)

This kinda sweet...

Photographer Gives Fascinating Glimpse Into The Train Culture Of Japan Through 21 Black & White Photos

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