japan
Edo Castle
In the center of busy modern Tokyo are the spacious and tranquil Imperial Palace gardens. Just a stone's throw from the glitz of Maranouchi, surrounded by the curious, tourists, picnickers and families on a weekend outing lie the weathered ruins of the Edo castle tower, built in 1638. The abstract design of the sloping remnant wall, the angular cut stones and the solitary tree caught my eye. The contrast in texture and color, rough and smooth, old memories and new life led to this simply seen image.
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Parasol
On a quiet side street in the hills of Kyoto, this red parasol lay against a wall, a colorful reminder of the simplciity of Japanese design. Red maples rustled overhead, their shadow making a counterpoint to the white arc of the leafs on the fabric.
The sense of design in Japan is exquisite and it is in the small and delicate details that this is most easily seen.
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Tokyo
Tokyo is next as a destination - a short trip for the week after Thanksgiving to photograph the city and surroundings. It's been years since I have been there. Please call David at 510-526-0800 if you are interested in piggy-back assignments.