Akihabara Wallpaper

Sun 2008/08/10 00:48 JST
 50
 in Japan
1227 views

Just awesome - get the large version from Flickr.

If you are interested in reading about life in Japan, seeing photos taken daily around Tokyo, like Japanese subculture (anime, manga, figures, Dollfies) then you may want to start delving into the Japan or Figure categories for a start or have a gander at all photo articles.

If you don't have much time now, maybe subscribe to the RSS Feed, Twitter Feed or join the other readers in the FaceBook Page.
Alternatively, you may want to read more about the site.
If you are a regular reader then this message will probably annoy you each time - hide it forever.

This item was posted in the Japan category. You can see more of everything else or subscribe via RSS instead.
-Japan Probe - News from Japan (Subscribe)
-Akihabara News – Gadgetry from Japan (Subscribe)

  • Syranide
    Syranide in England (Registered on 2008/04/12)
    Media Student

    wow, this was done in photo editing software right? that is amazing. i want more wallpaper like this lol.

    Sun 2008/08/10 00:54:59 JST (ID #261440)
    reply to Syranide's comment
    • iNeko
      iNeko in Russia, Vologda (Registered on 2007/11/01)
      Student
      http://lordvolandemort.livejournal.com/

      i think it's aт HDR photo

      Sun 2008/08/10 01:14:11 JST (ID #261446)
      reply to iNeko's comment
    • Gammagreen_Zero
      Gammagreen_Zero in Porto, Portugal, Earth Federation (Registered on 2007/02/18)
      Student, Gamer, Part-time EFSF Pilot

      A slight fish-eye lens effect. Could be an actual fish-eye lens though ^_^'

      Sun 2008/08/10 04:22:58 JST (ID #261504)
      reply to Gammagreen_Zero's comment
  • ClearTranquil
    ClearTranquil in Vancouver, BC - Canada (Registered on 2008/06/20)
    Student // Collector // Gaijin
    http://zacbush.com

    Wow, this is really cool *saved*

    Sun 2008/08/10 00:55:08 JST (ID #261441)
    reply to ClearTranquil's comment
  • Cirno
    Cirno in Toronto, Canada (Registered on 2008/08/10)
    Undisputed ➈

    Is it just me, or is it that whenever I look at this it feels like something or the other is going to descend from the sky upon these people casually walking across the street?

    But weird speculations aside, it's a nice picture ^^

    Sun 2008/08/10 01:26:45 JST (ID #261448)
    reply to Cirno's comment
    • graeble.
      graeble. in South Texas (Registered on 2008/05/23)
      lecherous wretch
      http://graeble.deviantart.com/

      yea i get that feeling too!
      i think its a combination of the fish-eye and cross coloring that makes the photo seem ominous.
      ...and the buildings seem like they are looming over the ppl, just waiting to swallow them up.

      Sun 2008/08/10 03:31:53 JST (ID #261476)
      reply to graeble.'s comment
  • i'm mr. danger
    i'm mr. danger in Florida (Registered on 2007/08/17)
    student , otaku and awesome blogger
    http://otakudan.com

    what type of camera len did you use for that shot?

    Sun 2008/08/10 01:32:02 JST (ID #261449)
    reply to i'm mr. danger's comment
    • Steve Keys
      Steve Keys in Toronto, Canada - Tokyo, Japan (sometimes) (Registered on 2007/06/12)
      Web Developer
      http://www.twitter.com/SteveKeys

      From his comments, he used a Tokina 10 mm fisheye lens on his Canon 400D (XTi).

      Sun 2008/08/10 01:50:47 JST (ID #261456)
      reply to Steve Keys's comment
  • Steve Keys
    Steve Keys in Toronto, Canada - Tokyo, Japan (sometimes) (Registered on 2007/06/12)
    Web Developer
    http://www.twitter.com/SteveKeys

    I faved this one months ago. Still a great image.

    Sun 2008/08/10 01:45:12 JST (ID #261455)
    reply to Steve Keys's comment
  • Ashper
    Ashper in Worcester, U.K (Registered on 2007/11/24)
    Post-Grad
    http://www.ashper.co.uk

    >.< Wish it was the right size for my dual setup....

    Sun 2008/08/10 03:39:23 JST (ID #261478)
    reply to Ashper's comment
  • Fariz Asuka
    Fariz Asuka in Singapore (Registered on 2008/03/11)
    Student and Miku Guardian
    http://kyourankyodai.com

    This is an awesome wallpaper.. Love it!!

    Sun 2008/08/10 03:52:13 JST (ID #261486)
    reply to Fariz Asuka's comment
  • Akari
    Akari in Vancouver/Burnaby, Canada (Registered on 2008/06/15)
    http://akari-nyan.deviantart.com/

    Awesome wallpaper! Great effect!

    Sun 2008/08/10 04:00:46 JST (ID #261490)
    reply to Akari's comment
  • O.i.D
    O.i.D in Spain (Registered on 2007/09/16)
    Cook assistant
    http://figuramania.blogspot.com/

    *grabs camera*

    Sun 2008/08/10 04:10:35 JST (ID #261496)
    reply to O.i.D's comment
  • Wynn
    Wynn in EVERYWHERE, Singapore (Registered on 2008/04/22)
    Myself-finder

    dark stormy sky?

    Sun 2008/08/10 05:30:58 JST (ID #261540)
    reply to Wynn's comment
  • melf
    melf in asia (Registered on 2007/12/13)
    Culinary student, Vampire

    such a busy place

    Sun 2008/08/10 05:56:34 JST (ID #261551)
    reply to melf's comment
  • CrimsonWingz
    CrimsonWingz in Sarasota/Florida/stinking Earth (Registered on 2008/04/07)
    Marine Biologist
    http://blueplains.wordpress.com/

    You are brilliant my friend:) This is an amazing shot,you deserve an award^^ the effect is plain awesomeness,But,wheres the dark vortex twirling in the sky sucking people into it?Thats what I think when looking at this picture^^

    Sun 2008/08/10 06:06:29 JST (ID #261557)
    reply to CrimsonWingz's comment
  • marvin
    marvin (Registered on 2006/12/24)
    http://www.marvinryan.com

    incredible, makes me want to get a fisheye lens as well. ^^ I don't think the Canon EF-S 10mm-22mm could take shots like this.

    Sun 2008/08/10 06:28:00 JST (ID #261573)
    reply to marvin's comment
    • Edward
      Edward in SE Michigan/Osaka (Registered on 2006/12/24)
      Troubleshooter, Universal Exports
      http://funkyblueame.tumblr.com/

      It's a Tokina 10mm fisheye on a EOS400D. I know the feeling. I want to add a decent fisheye and tilt-frame lenses to my collection.

      Mon 2008/08/11 04:05:29 JST (ID #262297)
      reply to Edward's comment
      • marvin
        marvin (Registered on 2006/12/24)
        http://www.marvinryan.com

        that's strange, the canon ef-s 10-22mm goes down to 10mm but the images never look like this. ^^;

        Tue 2008/08/12 09:18:08 JST (ID #263658)
        reply to marvin's comment
  • daichouginga
    daichouginga in Byston Well, the land between the earth and the sea (Registered on 2008/06/04)
    The Sword of Magus
    http://daichouginga.blogspot.com/

    Beautiful. Feels like the place is near to me. So, where's the crashing comet? XD

    Sun 2008/08/10 06:50:14 JST (ID #261592)
    reply to daichouginga's comment
  • Zack7zzz the V
    Zack7zzz the V in Malaysia (Registered on 2008/04/28)
    Student
    http://seven6398.blogspot.com

    i hope i have a chance to get there..

    Sun 2008/08/10 07:16:18 JST (ID #261616)
    reply to Zack7zzz the V's comment
  • the great paul
    the great paul in heaven (Registered on 2008/03/14)
    pervert

    the scene looks like something out of a apocalyptic movie

    Sun 2008/08/10 07:21:20 JST (ID #261619)
    reply to the great paul's comment
  • Kozta-Boom
    Kozta-Boom in Coconut cream pie world (Registered on 2008/06/25)
    Spartan
    http://www.ryobase.com

    This is an awesome wallpaper... keeps my PC desktop look unique. ^^"

    Sun 2008/08/10 07:36:19 JST (ID #261631)
    reply to Kozta-Boom's comment
  • XSportSeeker
    XSportSeeker in Brazil (Registered on 2007/08/22)
    Dropping computers, starting all over again at Journalism
    http://xspblog.com

    Like a movie poster or something.

    Sun 2008/08/10 09:04:28 JST (ID #261649)
    reply to XSportSeeker's comment
    • Harts
      Harts in Estonia (Registered on 2008/06/02)
      Student

      I agree, totally a poster material:)

      Sun 2008/08/10 11:57:54 JST (ID #261779)
      reply to Harts's comment
  • Calan
    Calan in Canada (Registered on 2008/05/24)
    Student
    http://www.tecurious.com

    Not big enough for my monitor res (1920x1200)

    Sun 2008/08/10 09:33:59 JST (ID #261658)
    reply to Calan's comment
  • hashi-hito
    hashi-hito in your fridge (Registered on 2008/08/03)
    you wonder why there's no food
    http://shikomizue.deviantart.com/

    that is so cool, its like the road stretches forever ^^
    nice photo effects to

    Sun 2008/08/10 09:37:29 JST (ID #261660)
    reply to hashi-hito's comment
  • NPC
    NPC in Rocklin, CA (Registered on 2007/12/06)
    JR. College Student
    http://npc.talkingincircles.net/

    Club Sega!! Woot!
    Great photo.

    Sun 2008/08/10 09:49:51 JST (ID #261672)
    reply to NPC's comment
  • Infestor51
    Infestor51 in Shingapooru (Singapore, for the uninitiated) (Registered on 2008/06/28)
    Student, Ex Forum Mod, Newbie GFXer
    http://kyourankyodai.com/

    This fish-eye shot makes for some surreal imagery.

    Great find, and great job to the photographer.

    Sun 2008/08/10 10:42:27 JST (ID #261715)
    reply to Infestor51's comment
  • Henry
    Henry in /usr/bin/ (Registered on 2006/12/25)
    anime/cosplay events organizer
    http://www.cosplay.ph

    wow! that's pretty awesome

    *downloads*

    Sun 2008/08/10 11:01:41 JST (ID #261738)
    reply to Henry's comment
  • Cutkillavince
    Cutkillavince in Kr, Nl, Fr (Registered on 2008/01/18)
    MI Manager, Blogger and Newswriter
    http://cutkillavince.com/

    Great Wallpaper, Thx Danny ^^

    Sun 2008/08/10 11:15:31 JST (ID #261752)
    reply to Cutkillavince's comment
  • raptor_cZn
    raptor_cZn in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (Registered on 2007/12/12)
    Pre-U Student
    http://wakuwakusuru.zeroclipse.net

    Nice shot!!

    Sun 2008/08/10 11:34:31 JST (ID #261768)
    reply to raptor_cZn's comment
  • andra
    andra in Singapore (Registered on 2007/11/06)
    中学生
    http://thezhukeeper.blogspot.com

    totally coolsome~

    Sun 2008/08/10 11:35:27 JST (ID #261769)
    reply to andra's comment
  • silent1134
    silent1134 in Los Angeles, California (Registered on 2007/08/22)
    ???Confused???

    Really awesome...

    Sun 2008/08/10 12:45:58 JST (ID #261803)
    reply to silent1134's comment
  • Pyoro
    Pyoro in Singapore (Registered on 2007/08/22)
    Student
    http://anime.tedfox.com/

    ooo right click save gonna use this for my laptop wallpaper!

    Sun 2008/08/10 13:33:17 JST (ID #261819)
    reply to Pyoro's comment
  • Sabekuji Kaneda
    Sabekuji Kaneda in Parañaque, Philippines (Registered on 2008/06/21)
    Mechanical Engineering student
    http://sabekujikaneda.multiply.com/

    Awesome shot! It looks like something BIG is going to happen XD

    Sun 2008/08/10 14:50:44 JST (ID #261873)
    reply to Sabekuji Kaneda's comment
  • Steve Keys
    Steve Keys in Toronto, Canada - Tokyo, Japan (sometimes) (Registered on 2007/06/12)
    Web Developer
    http://www.twitter.com/SteveKeys

    This photo was actually featured in a magazine called Everywhere.

    Sun 2008/08/10 21:26:32 JST (ID #262086)
    reply to Steve Keys's comment
  • lostandfound
    lostandfound in Singapore (Registered on 2007/10/21)
    Hikikomori in the making
    http://supermariabros.deviantart.com/

    Cool, love the curved ends...

    Sun 2008/08/10 21:48:41 JST (ID #262106)
    reply to lostandfound's comment
  • studmuffin
    studmuffin in your memories (Registered on 2008/03/20)
    だいがくせい
    http://www.myspace.com/awsumchino

    the clouds open up and demons rain from the sky

    Mon 2008/08/11 04:53:37 JST (ID #262325)
    reply to studmuffin's comment
  • Neutrinos
    Neutrinos in Singapore (Registered on 2008/03/25)
    Engineering research
    http://kikenshisou.wordpress.com

    Love the vanishing point here, nice effect! how long did the lights stay green ^^;

    Mon 2008/08/11 12:48:26 JST (ID #262674)
    reply to Neutrinos's comment
  • Realta Nua
    Realta Nua in Jakarta / Singapore (Registered on 2007/10/19)
    University Student
    http://plurk.com/Fuyumachi/invite

    Cool wallpaper.. Wanna be on the middle of the crowds O_o

    Mon 2008/08/11 19:38:29 JST (ID #262999)
    reply to Realta Nua's comment
  • gurugurutrex
    gurugurutrex in Vancouver, B.C., Canada (Registered on 2007/11/07)
    オタク all day long
    http://www.nekomagic.com

    whoa, this one looks really good~!!

    Tue 2008/08/12 00:05:10 JST (ID #263278)
    reply to gurugurutrex's comment
  • kousaka
    kousaka in USA (Registered on 2007/09/01)
    student

    Sugoii effect. Looks like danger or some other unforseen unnatural event looming over the unsuspecting people, waiting to descend upon them. This background could be put into a storyboard for a sci-fi/action anime!LoL

    Thu 2008/08/21 22:45:04 JST (ID #273540)
    reply to kousaka's comment
  • MasterSkirtChaser
    MasterSkirtChaser in Canada (Registered on 2008/04/29)
    Student

    Lol, awesome distort.

    Sun 2009/01/11 23:46:35 JST (ID #444780)
    reply to MasterSkirtChaser's comment
  • Evilly Insane
    Evilly Insane in Oklahoma (Registered on 2009/01/20)
    Student; Soon-to-be Engineering
    http://1stattempt.freehostia.com/home.php

    There's a Club Sega??!! The last Sega I seen was a Dreamcast. I beat the hell out it, too. Stupid controller...

    Wed 2009/02/04 05:13:59 JST (ID #473937)
    reply to Evilly Insane's comment
  • Paws
    Paws in Australia (Registered on 2009/06/14)
    I.T. Technician

    That is such a cool photo!!!

    Love to find out all about how that was shot!!!

    Mon 2009/07/20 15:35:05 JST (ID #681057)
    reply to Paws's comment
  • cantbeprez
    cantbeprez in Brockton MA (Registered on 2009/06/23)
    PT Supervisor at UPS

    nice quality

    Tue 2009/07/21 16:06:59 JST (ID #681843)
    reply to cantbeprez's comment
  • Negi_migs
    Negi_migs in Kowloon, Hong Kong (Registered on 2009/04/12)
    Student

    been wanting to go there since the last 4 or 3 years T.T I'll try to go there this coming december

    Thu 2009/07/23 12:22:32 JST (ID #683402)
    reply to Negi_migs's comment
  • Racer's Dream
    Racer's Dream in Curva Tamburello (Registered on 2009/01/27)
    90's F1 Afficionate and Anti-Otaku
    http://www.livestream.com/f1action

    Is it a sunset, or just an awful thunderstorm, just brewing in?

    Thu 2009/07/23 23:20:32 JST (ID #683821)
    reply to Racer's Dream's comment

Currently being read