東京フォトウォーク 5

久々のフォトウォークだ今日は恵比寿、武蔵小山、西小山と学芸大学。恵比寿はニコン党グループと一緒。別にニコンユーザーでなくても参加出来る。
僕が使っているのはLumix LX3とCanon Kiss2だ。僕のニコンの登場は今週かな。
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Student
Beautiful pictures.
And lol. I can't imagine a homeless person bathing with a drinking fountain. o____o
IT Student
http://www.aeon.net.nz
Somehow...I think Homeless people have some godly washing techniques that elude me...
How could a fountain possibly wash you o_O
Network Technician
http://www.myyaruki.com
Very inspirational story shows that if you try hard enough even the most dire of situations can turn to good and I fully congratulate the guy for doing what most people even in a better situation that him would try to.
Great photo's, I've really gotta find out what I'm doing wrong with this photo taking malarkey as somebody said photography is 90% the photographer and 10% the camera, must mean I'm terrible ^.^ its great that you've posted the camera settings gives me an idea on what to try etc.
Pseudo-Graphic Designer, 触手 wrangler, H-Man
http://lightningsabre.blogspot.com/
Wow that was a great story about Kanemoto-san. Very inspiring. It shows that you shouldn't give up no matter how hard it ... oooh a takoyaki stand! Ummm, yea, that story actually reminds me of Tenrou-san now. I hope that when I hit a wall, a really big, thick hard wall, I'll be able to overcome it.
Hmm... and not a lot of people in this article are camera shy, eh? I know some of us here in DC.com are quite camera shy and don't like showing our faces online, especially if our name is tagged along with the photo. I wonder if that will change one day...
So the security really brought backup? ^^;
CEO MIrai Inc
http://www.dannychoo.com/profile/eng/
We was gone by the time security came ^^;
Slacker
The UK police have been a bit heavy handed in prohibiting photography in public places lately.
In the west, it is generally acceptable to take pictures in public places. Not sure what the laws are like in Japan but the security guard shouldn't be allowed to stop your picture taking if you are on a public walkway???
Unemployed bummer
lol! so you guys DID play punk!
Figurine Enthusiast, Uni Student
nice photos and very inspirational story! :)
http://brutalturtle.blogspot.com
Beautiful story. Nicely put together with the pictures man! I have to try taking some good night shots with my lumix lx3 but I have a photographer's nightmare - shaky hands.
I like these photo walks, wanna find a group of people to do this with where I live someday. Kanemoto-sans story is really inspiring.
none
That story is really inspiring.
IT-Architect, SysAdmin, WebDesign and Coding, Virtualization (VMware + NetApp)
http://www.milkdrop.de/
Awesome impressions of Tokyo once again... you know how to promote this city. ;)
I wish gatherings like that would be possible here or even make sense... but it's hard to find nice spots to take pictures in the area here, to much dirt around tbh.
While in Tokyo everything seems nice and tidy, or you have more spots that are like that compared to germany. ;)
And i bet, if that women would have been some idol or 2D person, you wouldn't have forgoten her name hehe! :P
University Student
http://sunshine-report.com
Great pictures and very inspiring rags-to-riches story. It's amazing how Kanemoto-san's strong passion and determination allowed him to overcome the extreme odds and obstacles.
Love your motivational articles! Keep it up~
Otaku, US Army, Student (Political Science)
http://figure.tsuki-board.net/profile/Syaoran
First picture looks like a movie studio set ^^
Also this picture has a ghost in it :O image ID#26892 Look at the right side between the security guard and Johnny Li! You see some legs and no person!
Interesting story Danny, thanks for sharing it ^^ Lovely pictures as always!
Art Student/Freelancer
http://jenarwen.deviant.art.com
I see ghost as well D:
Math Teacher/Tutor
The LX3's better night shots are probably best attributed to the bright F2.0 aperture, it just lets a whole lot of light in.
The Canon 50mm F1.8 Mk II is a good cheap night lens but on the Kiss x2 it has an effective focal length of 80mm making it unsuitable for wide angle shots. I use the Canon 50mm F1.4 USM which is an even bright lens but find it difficult to use for large landscape shots.
Canon has bright 20mm and 24mm lenses but their "L" (pro) series and cost a premium :(
Filmmaker
http://josewritingthelife.blogspot.com/
Nice pictures of the city. . Would it be a lot to ask to do a couple more on B/W.. the feature does look nice.
CEO MIrai Inc
http://www.dannychoo.com/profile/eng/
Will try do do more next time.
sleep.
Lx3 dynamic B&W is quite nice ^^
http://www.ricekiller.com
I like how you managed to take pictures at night without a tripod, or did you have one?
Usually my subjects are rather latargic and fast moving, so I can't get my settings up in time to take them.
So I want to give a dime to the person who made rapid fire.
CEO MIrai Inc
http://www.dannychoo.com/profile/eng/
Have a tripod but never use it - only for video ^^;
Design Student
http://wraith11.deviantart.com/
Yeah, the LX3 does benifit from a nice fast lense... Got mine today and have been trying it out. As a matter of interest Danny, what white balance settings are you using? Or is it a custom set?
I still don't reckon it's low light performance is as good as the DSLR... though I've been spoilt with an great set of lenses... and having seen a friend snapping away in low light with a 14mm...
Still for a compact: very impressed.
CEO MIrai Inc
http://www.dannychoo.com/profile/eng/
WB is usually on AWB.
Pre-U Student
http://wakuwakusuru.zeroclipse.net
Low light performance on a DSLR depends on the type of lens being used to. If it has a wide max aperture like the LXR, then it should be equally matched. But you can bump up the ISO on DSLRs without too much concern for noise levels since they tend to perform better in that respect compared to compacts.
Design Student
http://wraith11.deviantart.com/
Depends on how old/cheap your DSLR body is though ^^; Ours is pretty ancient and tends to suffer noise at anything above ISO200... hence we threw money into lenses to compensate. Got a resonable f2 70-200mm telescopic and a (I think) f4 24-105mm which do alright.
It's not just an issue of lense speed though, but the way it handles colours, sharpness of the image and contrast/detail in light and shadow as well. I guess the LX3 is probably on par with what the 300D DSLR was managing with it's stock lense set. Yeah, 300D, I desperately need a body upgrade... next on the saving list is a 5D, but that's a long way off yet... after the headphone upgrade, trip to Japan, proper espresso machine ^^;
writer/blogger/gamer/otaku
http://popgoespj.blogspot.com
image 26881 - is the white dot in the sky a star, a planet, or something else? lovely photograph.
image 26883 - if that's you on the left, Danny, who took the picture? your wife perhaps? :)
image 26894 - I love the color composition in this one. you're right, Danny, the roadworks look great.
Amazing story on Kanemoto-san.
CEO MIrai Inc
http://www.dannychoo.com/profile/eng/
1.Star or UFO
2.Somebody else ^^;
none
woah how did u find him i didnt even see him u must be good at ispy
university film student | ecchikid | the Archivist
http://www.vimeo.com/longhim
Second. That speaks of a ridiculously good pair of eyes, a lot of spare time, pure luck, or a combination of the three. ^^;
Student, Artist, Unemployed but seeking
I love your photo walks because of the motivational stories and messages you give to inspire us.
Online Shop
http://wildarms.egloos.com
I realize how crappy my camera is whenenver I see Tokyo Photo Walk articles ^^; But I probably would not upgrade my camera anytime soon though... I try to minimize the bulk I carry to Japan including camera >_<
Student
http://foxkey.blog126.fc2.com/
I know what you mean, I also have to upgrade my photography technology. The smaller increase in camera size if well worth the memories to be had.
Student
Wait a little longer for four-thirds sensor technology gets more refined. The first models are just being released. Ideally, you get near DSLR quality sensors in bodies at the upper range of compacts. They won't be cheap, but they will span the best of both worlds. I was on the verge of getting the Lumix that Danny uses, but I blew my gadget money on a Viliv S5 MID. I might try to sell it because I recently realized how much I loved photography and want to take better pictures.
NEET part-time - Technical Support Officer - Network security engineer
http://burugureibi.blogspot.com/
What an awesome story
I've actually reached the endpoint of a part of my life. College life is ending this week and then it's out to the big 'beyond' - I guess this also is the most scary part of my life and the most challenging and exciting at the same time!
I'm not sure if I got what it takes to make it big, but I'll make my stand.
Time for me to break a few walls then!
Student/Building a blog
http://otakucy.wordpress.com
Wow quite an incredible story. I don't think i'd have the will power to survive homeless for more than a month.
Student/Building a blog
http://otakucy.wordpress.com
Chris Gaunt - Web Developer Mirai Inc.
I don't remember him for some reason >.<
Student
http://foxkey.blog126.fc2.com/
Yea... same here. I only know of a Mr. Hector and Mr. Choo
Pseudo-Graphic Designer, 触手 wrangler, H-Man
http://lightningsabre.blogspot.com/
The new Mirai Inc. employee, perhaps? ^^
Dance Trooper: DCX-001 O.D.E. (Order of the Dancing Empire)
http://dannychoo.com.my
Most probably he is ^_^
Programmer
http://podkowski.com
Nice way to introduce new employee :)
Student/Building a blog
http://otakucy.wordpress.com
Which makes me wonder where Hector is right now...
Not much of him appearing anywhere lately O.o
Student
Wow, that was a very inspirational read.
browsing the nets
http://otakuposts.blogspot.com/
inspirational story. the part about the walls is true. i still remember you saying that people waste their lives thinking some opportunity will arise to make it big. that could be the biggest wall to break imo.
btw seems that the lumix seems to have a really good sensor. most of the pics are overexposed in the bright areas if you compare it with the canon kiss pics.
Student
http://foxkey.blog126.fc2.com/
Wow, gosh that was an inspirational story. Kanemoto-san made his 10,000 yen into millions over the course of a few years. Truely shows what humans can do if they're determined. I'll have to find some episodes of BariBari to get more of these stories!
Danny, you should take some daytime photowalk pictures, most of the ones i've seen are all night time.
Web Developer Mirai Inc. new member? Or do I just not pay attention...
Ha! Security guard, can't fight the power of a bunch of photographers.
Bright lights everywhere, i'd be dazzled if I went into a city like that.
CEO MIrai Inc
http://www.dannychoo.com/profile/eng/
Got some day time walk pics but night time ones look better.
Twelfth photo down. re: "Insufferable Internet D-bags Stick it to the Man"
Nice work being a smug ass to plebe. Sure showed him.
Student Otaku (ITM Student) and ACG NA Staff
http://koiaichaku.com/
I would love to go for a Tokyo Night Walk!!!!!
I wonder would there be one when i head to Japan in late July...or even August...
Editor
http://cavalock.blogspot.com/
great story plus i think its cool that the group lets non-Nikon users join in the fun.
Monster Hunter and Amateur Figure Photographer
http://www.flickr.com/photos/peshmerga/
I can still see noise in the LX3 night shots.
High School Student
http://scorchnroses.wordpress.com
Inspiring story. Right now I'm surrounded by walls and I am finding a way to break it down. Can someone here lend me a hammer :X
Great photos as usual and I noticed image ID#26892 has a ghostly figure in between the guard and the photographer.
Webdev, internet contents, music
http://www.pepinismo.net/
Congrats to Chris for getting the job at Mirai Inc.!
CG artist, Sunrise Emotion
http://halcyonrealms.com
Thanks for the story on Kanemoto-san ! Its also great to hear something inspirational from time to time to remind ourselves to work harder ! :]
CEO MIrai Inc
http://www.dannychoo.com/profile/eng/
Dont forget to come to the next CGM Night!
Delivery Driver | Semi-student
http://www.soulfringe.com/
You do any kind of enhancing on your photos danny ?
And that is a pretty inspiring story; very movie like I suppose.
With me being unemployed and in debt in this economic depression, kind of wish I had some similar trade skills I could use to find work. Unfortunately all I have going for me, is my skills in customer service. A very essential skill to have, however to make the most of it, it should be paired with a trade skill of some kind to really gain success. (like some kind of IT related skill)
CEO MIrai Inc
http://www.dannychoo.com/profile/eng/
Of late been using Light Room a bit.
Yes - folks should focus on having a pair of strong skills.
Lover of Akiba!
http://vincentosshrine.com/
Nice pictures + nice story = Excellent post
http://dragonic.wordpress.com/
VERY insipiring story Danny, as someone who is also out of work (Have been since leaving college) and also at a crossroads in my life the article certainly gives me something to think about and ponder.
It's only recently that i've decided to change what potential career I want (I'm only 21, maybe i'm being a bit too dramatic lol) from something in ICT to Teaching and currently over the next few weeks seeing if I can get into a University to begin the training to do so, if after 4 years I come out as an NQT (Newly Qualified Teacher) then I can feel i've done something with my life because as of right now I feel 'empty' if that makes sense.
former Emperor of Britannia
http://reflectiarx.wordpress.com/
Danny, you've really got yourself a great deal on your Lumix. it captures the moment nicely with a very good layout of
the lighting. Least in japan, some of those try to make a living while majority here in PH just prefer to ask for alms. Although who are we to criticize them so much but i do feel sorry for them.
I was only expecting a good photo review when all of a sudden a story of success came in. The article then became a 100% win for me. DC had given me so much inspiration from getting serious on my course and aim higher.
We have a saying here in the PH that goes
" Pag may Tiyaga, May Nilaga". Translating this, it means that if you continue to persevere and never lose track of what
you aim for then you will eventually reach the goal and claim your prize.
Many thanks again Danny for another awesome article.
Saber Fan/Student/Newbie Figurine Collector
great photos, and i loved the story ^_^, a nice peaceful and serene scene to go with a great story, you should do it more often ^_^
Tertiary Student 2年生
http://vonct.wordpress.com
Kanemoto-san sure is a remarkable guy and he has the luck too. Love the pictures by the LX3 ;D
Medical student
http://www.protocolsnow.com
Wow high praise for the LX3. Better night time photos than a SLR?!
Laptop Tech
I was going to say, the LX3 seems to have more colour depth than the DSLR's. At least, the colours sure pop out in those night shots... Wonder what my little Kodak will do?
Dance Trooper: DCX-001 O.D.E. (Order of the Dancing Empire)
http://dannychoo.com.my
Very inspiring story on Kanemoto-san.
Once again it shows us if we never give up, we will get to somewhere we wanted to be.
Chris Gaunt - Web Developer Mirai Inc.
New Mirai Inc member identified ^_^
SOS Brigade Leader
Your Right ^_^ , Good Trooper Eye WiseFreeman .
I'm sure Lord Vader must be very pleased of having you in the Empire .
still working with my unfinished blog
http://moemoekyun.wordpress.com/
wow i want LX3 right now
can someone tell me the sites that sell that camera ??
IT Manager
http://thumbnail-of-life.blogspot.com/
Kanemoto-san story is a very inspirational story. If I was in his place, I might have given up already. Amazing person.
Anyway, congrats to Chris Gaunt !
Otaku Graphic Designer
http://neoprolacus.spaces.live.com
Hehe... Makkudonarudo desu wa! :3
studying comp studies, planning to look for part time job
http://bruneian-otaku.blogspot.com
very motivational story I must say. I think you just converted me to use Lumix LX3 instead of Nikon D90. ^_^
thousand master II, Internet Learner, Auto didacta
http://pipopaz.wordpress.com/
I agree with everyone it was a very motivational story. Since I've been constantly in a wall and didn't know what to do i think i know what i must do now, thanks. ^^
pervert
so the new employee is Chris Gaunt
Once again I'm blown away by the great pictures. Thanks for posting the settings. I'm a fledgling photographer and it always helps to see what other people are doing to achieve such wonderful pictures.
Filmmaker/Blogger/Sales Agent
http://www.runffm.com
Inpirational great post thank you!
Student Pilot
http://sanctuarystation.wordpress.com/
Another great photo walk! ^^, I really love photo walks! It is really very inspirational and I definitely love those great pictures, its really nice! ^^,
anime + games collector
nice pics danny.
i person bathing at a water fountain lol imagine that!
Henshin Hero
http://teambati.org
That ISO 1600 shot looks really good. Nice set with a nice story.
SOS Brigade Leader
That Story is very inspirational , I've read a book once on how to be rich steadily .
There was this one quote that I would always remember " If a person is poor that means that person is mentally thinking that he/she is poor , That person must mentally think that he/she can get rich by working smarter and harder" ( Memory is kinda fuzzy ^^;;)
One cannot be rich quickly ( except for lotteries ). As I learned , there are No shortcuts in life , there will only be walls that YOU would overcome it by yourself .
Also , Try donating some money to charity and the poor as GOD will return the favour to YOu in time .
銀河帝国五〇一軍团 TK/TD 8316 M.E.P.D. Police Sergeant
http://gordonator.com/
"a festival near our station to celebrate the completion of the construction work."
Honto ni?
Film Student, BA
Thank you very much, I was really missing these photo walks. Your previous ones have been a great inspiration to me and convinced me very much to go on and give it the best I have, not to give up. I wouldn't even be in the same state of mind without them.
So is this a sign that they'll be coming back more often from now on?
CG Artist wannabe / Figure Collector / Deadman
http://uselessthoughts.net/journal/
Thanks for another inspirational story.
Student!
http://zh3us.wordpress.com/
wow. thats a real nice story... Sadly... i suck so much @ Visual Studio T.T.
Self Employee NEET
http://www.nekoroid.com
Woah! Very inspiring story! He homeless and keep only 10.000 yen and send the rest to his wife?! Determine and love is a great power!
Passing student :D
http://hey-i-have-a-blog.blogspot.com/
that story was so inspiring
I work at the hangar beside the airport
nice night photo walk..
I'm using Olympus e-520 and never good in outdoor photo especially at night but still learning..
i was once almost end up with LX-3 but unfortunately not..
actually i'm looking for compact camera with manual function..
and i don't know why i buy that Olympus..
seeing you taking your picture with LX-3 like thats makes me feel like I'm not doing the right choice back then..
LX-3 is my first choice and some other camera but not Olympus but why i decided to buy that Olympus instead..
time has past and i cannot do anything about but im quite jealous when people have the camera that i want..
Bounty Hunter
(T.T) ---> (-v-) Thanks for the story, I'll stand up and do my best!
failing student
http://ukyuki.blogspot.com/
that homeless guy is very inspirational is his book in english?
Student
Wow Danny, great pictures coupled with a great story. I have lurked every now and then, but finally joined your community. The figures and storm trooper stuff is fun and all, but I am really inspired by your dedication to your site, as well as your advancing career. Most of all, I am moved by your desire to improve your life and the lives of those you touch.
I have recently run into as many walls as one can imagine both personally and professionally. It is only by the good grace of my parents that I am not homeless. I hope that in the coming months I can find my passion and determination so that I can tear down these walls that threaten to fall down on me.
Thanks for doing what you do. In time, I hope to meet you and possibly even work with you once my education and career are back in order.
三年せいとオタク
Really inspiring story T^T found it sad how his "friend" said that to him.Also lol at running away before security came.
Student, otaku
Thank you for the inspirational story, will do my best in life and not falter when having problem or obstacle.
Thank you.
Graphic Designer
http://www.neoflashplus.com
Amazing picture you've there!! ^^
Student in Internet-based Systems
Are in Japan some kind of public power sockets or where did Kanemoto-san get the electricity for his laptop from?
Student
http://otakuinvancouver.wordpress.com/
Toyosu! Reminds me of eden of the east. And I really wish our homeless people in Vancouver weren't bums. Here they just give up on life and leech off everyone. At least the panhandles aren't too aggressive I guess...
Student & Working
Very good photo article again, this is definitely my favourite part of this page!
There are a lot of homeless people around here, but many of them will never make it big like Kanemoto-san, simply because many of them don't have the necessary skills and knowledge to creatively create something new. Working at a factory for 10-20 years then loosing everything is the end for many people, unfortunately.
Student, Uncle & hopfully a good husband..
Gorgeous shots...a real inspirational story indeed...
Student/Blogger
http://asuka.0fees.net/
Thanks for the inspiring story Danny, kanemoto san's story was very interesting. Learned a lot from this post.
Never knew u could take pictures in groups together, gotta try that sometime.
Keep the green light plz- Looks good ^^
Nekophilia
Hehe Christ Gaunt was the chosen one. ^^;
Very motivational story. Thanks Danny.
Web Developer, Designer, ALT
http://8bitplus.blogspot.com/
Awesome story about OKwave. Very inspirational.
Sysadmin
http://coolandspicy.net
Congrats to Chris ^^
Student, part-time slave
http://yakuri.wordpress.com/
With each post, I love even more the pictures you post.
The story particularly touched me because it's easy to just give up when things get hard or you've fallen into an spiraling pitfall, but a lot harder to fight against the odds. Thank you Danny, your posts always give a lot of motivation to average people like me ^^
Student during the day, otaku at night, and amateur musician ^_^
http://www.thebanzaieffect.com/
Such an inspirational story..
It really motivates me to try and make it big as well.
The only thing left now is to find out how..lol..
And as always, the LX3 never fails to impress me.
Student
http://p2pnadie2pp.deviantart.com
wow... great story...
Biostatistical Programmer
I always like your trips around town with the lumix, buut i do see my name there, which is impossible ;) -> Florian
I'm still in Germany Danny ^^
~Undine~
http://bluebluewave.wordpress.com
Great story about Kanemoto-san, very inspirational! Will certainly refresh my motivation!
Really beautiful pictures Danny. Thanks for sharing the settings you used on some. Mind if I ask which lens you used on the Canon?
http://www.stefkov.com/
I would never have thought something like that'd happen, it's very moving.
It makes me want to work harder. Love the photos aswell, and that you've said which are taken with which camera.
Its really nice!.. I definitely love your "Tokyo Photo Walks" articles Danny, great pictures. ^^, its very motivational and inspiring story of Kanemoto-san life... great determine... Try do my best in my Life to ^_^, Thanks for It Danny!
Dental Technician, i make teeth!
http://antsizedman.blogspot.com/
Interesting little tale, sure are alot of them about going from super poor to super rich. Still think having alot of money is overated although it nice personally think that life is for living instead of working and getting folks approvals.
Software Developer
A very good story. Hard work always pays off.
And great photos. I need to start taking more, maybe see if there is a photo walk group around here.
Student, Freelance Artist
http://rhythmemotion.net
What a very inspirational post, Danny :)
There a lot of times when I just want to hang the towel and give up, but through perseverance and determination, anything can be accomplished.
Student
Awesome story and very inspirational, thank you Danny.
Student
Love the pictures, and the story was just amazing!
大学生
Great pictures as always Danny, I am grabbing a few for my wallpaper :D. Very amazing story too.
Your resident evil
I am always impressed by your photography. Besides you being into anime, it was the main reason I came to this site. Thanks for the story as well!
Student
Great pictures. And I always wondered about the green hue of you pictures, now I know:) Looks cool and relaxing.
Student
http://ivan05.deviantart.com/
Hello Danny,
Im deciding whether to buy a Canon Rebel XS or Nikon 60D and I'd be glad if you helped me with the choice. Just to consider, Im a beginner in photography, but I do graphic art etc..
Thank you.
Student
http://ivan05.deviantart.com/
oh man, its D60!sorry hehe!
Student, Bioresearch Assistant, WAVE VP Communications
http://gndynames.wordpress.com
I just got a Nikon D60 and I love it.
Monster Hunter and Amateur Figure Photographer
http://www.flickr.com/photos/peshmerga/
Either will do. What specific area of photography are you looking into? I do product photography, well, mostly PVC figures. ^.^
I shoot with a Nikon D60, a Tamron 90mm macro, an external flash, a softbox and a bunch of other light modifiers.
university student
http://stressedpop.blog64.fc2.com/
it's kind of a good coincidence to many probably that you posted this article
i'm studying in a field totally unrelated to design: kinesiology but my passion has always been graphics or web design
i'm kind of unemployed but my PT job is to design websites/posters or anything, still an amateur obviously
to read that someone who is homeless can start from scratch and build a business of his own is truely an inspiring story
i actually find a lot of your stories very helpful, i even tell my friends that you are my idol =p
i hope i come out of my shell soon and take the courage to do what i have always wanted to do and not be afraid of coming out of my safety circle
System Design Engineering (UWaterloo)
http://robostrike.wordpress.com
Those pictures are really great ^_^. I too am considering purchasing a Canon Rebel XS.
Student
That story was very inspiring, those photos are soooo good and japan is soooo beautiful!
Animator
http://www.3j.lt
Awesome photos! I believe it was a lot different experience to be there. I'm going to visit Japan someday. These are truly inspiring! If it is okay I'll use them for my art studies. They are personal, not commercial.
Keep up your blog. I love articles like this.
Boukenger
Love the "at the end of all storms are blue skies and calm waters" saying. I'll remember that when times get tough. Nice pics too.
JR. College Student
http://npc.talkingincircles.net/
Interesting article. Makes me want to do something bold to move myself forward. hmmm
photographer
http://fireflyflashes.deviantart.com/
What a beautiful story of perserverance and determination! Thank you for sharing! Your photo's went along nicely!
Student
Great story and pics, Danny.
Photo Walks are always nice to read.
Monster Hunter and Amateur Figure Photographer
http://www.flickr.com/photos/peshmerga/
What were the ISO settings, shutterspeed and aperture of the last batch of LX3 shots?
Photographer
http://www.zuco.org
Hey I remember that night, you walked with one of your daughters :)
Actor, Moviemaker and Blogger.
http://sitedofonseca.blogspot.com
Great story, Danny! I hope someday I'll have my own to tell the others! :)
http://darkdam.deviantart.com/
i thought that japan had some public baths in some areas, I'm probably wrong though...
http://www.sankakucomplex.com/
No, you're right.
Also, that first shot is surprisingly good for ISO 100, yikes!
university film student | ecchikid | the Archivist
http://www.vimeo.com/longhim
Public baths cost money, though.
???Confused???
Very nice photos with an inspirational story...
Student
http://otakumytaku.wordpress.com/
Excellent pictures! I can totally see what you mean when you say you like the green lighting.
Great story too. It's cool to hear a real-life example of a success like that.
Job seeker
Great inspiring live of a down and out man striving for his dreams and finally realised them. Really respect his focus and perseverance. Nice photos there and the colours look rich.
Core Analyst
http://tuanvo.jimdo.com/
I started to read the stories and forgot the pictures, good story by the way; gives you a perspective that at least I have a roof to sleep under and food to fill my stomach.
Professional Panhandler
http://theinfernoproject.com
Nice story. I love how the roads are fenced off in Japan when they're doing road work, and all those signs of apology is fascinating too.
Student, part-time worker
Looks like you caught a ghost in (image ID#26892). I see feet and leg but the rest of the person is gone. O_O Creeeeepy.
I really want a nice camera that takes good pictures at night, like yours. My Sony camera was apparently really expensive, but I can rarely get nice pictures with it. It's always acting up in some way. :|
College Freshmen
I think some of the pictures were used before. And here homeless people stay homeless and don't do much as far as I know.
Network Security Specialist
Danny
Thank you for the excellent photo walk and notes.
Also, Congratulations to Mr. Gaunt on his new position with Mirai!
- Gabe
University Student
Ummm...met that wall today, yesterday, well in the classes I have now, didn't learn what I needed to pass the class I have now and learned many new stuff with the old stuff that I should've learned. If I want to pass this class I would have to break it down, though my grade sucks I feel that I have learned a lot and I mean A LOT of stuff during these few weeks. I paid too much I give up now, the lesson I learned this time around has given me new hopes and hey, the fun stuff my major promises has just begun.
Thanks Danny for your usual motivation articles, Kanemoto-san is someone to also look up to when you become "lost" and also my Kami-sama!
graphic designer, dog groomer
http://www.kilmerhansen.com
Always so eloquent when need be. Beautiful photography as well.
Student
That was truly an inspiring story.
Thanks danny
Now time for me to study Chemistry and Biology for my finals!!!
Engineer-wannabe
http://sora-k.deviantart.com/
OK wave?! u mean "that" OK wave??!!
omg!! i always use that site to ask ppl when i got stuck with my experiment^^;
Airlines
http://twitter.com/ckonefilm
I'm thinking all the talk about the lovely Lumix LX3 caused it to be sold out in places... such as B&H. The camera is so awesome, one can only wonder why its not sold out everywhere
Also God bless the homeless. Such a wonderful story, it highly motivates me as well makes me grateful I'm not on the streets.
Thanks for sharing!
College Student
One thing I noticed about the homeless I came across in Japan was the lack of psychotic symptoms that quite a number of homeless here in Berkeley and San Francisco display. A few of the homeless I talked to near Berkeley (the non-nutty ones) said they were protesting the high rent (despite the rent control being quite favorable), I wonder if any Japanese homeless have similar esoteric reasons?
maintenence
http://joey1058.wordpress.com
I enjoy your occasional pep talks about being positive, and moving forward in spite of circumstances. 25 years ago I would have gotten more out of your occasional chats than any number of "motivational speakers" I slept through. Where were you 25 years ago? LOL!
Network Engineer,Otaku
http://s0uichi.blog54.fc2.com/
Hello,everyone.
I comment for the first time here.
Mr.Danny Choo takes very beautiful Photo.
By the way,I take a picture with FUJIFILE'S FinePix F100.
and,I study English everyday.
みなさんこんにちは。初めてここにコメントします。
ダニー・チューさんが撮る写真はとても綺麗ですね。
ちなみに僕は富士フィルムの「FinePix F100」を使っています。
そして、僕は毎日英語の勉強をしています。
Student
http://miri.textcube.com/
こんにちは、sou1さん。
I hope that you make many friends here!
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The story was quite astonishing to me. This should go under Motivational category ^^
university film student | ecchikid | the Archivist
http://www.vimeo.com/longhim
DCへようこそ!
I wish I could say the same regarding Japanese, but my studying has come to a halt with the beginning of summer vacation. ^^;
Graphic Artist/Designer
http://www.section09ds.com/
I love the photos but the story is just amazing. I am a designer but still trying to find my true passion in life to follow. There are many things I love but I just cant find that one thing to focus on. Wish me luck! Thanks for the story Danny!
struggling undergraduate student
http://playevolution.wordpress.com/
An inspiring anecdote indeed. We should all work hard to meet our goals.
http://twitter.com/phossil
http://www.animoe.net
I still find incredible how you manage to get awesome pictures with no blur at night, with no tripod at all with the Lumix camera...
I think its a god idea to go with a group in your photowalks, specially at night. ^^
Student
Very inspiring story and amazing pictures. Must be fun going in groups taking photos.
Student
http://johndiew0107.wordpress.com/
i have to change
Student
http://anime.tedfox.com/
*stares at css textbook. think i oughta start taking a serious approach to programming... arghhh
part time illustrationist, doll clothing seamstress
http://puppy52art.com/
lovely pix danny ^o^ and great story, very inspiring :)
For 8 weeks im a NEET
Your pictures you have taken are really good. How did you get soo good Danny? And congrats to Chris Gaunt for being the person hired by danny
nice pictures...
I just love the tokio photo walk and a week in tokio articles...
hmmm I'd really ike to see more pictures of japanese people in daily life...
whatever... keep it up...
Student / Free Thinker / Otaku
http://www.google.com/profiles/SeanSigloch
I see all these photos and it makes me want to by a camera of my own. I've been looking at MHS-PM1 Webbie HD Camera & Black Cyber-shot® S950 Digital Camera, but I can't decide. Can anyone offer some feedback?
Student (Programing, Streaming, Gaming)
Tokyo is beautiful at night as well, wish I could see it with my own pair of eyes.
Cool story, and insprational.
Dirty Gentleman
http://cantstanzya.wordpress.com/
Always impressed with the way the LX3 can capture digital nightshots in low light conditions. I like taking artistic black and white photos, but haven't done so in awhile and never at night.
The few homeless I did see in Japan ages ago were very different than the ones we have here. They were relatively clean and mostly kept to themselves preserving a little self dignity in their unfortunate situation. Here they just follow you around, and hound you for money.
IT Business Analyst + Test Analyst + Undergrad Uni Student
http://www.crepuscular.asia
yeap, LX3 is awsome... but one problem with it is the heavy coma, but this may overcome by using a filter i think...
here's some photos of the current Smart Light Sydney event which I took with my LX3 last night, as you can see, coma is quite heavy sometimes...
http://forums.overclockers.com.au/showpost.php?p=10515442&postcount=1
Dirty Gentleman
http://cantstanzya.wordpress.com/
Nice pics; very cool. Thanks for sharing!
中学生
http://thezhukeeper.blogspot.com
the story reminds me of slumdog millionaire ^^ it's always that bitter comes before sweet.
I cant take night shots without a tripod unless I use flash. I've got super shaky hands!! ^^;
Student
Nice pictures, I think you should have taken a shot of the police's face when he came XD
Then he'd ask you to delete it and chase you around if you say no lol
3D artist and graphic designer
http://www.plastikgarden.com
Very cool shoot. I miss tokyo, it seems there is always something new take pictures of! :)
Administrative Assistant
http://bob-san.animeblogger.net
Lovely photos. I wish there were beautifully it places around here to get such shots.
And the story? Incredible. Such determination is an admirable quality. A true inspiration.
Illustrator/japanese language student
http://animesoussu.blogspot.com/
Have to say when I was in japan, it was very hard to take a bad photo- I had to buy several new SD cards (back when they were a bit pricey mind you!)
Still a student
Indeed, a very inspirational story =) After hearing it, somehow the walls that I think I tend to run into are very insignificant compared to his -_-"..
Nice photos by the way =DD
hmmmmm
Brilliant photos and great motivation as always.
Senior Web Developer
http://www.mochidigital.com
Very nice story Danny. I enjoy your stories and you positive attitude towards life. Now I know I really am going to buy a Lumix LX3 your photo's are beautiful. Please don't stop the Tokyo Photo Walks I find them very entertaining.
Best wishes,
Leah
>^..^<
drafting designer,video game tester
once again Danny u take my breath away with Ur super good pics keep it up ^^
Wage slave by day, semi-pro blogger by night
http://fivecentstencents.com
Lovely story that goes very well with the photowalk...makes us feel that you're next to us having a conversation while walking through Tokyo!
The story is really amazing. I salute anyone with the spirit and determination to overcome such daunting obstacles and come out on top.
Never say die and always persevere!
My life at times have been somewhat smooth up to the birth of my daughter when it got quite tough the first year. I almost broke up with my wife because of the stresses of a child at home as well as conflicts between spouse that were there even before my daughter was born.
I'm glad that despite the occasional fighting and cold wars, we managed to survive and my beautiful daughter is 15 months old!
Life is a challenge. Sometimes to get up each day is difficult when you lose your motivation and reason for existing.
I think your post is a powerful one that has inspired many as it has inspired me.
Be well and prosper!
Danny thank you for the inspirational story, i always finds words of encouragement in this sites.
Student
http://hana-bix.livejournal.com/
o__o.
Kanemoto's my idol now!
Student
http://animes-bg.com
Just beautiful - btw the story is kinnda depressing.
student, ventilation fitter
streets of japan looks so nice and cool at the night
Graphic Designer
I just love your photos! They have such a cool contrast and somehow captures illumination in dark settings so wonderfully. It makes me want a Panasonic Lumix. =)
Great night shots. So clear and sharp. The Lumix LX3 does a great job. The Lumix ZS3 is featured on Gizmodo - strong recommendation.
After seeing photos of the ladies in beautiful kimonos at the festival near the site, I wondered how much money Japanese women spend on each year.
Graphic Designer
Awesome photographs!
Wonderful story . . . followed the links you provided and then got curious . . .
"The" Danny Choo is not on Wiki???
hmmmm
Wanted to thank you for opening vistas of wonder that have enriched my life and inspire new path of creativity and child-like joy.
Danny Choo Rocks!
jewels ;>
hmmmmm
All your photo walks are great. Amazingly, they get better and better. Always remind me of my few short times in Japan and get me back into my Japan dreamland feeling. I love the details of life there. Thanks Danny Choo!!
Student
http://christianchoi.wordpress.com/
Wow that story on Kanemoto-san is really inspirational. Now that I have some more free time due to summer vacation I'm going to use his story as inspiration to work harder.
O and Danny, on some of your pictures you put .8 and .4 seconds. Did u mean 1/8th and 1/4th seconds instead? Because, I dont think the Canon DSLRs do 4/5th and 2/5th second exposures, but I'm not exactly positive since I haven't messed with the interval between exposures on mine too much.
High School Student
the shots are great. the story really got to me just like everyone who has read it. The photos on this part of the town are amazing. I would still want to live in that part of the neighborhood. It looks lively. ^^
I eat bandwidth for breakfast
http://www.wix.com/candlejack/Some-wat-slowpoke
Indeed just what i want to say.. looks very lively yet peaceful in a way..
Oh and nice cam shot..
Interior Designer
Amazing and inspirational story about Kanemoto-san.
Your pictures are also amazing as usual. I think I am gonna get myself a Lumix LX3 when my next paycheck comes in. Was deciding between this and a Powershot G10. Have to say, the colours are brilliant on the Lumix LX3. Played with my friend's G10 and I thought it was good too, but when I saw your photos, LX3 is better. =P
student and clothes designer
http://neon-banana.com
INSPIRING!!!!
Myself-finder
heh i was reading the story more than paying attention to the pictures. sry >_<
http://weareanime-cosplay.blogspot.com
This is the best street i've seen so far in the world
Oriental Blogger
http://www.orienthq.com
Amazing picture quality, what MP camera is that?
student
Very inspirational, thank you for sharing that, I would've never heard of the guy or his story without this article
Custom Arcadestick builder
http://twitter.com/dryrice
beautiful clear shots taken and i luve it. more like i wish i had a digital slr.
A wannabe vagabond
http://www.last.fm/user/smelleh
Kanemoto-san's tale is a very insirping one. I hope it will make others realise that there really is a light at the end of the tunnel. Tales like these not only motivate me to work harder but also make me realise how blessed I am sometimes and that I shouldn't take so much for granted in life.
I also really like the green lighting effect you've used in some of the pictures. Though I did think it was the street lighting colour and not some effect you had used on the camera!
Otaku/Illustrator/Mangaka
http://www.bloglines.com/blog/Kyukun
these pics r so beautiful
Full time Student.
http://www.twitter.com/lurn2fluff
You make me want to live in a Japanese apartment thingy. XDD
Student
Nice photos.
Maybe I'll go next summer to Tokyo.
I hope I can see you some day.
Bye!
Software Tester
Very inspirational, the kind of story that make me wanna quit my job to do what i really wanna do in life.
Entrepeneur
http://www.gohorassociates.com/home.aspx
Whens the next photo walk gunna go up, its been almost 2 months now.
I need my fix lol
Student/Artist/Freelance Writer
I can't get over the look of Japan, there's just something about it. Your photos make up my changing wallpaper. Great stuff!
artist
hi there!
i love these photo walks!makes me feel like i'm all the way there instead of little old Trini.
thanx for giving me a little break form my real world :)
hope ur well!!
Student
http://payuki.deviantart.com/
I am happy for Kanemoto-san
Student, Artist
http://sleepless-piro.deviantart.com
"No matter what the odds are, Focus, Determination and Passion will get you through the storm because at the end of all storms are blue skies and calm waters.
If you have hit a wall then climb over it or break it down because if you do nothing then you will be staring at the wall for the rest of your life - and you never know, the wall may fall on you cutting your life short ^^;"
I really needed to hear this, thanks Danny.
student, gamers,computer programming
http://omnitube.wordpress.com
It's so colourful and flashy out there, wasn't it?
I personally like flashy stuff... like bombs and wars....
Hope you can take more photos from above. I wanna see tokyo
from that angle... hmmm... must be nice...
Secret Keeper
http://tunasashimi.i.ph
Beautiful story ^.^