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I'm seeing lots of pictures already on G+ about the eclipse – managed to get…

I'm seeing lots of pictures already on G+ about the eclipse – managed to get a few myself, but won't know how they turned out till I get home (now at work) and see them on the computer! Hope everyone watched the eclipse safely!

Link shows a brief timelapse of the eclipse:
http://www3.nhk.or.jp/daily/english/20120521_07.html

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Plus One Magazine

+Ivan Makarov is putting out the call for the next Plus One charity effort, this time a photo magazine. Anyone can submit an entry, and details are here: https://plus.google.com/u/0/106711803105103787711/posts/SwKc9CJEGr3

The theme is architecture. To be honest, I haven't taken that many architecture shots before even though Tokyo offers some fantastic opportunities for such types of photography. Since I'm traveling in a few days and will be away for a couple of weeks, I just picked the first building that came to mind (the Tokyo International Forum) and took a few shots this afternoon with the result you see below.

It's already been uploaded to the #plusoneissue1 album on SmugMug here: http://plusonemagazine.smugmug.com/Other/issue1/22992178_G2FCZS#!i=1855116102&k=2cVM6bs

There are lots of fantastic entries already submitted, check them out when you have the chance! I believe voting on the photos will start from next week, so be sure to keep up with Ivan's posts. 🙂

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Meditative

The 6th was the last day of the "golden week" holiday, and I didn't do much – basically stayed home! Still, because of the #creative366project , I managed to get outside and walk around my neighborhood where I found this little guy. 🙂

Have a pleasant day/evening all!

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May 6, 2012 – Meditative

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Wisteria

A super quick post since I need to rush off to work!

Taken May 5th, after an impromptu trip to the Ashikaga Flower Park. Apparently the flower park has different flowers blooming year-round, but during the latter week of April/first week of May, the wisteria trees are in full bloom.

I got a number of shots that I'll be uploading to a separate album when I get the chance, but for now, this is the #creative366project entry for May 5th. 🙂

Gotta run, have a good day all!

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May 5, 2012 – Wisteria

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Infinite stairway

Boy, I'm falling behind more and more with my posting… I may have to start uploading in batches again soon 🙁

This was a quick snapshot taken standing under the observation tower at Enoshima, a place I'd visited during the "golden week" holiday for the first time. It was jam-packed full of people, but still a fun and pleasant day trip – that is, until the skies opened up and a veritable downpour started. Still, I count it as a good day. 🙂

Can't believe the weekend's already over and it's back to work tomorrow. For those of you still starting your Sunday – enjoy it while it lasts!! 😉

Good night from Tokyo!

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May 4, 2012 – Infinite stairway

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Captured bubbles

Just a quick addition to the #creative366project album as I'm falling behind more and more in uploading…

Taken last week, right after I'd built my DIY light tent. The shot turned out ok, but not perfect for several reasons – one is that I can see the reflection of the top of the tent, and the other is that there is still some uneven lighting on the right. I hope to find another cheap strobe this weekend if I get the time.

Gotta run back to work, hope ya'll are having a good afternoon/evening wherever you are. 🙂

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May 3, 2012 – Captured bubbles

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May 2, 2012 – Mini Taj Mahal

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For Chiba residents, a small tornado warning – stay safe!

http://www.jma.go.jp/en/radnowc/index.html?areaCode=206

http://www.jma.go.jp/jp/tatsumaki/

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Framed

May 1st was a rainy day, and I didn't have much in the way of inspiration. 🙁
I ended up huddling under some trees for a short while after lunch, and waiting for people to walk by in the "frame" created by the branches. Why did I choose this particular one? No special reason, the guy just looked kinda cool. (^^)

G'night all!

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May 1, 2012 – Framed

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