13 July 2014
The Meiji shrine is where Shinto wedding ceremonies are held. The respect for tradition provides a visual feast to any visitor to Japan .
Temples, Priests, gardens, cherry blossoms, saki, kimonos, it all here in one place.
30 March 2013 Nikon D3s iso 800 200mm f4.0 1/125sec Nikon 70-200mm f4
30 June 2014
Gulangyu is a small island of around 2 sq km about a 10 min ferry ride from Xiamen, China.
Its creation is the result of China’s loss in the opium wars of 1842 and it became a treaty port housing many European nations. This explains the Victorian style architecture around the island. There are no cars but lots of paths for pedestrians.
We came across this bride and groom getting their wedding photos done. Naturally I joined in as well…….
I must say that the setting is better (in my opinion) than the Hong Kong setting shown in my blog. And the bride, she looked stunning but I think the groom needs a haircut! Normally ornate coloured wedding gowns don’t appeal to me (maybe I am a traditionalist) but she looked very very nice. Very. Any comments girls?
reference Wikipedia
23 Dec 2009 Nikon D3 iso400 24mm f4.8 1/180sec Nikon 24-70mm f2.8
18 June 2014
Armageddon Westpac Stadium, Wellington.
“Cosplay” is short for costumeplay. Some people get their “kicks” by holding big cameras and pretending to be professional photographers.
While others dress up as their favourite anime, manga, comic book, video game or movie character. Armageddon is a great place to go to photograph an alternative culture. This is where fantasy meets reality. I think Wonder Woman was there………
I photographed babes in fur, babes in uniform, babes in short skirts, but Captain America saved the day.
31 May 2014 Nikon D3s iso 1100 24mm f2.8 1/180sec Nikon 14-24mm f2.8