To infinity
Today’s photoessay is a very limited architectural snapshot from Tokyo. I’m there roughly once a year, but the place changes so often that there’s always something new (and usually unrecognisable) from visit to visit. That is of course a very good reason to go back. This set is in monochrome I suppose as sort of contrarian approach to something constantly changing – monochrome still life or landscape tends to invoke something timeless rather than temporal; perhaps change is timeless. MT
This set was shot with a Nikon D810 and D750 and processed with techniques covered in the Monochrome Masterclass and PS Workflow II videos.you can also travel vicariously to Japan with How To See Ep.2: Tokyo.
Dawn
Shadows of structure
Downwards detail
Eyestalks
Verticality 55
After the rain
Inclination
Not everybody works late I
Not everybody works late II
Work in progress
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Work in progress and the shot of the roof are my favorites. Nice set, as always!
Thanks Praneeth!
I like the image of the ceiling grid (untitled following Inclination) a lot. I assume that you intentionally decided to give the image a slight asymmetric composition, can you share your thoughts regarding slight asymmetry vs perfect symmetry for this image?
Thanks. Simple answer to this one – the grid was slightly asymmetric to begin with! If something appears symmetric, I will generally try to go for perfect symmetry to match the expectations of the viewer’s eyes or deliberate asymmetry so it is clear that the composition isn’t just sloppy.
These are awesome.
Thanks!
Excellent b/w series, thanks for sharing. Are some of the shots taken thru’ glass window? They seems very clear with no light reflection from the room.
Thanks. Yes, polarisers are your friend…
Fantastic images. Thanks.
nice work !! love the compositions !!
Thanks!
Inspiring, will have to try myself very soon…
Very very soon 🙂
Does your photoshop tools (A+A2) work the same with jpegs opened in bridge and processed in camera raw as working with just original raw images?
Yes, but with less latitude (due to JPEGs containing less info) and ACR does not give you kelvin temperatures for WB – just relative shifts.
“After the rain” printed at 2 meters wide would make an awesome picture for a livingroom wall!
Perspective, tonality, that fog and the fade-off towards the top are just so damn great! Incredible mood.
Thanks – happy to oblige if you’re interested 🙂
Trust me, I’m very interested! But being a student doesn’t leave me with this kind of disposible income 😉
I’m very happy having been able to buy two of your ultraprints from the first edition.
🙂
I am really enjoying the textures and shapes in this series. I am leaving for japan in just under two weeks, you have provided me much inspiration for whilst i am there.
Thanks – Tokyo is a postmodern architectural wonderland, much as Chicago is a historical one…enjoy!
*To infinity*, *After the Rain*, *Work in progress* and *Monochrome architecture, Tokyo* are my favorites among this strong set. Thanks again Ming for serving pleasures for almost each morning coffee reading 🙂
Thanks Gerner! Though if every morning some re-reading may be required since I only post alternated days 😛
Wow! Beautiful photos. I especially like the skyline!
Thanks!
I’ve always had a soft spot for your architectural shots. Verticality 55 is terrific. I also love the untitled shot of the ceiling detail. Mono works very well for these images.
Thanks! Yes, they’re extremely strong graphic designs – I find the Japanese seem to excel at this…
Exceptional images. To Infinity is very sell seen.
Thanks Eric!
A very nice series. I particularly like the darkened buildings with the lights in the windows. They seem to me to be geometrically pleasing.
Thanks!
You’re welcome