Here’s a selection of street photography I took in Fukushima ward, Osaka, Japan.

The camera I’m using is a big, hefty SONY A700 DSLR with a 50mm macro lens.

Fukushima Street Photography 01 – Leading to the Guard

Rawtherapee Film Simulation: FujiFP-3000b1n

This first shot of a security guard was taken from a moving escalator. I was trying to get him in the cross-hairs of those rails to get a leading line effect. My timing was better than expected, and I like that he noticed me shooting him (probably because of the massive DSLR I was shooting with).

Street Photography in Fukushima-ku, Osaka, Japan01

Street Photography in Fukushima-ku, Osaka, Japan01 – Leading to the Guard

Fukushima Street Photography 02 – Tea Time

SOOC

This shot was taken as I peered into a favourite tea store of mine, The tee by MLESNA TEA in Herbis Plaza. I thought the 50mm on an APS-C framed this nicely.

Street Photography in Fukushima-ku, Osaka, Japan02

Street Photography in Fukushima-ku, Osaka, Japan02 – Tea Time

Fukushima Street Photography 03 – Leading Arches

Again, I was looking for leading lines in this one, but didn’t really pull it off.

Street Photography in Fukushima-ku, Osaka, Japan03

Street Photography in Fukushima-ku, Osaka, Japan03 – Leading Arches

Fukushima Street Photography 04 – Ferrari moving slow

Saw a Ferrari driving past and took a quick shot. Would have been better if I had it on shutter priority and panned with the car to make the background blur, giving it a fast-looking effect.

Street Photography in Fukushima-ku, Osaka, Japan04

Street Photography in Fukushima-ku, Osaka, Japan04 – Ferrari moving slow

Fukushima Street Photography 05 – Statue on the street

This statue was in a good position to try out the bokeh potential with the A700’s 50mm macro lens. I thought the bokeh was quite pleasing.

Street Photography in Fukushima-ku, Osaka, Japan05

Street Photography in Fukushima-ku, Osaka, Japan05

Fukushima Street Photography 06 – Backlit Preparing Oden

I like how this shot turned out. I had the framing in mind before I took the shot and the lady happened to be in the right place.

Street Photography in Fukushima-ku, Osaka, Japan06

Street Photography in Fukushima-ku, Osaka, Japan06

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fukushima Street Photography 07 – Street Larking

RawTherapee Film Simulation: Kodak TMAX 32001

Street Photography in Fukushima-ku, Osaka, Japan07

Street Photography in Fukushima-ku, Osaka, Japan07

Fukushima Street Photography 08 – Underground Garden City

RawTherapee Film Simulation: Kodak TMAX 32001

Street Photography in Fukushima-ku, Osaka, Japan08

Street Photography in Fukushima-ku, Osaka, Japan08

 

 

Written by steve2theworld

I’m an amateur photographer and freelance writer based in Osaka, Japan. I specialise in pictures and reviews of travel, gourmet and recreation in Japan. I also have an interest in mobile technology, digital asset management and online marketing. I write about personal and professional development in all areas of life....
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