I could see many people coming and going in the puddle of sun that had formed on Kaminarimon-dori

Sunny spot on the opposite side
Pool of sun across a street
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The sun's rays were relentless. The light carved clear shadows on Kaminarimon-dori. As I walked on, I saw a bus stop on the other side of the street. Only there was a small patch of sun between the shadows. It was like a sliver of a stage cut off from its surroundings.

Surrounded by shadows, the bus stop stood out like an actor in a spotlight. There were all kinds of people there. Some were waiting for the bus, others were just passing by, each seemingly playing a different role in the light. As I gazed at them, I was struck by a strange sensation. It was as if I were peeping through a peephole and stealing a glimpse of everyday life. But I could not be sure whether the view through the hole was reality or an illusion. The borderline created by light and shadow drew my gaze into an ambiguous fluctuation.

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Jun 2017 IN THE CITY TOKYO

PHOTO DATA

No

10192

Shooting Date

Nov 2016

Posted On

June 27, 2017

Modified On

November 25, 2024

Place

Asakusa, Tokyo

Genre

Street Photography

Camera

SONY ALPHA 7R II

Lens

SONNAR T* FE 55MM F1.8 ZA

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