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.
| Jun 2017 IN THE CITY TOKYO | |
| ASAKUSA BUS STOP SHADOW SIDEWALK |
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