Pachinko fever! Photo

Photographer’s Note

You've probably heard that Pachinko is a big name in Japan. It is, but I think it's really in decline beacuse it's an activity for older people, while younger folks are drawn to video games and such. Anyway, here's what a Pachinko Parlor looks like...

By the way, just like in casinos, you're not supposed to take pictures in pachinko parlors. But I find I can get a couple off before someone comes over, and as a foreigner, a good "Excuse me" usually covers it.

PP: Just a contrast adjustment

RP: I thought the top was washed out, so I increased the shows in the top part (layer). Now there's details throught the image.

ManuMay, hmusty, xuaxo has marked this note useful

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ManuMay (10552) 2009-03-02 0:39

Hello Mike!!

Amazing composition and colourful view for this proposal today...I did not knew about Pachinko, but it looks funny seeing this machiens and people playing!!

Good capture!!

Have a nice day.

Best Regards

Manuel

Hubba (346) 2009-03-02 0:41

Hi Mike
Great bright colours,good detail and POV.
Well done
Regards Mark

Have a great day.

mafegan (4093) 2009-03-02 3:24

Hello Mike
Great details, great repetition and so symmetrical. A different daily life photo. Tfs, Marlene

scalerman (25707) 2009-04-13 12:10

Mike: superb TE material - firstly, just a fine shot (note, symmetry); secondly, culturally insightful to the highest - perhaps your colors are a bit hot to my tastes. regards, c

xuaxo (5683) 2009-06-16 10:45

Hi Mike,
Very nice and interesting shot of something I never saw before. Good daily life photo.
Greetings,
Francisco