Laundry, a photo from Aomori, Tohoku

Photographer's Note

I think this was shot in the same house as the "Fatigue" lady I posted before. The women in the house at the time probably didn't think anyone would take pictures of their washed undies but a photographer sees a picture in almost anything.

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annie (396) 2005-06-16 15:43

I like this image quite a lot the depth of field is just right and I agree with your notes photographers do see images in almost everything, but having the camera at the ready and taking it, is another matter. But you did and have produced a lovely shot. THe Black and White treatment works very well here, had the picture been in colour it would have lost impact. Well done!!

SoupDragon (652) 2005-06-17 1:38

Haha. You can almost feel her cringe as you take this... "Is he shooting my knickers?".

Had it been today, she'd call the police and have you arrested!

Its a great shot, who'd have imagined that old baggy knickers could look so cool?

Suppaiku (85) 2005-06-17 3:38

That is simply beautifull, and a proof that photography can fix a moment forever. I really do like your photos of the 60's, that remind me the photographer Nicolas Bouvier : you seem to prefer ordinary people than hype, daily life that "technologic Japan". A good choice : hype and "brand new" are getting kitsch very quicky, but daily life and normal people got something eternal.
The BW, the choice of the frame, the contrasts get great dynamism, a kind of like. My regret : I will never be able to take photos like that...
Cheers.