Kimono in Motion Photo

Photographer’s Note

Everybody was dressed to the Ts in their traditional garb this one summer day in Tokyo. I believe that there was a fireworks festival of some sort. I saw this woman's beautiful summer kimono or yukata and tried to catch her on camera. I didn't use any flash which left the shutter open long enough to create the blur. PP done to saturate and bring out the colors more.

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rosiegirl (2042) 2005-07-30 0:50

This is a wonderful shot with the movement in it. I like that all the colors are bright- not a dull tone in sight. (that rhymed! I love it when I rhyme on accident) The dragonfly in the middle really pops. Great picture!

Rosie

Uncle_Wez (91) 2005-07-30 1:32

Yes, great movement shot with great colours and you got the saturation spot on. If i were to try to change anything on the shot, i would try to adjust some of the overexposure on the right side.
Great work.

Furachan (0) 2005-07-31 18:27

Hi Eric, you have managed to capture the essence of a yukata (summer cotton kimono) in action - it's a lovely picture that is as clear as it needs to be, how's that!
I am a little disturbed by this huge arm across the frame, but...like a say you captured the beauty. Cheers, Francis

thaprem (2498) 2005-08-04 2:18

Excellent Shot Eric...
I would ove to see a still frame too..

Good try, particularly when it is too crowded!..
Regards,
Prem.

kittyhawk (1687) 2006-05-25 5:42

Hello Eric,

Interesting image, I like the movement in this photo. I allso like the colors and contrast in the image. Very nice work.

- Halgeir

P.S. I hope you don't mind me entering this image to the theme "National costumes of the world."

nataliya (51) 2007-09-14 13:42