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Zori, Geta and Tatami Sandals

This shop is across the street from my apartment. I took the photo, looking down, from my balcony. You can see the shop owner (white socks) sitting on the right and the visitor on the left. The shop sells traditional Japanese sandals.


Zori, Geta and Tatami Sandals Shop

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It's always nice to have choices. So here it is in black and white.

Geta, Zori, Traditional Japanese Sandal Shop

Comments

Annie Jeffries said…
I very much like the perspective of this picture Juana, and the hint of color in the detail really pulls me in.
4/15/2009
Kahshe Cottager said…
I must echo Annie ... the perspective really makes this an interesting photo! I like the texture on the roof as well.
4/15/2009
kden said…
Now, that's a lot of sandals! Love the angle of the shot and the roof does look pretty cool.
4/15/2009
Mojo said…
Love the angle and composition, but in my head I'm seeing it in black and white. I'm funny that way though.
4/15/2009
SleightGirl said…
Great photo! It makes me really miss Japan...I lived there for a year and would love to go back someday.
4/15/2009
Felisol said…
I like the sepia with a clever hint of red and yellow.
The roof is adding lots of character.
So is the bicycle and the sandals. Tranquility?
From Felisol
4/15/2009
Anonymous said…
I love how you processed the image on the first shot. Very nice.
4/15/2009
EG CameraGirl said…
You took this photo from a very cool angle!
4/15/2009
marLou said…
Luv the texture of the roof and the hints of color on the 1st photo. I also notice the bike off to the side. For some reason I'm drawn to it.
4/15/2009
Karen ~Georgia Angel said…
Oh very nice. I really like the slight colors in it.
4/15/2009
Ralph said…
I really like the sepia. It has an elegant bronze monochrome which truly enhances this simple view.\

Thanks for the choice!
4/15/2009
dot said…
I definitely like the sepia better. It's such an interesting scene!
4/15/2009
GalleryJuana said…
Thanks everyone for coming by:)

Felisol. I think if it were my holiday, and I were in California on a summer day with sandals and a bicycle, that would be tranquility.
4/15/2009
Anonymous said…
Both shading versions are cool, but that sepia is very authentic looking! Great!
4/15/2009
Carletta said…
The sepia is my favorite - definitely. Your touches of color enhance it beautifully.
4/15/2009
sunnymama said…
Wonderful perspective! I love the detail and little splashes of colour.
4/16/2009
Unknown said…
nice photos. i'm really enjoying japan through your eyes. :-)
4/16/2009
TMTW said…
Nicely done!
4/21/2009
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