Knife Making

This is my friend Subbia making a knife with Mr. Oka here on Yakushima. Mr. Oka has been making beautiful knives for a long time.

Grand Piano

Jessica and I were at the office again on Friday and I got the idea that we should go backstage again so I could play with some photography.







My original idea was to get ghost hands moving across the keys using a long exposure but that didn't really work. I think that maybe a secondary light over her hands might have helped.

Backstage

I was stuck at the board of education office today but was able to sneak out for a little while. Last year the offices were moved into a wing of an old dilapidated concert hall. I found a stage entrance that was unlocked and got a few shots to show just how eerie the place is.

Miyaura Elementary Graduation

Today I went to Miyaura Elementary for the graduation ceremony. I brought my camera so I could pretend to be the photographer and not have to sit through the whole thing. Above, sixth graders walk out of their class and down the stairs for the last time.

This girl was wiping away her tears.

3 days in Kagoshima

I went to Kagoshima with my friend Tomoko over the 3 day weekend. We visited the local museums, a temple, the ocean, an aquarium and some really nice restaurants. We also took a lot of pictures. Me with my new Nikon (I finally bought an SLR as some people may have guessed). Here are a few pictures from the last few days.






































These last two photos are from Isso Junior High, the day before I left for Kagoshima. The first of the two is Miyuki who I had play for me a little during cleaning period.

Miyanoura Junior High

Sussex

Some tone and color studies I did this week. Done in PS7 without any texture brushes.

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