More Bridge Pics...... I Love Fog......

I guess I should correct myself when I say 2nd Narrows Bridge pic (on previous post... and perhaps other bridge shots I've taken). These pictures are not of the 2nd Narrows Bridge ( aka "Ironworker's Memorial" ), but taken from the bridge, as I cross it every morning on the way into work...... the bridge you see here is a train bridge that crosses Burrard Inlet from N.Van and into a tunnel through Burnaby.

2nd Narrows Early Morning Fog

I was almost late for work, but I just had to stop and take a few pics. Again, I didn't have my good camera, so I didn't get the best of shots, but good enough...... I need to upgrade my work camera... my dream would be the Ricoh GR Digital III. I know, kinda overkill, but I just can't live with a bad sensored camera (1/2.5" size)..... maybe I'll pick it up in Tokyo in November.......

Buskers in Harajuku

In Japan, it is not uncommon for the next pop band to be discovered on the streets, and what better place to showcase your band than play in Harajuku on a Sunday. These guys were pretty good, and the lead singer was very charismatic, really playing and singing to the crowd. I love the quiet mystique of the bassist (as are most bassists.....). You can't see the girl drummer, because from my view, she was behind a tree, but it looked like she was playing a hacked Rockband drum kit........if I can find the name of the band (I picked up a flyer) I'll post it..... I took in 2 other street performances in Tokyo. I'll post those in the future, including one of them that I actually bought their CD.... they were really good..... I love Tokyo!!

It's a car.... it's a planter..... it's a piece of art?

Landscape

Try and guess what this is.....

Ride Home

I happened to work a 12 hour day today, so I finished as the sun was setting. I usually don't get a sunset on the way home in the summer, unless I work unusually late (which was today). As per usual, I only had my work camera, so it didn't really do it justice, but you get the picture......

Osaka 2008: People, Places, Odd Things

Sorry that I haven't posted many new pics for my blog, just lots of pics of family and friends (that I won't post on a public blog). Anyway, I still have a huge back catalog of old pics to share, to keep everyone interested until I come up with a new project. I'm going to Tokyo and Osaka again in November, and maybe Okinawa (where I'm originally from). I'll post a picture a day during these times.... but enjoy these pics for now......


Traditional Wedding in Kyoto


View from Sky Garden in Umeda district of Osaka



Modern hair with traditional kimono for wedding



Odd Thing: Jack Black makes a mocha blend drink in Japan?



Lolitas in American town, Osaka



Umeda district at night



Tough, small girl with a tough, small dog.




A killer soba shop down this traditional street in Osaka



Kids walking in Nara



Lolita and Goth Lolita



Umeda district early in the morning




So many pop machines in Japan, but rarely do you see them being filled up.... until now....




Coffee house decorated to look like a wall of coffee beans.... a literal interpretation.



Modern art around a government building in Umeda district.



Odd thing.......just plain odd......

Trafalgar's Bistro

If you've ever been to Sweet Obsessions on W.16th, just a few blocks West of Arbutus, then you have to have brunch and dessert at Trafalgar's Bistro. It's 3 stores East of Sweet Obsessions, and in fact, the original Sweet Obsession cafe was actually part of Trafalgar's Bistro. If you look at Trafalgar's big green awning, you will actually read "Trafalgar's at Sweet Obsessions". Every dessert served at Sweet Obsessions is also served at Trafalgar's. You pay a bit more at Trafalgar's, but as you can see in the picture, you get more (as well as better ambiance and service!!). Enjoy the pics!!

Singapore 2009