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What is consciousness? Are you conscious? Are animals conscious? Furniture? As humans, do we define consciousness? Does the animal kingdom have its own non-physical universe that we simply do not know about? What happens when we die? Do we have souls? Does our consciousness live on? Are we defined by our consciousness?
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Things have returned to "normal" here in Tokyo now that the cherry blossom blossoms have blossomed. Random little parks and patches of greenery are no longer super-crowded, which is always nice. Unfortunately, more flowers are springing up, so if you don't like flowers, see you next time!
Read Moreいっらしゃい！| 1/60s f/1.8 ISO320 55mm
Ueno is an interesting little district in central Tokyo. Famous for its zoo, park, museums, and shitamachi 「下町 」– lit. the "low city".
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Today was, as predicted, a complete wash-out. I woke up at around 12:30pm, which is even later for me. I'm recovering from a flu, or cold, or something rotten. We decided to take it easy and just have a day at home - which is not something we do very often. Luckily, I have a few shots left over from last week which I'd like to share. Enjoy!
Read MoreWhen it's raining like this in central Tokyo, I can't help but think of Blade Runner...
Read MoreThis dude is the equivalent of the head of the FA in the UK, at least in terms of job title (whatever it is)
A small selection of night photography on the streets of Akihabara in central Tokyo
Read MoreRather than attend a camera show in southern Tokyo, we decide to hit the road with our current gear, and make the most of the bright blue skies and melting snow.
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I've shown photos from Jiyugaoka numerous times. It's a lovely place in central Tokyo, and is definitely worth a visit.
Read MoreI thought I'd close out January 2014 with a few photos from sometime in the last couple of weeks, taken around my neighbourhood in Tokyo.
Read MoreHint: Designed by Herzog & de Meuron
NEX-7 & Sigma 19mm DX | 1/80s f/11.0 ISO100 19mm
In contrast to yesterday's post, the area of Aoyama (Blue Maountain) in central Tokyo is about as upmarket as one can get before the famous Ginza district.
We don't really do any shopping here, but it's an interesting place to visit, and I do enjoy seeing (and hearing) Ferraris and Lamborghinis driving around.
The above building is quite striking - any ideas which building it is? I also have the shot in colour - which do you prefer?
NEX-7 & Sigma 19mm F2.8 DX | 1/400s f/5.0 ISO100 19mm
The sky was the typical pastel blue which characterises the Japanese winter. Oh how I will miss this some day. The UK this time of year is much wetter, and often cloudier. Though temperatures here are similar (~5ºC), it's possible to warm up a little by standing in the sunlight. However, once the sun goes down, you'd better have a hat!
There's not much else going on (festivities-wise) this time of year, but adverts for Valentine's Day have already appeared to keep the mind of the consumer focussed on something. Valentine's Day is an odd one in Japan - I've covered it previously.
NEX- 7 & Sigma 19mm F2.8 DX | 1/320s f/5.0 ISO100 19mm |
The areas pavements/sidewalks are mostly brickweave, with yellow bobbled paths leading the way for those with poor vision.
I really enjoy the long shadows we're granted all-day-round during the winter. It's become one of my favourite seasons for photography, even if it means bracing the biting cold.
All pictures taken with NEX-7 and Sigma 19mm F2.8 DX
NEX-7 & SEL55F18ZA | 1/100s f/1.8 ISO100 55mm | This particular street is less than a 3 minute walk from my office.
I would argue that there are two zoos in Ueno; the official Ueno Zoo, and downtown Ueno. Downtown Ueno is home to one of the more "seedy" [みすぼらしい] areas in Tokyo, with questionable stores and love hotels in abundance. However, it's a pretty interesting area to walk around, especially as a foreigner. I'm either ignored by touts, or they'll ask me in English (sometimes Japanese) if I would like to visit their establishment (whatever it may be). "結構です。"（I'm OK thanks!）
NEX-7 & SEL55F18ZA | 1/125s f/2.8 ISO100 55mm
I couldn't help but think of the never-ending "battle of the sensor sizes" between camera manufacturers when I saw this structure.
