One of the first photos I took in this project remains one of my favourites – Day 9 – Caught in the Rain. It was even lucky enough to a receive a runners up sport in TNT magazines travel photography competition. Whilst looking back at old photos I stumbled across the original, un-edited file – along with a host of other images I took of the same scene.
I had forgotten how great the light had been, a perfect twilight glow beaming soft orange hues across the scene. I started to question my original choice to convert the image to black and white image…
Below I have posted a few (new) colour edits along with the (old) back and white image.
Which do you prefer?
snow monkey photography 
Bespoke Traveler February 12, 2014
The first color photo with the bicyclist really captures the “Caught in the Rain” caption.
winegums February 15, 2014
I see what you mean! Thanks for the comment. I think I have come around to the colour edit now – seems to be the consensus on the pole 🙂
eddarossetti February 12, 2014
Reblogged this on Io e Te.
winegums February 15, 2014
Thanks for re-blogging my post! I really appreciate it 🙂
Lullaby February 12, 2014
I love it!!!
winegums February 15, 2014
Thanks for stopping by! I am glad that you like my pictures 🙂
iblogstr8sicit February 13, 2014
Beautifully scented, you brought sweet memories for me… I lived in Hayama Japan for a year…it was absolutely amazing! I can smell the moisture on these streets!
winegums February 15, 2014
Thank you for your comment 🙂 What do you miss the most about Japan? Where you teaching English?
iblogstr8sicit February 15, 2014
Yes I was teaching some english, my husban was teaching for the Department of Defense as a teacher on the navy base. We were stationed in Yokosuka; however, we were not military and had to live off base. Due to an over crowding. it’s one of the smallest bases in Japan I miss the Buddhist culture, gracious people, and the entire atmosphere of the country.
winegums February 21, 2014
Thank you again for visiting! I love the atmosphere of Japan too. It’s hard to put a finger on exactly what it is though. I think it might be the sense of tradition and how it mingles with everyday life – how you can be in the middle of a busy city with neon lights, turn the corner, and suddenly find yourself in a peaceful temple.
iblogstr8sicit February 22, 2014
You blog is refreshing!
Mathieu February 16, 2014
nice reflections on the floor
winegums February 21, 2014
Thank you! 🙂