A hustle and bustle in the streets of Hagi during the day hinted preparations for something that night. My limited Japanese made it difficult to ask and so, when evening came, I picked up my camera and went to take a look. The roads had been lined with bamboo lanterns- all lighting a pretty path […]

I noticed this reflection in a puddle and thought the mirrored image might make an engaging shot. I thought the photo might be a bit more striking if I brought out the colours in the puddle, contrasting against a black and white backdrop.

Driving at night, I thought I would try to capture the scene. I slowed the shutter speed and hand held the camera to try and to give the picture some motion, blurring the lorries as they sped past. The results were a little hit and miss but this one was close to what I was […]