Tag: hiroshima

Day 361 – bomb dome

Shutter Speed: 10 seconds, Aperture: F/13, ISO: 100 The Hiroshima bomb dome – a symbolic memorial to the tragic events of 6th August 1945.

Shutter Speed: 1/20 second, Aperture: F/20, ISO: 100 Hiroshima prison is an unlikely tourist attraction. A mural covers the perimeter wall, the colours brightening the drab grey, bars and barbed wire. It’s a bit boring on its own but I thought it would make an interesting backdrop. I waited for some cyclists to meander by, […]

Day 118- Hiroshima Castle- Part 2

Looking back over my photos of Hiroshima I stumbled across these additional ones, not included in part 1. I always try to look for a unique take on commonly photographed landmarks, something removed from the postcard image. On this occasion, I perched myself precariously on an embankment in the middle of the highway; framing the […]