These images were taken in and around JR Ueno train station and along Ameyako in Ueno, Tokyo. It was my first night shoot with the Canon 5D Mark II, which I had picked up a few days earlier at Yodobashi in Akihabara.
I used a Canon 70-200mm 2.8 IS USM lens for all shots and the images were processed in Lightroom 2 on OSX.
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Night Rider
Bikes parked on the sidewalk in Ueno, Tokyo
Liquor Store – Japan Style
Looking through the window of a liquor store in Ueno, Tokyo
Killing Time In Line
The never ending line of taxis waiting outside JR Ueno train station
Downtime
A taxi driver reads as he waits for a fare near JR Ueno train station in Tokyo. And no it didn’t look like that – I have pulled the orange/red colour out of this for effect (^_^)
Ameyoko
Ameyayokocho, or Ameyoko (アメ横) as it is shortened to in the sign here, is a well-known street market located alongside and under the railway line through Ueno, Tokyo.
Lanterns
Lanterns outside of an eatery in Ueno, Tokyo
End Of The Day
The once crowded, narrow streets of the Ameyako are mostly deserted as the time comes to close up for the night. Above the shops on the left are the Ueno railway lines.
Discarded
A discarded wooden crate in one of the market stalls lining Ameyako in Ueno, Tokyo
Enjoy Life
Coca Cola seating sits empty in the back streets on Ueno, Tokyo
Buzzing
Streets still buzzing at 9pm on a Monday in Ueno, Tokyo. Back home in Australia, we’d be lucky to see one shop open and maybe a taxi at this hour
Taxi Lights
I love to check out all the different lights adorning the taxis in Japan. Unlike back home, there seem to be so many to choose from.
Homeless
I was surprised by the number of homeless people around Ueno and particularly at the JR Ueno station. Maybe the global financial issues have forced up the numbers lately.
Pedestrians
Pedestrians illuminated by construction works (hidden to the right) as they await a green light. What looks like a roof is actually the above-ground Ueno railway line.
Cooked To Perfection
A vendor tending to another fresh batch of…well whatever they are. I am not quite sure what these are but they smelt great as I walked past.
Nightime Vending
Whatever the time of day or night, vending machines can sooth the 24/7 shopper’s needs. Featured on the right is Marimokkori (まりもっこり), a popular doll with an unusual feature. I’ll leave you to work out what it is.
Always Happy
The Care Bears ponder another hectic day of vending machine madness coming up tomorrow
Under Construction
Workers watch as the bitumen is sliced open to access water pipes in Ueno, Tokyo
Water Under Construction
Water works under construction in Ueno, Tokyo. Notice how clean and neatly laid out everything is – nothing like what I have seen at home in Australia
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wow, these are some really excellent photographs
Thanks much appreciated.
wow… great photographer!
Excellent photos !
The rich colors set it off!
Thx Andrew really great to hear you enjoyed the images. Was a great night of shooting with my new baby (5DMKII) ^_^ One very sweet camera.
I’ve only recently found your site, and I’m very glad I did. Its been almost 2 years since my wife and I went to Japan, and I miss it every day. Your site and posts like this one help me remember the atmosphere and culture that eludes me every day. Thank you and keep up the great work!
Thanks heaps – really appreciate the comments. Look out for more photo articles coming soon ^_^