Archive 2008 · Japan Photography
p.12 #1Japan Photography
Richard Ersted > thank you very much for your detailed comment, once more 
about the colors, there is no crazy postprocessing here, japan is a very colorful country and during matsuri (festivals), the costumes are alway vivid
about cropping : I like to keep it to a minimum the image must be built in the viewfinder, not after
because the viewfinder is not 100%, beacause it is not 16/9, because AF points are not exactly where you want (MUCH better on the 1D3 than 20D) for each image, because you can't always know how a dancing person will extend his arm, it's sometimes nedded to crop a little bit, but more than this is bad
Hex > thanks I'll think about the white frame, I never thought about it being too bright ...
about the colors, there is no crazy postprocessing here, japan is a very colorful country and during matsuri (festivals), the costumes are alway vivid
about cropping : I like to keep it to a minimum
the image must be built in the viewfinder, not after because the viewfinder is not 100%, beacause it is not 16/9, because AF points are not exactly where you want (MUCH better on the 1D3 than 20D) for each image, because you can't always know how a dancing person will extend his arm, it's sometimes nedded to crop a little bit, but more than this is bad
Hex > thanks
I'll think about the white frame, I never thought about it being too bright ... Dec 30, 2008 at 12:06 AM
p.12 #2Japan Photography
Dear all,
I wish you a happy new year ! 2008 has not been easy, 2009 won't be, but still with some efforts I got lucky and 2008 has been a great year of change and progress.
I have many projects for 2009 and will try to take you deep into the present japanese society, with it's big flashy town and urban modern life.
I wish you a great year and hope the path you'll choose will bear fruits for you and your friends and families. And ... happy shooting !
Alain
I wish you a happy new year ! 2008 has not been easy, 2009 won't be, but still with some efforts I got lucky and 2008 has been a great year of change and progress.
I have many projects for 2009 and will try to take you deep into the present japanese society, with it's big flashy town and urban modern life.
I wish you a great year and hope the path you'll choose will bear fruits for you and your friends and families. And ... happy shooting !
Alain
Dec 31, 2008 at 07:26 PM
p.12 #3Japan Photography
Alain:
Good luck in the new year; I'm looking forward to seeing any work you post.
...the image must be built in the viewfinder, not after
Very true; a very important goal. In sports photography, it is often difficult to achieve, but, the closer one gets, the better the results.
Richard
Good luck in the new year; I'm looking forward to seeing any work you post.
...the image must be built in the viewfinder, not after
Very true; a very important goal. In sports photography, it is often difficult to achieve, but, the closer one gets, the better the results.
Richard
Dec 31, 2008 at 10:06 PM
p.12 #4Japan Photography
so true, with a over-photographied subject as sport, it is very very difficult to get a great picture that is also original ... it is a very good think to look in other directions, photgraphies and other work of art ... I'm very curious to see what you're going to show us in 2009 Richard
by the way do you know this :
http://blog.newsweek.com/blogs/olympicpix/default.aspx
it's very very interesting, both pictres and text, take a look if it's not done yet
alain
by the way do you know this :
http://blog.newsweek.com/blogs/olympicpix/default.aspx
it's very very interesting, both pictres and text, take a look if it's not done yet
alain
Jan 02, 2009 at 07:36 PM
p.12 #6Japan Photography
What do the symbols on the drum mean to the Japanese? I've got them on each of my back shoulders, because they mean something to the Celts too.
Jan 07, 2009 at 07:24 AM
p.12 #7Japan Photography
I am trying to think of something new to say ..... No - can't think of anything
Jan 07, 2009 at 08:09 AM
p.12 #8Japan Photography
Robert > I don't know if this shape has a particular meaning, japanese use many different ones in almost every aspect of traditional and daily life ... I'll ask and tell you if I've got a better answer
please note that I think the main shape used is the central part, the color form are a result of this shape rather that what defines it
paul > this kind of silence is also a very nice comment
please note that I think the main shape used is the central part, the color form are a result of this shape rather that what defines it
paul > this kind of silence is also a very nice comment
Jan 08, 2009 at 05:55 AM
p.12 #9Japan Photography
Alain:
I'm just starting to read the blog. Laforet's photos are very well done; he's quite talented. Of course, I've seen his 5D Mark II movie work; so, it's interesting to see his sports work here; and it's interesting to read his posts. I'd love to shoot the Olympics; in particular, I'd love to shoot crew there; perhaps one day...
Thanks for sending the link; off to read more...
Richard
I'm just starting to read the blog. Laforet's photos are very well done; he's quite talented. Of course, I've seen his 5D Mark II movie work; so, it's interesting to see his sports work here; and it's interesting to read his posts. I'd love to shoot the Olympics; in particular, I'd love to shoot crew there; perhaps one day...
Thanks for sending the link; off to read more...
Richard
Jan 11, 2009 at 08:46 PM
p.12 #10Japan Photography
you're welcome, it's really an excelent thing to read, even for non-sport photographers like me
here is a quick update :
http://alaindavreux.com/index.php?page=3-022-640-1
http://alaindavreux.com/photography/Alain-Davreux_3-022-640-1.jpg
here is a quick update :
http://alaindavreux.com/index.php?page=3-022-640-1
http://alaindavreux.com/photography/Alain-Davreux_3-022-640-1.jpg
Jan 12, 2009 at 06:01 AM
p.12 #11Japan Photography
my PC crashed and I have various things to work on urgently so updates are slow now ... in februrary things should be easier
here are some public servants from the Nara Prefecture ... not doing what you would expect them to
http://alaindavreux.com/index.php?page=3-013-856-1
http://alaindavreux.com/photography/Alain-Davreux_3-013-856-1.jpg
here are some public servants from the Nara Prefecture ... not doing what you would expect them to
http://alaindavreux.com/index.php?page=3-013-856-1
http://alaindavreux.com/photography/Alain-Davreux_3-013-856-1.jpg
Jan 19, 2009 at 01:01 AM
p.12 #13Japan Photography
Thansk Kaden
still no good PC for me and various other priorities so updates will stay slow till end of february
I choosed this image for the elegant hair style (as usual clic the link to learn more and high definition)
http://www.alaindavreux.com/index.php?page=3-021-108-1
http://www.alaindavreux.com/photography/Alain-Davreux_3-021-108-1.jpg
still no good PC for me and various other priorities so updates will stay slow till end of february
I choosed this image for the elegant hair style (as usual clic the link to learn more and high definition)
http://www.alaindavreux.com/index.php?page=3-021-108-1
http://www.alaindavreux.com/photography/Alain-Davreux_3-021-108-1.jpg
Jan 26, 2009 at 01:30 AM
p.12 #14Japan Photography
It looks like you're taking good advantage of a target rich environment. Kudos!
Jan 26, 2009 at 07:12 PM
p.12 #15Japan Photography
hello everyone
due to multiple combined reasons, the updates are now slow, but should return to normal in a few weeks
see you soon
due to multiple combined reasons, the updates are now slow, but should return to normal in a few weeks
see you soon
Feb 22, 2009 at 09:37 PM
p.12 #17Japan Photography
new HD, new PC, new internet access ... and the pictures I will do this year will be ... different
here is one from last year to restart updates
http://www.alaindavreux.com/index.php?page=3-024-868-1
http://www.alaindavreux.com/photography/Alain-Davreux_3-024-868-1.jpg
here is one from last year to restart updates
http://www.alaindavreux.com/index.php?page=3-024-868-1
http://www.alaindavreux.com/photography/Alain-Davreux_3-024-868-1.jpg
Mar 02, 2009 at 08:29 AM
p.12 #19Japan Photography
I'm not sure if it's Japan's national sport...but if it's not, it should be!
JUDO
JUDO
Mar 02, 2009 at 04:36 PM
p.12 #20Japan Photography
no time for taking new pictures so I will keep last year serie comming
http://www.alaindavreux.com/index.php?page=3-000-318-1
http://www.alaindavreux.com/photography/Alain-Davreux_3-000-318-1.jpg
http://www.alaindavreux.com/index.php?page=3-000-318-1
http://www.alaindavreux.com/photography/Alain-Davreux_3-000-318-1.jpg
Mar 12, 2009 at 07:25 AM