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A young maiko (apprentice geisha) welcoming customers at a banquet, Kyoto

A young maiko (apprentice geisha) welcoming customers at a banquet, Kyoto
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NIKON D850

settings

Aperture f/4 ISO 560 Shutter 1/160 Focal Length 700/10

location

Kyoto, JP

Feb, 2019

Views

765

Likes

+39

Awards

Celebrity Award

Contest Finalist in Covers Photo Contest Volume2

Contest Finalist in The Magic Of Japan Photo Contest

Peer Award

Superb Composition

Top Choice

Absolute Masterpiece

Magnificent Capture

Outstanding Creativity

All Star

Emotions

Impressed

Top Ranks

Top 10 rank

Top 20 rank week 2

Top 10 rank

Top 10 rank week 1

Top 30 rank

Behind The Lens

Location

This photo was taken at the entrance of a traditional restaurant in Kyoto. The maiko (apprentice geisha) was just lifting the Noren (the fabric covering the entrance) to welcome visitors.

Time

Captured in the early afternoon, a rather unusual time for a maiko to be welcoming customers...

Lighting

Nothing to say - natural lighting, with an overcast sky.

Equipment

I used my trusted Nikon D850 with a 24-70 f2.8 zoom. The photo is taken at a focal length of 70 mm, at f/4.0.

Inspiration

When I saw it, I had to capture the scene!

Editing

As usual, I did the basic raw processing in LR. Cropping, redressing the frame, tonal adjustments, slight vignette, brush touches on her skin, sharpness. I then used Photoshop to enhance the light and change the mood by warming the scene.

In my camera bag

I seldom go out without my Nikon D850, and my two favorite lenses, namely the 70-200 zoom and its little brother, the 24-70 mm zoom.

Feedback

I like to walk around the city, with open eyes and an open mind. I'm lucky because I live in Kyoto and it's a magical city. So many scenes left and right. Kyoto is such a photogenic place!

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