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Dozo Yoroshiku Ongaishimasu Sanryu sama
Crew greets their new Fire apparatus, Fire Engine #2, Sanryu (Mountain Dragon)
Dozo Yoroshiku Ongaishimasu Sanryu sama
Crew greets their new Fire apparatus, Fire Engine #2, Sanryu (Mountain Dragon)
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Crew greets their new Fire apparatus, Fire Engine #2, Sanryu (Mountain Dragon)
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Apr, 2015Views
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Awards
Amateur Winner The Right Place And Time Photo Contest
Contest Finalist in The Right Place And Time Photo Contest
Superb Composition
Outstanding Creativity
Top Choice
Peer Award
Absolute Masterpiece
Magnificent Capture
All Star
Superior Skill
Genius
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Platinum
guybahonsrichardson
April 02, 2015
Why do I think of the Transformers movie when I see this shot? Its amazing!
Platinum
Platinum
leckie45
April 04, 2015
This is wonderful ... what a story the photo tells ... I thought it had to be something like what you said ... It is almost self evident ... Cheers Trish
PRO
Platinum
KayBrewer
April 06, 2015
Fabulous capture. Not many on VB have the opportunity to see this and photo it.
PRO+
Jillybean56
April 12, 2015
When I saw the thumbnail I had abn idea about this picture, but thanks for the description! It's such a great pic and tells such a great story.
Platinum
Bruz
April 19, 2015
Being a 34 year firefighter myself I love seeing this. The respect they show is so awesome. And the engine bowing makes this an amazing capture.
Mellane
May 18, 2015
I am retired fire service. I know the Japanese often bow. Were they bowing to the apparatus, or for some other reason? Made me laugh out loud.
Ultimate
russcook
May 20, 2015
Having been a 'Firey' myself years ago I worked with a similar vehicle. I never imagined anyone bowing to one, let alone it bowing back at me!
Kazza60
June 19, 2015
congratulations on the finalist award for Right Time and Place awesome capture
Platinum
Platinum
PRO+
HoneyLaine
September 08, 2016
Great shot....it is as if there is mutual respect between man and machine. Exactly the kind of image I am drawn to.
Same photographer See allBehind The Lens
Behind The Lens
Location
This photo was taken at Iwakuni Fire Station.Time
This shot was taken on a cloudy morning.Lighting
The cloud may have helped reducing shadowing.Equipment
Fujifilm X-T1 18-135mm.Inspiration
The Fire Station just received a new Fire Engine, it is customary when crews transfer their gear to the new rig to bow as a sign of respect and good luck in their duties. I was passing during the crew outfitting when I noticed the fire engine cab was up for the checkout making it look as if it were bowing back.Editing
Just so minor changes in iPhoto.In my camera bag
Fujifilm X-T1 18-135mmFeedback
Be prepared for those Happy Accidents. What was a common occurrence at the Fire Station suddenly became unusual. This is truly a Happy Accident as I was taking my camera out to get a shot of my Land Rover (just cleaned) when I snapped this one.
