Beginning of the Gion Matsuri, Kyoto-816291
Taken during the Omukae Chochin Welcoming Lantern parade at the beginning of the Gion festival, Kyoto
Taken during the Omukae Chochin Welcoming Lantern parade at the beginning of the Gion festival, Kyoto
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Location
Taken in the streets of Kyoto during the Gion Matsuri Festival.Time
Not much choice about the time as this is during a scheduled parade. It was after 4 pm, but with an overcast sky, the light was just fine.Lighting
Nothing special, in the street, with an overcast sky.Equipment
Just my trusted Nikon D810 and my favorite zoom, 70-200 f/2.8Inspiration
I was following the parade to try to catch a portrait. The way so many people are dressed up and made up in exactly the same way inspired me for this shot where I used as small a DOF as possible.Editing
Very little post-processing. Basic tone adjustment, and a light vignette.In my camera bag
I usually only carry a camera with either the 70-200 mm zoom or the 24-70 mm one. Sometimes, I also take one or two prime lenses with me, for some specific purpose.Feedback
Nothing special. This photo was taken during a popular event taking place in very crowded streets. The most difficult part is probably to be able to find a good spot form were to take the photos.
