Japan and San Diego pics - 56k just say no

[Toshi]

I got back from a week and a half on the road yesterday so it's now time for the oblig. photo-whore thread. If interested in reading my half-coherent rambles on Japan then you can do so here: http://toshiclark.xanga.com/ . If you want to navigate the galleries yourself and see all the junk that made it past my first round of editing then head over to http://toshiclark.com/ . Otherwise stay tuned for some photos with brief captions below:

Senso-ji temple at Asakusa, Tokyo.

South end of Ueno Park, Tokyo.

Kinkaku-ji ("golden palace"), Kyoto.

Roof detail at Nanzen-ji, Tokyo.

The first sakura cherry blossoms of the season, Ueno Park, Tokyo.

Uma, "wish cards" and paper wishes tied to branches at Heian-jingu, Tokyo.

Flowers outside of Sanjusan-gendo, Kyoto.

Engrish! "Hair make" means they do hair styling and makeup. I have no idea why Crazy Fruit is a Sexy Pub, on the other hand.

Bike related!

No comment.

Groping on the morning commute is a problem. This is one solution.

Who says contractors need to drive a F-250 to get their ladders around?!

Finally, my grandparents (86-year-old grandmother on left, 93-year-old grandfather on right) and yours truly with the wife:

Did I say "finally?" I meant to say that after Japan I headed to San Diego for a conference. A few highlights from walking about the Gaslight district, Balboa Park, and the overpriced but nice Zoo:

Grant Hotel, San Diego.

Orchids at Balboa Park Botanical Pavillion, San Diego.

Zoo animals:

Somehow it seems appropriate to end with this saucy camel:

 

[Toshi]

A few more transportation-related photos:

Honda Super Cubs ready for delivering large objects.

3-wheeled Honda Gyro Canopy, a regular sight. Note the full windshield, roof, and WINDSHIELD WIPER. The last is key.

Finally, a word of advice:

 

[bart_dood]

Awesome pics, I am guessing you took them with DSLR? shallow DOF give them away.

I really want to visit japan, I might be able to through work in my new job, I'll certainly be taking my camera if I do!!

 

[Toshi]

Thanks! Yes, dSLR indeed: 5D Mk II with some nice glass (the nicest of which is the 135/2L surely).

 

[Dee Jay]

Awesome pics,

yeah man nice shots

 

[Toshi]

Kinkaku-ji ("golden palace"), Kyoto.

Embiggened--how's 5616x3744 sound?--version of the above for those who like it:

https://www.yousendit.com/download/THE0WGJBdWNubHhjR0E9PQ

 

[liveforphysics]

Great pics Toshi! I shoot with a 5D mark II at work, and I love it. It's just fit with the semi-crap kit lens that comes with it though.


Your grandparents look in great shape for their ages! Your grandpa still has a full head of hair at 93 years old! Japanesse is an excellent race.

 

[TPA]

5D mkII = 2.5K... body only

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16830120305&cm_re=5D_mark_II-_-30-120-305-_-Product

 

[liveforphysics]

5D mkII = 2.5K... body only

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16830120305&cm_re=5D_mark_II-_-30-120-305-_-Product

It's a bargin for the camera performance.

We had over 100k left in the annual "misc tools" budget at work, so we had to come up with some stuff that cost $$$.

 

[StudEbiker]

5D mkII = 2.5K... body only

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16830120305&cm_re=5D_mark_II-_-30-120-305-_-Product

It's a bargin for the camera performance.

We had over 100k left in the annual "misc tools" budget at work, so we had to come up with some stuff that cost $$$.

Hey man, things are tough all over!!

Nice pics Toshi. Japan has always been someplace I wanted to see. Don't know if I'm going to make it though so pictures like these are wonderful!

 

[Lyen]

Absolutely stunning photos you have! The depth of field is very obvious with the full frame camera. Thanks for sharing with us.

Lyen