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Published: 2004-07-23 12:57:47 +0000 UTC; Views: 4252; Favourites: 59; Downloads: 304
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A geisha (or technically a Maiko).I was incredibly lucky with this picture. There are only 200 geisha left in Japan and we just happened to be around during the half hour or so when the geikos and maikos are making their way to their appointments. They had their own aura to them, from another age so separate to the cars and busy streets around them.
There were quite a few people taking their pictures as they all walked by, ignoring everyone, so whenever one was in sight people snapped away crazily praying for a decent photos. I was rather embarrassed when a group of old Japanese men who were taking pictures there (see greippi's page for a picture of one of them!) asked to take photographs of me.. :S
I love her mischievious look!
More Geisha pictures of mine:
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This is brilliant. I love her mischievous expression.
I presume this is in Gion?
When I was there, I saw a maiko walking down the street, but I was fumbling to get the camera out of my bag, and by the time I'd looked up she'd gone. >_< So no maiko pictures from me. I was lucky enough to get a few shots of two doing traditional dancing though. ^_^
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Maiko eh..5 years training and then she can decide whether to change the collar and become a geisha apparently..darn..its a shame their a dying race..from a dead age. They resemble the pure essence of japanese culture, and then anglo saxon thoughts corrupted the culture..its so sad really. I loved some of the japanese ideas. And i really love this photogragh very much, its going in my favorites. Truly amazing picture, it luck and skill. Really good job!
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gorgeous!!! i love the japanese culture!!! smee...i have a drawn maika in my gallery if you feel like taking a look....fabulous pic btw! ^^
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Ooh, I'd love to see 
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I had no idea there were so few left in Japan. Is that whole side of the culture dying out?
Beautiful capture. I love the vibrant colors.
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Sorry for the resubmission, I edited the link so that it actually links to the picture of the Japanese guy now.. I suppose it is, particularly since the second world war.. I hated the fact that cars got in the geisha's way..! Thank you
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Wait... if you don't mind. How did cars get into their way? If you don't mind sharing.
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Cars are allowed down the street they walk too and from teahouses 
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"Geisha - One of a class of professional women in Japan trained from girlhood in conversation, dancing, and singing in order to entertain professional or social gatherings of men." They wear white makeup on their faces and the most beautiful kimonos
Thank you very much for the comment
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WOW! I was geisha for halloween then. That dang kimono bothered the heck outta me. WAYYY un comfortable.
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she really does look mischievious doesn't she? I cant believe there's only 200 of them left, this is a very lucky shot.
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Yeah, I can't express how excited I was when I saw them..!
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this is such a wonderful shot. every feature is so complimentary to one another...her experssion, the vibrant, girlish colors of her clothing. very beautiful. good job.
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Thank you.. thanks for coming to see my gallery
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hehehe, my pleasure, your stuff is really awesome.
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i love this
would make a great subject for a painting...interesting, creating a whole different mood from the modern world...
great job!
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Thank you.. you're right, they really do have a whole different kind of aura to the modern world
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really awesome shot. i love the expression and it seems like you were at the right place at the right time. perfect
+Rose
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Yeah I was just lucky 
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Beautiful one, great colors and expression of the subject, in this one you choose the perfect momment to take the photo. well done
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Thank you very much..
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Geishas are so interesting, there life style, beauty and secretive lives of art and entertainment! This pic is my fav of yours, the colours are well blended!
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Geishas fascinate me too.. thank you
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what a wonderful photo! you did a really great job capturing this moment. looks like she just swung her head around to give someone a nasty look. i absolutely love the movement in the metal clip (thing) in her hair. the only thing i can think to say is that the focus on the dress could be a little more sharp but really...the colors combined with her expression make this a wonderful photograph.
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Thank you very much
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its still a great photograph though
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Beautiful... I'm so jealous that you even were in Japan, I've always wanted to go there... This is a beautiful portrait for portraying their culture. Great job ^_^
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It's an amazing country, I can't wait to go back! Thank you very much!
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It is indeed a great shot, you captured a really mysterious look, and the contrasts and colours are great.
Good job, though you should use faster shutter time, it's a bit movement in the photo.
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Thank you for the tip, the blurring bothers me. :S
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ha, looks evil *g* I find these really contrasting colours quiet itneresting, makes the photo interesting. what I don't like is that the background seems as if being in motion whereas the forground is pretty sharp. and you shouldn't have cut off the head
but still a nice shot
memod
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Cut off the head? eh? Just a bit of her hair ornament but I really didn't have the time to position the camera very well, so many other people taking photos and they wouldn't stop for people :S She was walking pretty fast at the time and pretty far away from me, I'm sorry for the blurring, it bothers me a bit but at least she herself isn't blurred too much :S Thank you!
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I love both your geisha photos, this too is my favorite.
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The slight blur doesn't bother me at all, because the most important part of the photo is crisp - her face. I really like how the silver ornament in her hair is in motion.. it gives the photo more life and accentuates her glare!
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Nyt heti pusuja, haleja, Jesseja!
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Thats a really interesting expression!
Cool photo.
(and nice to see you dAing)
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Thank you, nice to be back
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