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Uploaded: 05/16/15 4:01 PM GMT
Geisha Smile
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In the Gion Kobu area of Kyoto there continues to be maintained the tradition of Geisha, who in this area are called "Geiko". They often appear very stern and super composed as they walk together down cobblestoned streets so it was cool to capture this moment, which was actually at my expense. :) Just as I had managed to get ahead of them and get composed for a shot a local workman wandered across the alley between the Geiko and me and clearly was oblivious to all the effort I had put in to getting exactly where I was in relation to the these two ladies. When it happened one said something to the other and smiles appeared abruptly, they were far too polite to ever look in my direction to suggest the laugh was at my expense. Kyoto rocks.

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.douglask
05/16/15 10:07 PM GMT
You sure get around Mikel! a great subject of something rare to Caedes.
Looks real neat on my monitor (:
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You can call me Kenny
.Marzena
05/17/15 2:56 AM GMT
After I watched this image and read the story, I got most inquisitive about your gallery and gave it a quickest look [it is 5 am here and I must go to bed LOL]. You can expect more comments from me on your older posts which I find fascinating!
Nighty night for the moment.
SAM & SAAB
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With all my love and respect, Marzena
.J_E_F
05/17/15 2:57 AM GMT
Wonderful subject - good find.
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Quality not quantity.
::mirto56
05/17/15 5:46 AM GMT
A rare capture and lovely scene, Mikel. There is little doubt as to where you are when looking at the background, which compliments the subjects beautifully. Fantastico!
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Smile, without a reason why. Love, as if you were a child, Smile, no matter what they tell you Don't listen to a word they say Cause life is beautiful that way. (From the film "Life Is Beautiful")
::Vickid
05/17/15 6:45 AM GMT
Excellent capture, composition superb, image is unique. The background adds to this scene and am in awe of how you produced this photo with such speed and grace (you must have had grace otherwise it would have been blurry?). Favorite.
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No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.
::Dunstickin
05/17/15 7:05 AM GMT
I believe they have to be born or dedicated to a life like this!...

The shot came out brilliantly Mikel!

good colours and sharpness
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.GomekFlorida
05/17/15 8:09 PM GMT
Good thirds rule and wonderful candid capture on your part!
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Long before the white man and long before the wheel, when the dark green forests were too silent to be real. Light foot 1967
.susanlynn
05/18/15 3:28 PM GMT
A good shot of the Geishas Mikel. Nice local color.
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Life is a Constant Audition
.Heroictitof
05/22/15 6:47 AM GMT
Great work !!
The geishas are very well captured and the composition is excellent !!
Very well done Mik !!
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Visit my gallery, there's always something new from France !!

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