an efficient mass transit in an alien metropolis

or so it might seem. the decidedly strange architecture of the Big Sight exhibition halls, coupled with the monorail of the Yurikamome Line, pretty much encapsulates Tokyo for a great number of visitors. an estimated 36000 poured through the doors this week, to visit the Smart Energy Expo. wind, solar, fuel cell and battery technologies were all represented.

Fuel Cell in a briefcase

solar panels aren’t fantastically exciting but at least they have a reflective property

at least I know that the exhibitors share my unenthusiasm for black panel displays….they had this soccer guy liven up their display

Full picture report over on my website

Taxi!

On Route 20 west out of Tokyo, a busy four lane highway, with a further 6 lanes expressway some 30 feet above. Pedestrian bridges are common at large intersections, so it makes sense to use them to get a cleaner image. Keep it simple, stupid. By shooting from overhead we can eliminate the distractions of a typical urban background. I’ve been in the habit for a while now, of going out with just one body and one prime lens. It seems to focus the mind more. This one was shot with my elderly D1x, and the 35mm F1.4 lens, albeit stopped all the way down. You can can really only make this picture at a certain time of day; when taxis starting lighting up, but while there is still ambient light.