Sometimes it is worth going back in the Lightroom Library and re-visiting old street images. In this case from my Around The World Trip back in 2017. I came across this photo from a barefoot girl in a white dress wearing a gas mask. Singing in the streets of Tokyo. Back then I thought this apocalyptic masquerade was a bit over the top, even though she was singing great. I remember thinking “wow – what a voice”. Looking at the political turmoil shaking our world in these days, this street photograph from 8 years ago is kind of symbolic – Apocalypse Wow. And a certain similarity with Francis Ford Coppola’s famous movie with almost the same name.
Diving back into my old image archives feels like flipping through the pages of a forgotten book. Rediscovering moments I once captured but never truly appreciated. Sometimes, a fresh perspective or newly honed editing skills breathe new life into those hidden gems.
What once seemed like an average shot now reveals a composition or emotion I previously overlooked. And then there’s that deeply satisfying moment when I stumble upon an old frame that suddenly clicks with me in a way it never did before—like the image was just waiting for the right time and mindset to be brought to life. Like this of the apocalyptic street musician in Tokyo.
Taken with my Olympus PEN-F and the mZuiko 12mm F/2 prime lens (24mm full frame equivalent). Image specs 1/60 sec @ f/2 and ISO 800.
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Have a great Sunday!
Marcus
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Writeup followed by the Photo is even more touching. Both, the photo and the thoughts behind It give a heart touching picture.
Thanks for taking the time to visit and comment, so much appreciated! Marcus
Street shots can be amazing at times.I concur with “Diving back into my old image archives feels like flipping through the pages of a forgotten book” Quite so…
Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts, Sue!
Pleasure
Its powerful imagery continues to send waves through the generations. That is quite a feat.
So true 🙂
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Why the mask? Hmm….
Beats me….she was singing in Japanese, I have no idea what this was about. But it caught my attention for sure…
🤙🏻☺️☺️☺️
Scrolling through my archives is similar to walking the streets, looking for something new, something different. Each day’s new eye is going to see something new, hopefully. Just like new editing skills prompt me to take a shot that I might have dismissed last week on the same street.
Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts in revisiting the archives, highly appreciated!