Needing Inspiration
I haven't had enough time to get out and shoot trying to balance everything I have going on in my life with work, family and travel. Perhaps I'm needing inspiration. Perhaps I need to launch a 365 project or something to get my creative juices flowing again. I was able to get out last weekend and shoot a little film with my new Leica MP. The MP is a a very simple and clean film camera. MP stand for mechanical perfection.
I ended up trading my Leica M6J for an MP. I had a friend who was interested in my M6J. I shoot my 28mm lens a lot and the .85 viewfinder on the M6J didn't work for me. It was a good trade for both of us to get what we want. I'll be doing a review of my M6J on my ShootTokyo YouTube Channel shortly.
I thought this kid was cute sleeping waiting for his train to be repaired.
Today's configuration: Leica MP with a Summilux 35mm f/1.4 on Portra 400 film
I'm amazed what people in Japan line up for. First it's Krispy Creme, then Popcorn and now Pancakes. I'm not a waiter.
Me and Mayumi in the mirror...
Box your fat away...
I still need to stop in here. I am fascinated on what a Daihatstu repair shop turned bar is like.
Now this is the proper use of cones. Please make sure you study up on what improper uses look like...
I love all of these little converted vans in Japan... I need to think of a film themed one.
My quite little Jiyugaoka was flood with people last weekend for a matsuri...
Apparently there was concern about people running on the train tracks. It does get pretty wild here...
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I'm off to London on Monday. Thanks for stopping by today...
