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I am a classical pianist who loves to travel the world and perform. I like to take photos and make videos, meet people, enjoy strong coffee in interesting places, and leave my comfort zone.
I would like to know you!
I posted a segment of my Debussy documentary:
vimeo.com/4178379
I will tour the Netherlands in July and November 2010:
www.euritmie.nl/frame3.html
Attend if you can!
I posted a small interview of Kimura-san from my TokyoRaw documentary: vimeo.com/3535859
Join my Flickr Group: Artistic Shot

This photo is @ by i-leica. Many thanks!
Photos open a world of magic, imagination, and mystery.
I remember when I got the Minolta x-370 and was fascinated with capturing the moment, frozen in time, in a way which documented but also transcended the reality. It is infectious, and remains a great passion.
Taking photos transforms the spirit, enchants the imagination, and can be a unique communication with others. We all bring something to our photos, good and bad, and create a glimpse into our own inner world.
I post Canon HV20 HD videos and shots from 4 cameras:
Nikon D90
Nikon D40:
24mm f2.8 AI-S lens fully manual
35mm f1.8 lens
50mm f1.8 lens
55mm f1.2 AI lens fully manual
55-200mm lens
Ricoh R8:
1:1 ratio @7 megapixels, 7X Zoom
Canon Powershot A520
I like square format.
I love film.
I am working on documentary films about the composer Claude Debussy the contrasts between old and new in Tokyo
I grew up in this idyllic place, Cayuga Heights in Ithaca, NY. I think it helps explain my love of beauty:



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- Sumida Ward, Tokyo - 東京墨田区 33 photos, 3 members
- SBB 12,454 photos, 432 members
- BNE参上 713 photos, 327 members
- Ricoh CX 3,390 photos, 174 members
- Panasonic LUMIX (Micro 4:3) 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS 456 photos, 47 members
- Experimental Videos 32 photos, 15 members
- Creative Imaginations 476 photos, 79 members
- Panasonic Lumix 20mm f1.7 ASPH "pancake" 55,268 photos, 3,111 members
- chicas con medias 677 photos, 316 members
- Panasonic Lumix G Micro Four-Thirds Cameras 20,813 photos, 966 members
- hyper chaotic aureole 42,237 photos, 4,561 members
- PBS Arts 854 photos, 184 members
- ► VIDEO 2,712 photos, 1,427 members
- Images of Kamakura 1,435 photos, 145 members
- Heptagonal Bokeh 43 photos, 4 members
- Nikon CoolPix P100 Videos 162 photos, 10 members
- Nikon Coolpix P100 grupo en castellano 3,199 photos, 214 members
- Austin Prime 1,564 photos, 51 members
- No Country for Old Men 750 photos, 52 members
- art videos 441 photos, 599 members
- upon that wishing star 10,303 photos, 1,403 members
- The Nikon Coolpix P100 Group 12,903 photos, 900 members
- Best people at anywhere walking 1,333 photos, 61 members
- TOKYO SKY TREE / 東京スカイツリー 1,378 photos, 168 members
- De árbol a árbol 275 photos, 26 members
- ABC-visualized 9,013 photos, 412 members
- Nikon 55mm 1:1.2 1,567 photos, 176 members
- Nikkor 55mm f/1.2 AI 449 photos, 91 members
- Nikon 50mm f1.8 38,266 photos, 3,775 members
- Best VIDEOS on Flickr! 21,004 photos, 6,125 members
- 北千住の写真 (Kita Senju Photography) 168 photos, 19 members
- AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G 101,332 photos, 9,125 members
- "Still Life with Extreme Bokeh/DOF" 8,027 photos, 586 members
- kamakura story 5,255 photos, 430 members
- La "petite ceinture" 968 photos, 156 members
- HappyBokehEveryday 16,205 photos, 801 members
- Exposure Party Sunday 1,818 photos, 558 members
- Urban Exploration - Exploring Abandonments 143,308 photos, 7,527 members
- Shimokitazawa / 下北沢 1,162 photos, 151 members
- flickr famous 473 photos, 45 members
- Nikon AF-S DX VR 55-200mm F4-5.6G 8,123 photos, 680 members
- Japan video 日本のビデオ 258 photos, 28 members
- VINTAGE MOTEL SIGNS ONLY! 23,978 photos, 3,716 members
- ART VIDEO VIDEO ART! 1,797 photos, 321 members
- 100 years old 20,699 photos, 6,474 members
- The Green Machine: Yamanote Loop. 532 photos, 80 members
- Interesting Geotagged Videos 676 photos, 149 members
- Western New York Photos 15,663 photos, 856 members
- RICOH R8 3,814 photos, 215 members
- the pocket cinematographer 2,066 photos, 213 members
Testimonials (12)
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doug.siefken says:
"Great music & great art (photographic) and a friend."
11th March, 2011
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Integrity69 (very busy; but miss you) says:
"Hello my friend! I love your pictures...they are professional. Thanks. IG 69"
25th October, 2010
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{no rest for the wicked} says:
"Tony has been a critical influence on my developing photography skills--and he is a source of frequent inspiration. I am always impressed by how he finds fantastic beauty in the smallest details, especially in his meditative city-night depth-of-field and bokeh compositions. Aside from his great talent, Tony has remained a sharp and generous teacher. He recognizes and nurtures the social aspect of the artistic process, and he demonstrates an authentic love of the art and of sharing his technical knowledge with others. To me, Tony reflects best the vibrant spirit of Flickr."
27th April, 2010
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wertheim says:
"I've only known Tony/ –tradewinds•> for a short time online, but have been impressed with his artistry and great sites. I'd love to hear a piano recital someday. I imagine he is even more of an artist on the keyboard."
4th April, 2010
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Kona Photos says:
"Inspiring.
This is the word I would use for his photostream.
ALL of his photos are outstanding - but personally, I find his Tokyo sets the most interesting. I have taken 4 trips there in the last 2 years. If I look at his photos, I feel like I am THERE. They are so representative of the REAL Tokyo.
All I want to do after seeing his stream is go out and start taking pictures myself! One of the best on Flickr."16th March, 2010
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Nino.Modugno says:
"T= Transcendent thinker and artist
O= Open minded like no other
N= Naturally talented
Y= Y ask Y?
This man is a natural with film, photos and his kick a$$ piano playing.
I find him to be incredibly insightful and an all around creative mind.
I'm inspired by his vision through photography and his piano playing interpretations and skills.
Tony remains a true scholar, visionary and a great appreciater of the musical/visual arts.
I'm thankful in meeting this gentle and creative soul."2nd September, 2009
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BuNiKa Snaps says:
"a classical pianist who creates beautiful photographs - shoot and edit wonderful videos with his music.. travels the world and works on documentary project.. -- What many of us dream of, he is doing them all. And i also love his photographs. Tony has ways of making ordinary things extraordinary ..that's spirit of photography. This guy is a dream :) we should clone him too.. ha ha.."
29th July, 2009
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goodbyebyesunday says:
"Tony is a wonderful photographer/pianist and has great eye vision! His shots are always artistic and shows the glamour of the night time which i love a lot! From his stream you may see the style his got , the signature square format and the extreme closeup of objects where I think a lot when viewing them!Creative!
He is also a kind and lovely friend and cares for others! :) I'm so glad to meet you here and wishing you all the best in everything!
Fung:D
x"31st May, 2009
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olivia house says:
"tradewinds' photostream is great. His photos are simply breathtaking. He has a great eye, and he is very creative. His photos are filled with great emotion and intensity. Keep up the excellent work! :)
Olivia"8th February, 2009
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❄. says:
"If one believes in the quote "No man was ever great without divine inspiration", then Tony aka -tradewinds-> is truly a giant in greatness due to his ability to inspire others through various medium that he excels in: music, photography, videogrpahy, words and in thoughts.
Yet, "No really great man ever thought himself so." Despite his talent, fame, worldly knowledge, situational awareness and vast experiences - Tony remains at heart and in actions one of the most natural person I've ever met.
I've known Tony for a relatively short period of time. But his wholesomely transparent character; kind and genuine approach to matters; and simple sincerity makes him as though the guy from next door that you've known for decades. I heard he makes a wicked coffee (not sure about changing the lightbulb or fixing the pipe part though).
Having said so, Tony is also a complex character which I shall leave you the readers to acquaint yourself with over the course of your friendship with him."24th January, 2009
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TRANSPORTOGRAPHY says:
" I love the pictures of Tony's travels , as well as, his "flickr" walks he shares with us.He has a wonderful eye for seeing the "artistic shot" when others would see a snapshot. He is a wonderfully creative person both in photography and as a pianist and I feel lucky to call him friend."
8th January, 2009
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Manic~Mind™ says:
"tradewinds-> a.k.a. Tony is simply a photographer with a great vision... Somehow I wonder how he makes ordinary objects becoming so artistic and beautiful through his lens...
I'm a fan of artistic photography and a beginner myself...
His photostream is definitely teaching me a lot!"4th November, 2008
- Joined:
- May 2005
- Hometown:
- Ithaca, NY
- I am:
- Male and Single
- Occupation:
- Pianist - Teacher - Photographer-Film Maker
- Website:
- my website























