Ginza Crossing

Moon

Fantastic texture!

cool !!

I guess she really likes chocolate

This architecture reminds me of this building:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/3rdfoundation/395665378

A great place to drink coffee and people watch

amazing colours!

$Ginza Crossing by /\ltus.$

Bonenkai (year end) parties started last week here in Japan.

Its customary to pretty much spend every night of the first two weeks in December going out with various groups of friends, co-workers, industry contacts, and pretty much anyone else you've met at one point in your life ;-)

The idea is for all friends/contacts to celebrate the end of yet another (hopefully) successful year and wish each other the best of luck for another healthy and (again hopefully) prosperous following year.

As a result I've either been seriously intoxicated or seriously hungover every day this month...ugh. Only one more week to go ;-) Also explains why I have to dig back to an old picture to post, as I've been to bleary-eyed to shoot straight otherwise!

Non-HDR pic taken with my compact Canon IXY 910 of Ginza crossing of the throngs of people going about their business in Tokyo, Japan.

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~miss panda~ says:

Incredible light and colour. Hard to believe its not HDR!

Brilliant stuff!
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Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

Patrícia Nardon says:

Beautiful!
Love the lights, the lack of noise and the moon!
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

Toni_V says:

wow! aweome city life!
perfect nightshot, Altus.
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

jacalynsnana says:

Beautiful!
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

Patrick Ahles says:

Great picture, great colors!
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

stu72 says:

'Everyone' takes pictures of Ginza crossing - but you can trust Altus to take one of the best ... even with a point and shoot camera! Nice one Altus.
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

iceman9294 says:

Sweet. Like Times Square!

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Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

only1tanuki says:

I'm going back to Agave at the end of this month... I can hardly wait. (^_^)
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

thoth037 says:

I'm in Korea right now and they don't have anything like Bonenkai...too bad! Nice shot too
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

mliebenberg says:

Awesome night shot dude! I have to visit Tokyo again one day! I can understand that you're suffering (hee hee).
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

Matteo.Mazzoni says:

wow, great night shot altus! sorry for the lack of comments recently
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

zotosi says:

super shot !!!!

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mlindqvist says:

Interesting tradition. Great shot with your point and shoot!
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

the yard says:

wow, great shot, how did you process this photo?
Nice tradition.
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

James Duckworth says:

Cool shot!
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

Kàf says:

Great night shot.This place is fantastic.
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

Svijet oko mene says:

wooow superb!
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

cjanebuy says:

Beautiful shot and interesting explanation of a custom where you live. Says Mama Jane, "You be careful now!"
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

pentax hammer (gary syrba) says:

This has got to be one of the best nighttime city photos I have seen in a long time. excellent color, and the lighting is stunningly perfect!

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noyes2214 says:

beautiful shot! I love it! Really inspires me to try and improve my photography skills.
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

_Erin_ says:

good edit! I've been bone-and-kay-ing this week as well, nothing like too much alcohol to start your day. otsukaresamadeshita buddy... kampai ;)

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Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

Hotash says:

sigh

this is a really nice shot
good to hear the celebrations are strong ;)
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

shinnygogo says:

amazing, must be the camera....hehe...
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

JCg... says:

very impressed especially since its not an hdr!
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

Scott Barlow says:

Beautiful photo.

Don't worry - you'll have the "New Year's Parties" too - Shinnenkai to be drunk as well. The whole month of Dec and half of Jan is one big party in Japan. I don't know how anyone gets any work done there at this time of year! LOL!

PS - the photo looks great as my desktop background!
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

whossein says:

love the colours
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

.:[yorch]:. says:

Altus, spectacular details as ever.
It must be wonderful to walk out there on these dates.
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

HakanGil says:

Fantastic night shot.. Perfect.. !!
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

Iza Palubicka says:

Lucky U man...LOL... :))) Only one more week to go...keep doing... =))
btw, excellent capture - full of light, colors and brilliant details !
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

fuguito says:

So great, what a city!
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

Extra Medium says:

How did you get these colors without the signs on top being blown out? I was just there last week and tried with my camera and it was either too dark, or too bright. My assumption would be that this was HDR, or at least you used multiple layers and then just used a layer mask for the different areas. Came out very well.

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mambo1935 says:

gorgeous view!
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

Mike Seliske says:

i thought for sure it was HDR. Amazing shot!
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

Minster68 says:

Great Shot..
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

Sandmania says:

This is a stunning shot.

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Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

pepe50 says:

Wonderful!!! Great shot! Congratulation!

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Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

oybay © says:

I have always wanted to go there. A photographer's dream.
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

thomas23 says:

Super!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

Yannik Rockstroh says:

"not hdr"

haha love it
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

woodendesigner says:

I love the light in this shot. very cool.
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

José X says:

great capture of light !!
excelent piece of work !
have a very good day
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

U_SF says:

Nice 2 see ur shot @ main page Explore
congrat.. u deserve =D

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Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

Gerardo Ibelli [deleted] says:

The best of the best of urban night
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

Wisdom's Daughter says:

absolutely spectacular!
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

christiansmommy42300 says:

I was there years ago and forgot how beautiful this is! Thanks for reminding me!

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Shutter Moments says:

Superb shot!
Wonderful colors and so sharp.
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

<wikd> says:

I like the lights and the bustling nightlife. Too bad you couldn't go just a little bit wider. Anyway, Nice shot!
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

annpar says:

wow.....the neon is amazing...
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

3rd foundation says:

That's a really fun image to look at in the largest size.
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

Kenechi Sumuro says:

Wow, the colors are beautiful, and everythings perfectly balanced. Not too bright, not too dark. Perfect.
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

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Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

Restless mind says:

Amazing clarity !
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

papageno2236 says:

There are beautiful I want to go
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

Philippe Sainte-Laudy says:

What a great capture! Wonderful!
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

Charles says:

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Valpopando says:

spectacle night image amico !
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

rogelio_capiral says:

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Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

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Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

druminic [deleted] says:

WOW :O
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

KaptainKaveman says:

Fake it till ya make it bro, lol.
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

Matri.x says:

beautiful shot!!! handsdown!
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

atrei says:

this is amazing! and so japan!
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Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

fernseher42 says:

oha - crazy!
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

vedd says:

Currently #1 in explore mate!
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

ubyside|AllWell Back soon...Kisses!!!! says:

yes #1
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Seen on EXPLORE! CONGRATS!
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Digital Agent says:

Fantastic cit night shot, so impressive, I really like this composition, and congratulations on Explore #2
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

samm4mrox says:

Fantasic shot! Love the colors. Everything just "pops" out!
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Sna7ch says:

Awesome detail!
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

Fr Antunes says:

great shot

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iceman9294 says:

#2 my man! Congrats!
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

karelighter says:

Beautiful!!!!
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

Ameer Hamza says:

Too much light pollution. Due to so much lighting birds loose their way and often die either due to currents or because they are so tired that they can't handle the pressure. Govts world over are requested to reduce lights at night.
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

LadyExpat says:

Great shot!
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

bjornsimonsson says:

A night on the city
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anhtanghoahong_timem_nhoemnhieu says:

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Anatol_37 says:

Cool city lights

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Ron310 says:

great lights!!
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So Much Ice Cream says:

One of my favorite spots in the whole world. I'm often frustrated by photos of Tokyo, mostly because no matter how wonderful and colorful they are, they never fully capture what it feels like to be there and take in so much color and light and movement. But, this picture somehow pulls it off.
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

docegg1 says:

I'm also shocked its not HDR. Beautiful shot.
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thebairn2005 says:

City
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♥✿Jewellove✿♥ says:

This is a beautiful cityscape....I love all the bright lights!!!
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

silvanpopirda says:

Frumos oraş!
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Straws pulled at random says:

Great work!Exactly the shoot I love^__^
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Beautiful photo!!! great work:)
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skater09_90 says:

this photo is so gorgeous!!!.....NOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Phelan Sensei says:

Wonderful capture.
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Fabio Miola says:

Great "explore" shot !
Compliments
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Awesome night shot, full of color and activity!

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laouidamajorsdunn says:

This Photo is so cool and neet .
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Joep R. says:

Cool!
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The Powder Conspiracy says:

Unbelievable color and clarity!!! So luminous.
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wonderful shot !!! Fantastic !!
Love it !!

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