Taxi

Posted by Mike Cash (Kiryu, Japan) on 24 March 2007 in Transportation and Portfolio.

Taken shortly before noon, believe it or not.

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Comments (5)

Alex from Jeju, South Korea

As a truck driver in Japan you probably have a lot of chances to get some interesting shots, hey?

24 Mar 2007 1:10am

@Alex: Some more so than others. Unfortunately, a lot of it is junk. But the limitations placed on me in being largely unable to alter my position for taking photos helps make it a challenge and keep it interesting. If nothing else, it fills up the dead time at red lights.

Kheoh Yee Wei from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Brilliant shot,Mike ! Good perspectives there ;)

24 Mar 2007 2:04am

@Kheoh Yee Wei: Thanks. The interesting variety of rooftop signs (and their reflections) are one of my favorite subjects. Since I'm so often sitting up there above them and behind them anyway, I may as well take a photo. A little post processing really brought this one to life.

Jen from Jessup, United States

Great yellow and great reflection! Nice eye Mike!

24 Mar 2007 9:15am

@Jen: Thanks, Jen. And thanks to the saturation adjustment on The GIMP for the yellow and the daily car washing that taxis receive for the reflection.

Daroru from Osaka, Japan

Wow! Wonderfully abstract shot, love the detail and colour on that reflection!

24 Mar 2007 10:45am

@Daroru: Thanks to the folks at Pentax 40 years ago for making the old-school Super Takumar lens that took the shot. And thanks to you for your kind comment. Always appreciated.