Shibuya Streets Vol5

This photo was my favorite in the set. Happiness on a Saturday afternoon
This photo was my favorite in the set Happiness on a Saturday afternoon

This time in Shibuya Streets I wanted to change the camera viewpoint and give you something fresh to look at. To do this I took some shots in black and white. There are some nice shots showing the fashion and relaxed atmosphere of people.

Some nice hats in the background here as friends cross the road talking
Some nice hats in the background here as friends cross the road talking
There are so many casual fashions in Shibuya, that all look good
There are so many casual fashions in Shibuya that all look good
Plenty of people heading over to Center-gai for a stroll through Shibuya
Plenty of people heading over to Center gai for a stroll through Shibuya

Center-gai is always popular for people to walk down and up into the top end of the Shibuya shopping area. You can pass through Center-gai for Tokyu Hands, up towards HMV, Loft, Parco and then further up meeting up with Koen dori to to NHK and Yoyogi Park.

Mobile phones in hand, straps with character goods. Shibuya fashion on the streets
Mobile phones in hand straps with character goods Shibuya fashion on the streets
The bus is directed into its spot. Tokyo 2016 Olympic banners on the front
The bus is directed into its spot Tokyo 2016 Olympic banners on the front
Sharing good times with friends. Autumn sure is a great season to be out in Shibuya
Sharing good times with friends Autumn sure is a great season to be out in Shibuya
Looking back from Center-gai towards Shibuya Station
Looking back from Center gai towards Shibuya Station
Mobiles to tell people where to meet or just that you are running late
Mobiles to tell people where to meet or just that you are running late
A mother takes a moment of reflection as she pushes her pram through the crowds. What type of fashion will her child claim for the next generation of Shibuya young
A mother takes a moment of reflection as she pushes her pram through the crowds What type of fashion will her child claim for the next generation of Shibuya young
Route 246 runs alongside Shibuya Station on the other side from Center-gai. If you follow the road straight you can get to Roppongi
Route 246 runs alongside Shibuya Station on the other side from Center gai If you follow the road straight you can get to Roppongi

The weather was so perfect today. The Autumn breeze was present bringing a fresh feel, but the sun was also out in force allowing people to wear their summer fashions again before it gets cold.

Sunglasses were a handy item today with the sun out giving us a final reminder of summer
Sunglasses were a handy item today with the sun out giving us a final reminder of summer
More hats and more smiles. The weather combined with Shibuya fun had everyone in a good mood
More hats and more smiles The weather combined with Shibuya fun had everyone in a good mood
Have a Dream? Center-gai advertises Ganbare Sendai
Have a Dream Center gai advertises Ganbare Sendai
This guy is selling mobiles, softbank and Docomo. The dog is Softbank's mascot. In the commercials he is referred to as Otosan, or father of a rather culturally mixed family
This guy is selling mobiles softbank and Docomo The dog is Softbanks mascot In the commercials he is referred to as Otosan or father of a rather culturally mixed family
Anyone want to buy some shoes. ABC Mart has plenty for sale
Anyone want to buy some shoes ABC Mart has plenty for sale

It was fun to get out and shoot some black and white pictures with the digital camera. I have been trying a few different things with the Nikon D700 since I got it and have been pleased with the results. I am hoping to get some new lenses and further experiment with different photo formats and scenes.

As the crowd clears the road gives way to the many shop signs, looking back here to Shibuya Station
As the crowd clears the road gives way to the many shop signs looking back here to Shibuya Station

I would really like to know what you think of the black & white photos compared to the color ones? Also to know which photos remind you of your time in Japan or make you want to visit?

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  • I prefer your color photos. B&W photos can be stunning if used appropriately, but they don’t really fit your subject matter imo.

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    I actually like both. black and white gives you a different perspective on how you look at things, diff angles, and how you approach the subject. Black and white photos aloow you to use your imagination to inject your thoughts and feelings. Almost like old time tvs or especially old radio broadcasts, that’s where you really could use your imagination, think” War Of The Worlds” But then again B/W photography was what everybody started out with.
    All of your photos make me wish I was in Japan right now.
    Have a great weekend. 🙂

  • I like black & white and always in sets like this, I don’t like when they’re mixed up with colored photos. 🙂

    • Thanks. I have had a mixed response to the black and white. Some people like them, some don’t. My favorite is the first photo, the rest not so bothered about.

      I’ll try some again later in the year, in a different setting.

      Appreciate your comment, and just checked out your blog again at http://yonasu.com . Looking good 🙂

  • I like the low aperture close up people shot’s in black and white because they keep your attention at Tokyo’s fashion and your not distracted by shibuya’s flashy colors. The city shot’s would be better in color imo, maybe other parts of Tokyo go better in black and white.

  • I walked this place, My first day in Tokyo was:
    Shibuiya >Roppongi > Hibiya > Ginza > Nihombashi > Akihabara > Ueno.

    By the way, the best walkday ever in my life until now.