Flickr Pic #68: [Odaiba] Rainbow Bridge

[Odaiba] Rainbow Bridge
Originally uploaded by scion_cho

The towers supporting the bridge are white in color, designed to harmonize with the skyline of central Tokyo seen from Odaiba. There are lamps placed on the wires supporting the bridge, which are illuminated into three different colors, red, white and green every night using solar energy obtained during the day. (wiki entry)

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I wonder why during that time the 'rainbow' effect had not appeared. Either we were too early or late. :D

Shot taken without using a tripod. Cam was handheld and at the same time placed on the viewdeck's guard rails for additonal horizontal support.

See Flickr post #67 (click link here)

Flickr Pic #67: [Utawit] Contestant No. 7 -- Champion

[Utawit] Contestant No. 7 -- Champion
Originally uploaded by scion_cho

Kyushu's Queen Santos who sang "Shine"; and eventually won the Utawit competition. She received 150k Yen (approx. Php75k) and a free roundtrip plane ticket to the Philippines.

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UTAWIT (Uta and Awit -- Japanese and Tagalog term for 'song') is a national singing competition for Filipinos and Japanese in Japan.

Image placed on the Utawit website: (insets taken from Kikoy)

See Flickr post #66 (click link here)

Flickr Pic #66: [Utawit] Contestant No. 6

[Utawit] Contestant No. 6
Originally uploaded by scion_cho

I was invited by Shaffie to be a volunteer photographer for this year's Utawit, a singing competition for Filipinos in Japan.

This is Tokyo's Mariko Kizuka, who sang "Ikaw ang Lahat sa Akin".

For me, she's the prettiest among the contestants. ;)

Taken on October 12, 2008
Location: Meguro, Tokyo, Japan.

See Flickr post #65 (click link here)

Flickr Pic #65: [Utawit] Kate

[Utawit] Kate
Originally uploaded by scion_cho

I am fond of taking candid pictures; of strangers and friends. I use a mid-telephoto (50-150mm focal range) lens for these type of shots; quite fun always doing it in stealth mode.

Kate was a fellow volunteer photographer for the Utawit event, a singing competition for Filipinos in Japan. She and Rance (another volunteer) had just arrived from our spot when I took this picture.

Taken on October 12, 2008
Location: Meguro, Tokyo, Japan.

See Flickr post #64 (click link here)

Flickr Pic #64: Age

Age
Originally uploaded by scion_cho

From innocence going towards experience.

Taken on October 12, 2008
Location: Meguro, Tokyo, Japan.

See Flickr post #63 (click link here)

Flickr Pic #63: Puff

Puff
Originally uploaded by scion_cho

I saw this old man pop up on one of the building windows across the street. He wanted to breathe some fresh air, at the same time some bad ones too.

Taken on October 12, 2008
Location: Meguro, Tokyo, Japan.

See Flickr post #62 (click link here)

Flickr Pic #62: Seems Like Heaven

Seems Like Heaven
Originally uploaded by scion_cho

Obligatory reflection shot. This building reflects the beautiful blue sky in Tokyo that day.

Taken on October 12, 2008
Location: Meguro, Tokyo, Japan.

See Flickr post #61 (click link here)

Flickr Pic #61: [Shibuya] Umbrella Bokeh

[Shibuya] Umbrella Bokeh
Originally uploaded by scion_cho

'Twas raining in Shibuya during that day (and night) and so, I was shooting in the shade.

Bokeh is an effect in photography referring to the blurring out of unfocused subjects.

Taken on September 21, 2008
Location: Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan.

See Flickr post #60 (click link here)

Flickr Pic #60: [Shibuya] Rain Fashion

[Shibuya] Rain Fashion
Originally uploaded by scion_cho

Went to Shibuya for some random street shooting. Unfortunately, it rained, but I guess it added some flavor to the scenery.

Taken on September 21, 2008
Location: Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan.

See Flickr post #59 (click link here)