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I’m Big in Japan – The MSP Guide to Street Photography in Tokyo Part Three

October 23, 2016 by mspau 2 Comments

Only a single quick tip today… I have pulled together key survival phrases and words into DL format ready for my Midori Traveller’s Notebook for Japan. You can download the file at the link below! nihongo-japanese-language-cheat-sheets-for-midori-travellers-notebook You can find out more about Midori Notebooks here – they are pretty cool photography accessories…   Part One […]

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I’m Big in Japan – The MSP Guide to Street Photography in Tokyo Part Two

October 16, 2016 by mspau 2 Comments

Japan is full of delightful quirks and eccentricities. With an upcoming trip on the horizon, I thought I would add a few more random, hard-won tips! 11. Learn Some Language. No matter where I go in the world, learning some useful, polite phrases seem to unlock doors. Just having a try at saying “please” and “thank […]

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Yes, I have a stationary fetish… Midori Traveller’s Notebook Review

June 4, 2016 by mspau 4 Comments

Who else loves notebooks? I constantly on the hunt for different notebooks for different purposes. Lately, I have been thinking about the right notebook to take to Japan later in the year. On my last trip, I was accompanied by a soft cover Moleskine Classic Large (14cm x 21cm) notebook. Over the years, I have […]

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2015 Tokyo and Hong Kong Trip – Image 9 – Exploring Lines

April 17, 2016 by mspau 0 Comments

Other artists can be a great source of inspiration to try something new. I don’t often take a lot of skyline or architectural images, but after visiting the Frank Gehry exhibition in Tokyo I couldn’t wait to have a crack at it. I have a couple of mates who do it rather well… Jes is […]

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2015 Tokyo and Hong Kong Trip – Image 8

April 17, 2016 by mspau 2 Comments

Great photographers, and artists in general, often explore self portraits as a path to creative growth. For me, it helps my understanding of the relationship between what camera and subject – how changing what one is doing affects the other. It is also interesting to look at yourself, and maybe discover something new. And most importantly, […]

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Be Inspired by Others…

January 30, 2016 by mspau 2 Comments

Galleries are a wonderful place to inspire new ideas when your creativity is on life support… and the provide perfect opportunities for some great images. On my recent jaunt to Japan, I visited the 21_21 Design Sight Gallery in Tokyo to see the Frank Ghery exhibition. You can check it out here. The exhibition was created […]

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2015 Tokyo and Hong Kong Trip – Image 7

January 4, 2016 by mspau 0 Comments

Be ready for your “decisive moment”. Make sure your camera is ready to take the shot with only an instant’s notice. I was sitting down at the Miraikan Museum, resting for a moment after having been completely through all the exhibits. The shapes in the foyer were pretty cool, and I was thinking through how best […]

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2015 Tokyo and Hong Kong Trip Image 4

January 1, 2016 by mspau 0 Comments

Mirroring is a powerful way to bring a feeling of symmetry to an image. The combination of the two umbrellas, each on a different plane of the image, and the leading lines of the pedestrian crossing make for a balanced composition. It rained a lot whilst in Japan, and people love the clear see-through umbrellas. […]

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2015 Trip to Tokyo and Hong Kong – Image 1

December 29, 2015 by mspau 0 Comments

Thought you might like to see the complete shortlist from my recent trip to Tokyo and Hong Kong. Please note that I am not looking for critique – it kinda sucks the fun out of sharing for me personally, but understand it works for many other people. I am already a pretty tough self-critic… Over […]

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I’m Big in Japan – The MSP Guide to Street Photography in Tokyo Part One

November 22, 2015 by mspau 3 Comments

Japan is full of delightful quirks and eccentricities. Here are some of my tips for the street photographer travelling to Japan. 1. Get a Mobile Wifi Router. They are about 1000 yen per day and have virtually unlimited usage. I got mine here. You just pick them up at a counter once you get through customs. Mine was […]

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