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Takahiro Yamamoto2012-05-21 11:40:19
I seldom shoot these flowers because they are everywhere at this time of year, but last weekend I gave it a try when I saw the field full of them.
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  • Takahiro Yamamoto2013-02-26 13:31:34
    If You Say You Love Me ... / 愛してると言ってくれたら…

    What passage will you say after that?
    みなさんならどんな言葉を続けますか?
    ひゃあ、こっ恥ずかしい。

    Taken in Enoshima, Kanagawa, Japan
    江ノ島、稚児ヶ淵にて。
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  • Takahiro Yamamoto2013-01-14 04:25:13
    A Snowy Day in Tokyo, 01/14/2013

    Heavy snow in Tokyo for the first time this winter! I took a walk in my neighborhood and took some photos. My neighborhood is not a busy place like Shinjuku or Shibuya, but here, you can hear the sound of the snow (or so I thought).

    Camera: Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2
    Lens: Canon New FD 50mm f/1.4
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  • Takahiro Yamamoto2013-03-30 02:00:26
    The Last Minute of Cherry Blossoms

    The cherry blossoms had passed their peak, but still I was able to enjoy the spring festive atmosphere along the Nakameguro River in Meguro, Tokyo. I joined +Drink and Click™ Tokyo's March event. The theme of the photo contest this month is "black and white photography" but I couldn't resist taking a photo of the blossoms in color :p  Thanks for organizing the event, +holger feroudj. Thanks for introducing the delicious pizzas to us, +Giovanni Piliarvu :D

    東京、中目黒で開催された+Drink and Click™ Tokyo のイベントに参加(毎月開催されているので、興味のある方はページをチェック)。すでにピークを過ぎた桜だったけれども、春の祭り気分を味わうことができて満足。やっぱり人混みは好きではないけれど、ね…。+holger feroudj、イベントのオーガナイズありがとう。+Giovanni Piliarvu、紹介してくれた山手通り沿いのピザ(ピッツェリア エ トラットリア ダ イーサ)、おいしかった。

    Selected as ►TOP Photo on Google+◄ for the daily photo theme:
    #10000photographers by +Robert SKREINER.
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  • Takahiro Yamamoto2013-03-28 13:32:18
    Cherry Blossom Canopy

    I love this spot along the river on my way home from work. Few people are around there, and the cherry blossoms are lit up beautifully by the lights from the adjacent athletic field. With this, I don't feel the need to visit the crowded cherry blossom viewing spots.  

    仕事からの帰り道、神田川と荒玉水道が交差するあたりに咲く桜。人はほとんどいない。横の運動場からの光が満開の花をきれいに照らしだす。一人静かに、夜桜が楽しめるお気に入りのスポット。

    Selected as ►TOP Photo on Google+◄ for the daily photo theme:
    #10000photographers by +Robert SKREINER.
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  • Takahiro Yamamoto2013-04-28 13:24:53
    Sunset View of Tokyo on April 27, 2013

    On the first day of Golden Week (We have three-day and four-day weekends), I visited World Trade Center Building in Hamamatsucho, Minato Ward, Tokyo to see  the sunset. I was quite satisfied with the view from there.

    ゴールデンウィークの初日、浜松町にある世界貿易センタービルに行った。きれいな夕日が見られて満足。

    #MTBK_TokyoSkies  
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  • Takahiro Yamamoto2012-10-01 13:10:26
    275: 10/01/2012: Illuminated in Pink
    #creative366project   #pinkribbon2012  

    Tokyo Tower is always illuminated in pink on October 1. It's part of the Pink Ribbon Campaign. I tried to find a good place to capture Tokyo Tower, the moon and other buildings in one frame, and this was the best place I found today.

    今日10月1日は東京タワーがピンクになる日でした。実は別の場所に向かって車を走らせていましたが予定変更。東京タワーと月、そして街並みを一緒に写せる場所を探して歩きまわりました。港区のこの界隈は坂道が多くて疲れます。
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  • Takahiro Yamamoto2012-08-15 14:51:08
    228: 08/15/2012: Sunset in Setagaya
    #creative366project  

    Somewhere out there, I work, eat, sleep, and yeah, there's my everyday life. The view from Carrot Tower in Sangenjaya, Setagaya.

    三軒茶屋キャロットタワーより世田谷西部を臨む。写真のどこかあのあたりに、私の日常生活が詰まっています。
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  • Takahiro Yamamoto2012-10-14 08:47:00
    288: 10/14/2012: Follow Me!

    Dad: Follow me, Son!
    Son: OK, Dad.
    (Other Sons: OK, Dad.)
    Dad: I think I have only one son. Am I right?

    父: 息子は一人だけだったはずだが、はて?

    Camera: Panasonic DMC-GH2
    Lens: Voigtländer Cosina Nokton 25mm f/0.95

    #creative366project  
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  • Takahiro Yamamoto2013-06-10 16:00:46
    日本で活躍する、みなさんのお気に入りの写真家を「3人」教えてください!

    日本をベースにG+で活躍している写真家で、みなさんのお気に入りを「3人」教えてください。紹介していただきたいのは下記のすべてに該当する方です。素敵なサークルを作って、世界の方々に紹介したいと考えています。

    1.日本をベースにG+で活躍している方(国籍は問いません)。
    2.写真の投稿がメインの方。
    3.素敵!かっこいい!という写真を投稿している方。
    4.定期的にG+で投稿している方。

    皆さんのご意見をお待ちしています。

    Let me know three of your favorite photographers based in Japan!

    I would love to create a great photographer in Japan circle and share it with the world! So please introduce three of your favorite  who falls under:

    1. G+ Photographers based in Japan (Any nationality is acceptable).
    2. Those who mainly post photos.
    3. Those who you think post wonderful or cool or breathtaking or whatever photos.
    4. Those who post on Google+ regularly.

    I'm looking forward to hearing from many of you!
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  • Takahiro Yamamoto2012-03-21 12:41:34
    It was a national holiday yesterday. I enjoyed the spring flowers there with a camera in my hand.

    Camera: Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2
    Lens: Canon Macro Lens New FD 50mm f/3.5
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  • Takahiro Yamamoto2012-11-11 14:51:11
    Ariake Junction of Metropolitan Expressway Route 11 Daiba Line, 有明

    Six months ago, I shot this place right in this angle (http://bit.ly/Q5VtdK). It was raining that day. Shooting under the thick rain clouds was rather interesting, but I prefer to shoot under a cloudless dark blue sky. Now the sky is getting clearer and clearer towards winter. I can't wait for those nights (This shot was taken at the beginning of November, and was the first cloudless shot this season).

    東京・有明で半年前にこれと同じアングルの写真を撮影しました(http://bit.ly/Q5VtdK)。その時は厚い雨雲に覆われていて、カメラを雨滴から守るのが大変でした。そんな季節も遠り過ぎ、東京は乾燥した冬に向かっていきます。乾燥はお肌の大敵です…が、雲ひとつない澄み切った空が広がるのも冬の楽しみです。写真のような夜空を撮ることができるので、夜はじっとしていられないことが多くなるはずです(写真は11月の頭、このシーズン初の雲が全くない夜に撮影したものです)。

    #elevatedexpressways  
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  • Takahiro Yamamoto2012-10-03 11:22:13
    277: 10/03/2012: Lights on a Rainy Night
    #creative366project  

    City lights glitter on a wet asphalt. I like rainy nights. 
    濡れた路上で街の明かりがきらめく、雨降りの夜。
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  • Takahiro Yamamoto2013-04-12 15:36:41
    Lensbaby Lights (A View from Mori Tower, Roppongi Hills)

    I joined +Trey Ratcliff's Tech Talk and Networking Event held at Google Japan Headquarters in Roppongi Hills. An interesting thing is that a lot of the attendees (including me) were enthusiastically taking photos of the view from the cafe space of Google's office during the networking event, almost forgetting about networking.

    六本木ヒルズのグーグル・ジャパンで開催された+Trey Ratcliffさんのトークイベントと懇親会に参加した。懇親会で面白かったのは、すっかり懇親することを忘れて、夕景から夜景まで多くの人が写真を撮るのに夢中になっていたこと。もちろん、僕もその一人だったけれど…。

    Camera: Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2
    Lens: Ai AF Nikkor 28mm f/2.8D with Lensbaby Tilt Transformer

    #MTBK_TiltCity  
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  • Takahiro Yamamoto2012-11-11 01:50:18
    Photowalk in Kamakura 鎌倉写真散歩

    On November 10, 2012, some of the Google+ and Flickr photographers got together in Kamakura, Kanagawa, which was organized by +takashi kitajima. FYI, Kamakura is the place samurais opened their government in 1192. A lot of beautiful temples and shrines are located in the city, and it's a great place to feel ancient Japan.

    During with the photowalk, we visited Hokokuji Temple which is famous for its bamboo bush garden. That was the place we took photos for the first-time photo contest among the participants. The theme is "bamboo bush." The winner will win the Brooklyn Sling camera bag (http://bit.ly/VS3Ivv) sponsored by +fstop. I'm looking forward to the photos which will be submitted by the participants over the two weeks. You can enjoy their photos at the on-air event page here: http://bit.ly/VS4o41. If you find a photo you like, please vote with pressing the +1 button. Thank you!

    11月10日の土曜日に鎌倉写真散歩が開催され、Google+とFlickrの写真愛好家たちが集い、楽しい時間を過ごしました。途中の撮影スポット、報国寺では、この寺の有名な竹林をテーマに写真コンテストも開催。 +fstop提供のカメラバッグ(http://bit.ly/VS3Ivv)を射止めるのは誰でしょうか。 コンテスト専用のイベントページも立ち上げていますので、締め切りまでの2週間の間にどんな写真が出てくるか、とても楽しみです。イベントページは皆さんにもご覧いただけます。気に入った写真があればぜひ、+1で投票してください!

    #KamaPW2012 #GplusPhotoWalkJapan #kamakura #竹林   #鎌倉   #bamboobush  
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  • Takahiro Yamamoto2012-10-06 15:20:10
    274: 09/30/2012: Vanishing Point
    #creative366project  

    It's the pedestrian bridge outside of the Ritz-Carlton Tokyo, Tokyo Midtown. I can't help shooting this view when I visit there. I shot this view in black and white last time, so this time, in color.

    六本木の東京ミッドタウンに来ると、このリッツ・カールトン東京の外側にある廊下を撮りたくなります。前回はモノクロで撮ったので今回はカラーに挑戦してみました。

    Camera: Nikon D800, Lens: AF-S NIKKOR 14-24mm f2.8G ED
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  • Takahiro Yamamoto2013-02-18 14:16:59
    Yotsugi, Central Circular Route 首都高中央環状線(東京・葛飾)

    When I went to take photos of Katsushika Harp Bridge during the New Year holidays, the battery for my D800 ran down only after I took two or three photos. So, I had to use the GH2 that I somehow had in my bag (This is one of the photos I took then: http://bit.ly/UyxUv8). I was happy with the result but I wanted to shoot the bridge with my main camera.

    So I give it a shot again when Tokyo had a clear sky three weeks later. I shot a lot of similar shots of the "harp" part of the bridge, but I'll share its "belly" this time. It was very dark, but the camera managed to capture the riverbank and the expressway lit dimly by the moon in the sky.

    お正月にかつしかハープ橋を撮りに行った。そのとき、あろうことかメインのカメラのバッテリーが到着後すぐにきれてしまった。予備のバッテリーもなし。仕方なく、持っていたもう一台のカメラでその時は過ごした(結果には満足している。これがそのとき撮った写真 http://bit.ly/UyxUv8 )。

    でも、やはりメインのカメラで撮りたくて、その三週間後の晴れた夜、また同じ場所を訪れて、今度は思う存分撮影することができた。橋のメインとなる「ハープ」の部分もたくさん撮ったけれど、ここでは僕の好きな高架の「腹」をシェアしてみる。肉眼では真っ暗で足元もよく見えないくらいだが、夜空の月が暗く照らした川の土手を、カメラはしっかりとらえてくれた。

    #elevatedexpressways  
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  • Takahiro Yamamoto2012-09-10 12:25:25
    Aaaaahhhhhggggg!
    Prime Lens Photowalk in Kichijoji, Tokyo
    #GPlusPhotoWalkJapan #Kichijoji

    I saw this statue in Inokashira Park. After I shot this, I did what everyone would do: http://bit.ly/QBUxYv You would do that, wouldn't you?

    井の頭恩賜公園で見た彫刻。写真を撮ったあと、はたとひらめいて、誰もがきっとやるであろうことをやってみました。これです、これ >> http://bit.ly/QBUxYv やりますよね、みなさんもきっと?
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  • Takahiro Yamamoto2013-01-05 13:31:16
    It's Caturday!

    今日は土曜日だったにゃあ。

    Taken in Yanagi Komichi Alley, Oji, Kita Ward, Tokyo
    北区王子・柳小路にて

    Date: 01/05/2013
    Camera: Nikon D800
    Lens: Tamron 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD
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  • Takahiro Yamamoto2012-10-23 23:24:24
    297: 10/23/2012: Two Droplets

    I didn't feel like going out to take photos in the heavy rain. So I bought a gerbera daisy and played with it indoors.

    強い雨の中、写真を撮りにいく気分にならなかったので、ガーベラの花を買って家の中で雨の気分を表現…。いや、外の雨はこんな静かな感じではなかったな。

    Camera: Nikon D800
    Lens: AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED

    #creative366project  
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  • Takahiro Yamamoto2012-11-04 11:56:59
    309: 11/04/2012: Jindaiji Temple 深大寺

    I visited Jindaiji Temple in Chohu City in the western part of Tokyo. The autumn was certainly approaching there. Chofu City is known as the birthplace of the author of "Ge Ge Ge No Kitaro," one of the popular cartoons in Japan, so you will find many souvenirs related to it. 

    調布の深大寺。+kiyoshi kamimuraさんが目玉おやじ入りのソフトクリームを食べているのをGoogle+で見て、ちょっと前から行きたいと思っていたのですが、やっと今日、念願かなって目玉をいただいてきました。

    Camera: Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2
    Lenses: Voigtländer Cosina Nokton 25mm f/0.95, Canon New FD 50mm f/1.4, Canon New FD 85mm f/1.2L

    #creative366project  
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  • Takahiro Yamamoto2012-10-29 12:32:23
    303: 10/29/2012: Shinjuku 新宿

    I'm sure I wouldn't be able to tell if ten or twenty of the tenants in this image were replaced with new ones in a week or so. Oh, I wanted to capture the full moon this evening by the way ;)

    ここに写ってる店の10や20が一週間以内に入れ替わっても、ちょっと気が付かないだろうなーと考えながら、満月を撮ってみた。

    Camera: Nikon D800
    Lens: AF-S NIKKOR 14-24mm f2.8G ED

    #creative366project  
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  • Takahiro Yamamoto2012-08-25 15:34:56
    Sunset in Tokyo on August 25, 2012 (Daiba, Minato Ward)

    When I came out of one of the shopping buildings in Daiba, I noticed the beautiful sky and headed toward the edge of the observatory. At the same time, +Takahiro Yanai noticed me and took a photo of me from behind: http://bit.ly/PEMKMR. I had never expected that I would see a Google+ friend there.

    今日はお台場で夕日を見ることができました。きれいな空でした。夕日に向かってずんずん歩いていくと、声をかけられ、さらには後ろから写真を撮られ…。写真を撮ったのはGoogle+の友人+Takahiro Yanaiさん。Takahiroつながりで、長いこと仲良くさせてもらっています。彼が撮った私の写真はこれ: http://bit.ly/PEMKMR 
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  • Takahiro Yamamoto2013-04-14 13:12:08
    The Moment They Were Enchanted 魔法がかかった瞬間

    A view of Mt. Fuji from Lake Yamanaka
    山中湖畔からの眺め
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  • Takahiro Yamamoto2012-09-22 16:03:37
    266: 09/22/2012: Glass Building, Tokyo International Forum, Yurakucho
    #creative366project   #GPlusPhotoWalkJapan   #Yurakucho  

    I participated in the "Architecture Photowalk" hosted by +Takahiro Yanai. This shot is one of many I took during the walk. I wanted to shoot this building in this right angle with my new camera for more than two months, but I decided not to do so until this photowalk ;)  

    今日の訪問先は丸の内~有楽町。+Takahiro Yanaiさんが主催した 「建築フォトウォーク」に参加してきました。今のカメラとレンズで、このビルをこのアングルを撮りたかったのですが、この日のためにこっそり我慢していました。やっと撮れて、よかった。
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  • Takahiro Yamamoto2013-03-07 15:51:56
    Tomigaya, Shibuya, Tokyo 渋谷・富ヶ谷

    We've been experiencing warmer than normal days, so it's very comfortable to spend time outdoors for long-exposure shots like this one. 

    東京は暖かい日が続いているので、夜の撮影も心地がよい。
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  • Takahiro Yamamoto2012-09-05 14:37:56
    249: 09/05/2012: West Shinjuku
    #creative366project  

    This is one of the popular spots when a photographer wants to capture the light trails. I often take photos here too. Last time I came here, I brought the Samyang fish-eye lens with me. This time, I was with the Nikkor 14-24mm.

    新宿のこの場所は車の流れを撮る定番スポット。私もよくここで撮ります。今年2度目。前回は魚眼レンズを持ってきましたが、今回は広角レンズでトライしてみました。
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  • Takahiro Yamamoto2012-07-27 14:41:40
    When I visited Shinonome Junction in Koto Ward last week, I tried a spot I hadn't tried before. It was around 9 P.M. and the streets were still busy. I got interesting light trails around the main subject here (Shinonome Junction).

    先週、首都高速の東雲ジャンクションを撮影しに行ったときのこと。今までに試したことのないスポットから撮ってみたら、まだ時間が早かったこともあって、メインの被写体もかすむ、エレクトリカルパレード的写真が撮れました。

    #elevatedexpressways  
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  • Takahiro Yamamoto2013-01-03 15:04:23
    Katsushika Herp Bridge かつしかハープ橋

    I was going to take photos of this bridge right before the earthquake hit Japan two years ago. After the quake, the lights were gone for six months. Last winter, I was in the hospital for two months and was dreaming about visiting there. And tonight, I was finally went there.

    なぜかタイミングを逃してばかりだった「かつしかハープ橋」のたもとに、やっと行くことができた。

    Date: 01/03/2013
    Camera: Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2
    Lens: Voigtländer Cosina Nokton 25mm f/0.95
    #elevatedexpressways  
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  • Takahiro Yamamoto2012-08-27 23:30:51
    240: 08/27/2012: Shibuya Intersection
    #creative366project  

    I had never shot a photo in the middle of this intersection in front of Shibuya Station. It was in the late evening. There wasn't enough lights. And I missed to focus on her properly, but I liked the fact that I tried it anyway. 

    渋谷の駅前交差点の真ん中で初めて写真を撮りました。そこに立ってポーズを決められる友人に拍手。夜遅くに交差点にある光だけで撮ったので、写真のクオリティはイマイチ、イマニ…。ですが、横断歩道を渡る人の波の中で撮った!という事実を記念して。
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  • Takahiro Yamamoto2012-11-08 12:36:44
    313: 11/08/2012: State of Nothingness

    A warm afternoon at a quiet temple. Nothing special happened, but we need this kind of nothingness from time to time in this hectic everyday life.

    暖かい午後、寺院の静かな敷地。何もドラマは起きないけれど、忙しい日々のあいだに、しばしばこんな静かな時間が必要になる。

    #creative366project  
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  • Takahiro Yamamoto2012-10-30 13:00:40
    Strolling around Downtown Tokyo (Part 2)

    Last Saturday I joined the London Tokyo Photo Club's photowalk in downtown Tokyo. In the previous post (http://bit.ly/Sb4Mop), I shared photos taken in Mukojima area. After that, we are heading east and walked around Kyojima area. After the sun had set, we enjoyed the the warm lights along the shopping streets. Added 23 Photos to the album.

    先週末は、ロンドン・トーキョー・フォトクラブの写真散歩に参加しました。日が高いうちは向島エリアを散策(その時の写真はこちら http://bit.ly/Sb4Mop)。日が暮れてからは京島エリアに移動し、キラキラ橘商店街などを散歩しました。下町の温かい光が印象的でした。写真23枚をアルバムに追加。

    Camera: Nikon D800
    Lenses: Sigma 50mm F1.4 EX DG HSM, AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED, AF-S NIKKOR 14-24mm f2.8G ED
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  • Takahiro Yamamoto2012-09-27 12:28:21
    271: 09/27/2012: I Got Friends!
    #creative366project  

    They helped me when I have no photo for the 366 project a lot. Actually It took longer than taking a walk and shooting photos.

    困ったときのダンボー。とはいえ、街に出て撮るより時間がかかった。でも、時間がかかっただけで、思ったようにはならなかった。
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  • Takahiro Yamamoto2013-03-23 16:13:07
    Can't Help Looking Up

    This is the view of the road I take every day on my way to work. When I hold my camera yesterday morning, I saw a man holding his mobile phone to take a photo of cherry blossoms, and took this photo. Later I couldn't help laughing because I noticed that the man was the same guy I captured last year right at this spot. See this: http://bit.ly/Yl8SD5

    いつも通勤で通る道。この日の朝、カメラを構えたら、ちょうど桜の写真を撮ろうとしている男性がいたので、写真を撮った。あとで一人笑ってしまったのだが、実は昨年、この同じ場所で、この同じ男性を後ろから撮っていたことがわかった。証拠:  http://bit.ly/Yl8SD5
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  • Takahiro Yamamoto2012-10-25 14:15:15
    299: 10/25/2012: Fast Driving, Slow Walking

    Fast driving along the motorway and slow walking with your partner. Which would you prefer?

    車でかっ飛ばすのと、彼女とゆっくり歩くのと、どちらがお好みですか。

    Camera: Nikon D800
    Lens: AF-S NIKKOR 14-24mm f2.8G ED

    #creative366project   #elevatedexpressways  
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  • Takahiro Yamamoto2012-08-14 13:27:30
    227: 08/14/2012: West Shinjuku
    #creative366project  

    西新宿にて。
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  • Takahiro Yamamoto2013-04-05 12:40:17
    Draemon Symmetry

    This may be the best symmetrical view I saw this spring. I'm sure people in Japan know what they are instantly. You don't know what they are? Then, image search Doraemon (http://bit.ly/17gSyUV). I'm not sure what album this photo belongs, but have added to the "Animal" album ;p

    今年の春に見た、マイ・ベストの左右対称の光景。3月に開催された「ドラえもん100展」。箱根・桃源台にて。どのアルバムに入れればよいかわからないので、「動物」にしてみた。
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  • Takahiro Yamamoto2013-04-01 13:42:16
    The Moon, the Loop and the City Lights

    When a friend of mine visited Tokyo last November, we hit this spot and enjoyed taking photos. This month, he's coming again here, and I'm thinking where to visit this time ... 

    昨年11月に友人が東京を訪れたとき、この場所に出かけていって夜遅くまで楽しんだ。今月、その友人がまた東京に来る。今度はどこに行こうかと思案中。

    Selected as ►TOP Photo on Google+◄ for the daily photo theme:
    #10000photographers by +Robert SKREINER.
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  • Takahiro Yamamoto2012-12-04 12:14:12
    334: 11/29/2012: Toward the End of the Autumn 秋の終わりに

    I enjoyed the autumn leaves that day during the lunchtime. When I saw the yellow carpet spreading in front of me, I was so happy and ran on it. And I crushed a lot of ginkgo nuts with my shoes. As you know, the smell of the nuts are "wonderful," so I really didn't want to go back to the office until the "amazing" smell had gone off.

    先週、昼休みに近所の公園で紅葉と落葉を楽しんだ時の写真です。黄色のカーペットを見てうれしくなり、葉っぱの上を歩き回った…ところまではよかったのですが、そこには大量の銀杏(ぎんなん)も落ちていて…。あまりに素敵な匂いが靴にベッタリ。仕事に戻りたくなくなったのは言うまでもありません。

    #creative366project  
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  • Takahiro Yamamoto2013-04-19 12:20:29
    The Azalea Festival at Nezu Shrine 根津神社つつじ祭り

    I visited Nezu Shrine in Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo with +Mark Esguerra and a friend of mine from U.K. The Azalea Festival in its premises had just started and we enjoyed walking on the hill full of pink and white flowers.

    友人たちと文京・根津神社を訪れた。ちょうどつつじ祭りが始まったばかりで(知らなかった!)、境内の丘を埋め尽くす白やピンクの花をのんびりと楽しむことができた。

    Camera: Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2
    Lens: Ai AF Nikkor 28mm f/2.8D with Lensbaby Tilt Transformer
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  • Takahiro Yamamoto2012-10-11 12:15:16
    285: 10/11/2012: Shibuya 渋谷

    Taken from the stairs of Shibuya 109, an iconic shopping building in Tokyo.

    この渋谷109の横にある階段から写真を撮った!という方はたくさんいるはず。

    Camera: Nikon D800
    Lens: AF-S NIKKOR 14-24mm f2.8G ED
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  • Takahiro Yamamoto2012-07-19 14:11:01
    201: 07/19/2012: Shinonome
    #creative366project   #elevatedexpressways  

    I took a photo of this place in the exact angle one and a half year ago. It was black and white. So, I processed the image in color this time. Actually I want to shoot this yesterday for the 200th photo for the 366 project but the bad weather prevented me from doing so.

    江東区東雲です。本当は366枚中の200枚目として、昨日、撮りに行きたかったのですが、天気が芳しくなくあきらめました。というわけで、今日、改めてチャレンジしてきました。実は1年半前にまったく同じアングルを撮っています(この写真の入っているアルバムのどこかにあります)。その時はモノクロだったので、今回はカラーで表現してみました。
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  • Takahiro Yamamoto2013-02-21 12:33:30
    In the Afternoon Sunlight

    I just wondered. Why do plum flowers smell while cherry flowers don't? 

    ふと疑問に思う。なぜ、桜の花は香らないのに、梅の花は香るのだろう。
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  • Takahiro Yamamoto2012-12-25 16:11:27
    360: 12/25/2012: A Holy Night at Ryogoku Junction 両国ジャンクション

    This is the best way of enjoying the night (at least) to me. 

    聖夜を過ごすのに一番の場所に行って来た。ほらそこ、笑わないw

    #creative366project  
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  • Takahiro Yamamoto2011-12-24 07:35:06
    I had an accident yesterday. My right leg is broken. I'm at a hospital. Sorry but I don't think I will be able to reply to all your messages. It hurts.
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  • Takahiro Yamamoto2012-10-12 12:47:02
    286: 10/12/2012: A Pale Grass Blue on a Cosmos Flower

    I have no idea if this butterfly is really called pale grass blue. Anyway it was enjoying nectar and didn't pay attention to me ...

    ヤマトシジミ(でいいんですかね)とコスモス。シジミチョウはあまりに食事に熱中していたらしく、私が真横から巨大なレンズを突きつけてもたじろぎませんでした。 

    #creative366project  
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  • Takahiro Yamamoto2012-12-17 13:07:24
    351: 12/16/2012: Thank You All for Your Support

    As some of you many know, the number of people who have circled me has surpassed a million. I can' believe it! Thank you everyone for your support. I know I wouldn't come this far without you all!

    ご存じの方もいると思いますが、先日、私をサークルに入れてくれている人の数が100万人を超えました。沢山の方から温かい言葉をかけていただき、また、お祝いのイベントまで作ってもらい、うれしはずかしなんとやら。みなさん、本当にありがとうございます。

    #creative366project  
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  • Takahiro Yamamoto2012-10-15 11:29:47
    289: 10/15/2012: Beauty

    I'm not sure if you like the withered sunflowers, but I found beauty in their final stage of life.

    枯れた向日葵も、きれいだと思うようになった。

    Camera: Nikon D800
    Lens: AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED

    #creatvie366project  
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  • Takahiro Yamamoto2012-09-24 13:30:49
    267: 09/23/2012: A Sign of Autumn
    #creative366project  

    I found a sign of autumn on the roadside last Sunday.
    先週日曜日の雨の中、道の片隅で秋の兆しを見つけました。
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  • Takahiro Yamamoto2012-09-20 12:21:39
    264: 09/20/2012: It's just resting or spying ... at me?
    #creative366project  

    It was just the size of a thumbnail. I had no idea if it was just resting there, or spying at some strange animal staring at it.

    親指の爪くらいの大きさ。小さい花の上でただ羽を休めているのか、それともこっちにいる変な生き物を観察しているのか。
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  • Takahiro Yamamoto2012-08-26 13:27:15
    The same sunset as the one seen in my previous image. The previous one (http://bit.ly/Ol5ssD) was an HDR image created from the five bracketed shots, while this one is a single shot and was taken 10 minutes earlier.

    1つ前の投稿と同じ夕日です。前回の投稿の写真は5段階露出を変えて撮影したRAWデータから作成したHDRイメージですが、こちらは1枚のRAWデータを現像しました。
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  • Takahiro Yamamoto2013-03-18 14:40:45
    Yukiyanagi - Snow Willow

    This flower is called Yukiyanagi in Japanese, which means Snow Willow (The English name is Thunberg spirea). I love this flower so much, and every year, I was happy to see it bloom along the street near my home.

    ユキヤナギの花。近所の通り沿いにふさふさと咲くこの季節になると、毎年、カメラを持ってたわむれてくる。この日は夕方、日没直前の光が白い花を照らし出していた。

    Date: 03/17/2013, Camera: Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2, Lenses: Voigtländer Cosina Nokton 25mm f/0.95, Ai AF Nikkor 28mm f/2.8D with Lensbaby Composer, Canon Macro Lens FD 50mm f/3.5
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  • Takahiro Yamamoto2013-06-03 11:56:46
    Hydrangea Path

    We are already in the rainy season, but it seems that the chance of rain is quite low for a week or so. So I decided to reedit and post a photo from last year. I'm going to visit this place again next weekend or the one after the next.

    梅雨入りしたものの雨の気配はない。そういうわけで、昨年撮った写真を再編集して投稿。今週末か来週末に、またこの場所に行ってみたい。

    Date: June 16, 2012
    Place: Fuchu City Kyodo no Mori Park, Tokyo
    Camera: Nikon D800
    Lens: Sigma 50mm F1.4 EX DG HSM

    #NikonD800  
    #hydrangea  

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    Selected as ►TOP Photo on Google+◄ for the daily photo theme: #10000photographers by +Robert SKREINER 
    and shared at the page: +10000 PHOTOGRAPHERS 
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  • Takahiro Yamamoto2012-11-20 15:48:36
    325: 11/20/2012: Marunouchi, Tokyo

    I met a long time G+ friend, +Mark Esguerra from the US together with other photographers around Tokyo. We walked from Tokyo Station to Tokyo International Forum in Yurakucho, then had some drink and food in Ginza. It was a pleasant night (I was able to take an English shower. It's a good thing for a learner of English as a foreign language, right?). By the way, this shot was taken outside of Tokyo Station right before I met them. I liked the rows of taxis waiting for passengers.

    今日はアメリカからやってきたGoogle+の友人を囲むために、フォトグラファー仲間が集いました。東京駅から有楽町の国際フォーラムまで、クリスマスイルミネーションを楽しみながら、騒いで歩いて、飲んで食って。楽しい夜でした。ついでに英語のシャワーを浴び続け、脳がちょっとハイになって…。いや、ハイになったのはビールのせいかもしれませんが。写真は仲間に会う前に撮った1枚。乗客を待つタクシーの列が気に入りました。

    #creative366project  
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  • Takahiro Yamamoto2012-12-11 03:31:47
    Where are you and what are you doing on December 12, 2012 (tomorrow), and at 12:12:12 if possible (your lunchtime?). SLRs, compact cameras. phone camera, digital or anolog ... Any cameras are welcome! Let's record the day together! Invite your friends :)

    Share this link with your friends outside Google+: http://bit.ly/Shoot121212

    明日は12/12/12。どこにいて、何をしていますか? この日に撮った写真をシェアしましょう! 12時12分12秒なら、なお素敵(ランチタイムでしょうか!) カメラは一眼、コンデジ、スマホ、何でもオーケーです。みんなでこの日を記録しましょう。 お友だちもご招待ください!
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  • Takahiro Yamamoto2012-11-07 23:24:07
    Play With Me ...

    あ・そ・ぼ。

    Camera: Nikon D800
    Lens: AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED
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  • Takahiro Yamamoto2012-12-02 17:22:47
    337: 12/02/2012: Roppongi Hills 六本木ヒルズ

    I didn't have any photo ready at 9 o'clock in the evening. It was raining and I didn't want to go out and take a photo but I had to for my 366 project, so I drove to Roppongi Hills, Minato Ward, Tokyo. Not many people seemed to be hanging around at that time of day especially on a rainy night. but the Christmas illumination was beautiful.

    夜の9時過ぎて、雨降りで、写真を取りに行く気分ではなかったのですが、366プロジェクトの写真をまだ撮っていなかったので、六本木ヒルズまで車を走らせ、このスポットから写真を撮って、けやき坂のイルミネーションの中を歩くこともなく帰ってきました。雨の降っていない気分のいい夜に、改めて行ってみたいと思います。

    #creative366project  
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  • Takahiro Yamamoto2013-03-22 16:15:06
    Small Universe

    I visited my favorite cherry blossom viewing spot in Suginami, Tokyo. There were only street lamps and the area was no bright enough, so I lit up the cherry blossoms by myself.

    東京・杉並の善福寺川沿いの桜。街灯だけでライトアップもなかったので、自分でライトアップして撮影してみた。
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  • Takahiro Yamamoto2012-10-02 12:56:28
    276: 10/02/2012: Red Spider Lily
    #creative366project  

    Now they are starting to bloom in Tokyo.
    東京でもヒガンバナが咲き始めました。
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  • Takahiro Yamamoto2012-09-03 15:16:05
    247: 09/03/2012: Shibuya 246
    #creative366project   #mothra   #elevatedexpressways  

    I shot a similar image at the same spot last Friday, but I didn't like the framing and all so I decided to do it again.

    実は先週金曜日にも、この渋谷を抜ける国道246号線を歩道橋から撮ったのですが、今ひとつ気に入らなかったので、改めて撮影してきました。
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  • Takahiro Yamamoto2012-08-31 16:17:55
    244: 08/31/2012: The Full Moon Over the Shibuya Valley
    #creative366project  

    I had an appointment with a friend of mine in Shibuya this evening. Before I met her, I visited a bridge over the Shibuya River and checked the position of the moon. We had only 40 or 50 minutes until the moon came up to the right place. We went into a restaurant, grabbed some beer and food quickly, and went to this spot. I was happy with the results, so we went to karaoke and sing songs until late at night.

    今日はもともと、渋谷で友人と会う予定があったのですが、どうしても満月を撮りたくなったので、三脚担いで渋谷入り(それも自転車で)。撮影場所として思いついたのは渋谷川でした。渋谷に到着後、早速、月の現在位置を確認したら、いい位置に来るまで4、50分しかないではないですか! 友人に無理を言って、居酒屋に駆け込んで急いでビールを飲んでつまみを食べて、そしてまた、この場所に戻って来ました(もちろん友人も引っ張って)。僕は楽しかったですが…友人は…。まあ、楽しかった、ということにしておきます。
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  • Takahiro Yamamoto2013-05-25 01:19:21
    RESHARE:
    I sometimes add a photo to my album but don't share in the stream, but it often appears in the stream after all. This is one of them.

    アルバムに写真を追加して、シェアしないでそのままにすることがよくあるけれど、結局、自動的にストリームに流れていくことが多い。これも、写真を見てくださっている皆さんのお陰 m(_ _)m

    Date: May 21, 2013
    Place: At Home
    Camera: Nikon D800
    Lens: AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED

    #NikonD800  
    #MTBK_Flowers  

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    Selected as ►TOP Photo on Google+◄ for the daily photo theme: #10000photographers by +Robert SKREINER 
    and shared at the page: +10000 PHOTOGRAPHERS 

    Reshared text:
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  • Takahiro Yamamoto2013-05-13 12:50:57
    Lavender Field

    Actually it was not a lavender field. I found them growing in the flowerbed in a park I visited during the photo walk we had in Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan last weekend. I touched it and enjoyed its fragrance for a while. 

    ラベンダー畑……と言いたいところだけれども、これは先週末の横浜写真散歩の途中、港の見える丘公園で見かけたラベンダーの花壇。ラベンダーの葉にさわると、あの独特の香りが指に付いて、しばしクンクン。ひどい雨を忘れることができた。

    Date: May 11, 2013
    Place: Minato no Mieru Oka Park, Yokohama, Kanagawa
    Camera: Nikon D800
    Lens: AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED

    #GPlusPhotoWalkJapan   #Yokohama20130511  
    #MTBK_Flowers  

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    Selected as ►TOP Photo on Google+◄ for the daily photo theme: #10000photographers by +Robert SKREINER and shared at the page: +10000 PHOTOGRAPHERS 
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  • Takahiro Yamamoto2012-10-08 02:06:48
    Ryogoku 両国
    #elevatedexpressways  

    The name of the town, Ryogoku, reminds many people of sumo, but for me and some of you here on Google+, it relates closely to this expressway junction. I love its curves and how a single column supports two lanes over the Sumida River.

    両国という街の名前を聞いて、多くの人は相撲を連想すると思いますが、私やここ、Google+の一部の住人は、この場所を思い出します(連想しますよね?)。私は首都高速両国ジャンクションを、このアングルから見るのが特にお気に入りです。理由はカーブが最もきれいに見えるから。そして、この太い一本の支柱が、隅田川の上を行く二つのレーンを支えている様子を間近に見られるからです。

    Camera: Nikon D800
    Lens: AF-S NIKKOR 14-24mm f2.8G ED
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  • Takahiro Yamamoto2013-05-14 14:02:39
    A Girl in the Sunset

    A friend of mine and I visited Daiba Park, Tokyo a couple of weeks ago. We were waiting for the sunset there, when the rain clouds covered the sky. We gave up the idea of shooting the sunset from the park, and started walking toward the shopping area where we thought we would wait until the sky cleared up. But we were caught in the rain on the way. We had to take shelter under the eaves of the public facilities on the beach ... It was not the perfect place to hide. But we soon realized we were at the perfect spot, because we were able to see the sun setting right behind the Rainbow Bridge. It was a breathtaking view.

    先日、夕日の写真を撮ろうと思い、友人と台場公園に行った。そこは周囲が海で、木しかない公園。準備万端。さあ、夕焼けを待とう。そう思った矢先に雨雲が近づいてきた。そこから夕焼けを撮ることはあきらめ、台場海浜公園の方向に歩き始めると、途中で激しい雨が降ってきた。仕方なく、近くにあった公共施設のひさしで雨宿り。でも、そこで雨宿りをしてよかった。直後にこんな夕景を見ることができたのだから。

    Date: May 6, 2013
    Place: Daiba, Minato-ku, Tokyo
    Camera: Nikon D800
    Lens: TAMRON SP 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di VC USD

    #MTBK_TokyoSkies
    #MTBK_People

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    Selected as ►TOP Photo on Google+◄ for the daily photo theme: #10000photographers by +Robert SKREINER and shared at the page: +10000 PHOTOGRAPHERS 
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  • Takahiro Yamamoto2012-12-03 12:27:59
    338: 12/03/2012: Sunken Garden, Tokyo Opera City 東京オペラシティ

    I knew the Christmas tree was ready through a photo from a friend of mine. The tree looked more beautiful than before but I was not sure. Have you noticed a giant statue on the left? I always like to see how "he" is looking up at the star on the tree.

    友人の写真から、ここ初台の東京オペラシティのクリスマスツリーも準備完了していたのを知り、今日の帰りに寄ってきました。ここの巨大な像がクリスマスツリーを見上げるている光景が好きで、毎年、様子を見に来ています。

    #creative366project  
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  • Takahiro Yamamoto2012-10-18 13:25:24
    292: 10/18/2012: Wet Intersection (Jingumae, Shibuya)

    I walked up to the middle of the crossing, took photos, went back to the sidewalk, blew off the raindrops on the lens, wait for the next green light, and again walked up to the middle ... I did this more than 5 times in the falling rain to get this ...

    横断歩道の真ん中まで歩いて、写真を撮って、歩道に戻って、レンズに付いた水滴を吹き飛ばして、信号が次に青になるのを待って、また横断歩道の真ん中まで歩いて…。雨の中、5回以上繰り返しました。

    Camera: Nikon D800
    Lens: AF-S NIKKOR 14-24mm f2.8G ED

    #creative366project  
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  • Takahiro Yamamoto2013-01-08 14:46:50
    A View of Tokyo at Dusk from Bunkyo Civic Center 文京シビックセンター

    I visited the observatory of Bunkyo Civic Center with G+ friends a while ago. I saw the skyscrapers in Shinjuku, Mt. Fuji, Tokyo Skytree, etc., but this view was my favorite. I loved the contrast between the orange lights from the streets and the blue roofs of the buildings. Following Kasuga Street (left), you can see the tall buildings in Ikebukuro area including Sunshine 60 in the distance.

    少し前に、Google+の友人たちと文京シビックセンターの展望台を訪れた。夕日が沈む新宿や富士山、スカイツリーなども見えたけれど、個人的に気に入ったのはこの景色。通りのオレンジの光と建物の青が印象的だった。左に伸びる春日通りをたどれば、遠くに池袋の高層ビルも見える。

    Date: 12/01/2012
    Camera: Nikon D800
    Lens: AF-S Nikkor 14-24mm f/2.8G ED
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  • Takahiro Yamamoto2012-09-25 11:29:55
    269: 09/25/2012: Unexpected Sunset
    #creative366project  

    The weather was not good all day, so I didn't expect to see the sunset. When I noticed the buildings outside the office window were illuminated by the orange sunset light,  I hurried out to the balcony and captured this.

    一日中天気はよくなかったので、夕日が見られるとは思いませんでした。仕事場の窓の外のビルがいい色になっているのに気がついて、急いでバルコニーにでて撮影しました。
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  • Takahiro Yamamoto2012-08-10 15:32:08
    223: 08/10/2012: Dancing with the Flowers
    #creative366project  

    Crepe Myrtle
    百日紅(サルスベリ)
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  • Takahiro Yamamoto2012-12-26 16:34:31
    361: 12/26/2012: After the Party, West Shinjuku, Tokyo 西新宿

    On my way home from the year-end party with my friends, I saw the moon among the Shinjuku high-rises. 

    今日は友人と忘年会。帰り道の寒空の中、高層ビルの真ん中に月を見た。

    #creative366project  
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  • Takahiro Yamamoto2012-09-21 11:45:55
    265: 09/21/2012: 紅葉葵 Hibiscus coccineus
    #creative366project  

    There is this flower tree in the park near the office. It's the only one around here. I saw it every summer, and this is the fourth time.

    会社の近くの公園に咲いている紅葉葵(もみじあおい)。この近辺でこの花を見かけるのは、この公園の一角だけ。それも一本だけ。毎年、夏になると威勢よく沢山の花をさかせる。せっかくなので今日は挨拶に立ち寄る。この夏で4年目。
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  • Takahiro Yamamoto2013-05-07 15:52:10
    Field Mustard in the Sun

    It felt so good to be surrounded by the flowers. It was a very nice day.

    花に囲まれた幸せな一日。

    Date: May 4, 2013
    Place: Kasai Rinkai Park, Edogawa-ku, Tokyo
    Camera: Nikon D800
    Lens: TAMRON SP 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di VC USD

    #MTBK_Flowers  
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    Selected as TOP Photo on Google+ for the daily photo theme:
    #10000photographers by +Robert SKREINER 
    and shared at the page: +10000 PHOTOGRAPHERS 
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  • Takahiro Yamamoto2012-11-19 13:28:23
    324: 11/19/2012: Mosaic Slope, Shinjuku  新宿モザイク坂

    I failed to capture a totally un-Christmassy shot that I wanted to add to my 366 project album this evening, so I'll add this very Christmassy image instead taken in Shinjuku before I took the train home. 

    今日は、全然クリスマスっぽくない写真を366プロジェクト用に撮ったのですが、あえなく失敗! 仕方がないので、帰る前に撮った新宿モザイク坂のクリスマスイルミネーションの写真を。とはいえ、こっちの写真の方が今の気分ですね。
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  • Takahiro Yamamoto2013-05-12 02:46:29
    Night Lights

    Featured in Plus Extract on May 11, 2013
    http://www.photoextract.com/plus-extract/2013/5/11

    We had a photo walk in Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan this weekend. Because of the heavy rain, it was very hard to take pictures (we had to protect our cameras, you know). Still, I was so happy to meet more than 50 Google+ photographers! We will have to visit the city on a fine day again soon.

    土曜日に写真散歩を開催。あいにくの雨。それも大雨で、思うように写真を撮ることができなくて残念だったけれども、50人以上のグーグルプラス・フォトグラファーたちに会うことができて、とても楽しかった。でも、天気のよい日に、またみんなで横浜を訪れたい。

    Camera: Nikon Coolpix A #NikonA  
    #GPlusPhotoWalkJapan   #Yokohama20130511  

    #MTBK_NightLights
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  • Takahiro Yamamoto2013-05-28 12:19:08
    Zojoji Temple

    Do you see a temple at the foot of Tokyo Tower? It's Zojoji Temple in Minato-ku, Tokyo. We dropped by that temple during the Googe+ First Anniversary Photo Walk last year. It was one of the unforgettable events in 2012. This year, we are having the second anniversary photo walk. The walk starts at Tokyo Skytree and finished at Roppongi Hill. It will be another unforgettable event, I'm sure. I hope the weather will be fine! The event page: http://bit.ly/GPlus2PWTYO

    東京タワーのふもとの寺が見えるだろうか。増上寺。昨年の6月、グーグルプラスの1周年を記念して行ったフォトウォークで、あの場所を訪れた。昨年、最も心に残ったイベントのひとつ。今年の2周年は、東京スカイツリーがスタート地点。そしてゴールは六本木ヒルズとなる。興味のある方は早めの参加申し込みを。イベントページはこちら: http://bit.ly/GPlus2PWTYO

    Photo Data
    Date: April 27, 2013
    Place: World Trade Center Building, Minato-ku, Tokyo
    Camera: Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2
    Lens: Lens: Ai AF Nikkor 28mm f/2.8D with Lensbaby Tilt Transformer
    #LumixGH2
    #Lensbaby
    #MTBK_TiltCity   
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  • Takahiro Yamamoto2013-04-09 12:54:31
    Central Circular Route, Yotsugi, Katsushika, Tokyo 東京・四ツ木

    The night sky was so clear. I bathed in the moon light quietly, and it was just like a meditation.

    澄み渡った夜空の中、静かに月光浴していると、瞑想しているような気分になる。

    #MTBK_Expressways  
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  • Takahiro Yamamoto2013-04-03 14:29:03
    Sunset in Tokyo on April 3, 2013

    When was the last time we saw a sunset like this in Tokyo? I should be a long time ago ... Oh, Find Mt. Fuji if you can.

    すでに多くの方がシェアした夕空なので見飽きたと思うけれども、仕事が終わったあと、速攻で駅までダッシュしたので記念に。

    Selected as ►TOP Photo on Google+◄ for the daily photo theme:
    #10000photographers by +Robert SKREINER.
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  • Takahiro Yamamoto2012-11-23 15:30:35
    326: 11/21/2012: Shinjuku

    I kind of like to look down at the crowd from a little higher place. It shouldn't be too high. It's like I'm not too away from them, but not too close.

    ちょっと高い位置から人混みを見下ろせる場所が好き。高すぎてもいけない。つかず離れず的な距離感がいい、と最近思う。

    #creative366project  
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  • Takahiro Yamamoto2012-08-21 14:04:55
    234: 08/21/2012: Homeward
    #creative366project   #mothra   

    The view of the arterial street near my home. In the evening, people drive home from the central part of Tokyo.

    甲州街道代田橋付近。夜は当然ながら、新宿方面(写真奥)から帰ってくる車が多くなります。
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  • Takahiro Yamamoto2012-07-11 12:31:14
    193: 07/11/2012: Calmness
    #creative366project  

    We live together. We can't live alone. We often forget that simple fact.
    いつもそこにいてくれるのだけれど、そこいて当たり前ではない事実を思い出すと、急に愛おしく思えてくる。やっぱり人って勝手な生き物だ。

    I had 100,000th follower today. Thanks for your continual support.
    今日、フォローしてくださっている方の数が10万人を超えました。いつも温かく見守ってくださり、本当にありがとうございます。
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  • Takahiro Yamamoto2012-05-30 05:31:53
    Google+ One Year Anniversary Photowalk, Tokyo, Japan
    グーグル・プラス1周年記念フォトウォーク in 東京
    I haven't thought about the details yet, but why not celebrate the first anniversary of Google+ in Tokyo? Original Idea come from +Thomas Hawk, and it was forwarded to me by +Martin Bailey ;) It's Saturday, June 30. I'm afraid we will be in the middle of the rainy season, and I'm not sure but anyway ... Let's do take a photowalk!

    Please leave your comment if you would like to join.

    6月30日(土)、Google+は1歳の誕生日を迎えます。それを記念して東京でフォトウォークを開催したいと思っています。いかがでしょうか?(Googleのオフィシャルのイベントではありません。まだコース詳細も決まってません。)

    追記: 英語が苦手な方、カメラはスマホだけという方も、大歓迎です。

    参加してみたい!という方は、このポストにコメントを残しておいてください。

    #G+Anniversary
    #G+AnniversaryTokyo
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  • Takahiro Yamamoto2013-01-30 12:31:49
    Steel Spiderweb

    This is the last spot we visited during the factory photo drive earlier this month hosted by +masanobu tanzawa. The factory was beyond the tall fence, but I wanted to capture something other than that. So I decided to sneak under the steel tower on the other side of the street, and had this result. What do you think?

    今月初めの「工場フォトドライブ」で訪れた浮島の工場は、背の高いフェンスの向こうにあった。どうせ背の高いフェンス越しに撮るのならと思い、道路の反対側にあったさらに背の高い鉄塔の下に入って、こんな感じの視点で眺めてみた。
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  • Takahiro Yamamoto2012-11-22 16:27:32
    327: 11/22/2012: The Loop

    Before +Mark Esguerra goes back to the US, he, +Jason Arney and I went to shoot the loop part of Rainbow Bridge, Minato Ward, Tokyo. Later, +Brian Kemper joined us and we had another fun night out. By the way, this was the first visit to this spot with my present camera, so I shot some angles that I had tried before to see the difference.

    アメリカから来た友人が帰国する前に、大好きなこの場所に一緒に行くことにしました。最高の空ではなかったですが、喜んでくれたようでよかったです。私は、今、使っているカメラでこの場所に来るのが初めてだったので、いつもと同じようなショットを撮っては、違いを確認して楽しみました。

    #creative366project  
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  • Takahiro Yamamoto2012-11-13 16:01:21
    318: 11/13/2012: Christmas Illuminations in Marunouchi, Tokyo

    Some streets in Tokyo has already been illuminated for Christmas. This is Naka Street in Marunouchi, Tokyo. I had a chance to visit this street after a meeting tonight. It was well past nine in the evening, so only a few people were around there. I was able to shoot in the middle of the street as long as I want. 

    クリスマスイルミネーションが各所で始まりましたね。これは東京・丸の内の仲通り。仕事でたまたま訪れたのですが、9時を回っていたため人通りも少なく、のんびり撮影を楽しむことができました。

    #creative366project  
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  • Takahiro Yamamoto2012-11-12 12:47:03
    314: 11/09/2012: Capybara's Siesta

    I met those capybaras two years ago. I fell in love with them instantly. I really liked their calm and friendly attitude. Since then, I had wanted to see them again, but last week, that wish came true finally. I found out they moved to a different cage that everyone was able to walk in. So, I wanted to play with them for a while,  but you see, they were apparently enjoying the warm afternoon sunlight.

    本物のカピバラの見て、愛嬌のあるたたずまいを大好きになったのが2年前。同じ動物園でももう一度彼らに会いたい。そんな願いが先週、やっとかないました。彼らは誰でも入れるおりに移動していたので、喜んで中に入り一緒に遊ぼう…と思ったのですが、昼寝の真っ最中でした。そんなわけでカビバラの  #すれすれ  に挑戦。

    #creative366project  
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  • Takahiro Yamamoto2012-10-22 11:30:04
    296: 10/22/2012: What Flower Is It?

    I don't names of flowers. I have no idea what this is, but I saw this kind for the first time this year when I visited the park where I often spend the lunchtime.

    花に詳しくありません。この花も何だかよくわかりませんが、昼休みによく行く公園で、今年初めて咲いているのを見ました。

    Camera: Nikon D800
    Lens: AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED

    #creative366project  
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  • Takahiro Yamamoto2013-01-04 16:02:12
    The view from Shojoken Observatory of Kenchoji Temple, Kamakura, Kanagawa 鎌倉・勝上嶽展望台

    I visited Kenchoji Temple in Kamakura. In its premises there is Shojoken Observatory which offers a great view of Mt. Fuji. I needed to go up the steep stairs and was out of breath when I reaced the top. Sadly, the highest mountain in Japan was behind the clouds, but I was able to see some nice clouds, and a good view of the central part of Kamakura City and Izu Islands in the far distance.

    鎌倉・建長寺の敷地内にある勝上嶽展望台に行った。汗をかいて息を切らして険しい階段を上ったが、残念ながら富士山は雲の向こう。それでも鎌倉市内や太平洋に浮かぶ伊豆諸島までを見ることができた。今度は晴れた午前中に来て、ぜひともここからの富士山の眺めを楽しみたい。

    Date: 01/04/2013
    Camera: Nikon D800
    Lens: AF-S Nikkor 14-24mm f2.8G ED
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  • Takahiro Yamamoto2012-11-27 13:37:52
    332: 11/27/2012: Yoga Intersection

    If you have read Haruki Murakami's 1Q84, you might remember Aomame, one of the main characters, took a taxi and got on Metropolitan Expressway before she slipped into the world of 1Q84. This is the place where she entered the expressway. Do you want to follow her and see the world where two moons are in the sky?

    村上春樹の『1Q84』を読んだ方は、登場人物の一人、青豆が、冒頭でタクシーを使って首都高速に乗った場面を覚えているかもしれません。その後、彼女は1Q84の世界に入り込んでしまいました。ここ、用賀インターが、青豆が首都高に乗った場所でした。空に月……はまだ一つしかないようですから、ここはまだ、こっち側の世界のようです。

    #NikonD800   #elevatedexpressways   #mothra   #1Q84  
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  • Takahiro Yamamoto2013-03-27 11:27:23
    Sakura in White (Added 5 images)

    I like to walk along the river near my workplace during the lunchtime. During this season, I can't help looking up at the cherry blossoms even though my face and camera get wet.

    職場の近くを流れる神田川沿いを、昼休みによく散歩する。桜の季節の雨。顔が濡れてもカメラが濡れても、桜の花を見上げずにはいられない(全5枚)。
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  • Takahiro Yamamoto2012-09-26 10:48:42
    270: 09/26/2012: Morning Glories on a Glorious Morning

    There are signs of autumn everywhere, while I'm happy to see some flowers that are trying to extend its summer season. 

    秋の兆しがあちこちに顔を出してきました。でも、夏を楽しもうって訴えかけるものが道端にあったりして、ちょっとうれしくなります。
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  • Takahiro Yamamoto2012-11-25 14:40:41
    330: 11/25/2012: Autumn Leaves in Otaguro Park, Suginami Tokyo

    I visited one of my favorite parks to see the autumn leaves this morning. The park used to be a private garden which is now owned by Suginami Ward government and is open to public. A small river runs through the garden and you can enjoy beautiful autumn leaves every year.

    今日の午前中、杉並区の大田黒公園に行ってきました。もとは個人の邸宅だった庭を杉並区が整備して一般公開している公園です。川が流れて池もある日本庭園があって、毎年、きれいな紅葉が楽しめ、私のお気に入りの場所の一つです。

    #creative366project  
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  • Takahiro Yamamoto2012-09-07 13:04:55
    A Boat on the Sumida River
    #elevatedexpressways  

    Under the quarter moon, the boat ran along the Sumida River. I was thrilled with the perfect shutter speed and timing. By the way, the Ryogoku junction of Metropolitan Expressway is one of my most favorite spots in Tokyo. When I was a kid, my parents often drove passed there. By going right at the fork, we were visiting my grandmother's older sister. Going left, the destination was a town near Asakusa, where the high school my father used to work at was located. 

    この日の夜は雲ひとつなく、上弦の月が夜空を照らしていました。夜は家でのんびりするつもりでしたが、結局、じっとしていることができずに車を走らせました。これはワンショット。シャッターを切ったタイミング、スピードがちょうどよく、隅田川を進む船がいい具合に写ってくれました。

    ところでこの両国ジャンクションは、私のお気に入りのスポットの一つです。子供のころ、親に車に乗せられてよくここを走りました。Y字の分かれ道を千葉方面に進むと親戚のおばあちゃんの家に行き、向島方面に進むと父が働いていた高校が目的地でした。懐かしい。
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  • Takahiro Yamamoto2013-04-07 23:10:22
    Full Bloom

    The eight-fold cherry blossoms in my neighborhood were in full bloom last weekend. They always remind me of a Japanese confectionery called Sakura-mochi (The images are here: http://bit.ly/ZsCoag).

    この週末、世田谷・桜新町の八重桜が満開になった。毎週日曜日はこの近くに行く用事があるので、その帰りに撮影。八重桜を見るたびに、桜餅が食べたくなる。
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  • Takahiro Yamamoto2013-03-11 15:34:08
    Sunlit Blossoms

    A close-up shots of the cherry tree I shared yesterday (http://bit.ly/ZAfGKg). The sunlight in the flowers was very warm and beautiful.

    昨日シェアした河津桜のクローズアップを一枚だけ。花を照らす陽光が温かで美しかった。
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  • Takahiro Yamamoto2013-01-21 14:37:52
    The Moon and The Loop

    When +Mark Esguerra visited Tokyo last November, I took him to this spot with +Jason Arney and +Brian Kemper. The sky was not perfect, but still, the moon had added the wonderful touch to the bridge.

    昨年11月にアメリカから友人が来たとき、この場所で一緒に撮影をした。誰が来ても、最初に連れて行きたいと思うお気に入りの場所。アルバムには同じような写真が何枚も入っているけれど、一人で悦に入ってもいいではないか!ということで。
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  • Takahiro Yamamoto2012-11-05 13:26:00
    310: 11/05/2012: I Wish My Head Were Round

    Son: Dad, I wish my head were round ...
    Dad: Why do you think so, son?
    Son: Then I could do forward rolls.

    とーちゃん、丸い頭が欲しい。
    なぜだ、息子よ。
    でんぐり返りがうまくなりたい…。

    Camera: Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2
    Lens: Voigtländer Cosina Nokton 25mm f/0.95

    #creative366project   #danbo   #danboard   #ダンボー  
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  • Takahiro Yamamoto2012-10-26 23:19:07
    298: 10/24/2012: Smile

    I was sitting on a bench in a park when I felt like someone was watching me. I turned my head around and found it was smiling.

    公園のベンチに座っていたら感じた視線…。振り返ってみると、そこにいたのはトンボ。かすかな笑みを浮かべていました。

    Camera: Nikon D800
    Lens: AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED

    #creative366project  
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  • Takahiro Yamamoto2012-08-08 15:21:08
    Don't Follow
    ついてこないで。
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  • Takahiro Yamamoto2013-05-08 15:08:33
    The Setting Sun in the Middle

    When I reached this spot, the setting sun was just there. I hurriedly set my camera and tripod and capture this view. I'm glad I didn't miss the timing.

    東京江戸川区の葛西臨海公園から、荒川沿いをせっせと北に歩いて、西葛西駅近くのこの場所にたどり着いたら、ちょうど太陽がこの位置に。あわてて三脚とカメラをセットして撮影。逃さなくてよかった。

    Date: May 4, 2013
    Place: Seishincho Exit, Metropolitan Expressway (Edogawa-ku, Tokyo)
    Camera: Nikon D800
    Lens: AF-S NIKKOR 14-24mm f/2.8G ED

    #MTBK_Expressways  

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    Selected as TOP Photo on Google+ for the daily photo theme:
    #10000photographers by +Robert SKREINER 
    and shared at the page: +10000 PHOTOGRAPHERS 
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