100 strangers

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newly weds 

newly weds 

Finally! Waited an eternity for film to arrive from Japan after being delayed by the earthquake. I hope the wait was worth it!

I met this picture perfect Japanese couple while walking with my son in Ohouri Kouen, Fukuoka, Japan. They were having their photos taken by a photographer and even though I felt bad for getting in his way, I couldn't go past without asking if I could take a photo. It's been a long time since taking it but I hope they check it out!

Day 226

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Hardship

Hardship

Taken around dawn in the centre of Paris. It was so cold, I almost stopped walking around to get warm but found this family on the street. The kids must have been only 1 or 2 years old, which was a really heartbreaking thing to imagine how tough that family's life must be. No society should turn a blind eye and allow that on their streets. But it struck me how great a gap there was between this family's lives and those of the people still making their way home after having the luxury to be out all night.

Day 223

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Last of the cranes

Last of the cranes

Every year thousands of cranes make a massive journey from the cold northern lands of Siberia and Canada to Izumi, Kagoshima prefecture, Japan to stay for the  winter before heading back again in spring. There were about 30 birds that have stayed behind this year. Cranes are said to mate with one partner for life so I wonder if any of them were there just to be with an injured loved one.

Day 222

Mamiya RB67 SD with 65mm lens and Polaroid back

Mamiya RB67 SD with 65mm lens and Polaroid back

Given the RB's ability to produce 6x8 negatives, it's a shame that Polaroids turn out square.