Comments on: multimedia commuter hell

By: Brent

Brent — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 23:50:16 +0000

Great shots. I especially like the ones taken from above. Having ridden in rush hour trains in Tokyo for several years, I can readily identify with most of the scenes, but the ones taken from above offer a fresh perspective, a sort of omnipotent angle I never really considered while riding the train.
I would love to see a picture of the photographer taking the shot.

By: Salvador Vazquez

Salvador Vazquez — Thu, 21 May 2009 13:13:09 +0000

I see. Thanks a lot! :-)

By: tony

tony — Wed, 20 May 2009 13:14:28 +0000

Hi Salvador,

Legally you certainly don’t need consent to take the photos, nor to use them if its editorial. Bit of a tricky situation. Explaining might be easier than you think. Just say “shumi desu” (it’s my hobby). I tend to take photos first then explain (occasionally apologize!) later.

By: Salvador Vazquez

Salvador Vazquez — Wed, 20 May 2009 13:04:48 +0000

Just wondering, how do you take pictures of people and publish them? Don’t you need some form of written consent? I’m just getting into photography and I live in Toyama-ken. I always want to take pictures of local farmers doing their thing, but I feel awkward, especially since I don’t speak Japanese so well and I could not explain myself if they started to ask me why I was taking their picture. Could you offer me some advice? Thanks!

By: Daniel Fath

Daniel Fath — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 11:13:15 +0000

Looks nice. Like the voice-over. Now all you need is the guy who apologizes for train delays.

By: The Daily Crush « Nictos

The Daily Crush « Nictos — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 11:10:36 +0000

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