Art Class

Art Class · 12:28 PM

In the Navy, this is what we called "manning the rails".

While driving in Ageo on the way back from Tokyo I spotted a big group of students lining a pedestrian overpass. The best I can figure is that it is a junior high or high school art class sent out to sketch the road and traffic. Kids being kids, some were waving at motorists passing below.

**Eaglerapids** · 11-15-2007, 08:16 PM

My goodness, look at that traffic! Now that's a busy picture!:-)

ramshot · 11-15-2007, 09:06 PM

I find it interesting that the large store sign is in English. Also, why is the traffic light on the opposite side of the traffic flow?

JamesD · 11-15-2007, 09:07 PM

Yes... the English sign also popped out at me as well. I really enjoy looking at your "slice of life" over there.

dantuyhoa · 11-15-2007, 10:54 PM

Nice capture. Traffic is just like here in the California Bay Area !

Mike Cash · 11-16-2007, 05:05 AM

That sort of traffic is par for the course over here. Now you can see why I manage to get most of my shots while in traffic.

As for why they have the lights like that, tell me and we'll both know. I have always suspected it to be a ruse for connected contractors to sell twice as many lights to the government.

JMR · 11-16-2007, 05:28 PM

Sometimes when we put a strong element, like a strong line through the middle of a photo, it may work, depending on what is created and what one wants to express. But in this case, I do not think it works because the image is so busy and it appears as if it is made up of two photos, divided by the bridge girder and the viewer's interest becomes divided.

JMR

Mike Cash · 11-16-2007, 05:34 PM

And sometimes when we post photos it is just to share an interesting scene and not with much consideration for the artistic merits of the photo. This is one of those.

JMR · 11-16-2007, 06:19 PM

My comments were intended in good faith, but I take your point and will show more consideration in the future.

JMR

CombatCamera · 11-16-2007, 08:11 PM

Great shot, you showed me a side of Japan I never saw.

Mike Cash · 11-17-2007, 04:43 AM

Originally posted by JMR

My comments were intended in good faith, but I take your point and will show more consideration in the future.

Your comments were valid, accurate, and caused not the slightest bit of offense. I hope you will continue to share them with me in the future.

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11-15-2007, 08:16 PM	#2
Eaglerapids Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Idaho,USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,619	My goodness, look at that traffic! Now that's a busy picture!:-)

11-15-2007, 09:06 PM	#3
ramshot Guest	I find it interesting that the large store sign is in English. Also, why is the traffic light on the opposite side of the traffic flow?

11-15-2007, 09:07 PM	#4
JamesD Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 536	Yes... the English sign also popped out at me as well. I really enjoy looking at your "slice of life" over there.

11-15-2007, 10:54 PM	#5
dantuyhoa Veteran Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: California Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,245	Nice capture. Traffic is just like here in the California Bay Area !

11-16-2007, 05:05 AM	#6
Mike Cash Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Japan Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,950 Original Poster	That sort of traffic is par for the course over here. Now you can see why I manage to get most of my shots while in traffic. As for why they have the lights like that, tell me and we'll both know. I have always suspected it to be a ruse for connected contractors to sell twice as many lights to the government.

11-16-2007, 05:28 PM	#7
JMR Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 3,332	Sometimes when we put a strong element, like a strong line through the middle of a photo, it may work, depending on what is created and what one wants to express. But in this case, I do not think it works because the image is so busy and it appears as if it is made up of two photos, divided by the bridge girder and the viewer's interest becomes divided. JMR

11-16-2007, 05:34 PM	#8
Mike Cash Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Japan Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,950 Original Poster	And sometimes when we post photos it is just to share an interesting scene and not with much consideration for the artistic merits of the photo. This is one of those.

11-16-2007, 06:19 PM	#9
JMR Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 3,332	My comments were intended in good faith, but I take your point and will show more consideration in the future. JMR

11-16-2007, 08:11 PM	#10
CombatCamera Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 36	Great shot, you showed me a side of Japan I never saw.

11-17-2007, 04:43 AM	#11
Mike Cash Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Japan Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,950 Original Poster	Originally posted by JMR My comments were intended in good faith, but I take your point and will show more consideration in the future. Your comments were valid, accurate, and caused not the slightest bit of offense. I hope you will continue to share them with me in the future.

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