9 years in Asia in 2 minutes. [all photos by Brandon Hoover]Read more
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The Apprentice Geisha of Gion (aka henshin)
A very helpful Flickr user posted a response to my photo “Geisha of Gion”. I thought I’d share the response, as I wasn’t aware of this at all. (Even after reading Memoirs of a Geisha 😉 ) I feel like such a tourist. — “Sorry, but this lady is just a regular lady dressed up as a maiko (an apprentice geisha) for the day. This act is called “henshin”. But this is a lovely composed picture! (1)really worn down orRead more
Geisha of Gion
Gion, Kyoto, Japan Canon 5D mk II | Canon EF 135mm f/2.0 L USM @ f/2 | 1/320 sec | ISO 100 | handheldRead more
“Where Will the Next Earthquake Hit?”
On February 24th, GOOD posted “Where Will the Next Earthquake Hit?“ The timing is eerie and unfortunate. “A year after the devastating earthquake in Haiti, people everywhere have been speculating about when and where the next cataclysmic one will hit our shores. If major quakes occur approximately 15 times a year around the world, where will the next one hit?“Read more
March update
My brother decided to leave Tokyo after 5 years. He’s now in Florida for a while and may or may not return to Japan in June. — We’re leaving early tomorrow morning for Puerto Galera – white sandy beaches on the next island south of Luzon (the island we live on here in the Philippines). I’ve heard many mixed reviews of how to best get there. Essentially there are three main ways: small open catamaran style ‘bancas’ (one sank inRead more
Japan earthquake: tsunami warning for Philippines within the hour
Hoping Manila will be unaffected by the potential tsunami after the earthquake in Japan. My brother lives in Tokyo. He checked in and is fine. Hope aftershocks will not be a problem. Also concerned about family and friends in Jakarta. Indonesia doesn’t need another disaster. Keep safe.Read more