Showing posts with label Aoyama. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Aoyama. Show all posts

Tuesday, June 17, 2014

Momoiro Clover Z Fashion?

I don't understand why these clothes are so popular, but it has something to do with a J-Pop band called Momoiro Clover Z. Seems that there are several variations of colors and hoody styles. The text on the sashes lead me to the name of the band. According to Wikipedia, it seems that they ranked as the most popular female idol group according to 2013 and 2014 surveys.

Based on my investigative work, it seems that there was some sort of event or concert planned at Meiji Jingu Gaien Stadium.



Nikon D600 with Nikon 16-35mm f/4G ED VR II AF-S IF SWM @ 16 mm, f5.6, ISO 100, 1/80 sec.




Nikon D600 with Nikon 16-35mm f/4G ED VR II AF-S IF SWM @ 16 mm, f5.6, ISO 100, 1/250 sec.




Nikon D600 with Nikon 16-35mm f/4G ED VR II AF-S IF SWM @ 35 mm, f5.6, ISO 100, 1/160 sec.




Nikon D600 with Nikon 16-35mm f/4G ED VR II AF-S IF SWM @ 35 mm, f5.6, ISO 100, 1/80 sec.




Nikon D600 with Nikon 16-35mm f/4G ED VR II AF-S IF SWM @ 35 mm, f5.6, ISO 100, 1/320 sec.

Tuesday, June 10, 2014

There's a Medussa in your window (or there's a Gorgon looking at you)

Near Aoyama Dori between Omotesando and Aoyama Itchome Stations I came across this interesting shop window with what appears to be a fluorescent green "papier-mâché" Medusa. I am not sure how they decided on choosing this motif for their window decoration, and doubly confused by the choice of skull scattered about on the floor. What does it all mean?



Nikon D600 with Nikon 16-35mm f/4G ED VR II AF-S IF SWM @ 26 mm, f5.6, ISO 400, 1/50 sec.

Monday, June 9, 2014

Hot Toys or "Get Away From Her, You Bitch!"

There's a cool shop in Aoyama called Toy Sapiens that has all sorts of highly detailed models from sci-fi, action and super-hero movies. One of the cool models on prominent display is of Ellen Ripley from Aliens! You may have spotted her before from my resent post on the Hara Railway Museum. This photo was taken about a year ago in May 2013. If you are not familiar with Ripley or the power loader she operates in Aliens you can check out the clip posted on YouTube.



Nikon D600 with Nikon 16-35mm f/4G ED VR II AF-S IF SWM @ 23 mm, f5.6, ISO 100, 1/160 sec.