Drive through building

Other than parking garages, I've never had the experience of driving through a building (via an expressway) until I visited Osaka. On my last day in Osaka we drove through the Gate Tower Building (ゲートタワービル ). I knew that this building existed, but didn't expect to have the opportunity to have such a quick visit on my first time to Osaka. Lucky for me, I was a passenger and my camera was ready and handy.

Nikon D600 with Nikon 16-35mm f/4G ED VR II AF-S IF SWM @ 16 mm, f4.0, ISO 100, 1/500 sec.

Been busy in Osaka

Last week I visited Osaka and Kyoto on business. The central business district around Osaka station has a different feeling when compared to Tokyo. At times it is gritty, sophisticated, modern, vulgar or eccentric. I'm not sure if I like it, but change is good. Here are some photos of the more modern side of the Osaka Station, the nearby new Grand Front Osaka development and Ships Hall.

Nikon D600 with Nikon 16-35mm f/4G ED VR II AF-S IF SWM @ 16 mm, f5.6, ISO 400, 1/15 sec.

Nikon D600 with Nikon 16-35mm f/4G ED VR II AF-S IF SWM @ 16 mm, f5.6, ISO 400, 1/20 sec.

Nikon D600 with Nikon 16-35mm f/4G ED VR II AF-S IF SWM @ 16 mm, f4.0, ISO 400, 1/10 sec.