a series of photos focused around umbrellas in use around kyoto, japan. taken during a recent trip.

i’ve always found umbrellas to be a fascinating item. perhaps because i live in arizona and have not had a use for one in over 15 years. a bit of envy coming out there. or maybe it’s their charming ability to transform a diverse cultural environment into little homogenous black vinyl canopies, bobbing through the city. there’s anonymity, romance, fun and even companionship can be found around umbrellas anywhere you look for them. they have a funny way of bringing out a part of society that is hidden away until the rain begins to pour.

i wanted to take a deeper dive into my pictures here and what i felt when producing them. this will be my first in this extra commentary series. giving me the chance to better explain what went into a photo when shooting and editing. why a picture could be more meaningful to me. the thought processes behind a shot.

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