Nanchatte
Nanchatte means fake in Japanese. I thought this title apt, as these aren`t actually real Geisha or Maiko, just Japanese tourists playing make believe. It`s possible to go to a photo studio, dress up, walk out to Kiyomisu Dera in Kyoto and be photographed. A lot of people are under the impression the “Geisha” is real.
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Miss Tash
thats a really interesting pic
Melanie McQuoid replied
Thanks Miss Tash! :-)
Aren`t there Kimono`s stunning!
Roslyn Slater
Beautifully captured. Your image really highlights the magnificant kimono’s.
Mark Hayward
I like it..interesting shot
Helen Valentino
Beautiful shot! the kimonos are exquisite. The painting I am currently working on is of a komino with Koi It should be posted by the weekend,wonderful interview for March as well, I am bit quite and don’t always expess myself as well as I should but such is is life.\
Rosina Lamberti
totally Awesome coloured kimono’s
George Lenz
all dressed up…. nice
Cain Doherty
nice shot – i guess it’s the ‘real’ japan based on your narrative – emulation of tradition
sharra
love your work. i used to live in japan for 3 years. i didnt have a digital then. though i have some great shots…i should upload them. you’ve inspired me.
Melanie McQuoid replied
Thanks. I`ve also been in Japan 3 years. I loved your portfolio too. Especially the ladybug shots, they have an amazing “Wow” factor.