Plastic Smile, a photo from Tokyo, Kanto

Photographer's Note

It must be hell having a job in which one has to smile and be gawked at by passers-by, including foreigners with cameras. She was like a little captive bird, but then I saw her guardian and put the camera away! Check the workshop to see her companion.
It was all to do with promoting something or other.

yeln, BennyV, jhm heeft deze opmerking als nuttig gemarkeerd

Critiques | Translate

Juzo (2151) 2010-05-01 0:08

Hi Klaudio,
I feel sorry for her, she seems to take this tough job gracefully, politely and in the end I guess this shows her dedication and beauty. I like these shots, showing a daily life, the mark of a good street photographer, shooting the reality of life, rather than justa pretty image.
Cheers
Justin

BennyV (34746) 2010-05-01 1:38

Hello Klaudio,

The things people do (or are forced to do) for money - if this isn't an appropriate May 1 picture! Even the colour is right, haha!

Great upload, if you ask me.

Benny

alftrek (3270) 2010-05-01 15:58

Helo Klaudio,
She looks like a product to me, cladded in the most unusual red attire just to attract attention and she is succeeded. Excellent quality image.
Regards
Alfred

jhm (211734) 2010-05-04 10:12

Hello Klaudio,

I looked to both pictures, and both pictures are very nice.
I find your cropping excellent with this vertical frame.
Excellent composition, lovely real colors too.
Also the colors and presentation make these picture attractive. TFS.

Best regards,
John

holmertz (102008) 2010-05-04 12:21

Hello Klaudio,
Well, at least this keeps the unemployment figures down. And she is certainly properly dressed for the occasion. But I would wish for her to have a better job. But a catchy picture it is.
Regards,
Gert

AKITA (15125) 2010-05-05 17:42

dear Klaudio,
your very characteristic shot in Tokyo...
surely she is a promoting and campaign girl, but her costume suggests the heart and feeling of people in modern Tokyo, (including her),
her costume means some cultural elements,,, a pretty girl, a sexy lady,a fighting woman, a loving heroin...
those all are the devices and tricks for selling mobile phones and note PC, hahaha,
thank you for your excellent shot,
Akihisa

pablominto (53746) 2010-05-05 22:50

Hello Klaudio,

A classy looking young lady..!
And I assume that's why she got the job in the first place, hopefully she is well paid to compensate for wearing that costume day after day...
A fine capture with good details, available light made well use of..!

Greetings,
Pablo -

Dyerco (10185) 2010-05-06 7:53

Hi Klaudio
Looks like she is a Sony girl. A good slice if life shot with lots of red to attract our attenation.
Phil

rodgerg (55767) 2010-05-09 0:29

Hello Klaudio,

A csne of life of to day very well collected. Image rich in details and in vived colors, especially the red color which arise very well. Good framing too with the propsect open on the left which give depht to the composition.
Have a nice Sunday,
Roger

tootsie (400) 2010-06-20 8:05

Hi Klaudio,
Great capture!! I love the color and lines here, you have created an excellent composition. Well seen!