Jun.

Posted by Duncan Galbraith (kyoto, Japan) on 30 November 2006 in People & Portraits and Portfolio.

I've not seen Jun (you, if you can find an internet connection) for quite a while as shes been up to various artistic shenanigans in Mexico, and by the time this gets posted may well have made her way to Cuba. This post is part of a promise made several months ago, in which I assured her she'd not be forgotten whilst she ventured forth into the world. Kyotsukete Jun-san. Be seeing you soon. And dont forget the duty free.

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Comments (19)

H.O from Victoria, Canada

That's very important "omiyage" it's Japanese style :-o
Nice shot Duncan !!

30 Nov 2006 12:08am

@H.O: Hi H.O! thanks for your comment. Your recent urban/car shot is a winner mate. Keep them coming.

Ben from New York City, United States

Nice pose. The cig and her smile work well.

30 Nov 2006 12:17am

@Ben: thanks man. thought about cropping the ciggie out but it wouldnt be her without it so, sorry bob!

Bob from New Jersey, United States

I don't want to preach, but I hate to see a pretty girl smoking.

30 Nov 2006 12:19am

@Bob: hey Bob, know what you mean but read Bens reply...

clem from Sydney, Australia

"Duty free" being code for a nice box of cuban cigars perhaps?

30 Nov 2006 12:26am

@clem: hehe...you know the score mate.

Sidney from Manila, Philippines

Nice natural portrait! Looks like a fun person to be with.

30 Nov 2006 5:03am

@Sidney: Aye, she's a great lass. Keep the phillipines posts coming. lovely work!

Blain from Toride, Japan

Great portrait Duncan. Love the composition, and how you caught her expression so well.

BTW: not to be a nitpicker, but it"s "Ki o tsukete" (^_^)

30 Nov 2006 7:54am

@Blain: ooooops....cheers man..need to brush up on the ol' japanese spelling.

Suby from Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

Interesting.

Suby

30 Nov 2006 8:16am

@Suby: Thanks Suby!

Cyrille from PARIS, France

Nice promise. I have friends who are leaving soon. I think I'll do the same sort of promise. The photo, makes it looks you were having a good time. ^^

30 Nov 2006 8:19am

@Cyrille: Merci beaucoup Cyrille! I think shes going to give me a slap when she gets back mind, don't think she was expecting her portrait all over A3...but at least it's documented evidence she hasn't been forsaken.

Shadow Mountains from Japan

I know! Said I wasn't gonna do this...but it's a fantastic shot!

30 Nov 2006 8:19am

@Shadow Mountains: Cheers man. catch up with you tomorrow mate.

Ryan from Canada

Love her expression.

30 Nov 2006 9:15am

@Ryan: cheers ryan. She's a happy lass thats for sure.

Colour blind from Tokyo, Japan

Her face is filled with character...she looks like an explorer not fit to be caged in any place on this planet. I love all your photos!!! So much so that I'm going to go out this Sunday and try to take photos of people...maybe not as candidly as you do but there will be some people in some frames!!

30 Nov 2006 10:28am

@Colour blind: Good luck with the portraits/people shots mate, and a BIG THANKS for the kind words.

Martine Lapointe from Quebec, Canada

Beautiful portrait. The instant moment!

30 Nov 2006 12:40pm

@Martine Lapointe: Thanks Martine. She was in her element here (in a bar), so a smile was guaranteed!

Damon Schreiber from Toronto, Canada

Great post-card, and a great character shot. Hope her artistic endeavours go well. Can't go wrong in México and Cuba. ⁄¡Qué te vaya bien, Jun!

30 Nov 2006 4:56pm

@Damon Schreiber: Thanks Damon. She'll be back soon with possibly an Aminus3 account...counting down to January...

Henry Zhang from New York, United States

Interesting shot. It's portraits like these that really describe a person - everyday, unpretentious life. I like it.
And thank you for the warm welcome!

30 Nov 2006 5:00pm

@Henry Zhang: Thanks man. Loving your playground series mate...Ive been shooting them at night recently but so far have been a bit unsatisfied with results. Theyve got so much potential.

Martin from a small village in Lower Austria, Austria

Expressive portrait.

1 Dec 2006 10:18am

Dileep from Canada

Excellent photo. Great use of flash.

1 Dec 2006 5:45pm

@Dileep: thanks Dileep. I usually shy away from flash but the locations lighting complimented the flash quite well, so a big thank you to the 'Dracula Bar' also.