Happy New Year!

Posted by Duncan Galbraith (kyoto, Japan) on 1 January 2007 in People & Portrait and Portfolio.

Thought I'd start the New Year with an unprocessed image after the recent PS heavy treatments. Kind of a PS detox so to speak;)

I dont recommend this by the way, decking your car out to such an extent obviously increases the 'blind spot'. I also dont recommend you stick your camera in anyones face who's done such a thing. Thats a whole different game of danger. Thankfully, this particular man didnt seem to mind/notice when I gingerly approached the car and started shooting.
Anyway, lets hope the New Year hasnt begun with too bad a hangover. Take it easy people.

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Comments (19)

Yukie from Kyoto, Japan

Akemashite Omedetou Gozaimasu, Duncun!
I've never seen such a gorgeous interior of a car. I can't imagine my driving that car, I think I can't definately(It's danger..) It was fortunate for you that the man didn't mind your shooting, good for you...

Now I'm in my parents house and spend new years holidays with my family and relatives. Next week I'm going to get back to Kyoto. I hope see you soon.

1 Jan 2007 7:47am

Yukie from Kyoto, Japan

Now I'm in my parents house and spend new years holidays with my family and relatives. Next week I'm going to get back to Kyoto. I hope see you soon.

1 Jan 2007 7:51am

John Hartman from Kyoto, Japan

The guy looks like a charming ol' villain to boot.

1 Jan 2007 8:25am

@John Hartman: He did look rather strange indeed ;)

Stu from Kyoto, Japan

ha! excellent shot duncs!

btw - i saw "pronto" man again yesterday!

1 Jan 2007 8:47am

@Stu: yikes. he gets around ne!

Jason Kravitz from Brussels, Belgium

That is a hell of an interior!
Happy New Year Duncan

1 Jan 2007 11:18am

@Jason Kravitz: Cheers Jason. happy new year to you too brother.

Darren from Japan

Nice one mate. It's amazing what people do to their cars.
You really have a good eye mate, to see the interior of a passing car.
Happy new year mate.

1 Jan 2007 1:40pm

@Darren: Aye. suprised he could see out the windshield.

Craig Persel from Montreal, Canada

Fantastic. Very intriguing photo-journalistic image.

1 Jan 2007 2:52pm

@Craig Persel: Thanks Craig!

micki from United States

I think the thing that worries me the most is that he has not one, but two, portable DVD players. They could be a wee bit distracting. Cool find!!

Happy New Year!

1 Jan 2007 3:07pm

@micki: Aye...2! he's got no room for a passenger!

H.O from Victoria, Canada

Holy!! very strong image and good for Shinnen photograph(strong impact) :D
Happy new year Duncan! honnen mo yoroshiku onegai shimasu :-)

1 Jan 2007 3:58pm

@H.O: Thanks H.O. much apprecieted!

Daniel from United States

Strange!

1 Jan 2007 4:57pm

@Daniel: indeed.

Craiger from Vacaville, California, United States

He brings a whole new meaning to the term "Interior Decorator"!!! :0) Good shot!

1 Jan 2007 5:29pm

@Craiger: Thanks Craiger! its all a bit much ne!

Angry Buddha from United States

This friggin guy needs a hobby that's not in his car. I bet his house has a couple of milk crates for furniture. Great catch with this biazrre character.

1 Jan 2007 5:39pm

@Angry Buddha: :) I dont even wanna imagine his house Sean! scary stuff I imagine.

Damon Schreiber from Toronto, Canada

I love stuff like this! He's an eccentric's eccentric! Have a truly rippping 2007 rich with creative endeavors!

1 Jan 2007 6:08pm

@Damon Schreiber: Cheers Damon!

Martine from Québec, Canada

Is he holding a mobil flea market? Very good picture! Happy new year Duncan!

1 Jan 2007 8:13pm

@Martine: Hey Martine, happy new year to you too!

Kelvin Chan from New York City, United States

haha wow. he's even got a blanket on his lap.

1 Jan 2007 8:36pm

@Kelvin Chan: Windows rolled down, stereo cranked up as well!

Still from Valence, France

wow! Could this man really drive his car?
Have a great 2007 ! Duncan!

1 Jan 2007 9:06pm

@Still: The traffic cops in England would have this guy pulled over in seconds, but here its apparantly ok! Have a great 2007 too Still!

Kate from Kyoto, Japan

What a strange country Japan is! This photo really captures a slice of its manic kitsch-ness. I'd love to peek my lens into some of the fabulous truck cabs I've seen in Japan.

2 Jan 2007 2:26am

@Kate: Hey Kate, the trucks are amazing here ne?! They'd make a great series!