Taxi Driver (Work 1 of 3)

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

This is part of a group project undertaken by various members here on AM3.

The meticulous manner in which he attended to his vehicle was admirable. Japan is famous for, amongst other things, the work ethic and customer service. It seems to permeate throughout society. After 6 years in country it's something which at times I take for granted.

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Around 20 members, 1 theme, 3 days, good hunting!

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Comments (30)

H.O from Victoria, Canada

I really love this image. real Japanese scene and real the work shot Duncan :-)

1 Mar 2007 5:06am

@H.O: Thanks Hiro! its been wonderful 'working' with you!

Alfredo J. Martiz J. from Tokyo, Japan

Wonderful Idea Duncan, great community effort, I hope I can join for the next community theme...=) , wonderful shot Duncan!

1 Mar 2007 6:17am

Bronnie from Christchurch, New Zealand

I'm not one of the chosen, sigh... Put my name down for the next one!!
Great picture, love the look of focus and obsession.

1 Mar 2007 7:12am

@Bronnie: heh bronnie. this was a beta test for a new addition to the site so regretably numbers ha to be kept low. the members involved were people who I was already in contact with, for totally unrelated reasons (usually me asking for processing advice etc;)) anyway, rest assured the new Theme pages which will be coming on the back of this will be open to everyone.

jc from Ireland

spotless! love it, and especially the open door further up and leg suggesting what must be the scene repeated.

1 Mar 2007 9:15am

@jc: thanks John, been a pleasure 'working' with you!

Jason Kravitz from Brussels, Belgium

I imagine Japan does have a rigorous work ethic. From business to the service industry. This guy looks serious. Nice first post and thanks again for organizing this theme!

1 Mar 2007 10:11am

@Jason Kravitz: Thanks Jason!

Stu from Kyoto, Japan

Super subject Duncs, and a beautifully framed image to boot. Wonderful crispness and colour. You're a star for sorting this project out mate, but totally understand that you want to be incognito for a while when it's over.
Crackin' new blog title btw!

1 Mar 2007 10:26am

@Stu: Thanks Stu!

Shuva Brata Deb from Hyderabad, India

Thsi work theme is really working here. I love the colors.

1 Mar 2007 10:31am

@Shuva Brata Deb: Cheers shuva!

Craiger from Vacaville, California, United States

Your colors are great as always. Great capture!

1 Mar 2007 10:47am

@Craiger: Thanks mate!

benjamin from Singapore

strong colours and dynamics. love those. and great subject too!

1 Mar 2007 11:17am

@benjamin: thanks benjamin!

Helen from Melbourne, Australia

Fabulous colour. The interplay between perspective and depth is phenomonal.

1 Mar 2007 11:39am

@Helen: Cheers Helen!

Craig Persel from Montreal, Canada

Excellent. Wonderful street/urban photography.

1 Mar 2007 11:42am

@Craig Persel: Thanks craig!

Prashanth from Bengalooru, India

lovely capture!!

1 Mar 2007 12:01pm

@Prashanth: cheers prasanth!

Ali-G from Ottawa, Canada

Hey love the idea of group projects - how did you set it up - or just informal messages between members?
This really does capture the Japanese cab-driver - especially the ear-piece (likely listening to the high school baseball tournament!). I picked this up in Japan and do likewise in my cube here.

1 Mar 2007 1:40pm

@Ali-G: this was a pretty informal set up Ali-G but the will be a permanent Theme feature coming to the site...should be good!

newbiee from Karachi, Pakistan

nice capture dude!

1 Mar 2007 2:59pm

@newbiee: thanks newbiee!

Angry Buddha from United States

Maybe it's because I'm in America, but that's the best dressed taxi driver I've ever seen. Great work Duncan...love your perspective.

1 Mar 2007 3:08pm

@Angry Buddha: thanks Sean, theyve got customer service down over here.

Daniel from United States

They all dress like that in Japan. A uniform for everyone! Taxis in Japan are great - always clean in my experience - but expensive too! Nice shot.

1 Mar 2007 3:23pm

@Daniel: Thanks mate. aye taxis are as you described. nice but pricey!

Jen from Jessup, United States

Great Image!!

1 Mar 2007 3:24pm

@Jen: Thanks Jen!

Darren from Japan

Really nice work there Duncs.
This must be the first comment I have left in ages. Good idea with the theme and thanks for organizing it mate. Well done.
My last memory of a Taxi ride in Kyoto was like a scene out of the movie Taxi, they were well dressed but crazy fellas

1 Mar 2007 3:24pm

@Darren: no worries about the comments Darren, its hard for me too to get round to sites these days. too much stuff on etc. Thanks again mate for taking part! loved every shot.

Martine Lapointe from Québec, Canada

Very interesting and beautiful picture!. I like the tree on the mirror! (professional deformation!)
Thanks again for these specials posting!

1 Mar 2007 6:04pm

@Martine Lapointe: ;) thanks Martine, it was a pleasure working with you. heres to more collaborations in the future!

Damon Schreiber from Toronto, Canada

There's something about the dedication and attention to detail these guys possess that always makes me feel somehow...inadequate. Great capture.

1 Mar 2007 6:57pm

@Damon Schreiber: Thanks Damon. It's incredible isn't it, the lengths they go to. we end up paying top whack for it though, but I reckon its worth it.

Still from Valence, France

What an interesting image! At first the concentrated expression of the man. I like how others taxi drivers are in the background, and I like too the presence of the town in the superb reflection in the car. This image invite to think about the place of the work in the identity of each people!

1 Mar 2007 8:12pm

@Still: Thank you Still!

Yvon from Meerkerk, Netherlands

Great photo!

1 Mar 2007 9:07pm

@Yvon: thanks Yvon!

Jenny from Manchester, United Kingdom

I told my friend that during our leap year, we would go to Japan together.

He seems obsessed with the modern way of life, and the traditional values. I think this picture 'presents' it.

1 Mar 2007 9:18pm

@Jenny: Thanks Jenny, and thanks again for your fine work. If you ever get over to Japan feel free to look me up, you;ll find an uncanny amount of Am3 folks over here ;)

Michael Zhang from New York City, United States

I like how you kneeled down to catch this shot. Another great character, with this suit and tie, scrupulously polishing his cab.

1 Mar 2007 9:32pm

@Michael Zhang: Thanks Michael! and thanks again for your fine work.

Chris Sullivan from Melbourne, Australia

It looks as if he's looking for a heartbeat, your right about the meticulous nature of the job! The framing is also excellent, the shiny chassis' and crisp reflections really have the sense of people getting set to head in to work for the morning. Great work mate!

1 Mar 2007 10:03pm

@Chris Sullivan: Cheers Chris, I love the heartbeat reference!