Underneath the bridge
Underneath the bridge
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focal length:30 mm
focal length:30 mm
aperture:f 1.4
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iso:1000
Capture data:2008-07-30 19:02:10
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Posted in: Category: [Kanda - Tokyo]  

Underneath the bridge
The tarp has sprung a leak
And the animals I have trapped
Have all become my pets
And I am living off of grass
And the drippings from the ceiling
Its okay to eat fish
cause they dont have any feelings.... Something in the way..

Back in the first 90's, when I was a teenager, I used to be a Huge fan of Nirvana.. Yeah, completely into the grunge scene, with long hair (now I've long dreadlocks but it's kinda different..), all dressed up like a homeless and constantly in a (self-induced & pretty fake) sad, melancholic mood..
I loved playing Nirvana, and Something in the way was one of my favourite songs..
Some years later I lost interest in Nirvana. I was mainly in different kind of rock or electronic music..
However, few days ago I said "yeah, let's listen to some Nirvana stuff again", checked iTunes and gosh! I left all my nirvana cds in Italy and there were no mp3s on my computer!
...but thanks to internet fibre channel and peer to peer nothing is impossible right ? ;)
So, yesterday I was walking and listening some tapes on my walkman (ahah, just kidding.. on the iPhone.. but "walkman" was just more grungy 90's) and the shuffle decided for Something in the way.
"Underneath the bridge..." said Kurt.. In that moment I raised my head and what I saw was just that, the lyrics were just perfect. I took a photo and here it is: underneath the bridge..




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  • Liang // 2008-08-01 13:46:56

    Graffiti in Japan? I never knew... great shot!
  • Haze // 2008-08-01 14:31:11

    Amazing shot!
  • yz // 2008-08-01 17:12:08

    Fantastic mood! It's good that you included some people in it.
  • Brian // 2008-08-01 17:57:59

    So do you just spend a lot of time walking around to new areas and snapping photos? This is a pretty spiffy photo, love the post processing on the lights here. It sets the perfect mood. COLD!
  • kawazu // 2008-08-01 19:12:22

    Grest shot; like ripped straight outta Blade Runner or something to compare to that. Surely would waste a few hours taking pictures there. :)
  • Marcie // 2008-08-01 20:59:20

    Fantastic! Altho I wouldn't want to be under the bridge at night..I do love your image.
  • Radel // 2008-08-01 21:43:16

    I used to love Nirvana too. And just like you every now and then I go back to my old music and almost rediscover it. As I type this I have "Polly wants a cracker" ringing in my head for some reason. Out of all songs.. funny the way your head works.

    I like the tint and how you have used it. Cool processing Ruben. I like it!
  • Lunamania // 2008-08-01 23:39:11

    I appreciate the musical reference here and you've captured such a lonely, yet not unpleasant feeling here. And as always, love your processing technique.
  • Jesse Moscoe // 2008-08-02 00:27:51

    You have such a unique style. All your shots are so moody.
  • cako // 2008-08-03 23:19:20

    Great dark atmosphere. Fantastic style
  • Alejandra // 2008-08-04 08:49:45

    Great exposure Ruben! Love the mood and your Nirvana story! Wow...I was downloading some old songs to my future iPhone...very nostalgic!
  • Rian // 2008-08-05 11:41:41

    LOL! Awesome story, bro.. it's like Kurt talked to you from the grave.. :D It seems Kurt has good taste too.. :) Nice shot!
  • Sean // 2008-08-06 23:35:23

    Great composition; love the light.
  • desolate | metropolis // 2008-08-16 00:20:34

    Great bold lines in this. Nice composition.

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