2023, October 1st
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"I am the machine that reveals the world to you
as only I alone am able to see it."
........ Dziga Vertov
Curating the Charity Book Project "Made for Japan" by CITYPULSE
CITYPULSE Chile Earthquake Charity edition: POR CHILE
from LULU
Buy one copy and save the victims.
CITYPULSE Exhibition:Citizen/Biosphere August/October 2009@GALERIA MORO,Santiago, Chile
VELCO x TOMMY "CONVERSATIONS Part 1: The Absinthe Dream"
March 13th - 22nd 2009, Melbourne
Group Exhibition "100X100PHOTO" in Barcelona from December 4th,2008 - January 31st 2009
Solo Exhibition "Déjà Vu:part 1/part 2 September 1st - 27th 2008@nagune,Tokyo
Featured photographer on DT Magazine #2 issue "By Night"
Also featured on QUADRAT #2 from Franke-Heidecke
The crystal elements of my eyes are the Looking Glass to observe the world. My mind is the Dark Room which carries the Negative film inside. Then the Photographs are the representation of the Image which is reflected through the Prism of Soul.
Photographs won't tell any truth, but only gives us the bits and elements waking up from our mind's eye.
....but then,the question is what's the "truth"? :)
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- JoinedApril 2005
- OccupationLead Creative
- HometownTOKYO
- Current cityTOKYO
- CountryJAPAN
- Websitehttp://kaukokaipuukobo.com/
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sensitive gaze on the world, the night world, the city, the world of men, the world of women's beauty, beautiful mastery of the device, well done I love the atmosphere of your album
04/17/2019 Am happy to deliver this writ to Sensei Oshima, Such writ is induced by the power of his Art, To be correct - by the intensity of emotional response Irradiated by his visual creations: The intellectual capacity of Sensei Oshima Represents the state of ecstatic transgression Influencing to mobilize of an … Read more
04/17/2019 Am happy to deliver this writ to Sensei Oshima, Such writ is induced by the power of his Art, To be correct - by the intensity of emotional response Irradiated by his visual creations: The intellectual capacity of Sensei Oshima Represents the state of ecstatic transgression Influencing to mobilize of an inner source of inspiration Of other photographers en mass Following the Sensei Oshima modus operandy. Following his mirage, his echo of perpetual reincarnation, His phenomenal ability to rapture Time-Space capsule by the essence of his Imagination
Read lessHands down the best photographer on Flickr.
I guess I don't need to mention or describe how good Tommy is as that has already been done by a lot of folks here. I just want to say that his work isn't the only great thing but also the inspiration that it brings me and many other people here. His helpfulness and willingness to share his insight in photography ar… Read more
I guess I don't need to mention or describe how good Tommy is as that has already been done by a lot of folks here. I just want to say that his work isn't the only great thing but also the inspiration that it brings me and many other people here. His helpfulness and willingness to share his insight in photography are something that I'm very impressed with and thankful for as well. In short, a very nice guy with the ability to open your eyes with his works. His passion is undoubted. Thank you for sharing your vision :)
Read lessIn my belief Tommy is the real sensei of photography. He has the essence of it's art. No photoshop layering, liquefying, or other things of the "our days" photography. With the use of only contrast, perfect focus points and very simple things he get's such powerful images that keep amazing. Keep up the great wor… Read more
In my belief Tommy is the real sensei of photography. He has the essence of it's art. No photoshop layering, liquefying, or other things of the "our days" photography. With the use of only contrast, perfect focus points and very simple things he get's such powerful images that keep amazing. Keep up the great work!
Read lessTommy's images have really inspired me not only to shoot more but to open my eyes to see the beauty of everyday life. Photography begins with the photographer's eye which Tommy proves time and time again.
i've been a silent observer, admiring his works for quite sometime now. mesmerising, inspiring are understatements and i often find myself staring at his photos for a long time or coming back to his photostream on a regular basis to find inspiration. thank you tommy!
Tommy was one of the very first people I added on my Flickr list 44months ago. I've always been hooked to his work since I first saw one of his Noctilux images. He has a certain soul to his images which draws me in every time. I hope I can one day check out one of his exhibitions :)
Probably the only reason why I would make a trip to Japan are the photos of Tommy Oshima.
Tommy is a continual source of inspiration. His works always surprise me and encourage me to seek new ways to create pictures. All his pictures convey feelings that are difficult to express with words.Feelings that can only be expressed through the pictures of Tommy Oshima. Thanks for all Master
Tommy is the best. That's it.
There are no words for me to explain how much I love Tommy's photos. They reveal the hidden worlds beneath our sight, not just the worlds we can see, but also what our other senses altogether can feel. Watching photos from his gallery is a unique experience that takes you far, far away - in a voyage that permits esca… Read more
There are no words for me to explain how much I love Tommy's photos. They reveal the hidden worlds beneath our sight, not just the worlds we can see, but also what our other senses altogether can feel. Watching photos from his gallery is a unique experience that takes you far, far away - in a voyage that permits escapism as well as being an inner journey within oneself. Thank you.
Read lessThis gentle, unfailingly polite man is a keeper of secrets, letting them out only for briefest moments as he clicks the shutter.
He is my lifelong mentor for the photography.
Mr. Oshima has an amazing and unique photo style. He has an eye for the Unseen, and a keen ability to turn anything opposite the lens into pure beauty. よろしく〜
A trip to the Olympus, or maybe to the lost time. When I want to travel far and away, I just have to take the flight TommyOshima direct to Japan, with his impeccable images, the flight goes out for me really enough good of price. But, I woult pay for seeing them anyway. Yes, a MASTER..!! Your friend, Jordi from… Read more
A trip to the Olympus, or maybe to the lost time. When I want to travel far and away, I just have to take the flight TommyOshima direct to Japan, with his impeccable images, the flight goes out for me really enough good of price. But, I woult pay for seeing them anyway. Yes, a MASTER..!! Your friend, Jordi from Barcelona....··
Read lessBy far, Tommy is the one photographer I keep coming back to. His choices constantly push me to see more and (more importantly) see less . I love his final choice when he frames and snaps his camera. I appreciate his celebration of what film can still do to make beautiful pictures. Gracias, Tommy!
I've hesitated to write a testimonial for Tommy Oshima, just because it is difficult to put into words how much I appreciate his work. There is a melancholic string that connects much of what he does and that's something I can very much relate to. I love his ability to create images that engage the viewer almost immedi… Read more
I've hesitated to write a testimonial for Tommy Oshima, just because it is difficult to put into words how much I appreciate his work. There is a melancholic string that connects much of what he does and that's something I can very much relate to. I love his ability to create images that engage the viewer almost immediately and at the same time make a lasting impression. I find his images often going through my mind long after viewing them on my computer. I really feel that Oshima's work stands strongly with the other great photographer's of our time. This is all the more impressive when you consider all of the excellent photographer's that are out there. Oshima's work manages to complement that of others while also standing apart. I can usually tell that a picture is by him before actually seeing mention of his name. I hope he'll get a chance to exhibit his work in the United States, preferably on the east coast, so I can get a chance to see his prints in person. I greatly appreciate that his work is on flickr. It's a privilege to be able to view it anytime I want.
Read less" The living legend !!! one of my admirer in photography!!! the unique of his style , the way he use his gear, the way he play with the perspective is absolutely unbeliveable!!! Respect!!! " [pelican]
Although we have yet to meet I feel like I know him. Tommy never ceases to amaze and entertain. I master photographer!
Tommy's approach abt life and attitude inspire and motivate me... His works are a reflection of his perspective about life and his personality. A great Guru in photography and a true master, always inspiring when I click on his stream.
always my favorite stream !
it´s a very nice and amazing photographer. i´m so happy that i could work with him. he is very talented and it´s great what he do with his maybe 5 cameras. i hope you get some good pictures by the shooting with me. thank you for the great time. chears ly
An amazing photographic eye, supported by an oustanding tecnique and strong emotion. A reference for everyone who loves photography. Thanks for sharing your art!
Uber talented. Very interesting stream to follow! I'll buy you a drink when I see you Tommy ;)
tommy's works open another dimension and inspire me to keep looking at life going on around, digging deep inside to recognize and retrieve "pure gold" hidden just so close around.
Tommy san is the Bach, Beethoven and Mozart of photography...with a dash of Punk and Craziness thrown in. His attention to details, broad outlook, and fresh ideas are in every photograph. His is a unique, inviting, and thoughtful body of work and all photographers, regardless of experience and ability, can learn much … Read more
Tommy san is the Bach, Beethoven and Mozart of photography...with a dash of Punk and Craziness thrown in. His attention to details, broad outlook, and fresh ideas are in every photograph. His is a unique, inviting, and thoughtful body of work and all photographers, regardless of experience and ability, can learn much from it. He is also devoted to his friends, and is one of the finest people anyone will ever meet.
Read lessTasteful light and colors are his recipes to register some nostalgia. Ostinato playing with several kind of cameras, films, or lens turn his portraits and landscapes to life. In and out focus, his photographs have soul. Toshihiro Oshima is a great influence since I discovered Flickr.
Tommy Oshima is a master of photography, with depth and a wide witty universe, where Nietzsche can meet "par hasard" Godard, Lemmy Caution or Raymond Depardon. A very cosmopolite world indeed, where japanese, english, french, german, panasiatic, italian and other cultures are mixed. A very talented photo universe, wher… Read more
Tommy Oshima is a master of photography, with depth and a wide witty universe, where Nietzsche can meet "par hasard" Godard, Lemmy Caution or Raymond Depardon. A very cosmopolite world indeed, where japanese, english, french, german, panasiatic, italian and other cultures are mixed. A very talented photo universe, where the better from argentic is used for great results, where deep contrasts, amazing bokehs, interesting textures and clever compositions are never uncommon. Well, i knew this already, thanks to his wonderful photostream. When i met him, i discovered also a very friendly guy. Bon vivant, Oshima-san... Attentive to other people's thoughts, gestures and talks, Tommy Oshima is humble and open-minded. A great little big man, the kind of person who can help me to forget the bad side of flickr (bad taste ruling, censorship, kittenmania). Oshima-sama no shasshin ha subarashii...
Read lessThank you Arigato :)
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