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Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan

Central, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong

We arrived in Akihabara just hours after 7 people were brutally and fatally stabbed by a crazed 25 year old who claimed "I'm bored of life".

 

To quote a portion of the article:

Police have found evidence that the suspect in a bloody Tokyo stabbing rampage purchased a small cache of knives just before the assault and reportedly posted despondent internet messages warning he planned to kill people.

 

In one of the postings, he reportedly called himself "worse than trash".

 

Tomohiro Kato, a 25-year-old factory worker, was handed over to the custody of the Tokyo prosecutors' office on Tuesday for further questioning into Sunday's attack, in which he allegedly slammed a rented truck into a crowd of pedestrians then jumped out and began a stabbing spree, killing seven.

 

Three people were killed by the impact of the truck, four died from stab wounds and another 10 were injured, police said.

 

Kato, blood spattered on his face and clothes, was arrested on the spot.

 

More info of this story on The Age.

 

The weird thing is, we were planning on heading to Akihabara in the morning, but instead met with a friend. We could have possibly been caught in the mayhem.

 

As you can see by this photo, we weren't far behind, the police were still setting up and the ambo's were trying to save lives.

 

Blood all over the street.

 

Scary.

Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan

The severe storm that spawned a tornado in Hugo, MN.

A pole outside of a elementary school in Hugo, MN following a tornado that touched down just yards away.

 

Please see www.startribune.com for information on helping those hardest hit.

Dancing water fountains that move with the music outside of the Bellagio Hotel. Across the street is Paris Hotel.

Melbourne's one and only.

 

Canon EOS 5D w/ 50mm f/.8

Poor, poor Fi. Had 3 wisdom teeth out on Monday.

 

Show your support.

Aesop Rock, Future Music Festival, Melbourne, Australia

Aesop Rock, Future Music Festival, Melbourne, Australia

The Big Day Out 2008, Melbourne

The Big Day Out 2008, Melbourne

The Police, MCG, Melbourne, 2008.

Yashica 635 Twin Lens on Kodak Ultracolour 400

Burning bodies.

 

Canon EOS 5 w/ 16-35mm f/2.8 on Kodak Ultracolour 400

Canon EOS 5 w/ 16-35mm f/2.8 L on Fuji Neopan SS @ ISO 100 (Exp)

Lomo LC-A on Fujifilm 160S Pro @ ISO 160 (Exp)

Canon FT QL w/ 50mm f/1.8 on Illford 400 ISO

Canon FT QL w/ 50mm f/1.8 on Illford 400 ISO

Canon EOS 350D w/ 16-35mm f/2.8 L

We sat here for a while watching the magic that was the Tokyo Rockabilly Club. So much energy, not so much rhythm but 100% pure style, commitment and showmanship. I do highly recommend spending an afternoon with these people. It will make your day.

 

Kudos Tokyo Rockabillies!

 

Canon FT QL w/ 50mm f/1.8 on Illford B&W 400

Tokyo, Japan

 

Canon EOS 5 w/ 75-300mm f/4-5.6 on Kodak Ultracolour

On Shibuya Crossing

 

Canon FT QL 50mm f/1.8 on Ilford B&W 400

Harajuku, Tokyo, Japan

 

Canon EOS 350D 50mm f/1.8 II

Men and women are separated into same sex baths.

 

Canon QL FT w/ 50mm f/1.8 on Ilford B&W ISO 400

Canon EOS 5 w/ 50mm f/1.8II on Kodak UltraColor 400

Gion, Kyoto, Japan.

 

Canon EOS 5 w/ Canon EF-50mm f/1.8 II on Kodak UltraColour

The slight grin I was telling you about.

This is Mamechiho, an apprentice Geisha or Maiko. I found this out after posting this on my blog whilst still in Japan. Thanks bib/smr!

Osaka Castle, Osaka, Japan

Our first piece of Japanese history, this was the centre of Osaka for many years, and the residents of this era still hold Osaka Castle close to their hearts.

This big bad boy is the show stopper at the Osaka Aquarium in Osaka, Japan. Amongst this guy lives tuna, manta rays, sting rays, schools of fish and a lot more.

Looking back down to Center Place.

Finally, no-one walking in front of my shot

Another digital sunset shot.

 

Williams Town, Melbourne, Australia.

Williams Town Industrial.

 

Shot on my Canon EOS 5 with my 16-35mm f/2.8 on Kodak Portra 400.

Bourke St, Melbourne

 

Shot on my Canon FT QL with Ilford 400 film.

I was lining up a shot of the Sushi bar in Melbourne's QV, when mr Security popped his head into my view and started yapping away. I took the shot, and he proceeds to tell me that I'm not allowed to take photos in Melbourne's QV. What a load.

  

QV, Lonsdale St, Melbourne

 

Shot on my Canon FT QL with Ilford 400 film.

GPO, Bourke St, Melbourne

 

Shot on my Canon FT QL with Ilford 400 film. I don't mind the dust so much, though I think it's time to get some cotton gloves!

Holga 120GCFN with Kodak Portra 120VC film.

Fitzroy, Melbourne

Outside of brand new bar opening soon - "Sister Bella".

Under Flinders St Station, Melbourne. Shot with my Pentax P30 @ 50mm, Kodak Supra 400 Film.

Outside the Ranch, Melbourne. Shot with my Pentax P30 @ 50mm, Kodak Supra 400 Film.

Corner of La Trobe & Queen St, Melbourne

Collins St, Melbourne.

Sky high perspective.

Sunset over the desert.

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