Oomisoka — New Year’s Eve 2002/3

13 January, 2003 (00:07) | Japan - Events, Japan - Photography | By: Kurt

I took these photos on oomisoka, or New Year’s Eve, when the family visited Warabi Shrine to welcome in the New Year. I used my 35mm and good ol’ black & white print film (imagine that!). It was a nice evening, equal parts solemnity and festivity, which I hope is evident a little in the pictures below.


Warabi, New Year's Eve, 2002-3: click for larger image (39K)


Warabi, New Year's Eve, 2002-3: click for larger image (43K)


Warabi, New Year's Eve, 2002-3: click for larger image (41K)


Warabi, New Year's Eve, 2002-3: click for larger image (54K)


Warabi, New Year's Eve, 2002-3: click for larger image (30K)


Warabi, New Year's Eve, 2002-3: click for larger image (31K)

Comments

Comment from M Sinclair Stevens
Time January 13, 2003 at 1:21 pm

The black and white really emphasizes the timeless qualities of the subject. At first I thought these were some more shots from your inlaws old photo albums.