Architecture：Tokyo Tower

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2 May 2010 - This Golden Week, after failing to get tickets to Nara, I could only stay in my room for the whole 7 days holiday. I woke up on Sunday morning feeling restless and a strong urge to go somewhere, I brought my camera, EF-S10-22mm F3.5-4.5 USM and tripod, and headed towards Tokyo Tower.

I have stayed in Tokyo for 2.5 years, have seen Tokyo Tower countless times, but I have never been to the foot of Tokyo Tower.

Let's start with some standard shots of Tokyo Tower:


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I am into lines and shapes recently:


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Tokyo Tower and Cars:


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After that, I got hungry and went into the food court for a bowl of ramen.
Tokyo Tower was exhibiting Michael Jackson's goods and collections but it said "No Photography Inside", and I am not a huge fan of MJ so I didn't go in. I was more interested in going up to the observatory but the queue was sooooo looooonnnnnng that I gave up as well.

I stepped out of the Tokyo Tower Mall and was planning to go back but Tokyo Tower caught my eye again.


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The lights changed colors. I set up my tripod again and took a few more dozens of shots (same angle but with different settings).


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Looking at other people struggling to capture Tokyo Tower with their handphone cameras, I felt really satisfied with my works.. haha
However, I kept telling myself that I need to photograph Tokyo Tower like no one has ever done it before. The chance came as I was heading back towards the JR train station...

The temple was closed but there were no barricades. It was total darkness inside but I didn't give a second thought and simply just walked into it. And this was what I saw...


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It was so dark inside that my autofocus did not work. I had to manual focus and try numerous different settings. It was clear sky and they were a few stars. The line was formed by a passing airplane.

Overall, I think this is the best series I ever shot.