The Backstreets of Tenma

The Tenjinbashi Shotengai ( shopping arcade) that runs through the

Tenma District is the longest shopping street in Japan but the

shadowy backstreets crisscrossed with narrow alleys, cramped

shops and shadowy underpasses is an even better place for picture

taking.

Fine steet shot - revealing very opposite and different details of this world...br Hannu

A most revealing glimpse of the threads of life that exist in these back streets!  It must be a fascinating "people watching" experience. Just finding a quiet corner to blend in and observe unnoticed must be the challenging part.

I love the expression of grim determination of the cyclist

Compliments 

Alf 

Could also be titled 'Out of the Darkness' or 'Into the light'.  One time when shadow detail would be a distraction.  Nice toning too.  I find humour in the size of the bell on the bike compared to the size of the guy most likely to activate it.  A huge horn with a rubber squeeze bulb would seem more appropriate for the size of his hands.  Keep 'em comin' Jack.  Best, LM.

His expression makes this one for me. 

Amy

Jack, Nice shot of a for me unknown world. Best regards.

 A touch of humour, just to mach an excitement when we enter dark from light and not sure what we will see next :).

Great deepness. Amazing presentation of light changing. 

Jack, this photo tells a good story. Great B & W work too. Nice toning. Well done.

I saw the thumbnail and  wanted to see more. I had a feeling that this was one of yours Jack. What i like is that you have a knack of capturing the essence of people and their culture without any added distractions whistles or bells.