Alexandre Gervais

Lanterns of Pontocho-dori, Kyoto (Japan)

Lanterns of Pontocho-dori, Kyoto (Japan)

Geisha have existed in Pontochō since at least the 1500s, as have prostitution and other forms of entertainment. Today the area, lit by traditional lanterns at night, contains a mix of very expensive restaurants—often featuring outdoor riverside dining on wooden patios—geisha houses and tea houses, brothels, bars, and cheap eateries.Wikipedia

  • Camera: NIKON D60
  • Mode: Manual
  • ISO: 1600
  • Aperture: f/1.4
  • Exposure: 1/1600 sec
  • Focal Length: 50 mm
  • Flash: No Flash

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