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Olympus OM-2N | Tri-X 400
Waited a long time after Mametomi and had finally given up on seeing more geishas. These two entered just as I was leaving Gion. The one without makeup is a senior geiko (geisha in Kyoto dialect) named Mamehiro. I've since learned that geikos wear less makeup and accessories as they being more skilled.
Canon A630
This was perhaps the most exciting moment of the trip. After skulking around with the other hopeful geisha paparazzi for a while and deciding the whole business of following geishas for a souvenir photo was distasteful, finally spotting one totally changed my mind! Instantly charged me for more stalking. This super-tiny specimen is named Mametomi, and she certain wasn't in the mood to stop and pose for pictures.
Canon A630
This was perhaps the most exciting moment of the trip. After skulking around with the other hopeful geisha paparazzi for a while and deciding the whole business of following geishas for a souvenir photo was distasteful, finally spotting one totally changed my mind! Instantly charged me for more stalking. This super-tiny specimen is named Mametomi.
Olympus OM-2N | Tri-X 400
Supposedly "The Last Samurai" was filmed at Chion-in...I didn't see it so I don't know.
Canon A630
Tofu Ryori, a fine cuisine meant to eaten first with the eyes, then with the nose, then with the mouth.
Olympus OM-10 | Plus-X
One of the many sacred deer populating Todai-ji.
Olympus OM-10 | Plus-X
The hole in this pillar is supposedly the size of one of the big Buddha's (Daibutsu) nostrils. Those who can pass through it will achieve enlightenment. Easy for kids, but these teens were struggling...I wonder if any fully-grown adults have ever gotten stuck!
Olympus OM-10 | Plus-X
Daibustu (on left) - the big Buddha.
Olympus OM-10 | Plus-X
A couple burns incense.
Olympus OM-10 | Plus-X
The main gate (temple shows through the openings).