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Photographer's Note

Please read this note very carefully to the end.

First, the meaning of the word Chikulin is needed to be explained. Chiku= Take= bamboo, Linn= Hayashi= a grove, thus the meaning of the word in English simply means a bamboo grove. Chikulin is often found as a part of many Japanese gardens. One could even say that it is one of essential parts of the garden.

Although it is now very common to see this material replaced by plastic, sadly. People here still make all sorts of household items and farming tools, many of the tea ceremonial tools, and they use it also as a fine building material. They are all made from this very common material.

Its flexibility also takes a part in our daily life as a symbol of resilience in Japanese language. Its straight appearance often used to represent honesty in one’s personality. And the ridges on a bamboo are used to describe a point in one’s life a turning point “Fushime”, Fushi=knot, or gnarl, Me=a point. Indeed bamboo is very much a part of daily life here in this small island.

Bamboo shoot can also be eaten, and it makes a fine seasonal diet in the spring.

Lastly, and the most importantly,
I personally like to see the grove, but I also like to listen to the grove as it makes a very soothing music together with the wind. It is good to sit down sometimes and try to look at my own thoughts. I invite you to do the same.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ueKvp23F25U&NR=1
This may help you.

ikeharel, yanastallerova, danos, chanteuse, geoant68, paololg, jlbrthnn, sacimar, jhm, Angshu, madhumita_roy86, adores, Atousa, lakshmip1949 ha puntuado esta nota como útil.

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serp2000 (47063) 2011-11-12 10:33

Good night, Nobu,
I see you are big fan of a film's photography. My compliments! I remember my old NIKON EM, but a processor was broken and I bought my first digital Canon.
An interesting view of the blue bamboo. Fine note.
Best regards,
Serghei

danos (110407) 2011-11-13 0:38

Hello Nobu,
a really nice shot from the bamboo grave,i believe all these to are natural.I say this because i didn't know that the colour of bamboo trunks are bluish.The same problem we have in Greece were there are reeds that are grown in sandy places and in sloughs.But more of them are knackered out because of the civilization.

regards,Danos

ikeharel (112467) 2011-11-13 3:57

An interesting note written, Nobu, and fantastic colors on those bamboo sticks collected.
the light and contrast are super here.
Cheers for a nice image.
Have a nice week ahead,
Ike

chanteuse (210) 2011-11-13 5:27

What a feast of primary colors! and thank you for the video of the bamboo sounds as well. The visual harmony of the leaning trunks is very restful and you are right, I will take some time to be still and forget about the "musts." :-)

geoant68 (331) 2011-11-13 9:17

hello Nobu,
the view of the bamboo grove is fantastic with the contrast of the colours to be superb.Informative your note about the meaning of the word Chikulin.

Peter

paololg (31448) 2011-11-13 14:39

Ciao dear Nobu,
thanks for the link, it was really pleasant to listen to the music of nature in a forest of bamboo. Bamboo is the symbol of the character of the strong people, that bend but never break. So is also the bamboo. Nice picture with vivid colors that nicely contrast together, accompanied by interesting notes, as always happens in your photographic work. Compliments!
Ciao, have a beautiful week!
Paolo

arijit_ghosh86 (795) 2011-11-13 18:21

Dear Nobu,

Well chosen POV and very nice colorful image..But one thing, now its high time to buy a Full frame SLR.

Nice work done with light management too.but some of the parts in the images are bit over-burn. Take care of those regions.

But total compo is superb.

Have a wonderful week ahead... Arijit.

jlbrthnn (76043) 2011-11-14 7:57

Hello Nobu,
I followed your advice, and I read with attention this interesting note, about this so important plant by its multiple uses. The composition and the colors of the photo are harmonious. Beautiful very pleasant image, and an excellent quality. Bravo.
Have a nice day
Cordially
Joël

sacimar (38173) 2011-11-14 8:42

Hello Nobu,

interesting image, note and video, I didn't know what you explain, I like the light management of the image, tones and colors are different and make the composition interesting, well done,

Best regards,

Sergio

La_Tulipe (2798) 2011-11-15 4:21

Bonjour Nobu,
Joli spectacle, très haut en couleurs et en contrastes agréables à contempler. Une composition bien originale qui a toute sa place dans ta galerie.
Amitiés
Brigitte

jhm (211734) 2011-11-15 5:38

Hello Nobu,

Back after a lot misery, me e-mail adress was stolen and password. I am all e-mail adresses lost, send me again a e-mail to my new adress.
Sharpness and clarity be superb.
Good composition, nice presentation. TFS.

Best regards,
John.

siudzi (34141) 2011-11-15 5:43

Hi Nobu,

wow! What a fantastic colorful view! Really eye-catching color combination and saturation. Well seen and executed picture. Bravo! TFS

Warm regards,
Malgorzata

mauro61 (53411) 2011-11-15 7:56

ciao Nobu,
mi piace questa immagine dal forte grafismo con un taglio accurato e una buona gestione della luce.
saluti
maurizio

Angshu (56760) 2011-11-15 21:23

Hello dear Nobu-san!
The music of nature...the music of bamboos! Yes, I've heard it as well (first hand) here in our country. We have bamboo 'groves' in semi-rural to rural places & in the night with howling wind, the 'music' takes a different dimension!
This is a very aesthetic picture...not only for the colours, but the way you presented it...the bamboo plants painted blue have been effectively framed by the wall & the red roof. There is a fine harmony in this picture, which goes along with the note & the link!
Best regards Nobu-san & have a good week ahead!
Angshuman

npecanhuk (79329) 2011-11-16 4:27

Hello Nobu!
That's a very beautiful picture specially for its colors, management of light and composition!
TFS - congrats,
Cheers,
Neyvan

madhumita_roy86 (2344) 2011-11-16 9:27

Hello Nobu,
Fantastic view... great attractive colours....
awesome composition...the light and contrast are super here...
very effective note & great scene...
very clever POV....
Tfs!
Regards,
Madhumita.

batalay (41261) 2011-11-17 5:56

Hello Nobu,

The note is as fascinating, befitting the eye catching bamboo grove. I see that you are shooting with the fabulous analogue camera the Leica M6, and have not adopted the digital cameras yet. The scan of the negative image, however, is first rate and indiscernible from a good digital camera.

Warm regards,

Bulent

adores (46979) 2011-11-17 14:41

Hi Nobu!
A very nice capture here! I like the composition, the satured colours and the painted bamboos!A good note also!

fabianoleite (13575) 2011-11-19 9:56

The green bamboos look very great, creating nice patterns and a good shade of green. Good work, congratulations!

Atousa (7131) 2011-12-09 3:51

Salam Nobu,

Thank you for the nice shot n your very interesting note.. I like bamboo a lot although we don't have it here (I have seen Chikulin in India though)..we can buy imported bamboos which are used for decoration.. it would be pleasant to see n hear the grove.. great presentation.. tfs
Best regards, Atousa

lakshmip1949 (19081) 2012-01-14 8:54

Hello Nobu,

First of all, thank you very much for this important and informative text. It is very essential and useful to understand the photographer's intention of taking that particular shot.

Bamboos are widely used in India from household things to musical instruments. Here, the grove is captured very beautifully with eye catching colors. The sharpness and light management are very good. Thanks for sharing this lovely image.

It is a bit chilly here in New York City.

Lakshmi