In the heart of Yokohama’s Yamashita Park, amidst the lush greens and vibrant red roses, sits the iconic statue of “A Little Girl with Red Shoes on”. This photograph, taken around noon at the end of October, captures the statue in a portrait-like manner, highlighting its significance as a symbol of the park and the city’s unique charm.
Photo Description – A Portrait in the Park
Amidst the lush greenery and vibrant red roses of Yamashita Park, the statue of “A Little Girl with Red Shoes on” sits as a symbol of Yokohama’s charm. This photograph, taken in late October, captures the statue in a portrait-like manner, highlighting its significance in the park’s landscape.
Story Behind the Photo – Echoes of ‘Akai Kutsu’
In the heart of Yamashita Park, the statue of a young girl wearing red shoes holds a story rooted in Japanese culture. Inspired by Ujo Noguchi’s famous nursery rhyme “Akai Kutsu”, set in Yokohama Port, the statue depicts the girl gazing out to sea, embodying the song’s melancholic and innocent themes. This photograph captures the essence of that narrative, set against the backdrop of Yokohama’s scenic beauty.
From an Amateur Photographer’s Perspective – Exploring Bokeh and Emotion
Captured with a bright lens at full aperture, the focus is on the girl’s face with a blurred background. The unique bokeh effect, a characteristic of the lens used, adds a distinct quality to the photograph, reflecting the photographer’s journey in exploring different aspects of lens and light. Although a softer bokeh was anticipated, the resulting circular ring-like bokeh gave a slightly harder impression. This is likely a characteristic of this particular lens. It has piqued my interest in exploring the bokeh effects of different lenses.
Equipment and EXIF Information
- Camera: NIKON Df
- Lens: AI Nikkor 50mm f/1.4S
- Shutter Speed: 1/4000s
- Aperture: ƒ1.4
- ISO: ISO 100
- Exposure Value: 0 ev
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