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15-APR-2008

Gion, Japan view map

These two ladies were not models for visitors’ shooting.
They were Geishas living in Gion area.
I was lucky enough to meet them, by chance, in a street.
They walked away right after I took two pictures of them.

Geishas are traditional female Japanese performing artists.
They perform various Japanese arts, such as tea ceremony, classical music and
dance at tea houses or at traditional Japanese restaurants.

Geishas are frequently depicted as expensive prostitutes in other countries.
In fact, they are performing artists and do not engage in paid sex with clients.

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Milos Markovic13-May-2008 11:15
A doll like artists...
Beautiful mood and vibrant colors that add to the overall mood.
Thank You the explanation of geishas role in the modern Japanese society, CM.
v.
Guest 07-May-2008 23:23
Wow.. love it!
Walter Otto Koenig05-May-2008 21:42
Excellent portrait of these two geishas. Very colorful and they look great against the black background. "V"
Guest 03-May-2008 11:47
You're so lucky.
Guy Dube02-May-2008 12:50
A very impressive picture CM, V
Guest 30-Apr-2008 22:38
You were lucky enough to meet real geishas, and they are so pretty, at first I thought they were statuettes :) V
2004 30-Apr-2008 13:16
very good shot ! I am looking forward to haing a luck to meet you at HongKong and then you could a photo for me as beautiful as this one.
Chad Ramsey30-Apr-2008 02:37
Wow! Fantastic opportunity! These two look unreal! Great shot and so colorful~V
XiaoBernard9929-Apr-2008 13:35
Thanks for the comment dear CMK .The 2 Geishas are stunning and delightful.The quality of hers clothes are magnifient.You get a great chance .And Thanks for sharing this dream.
Char29-Apr-2008 12:42
Hi CM,
This is a wonderful shot of these two beautiful Geishas. Very pristine and perfect in every detail. I love looking at this picture. \/
Guest 29-Apr-2008 10:57
Wonderful portrait, CM! The look like dolls all dressed up in very colorful outfits. Well done.
Raymond29-Apr-2008 09:00
Outstanding CM... very beautiful portrait.
TuTmin29-Apr-2008 06:33
Wow!!! my favorite kimono .such pretty colorful cloth.excellent shot.V~
Debbie Blackburn Beierle29-Apr-2008 06:20
Outstanding capture, CM! Perfect in every way! Thank you for the information!
DL 29-Apr-2008 06:10
Very beautiful and colourful costume! I like it...
an nguyen29-Apr-2008 01:23
Excellent in every way. The classic post card of Japanese Geishas. Big V
Anna Pagnacco29-Apr-2008 00:09
Excellent in every way! ( V ) Anna
monil28-Apr-2008 23:18
Wonderfull picture and portrait.
Excellent colors and light. v
dawn28-Apr-2008 23:05
this is wonderful. The colors are so rich and clear, as is the detail. Thanks for sharing it. v.