Maiko san II, a photo from Kyoto, Kinki

Photographer's Note

In the old area of Kyoto you will still be able to see some Geiko (Geisha) or Maiko (apprentice Geiko). They are usually on the way to or from a lunch or dinner appointment with clients in the same area.
When you ask, you will most of the time be able to take a picture.
The total number of Geisha and Maiko is declining since a long time and currently there are only about 1,000 left in the whole of Japan with most of them in the Kyoto area and in Tokyo.
With this picture, I was lucky she was carrying the umbrella as it was raining this day, giving the picture just a bit more than usual.
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More Maiko san pictures to come with Sakura (Cherry Blossom)

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Flavia (10352) 2008-04-22 8:50

Hi Etienne,

Lovelly! What else can I say... that I envy you, in winter is very difficult ot spot geishas, you're lucky to be there in spring and to have such a great light. You made the best of your luck, the result is beautiful! Sweet and colorful. The bouquet over the umbrella is very nice.

Regards,

Flavia

romanaa (8310) 2008-04-22 10:57

Hello Etiene,
very nice portrait of this stunning beauty. I like the amusement in her eyes.
Well done¨Best regards
Romana

rossofuoco (7398) 2008-04-22 11:15

Ciao Etienne.
Ottimo ritratto ben eseguito e ben composto.
Ciao Renzo

chayanmi (42) 2008-04-25 12:45

Very colorful shot.
Chayan

davide (1182) 2008-10-19 2:55

Hi Etienne, bonjour,
compliments for your photos this one but all your gallery too is very interesting. I don't know your job, but I think you're very lucky for work in Asia, China & Japan are my preferred sites!
This Maiko your show in that picture have a funny expression for my mind, seem smiling, I like, it's a live photo! Compliments.
Bye,
Davide