01 April 2009

Sepia Scenes 24: Japanese Style on Ci-Walk

Japanase Decoration Style on Cihampelas Walk

This is another photo at Cihampelas Walk on one of our visits to Bandung. I spotted this decoration when we strolled around the area. I think it is a Japanese style, because it reminded me of scenes in the Oshin serial. But I could be wrong about this. You can see right into a mall through those windows. The sepia effect made the view into them more 'disguised'. Here follows the original photo.


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18 comments:

  1. Annie JeffriesApril 2, 2009 at 6:30 AM

    Hi Roshida - the decoration on your very interesting door reminds for of the Navajo medicine wheel symbol. Cross-cultural influences exist everywhere.

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  2. Jeri ~April 2, 2009 at 6:38 AM

    Great sepia shot! I love it that you showed the before picture also!

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  3. AnonymousApril 2, 2009 at 6:55 AM

    I like the sepia version better. Enjoy the week.

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  4. AnonymousApril 2, 2009 at 7:29 AM

    The sepia goes well than the original, hahaha...Rosidah, it's time for the signs and roads hope to see you there friend!

    Today's Blah...

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  5. RalphApril 2, 2009 at 7:30 AM

    This is nice, without or without sepia. There is a complexity with all the linear shapes and the circles. It is a peek into a different culture, and it attracts attention well. A nice unique picture!

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  6. HuzharApril 2, 2009 at 7:34 AM

    Nice sepia shot! Yes, I think it is Japanese too..

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  7. kdenApril 2, 2009 at 7:56 AM

    I like it in sepia, it gives it a mystical look.

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  8. dotApril 2, 2009 at 8:04 AM

    The sepia sure gave it a different look. I like both.

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  9. AnonymousApril 2, 2009 at 10:42 AM

    The sepia looks great with the layout of the Japanese style doors :)

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  10. RobinApril 2, 2009 at 3:04 PM

    That's a mall? It looks much too interesting to be a mall LOL.

    I agree with the others, too. Sepia was a great choice for this photo.

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  11. PattiApril 2, 2009 at 7:15 PM

    I like the shapes and patterns on the doors. Sepia adds interest to the photo.

    I also like that you shared the original with us, to see how the sepia changes the photo.


    Thanks for visiting my blog, Rosidah.
    Enjoy your day.

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  12. MojoApril 2, 2009 at 8:53 PM

    I don't know what you call the style, but I'd definitely agree that sepia was the best choice here. I don't think even black and white would have done it as well and it's rare that I'll say that.

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  13. AnonymousApril 3, 2009 at 12:19 AM

    Great effect. Lovely mall!

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  14. DebApril 3, 2009 at 2:00 AM

    I like both your images, the symetry adds to the shot

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  15. AnonymousApril 3, 2009 at 3:10 AM

    Hi Rosidah! What a cool sepia post - I think the sepia matches the photo well!
    Great job!

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  16. PJApril 3, 2009 at 5:21 AM

    The sepia tinting gives a completely different feel from the original, it looks very "old" with the monochromatic effect.

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  17. sunnymamaApril 3, 2009 at 10:18 AM

    How interesting and unusual! Works really well in sepia.

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  18. Kahshe CottagerApril 3, 2009 at 11:05 PM

    I like how the sepia version ages the photo making it seem as though it could have been taken many years ago.

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