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His soul exists in his right index finger. The match is a moment. He is always wearing black, which is distinct. He is moving around the course like Ninja. “When working, I’m always black so that in the object’s eyes the color of my clothes wouldn’t be reflected. I never wear color of reflection to their eyes.” This is his work ethic.
When it comes to wearing clothes in black, Hanashika,Japanese traditional storyteller probably comes to your mind. But they are lately inclined to be fond of colorful clothes. But those who called Meijin, the maestro. select black now so that a live audience may concentrate on only his storytelling. Black is the color not to get in anyone’s’ way. Storytelling by Hanashika is different every time even though the title of the story is the same. Rakugo is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
“Golf is very attractive stuff, for scene and sunshine are different in each hole,so I can take different photos in one player. Besides, players in golf are moving less than those in other sport.They are swinging in a moment. I’m very happy when I’m able to catch their personality.”
Tomura’s world is also once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Thus,he is always expecting anything on golf course. “It is the most important I am “there” in order to take a good photo. The point is, I am always considering back scene of the player and waiting,” he said. But to do so, he needs keeping fresh eyes. After graduated from middle high school,16-year-old Tomura studied in Squaw Valley Academy of U.S.A.as he was very fond of skiing. Many outstanding students all over the world got together there and he came across snowboarding to give himself up to it while Sierra Nevada University.
On the other hand, he specialized in fine-art, in whose curriculum he happened to select photograph. He often took photos of winter sports and then, became a professional photographer. 27-year-old Tomura came back to Japan.Now he belongs to Getty Images flying all around Japan.“Women’s Golf is wonderful in players smiles. In particular Bo-Mee Lee is excellent and beautiful all the aspects. That’s because she is conscious of everyone’s eyes,” he admires her.
Well, what is her opinion? Lee said. “I like taking a selfie more than having somebody taken.” She really often uploads her selfie to SNS. In fact she is good at taking a selfie. Then, how about Tomura’s golf?
“I’m not good at golf. If I should practice very hard, I will be a good golfer. But I’m enough, because I’m happy when walking on the course with golf club. It is wonderful time for me,” he said doing “air-putting”.
“Every day more golf”, Photo and Video Contest for the 50th anniversary of founding LPGA, starts. How photo does the professional like? “What people think is beautiful or what brings smile to them. Those definitely make photographer happy.” He added. For more details, check our website.HP
