tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-241052932011-12-15T12:12:34.965+09:00photography by Florence Nobuko Smithflogentlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14161672863074231055noreply@blogger.comBlogger371100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24105293.post-11430037090818525012011-08-09T14:14:00.001+09:002011-08-09T14:14:38.389+09:00

Sundance 2011, a set on Flickr.It was a great party, y'all! Thanks to everyone who organized, took part, and had a good time!August 9 2:02 pm ... 25% done ... on my way to the U.S. -- apologies -- it'll be awhile til the next batch!

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Halloween Party at Chinatown 10/30/10, originally uploaded by flogently.I did the flyer design for this year's party. This is Version 1.Background photo by GetHiroshima.I'll be doing Polaroids for UNICEF on the stage, throughout the party again this year :)For the price of 1 drink (500 yen), you can get your very own instant photo of yourself and/or friends, and the money will be donated to

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Halloween Party at Chinatown 10/30/10, originally uploaded by flogently.I did the flyer design for this year's party. This is Version 2.Background photo by Rebecca Schmidt.I'll be doing Polaroids for UNICEF on the stage, throughout the party again this year :)For the price of 1 drink (500 yen), you can get your very own instant photo of yourself and/or friends, and the money will be donated to

flogentlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14161672863074231055noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24105293.post-80674579788864836342010-08-11T02:09:00.004+09:002010-08-11T06:04:06.433+09:00

I Love Japan, originally uploaded by flogently.Starting your new life as a JET in Hiroshima will challenge even the most enthusiastic, flexible, tolerant, patient, and Japan-experienced amongst you. Hindsight is, as they say, 20/20, so here is some advice from people who were willing to share their vision and perspectives back in 2006. Why not benefit from some words of wisdom from people who

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Happy St. Patrick's Day!, originally uploaded by flogently.

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If you go out only once in Hiroshima this year, this Saturday (3/20) is the night for it!Read more about GoGoCarat on GetHiroshima. Or go to the GoGoCarat website.Start the night at Lotus (the same building as Opium) and check out a multi-media photo/art show organized by Nao Kono -- featuring 8 different artists, including myself.You can reserve an advance ticket through me if you start the

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Southern Cross Opening Party: Saturday, originally uploaded by flogently.It was a really nice mix of people there on both nights. Thanks to everyone who helped me record the event by letting me take their pictures.See more here on my flickr set.

flogentlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14161672863074231055noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24105293.post-87739572790025553592009-11-07T19:28:00.001+09:002009-11-07T19:28:30.887+09:00

Polaroids for UNICEF Part 2: Halloween 2009, originally uploaded by flogently.Thanks to everyone who came and had a good time, it was a great party!Natasha, you rock! DJs Mike Munoz (all the way from Tokyo), Paul Walsh, Windcheater, and Richard got everyone psyched into the party spirit -- thank you!And honestly, the bar staff must have been real zombies the next day ... otsukaresama!Dressing up

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Method is the Man, originally uploaded by flogently.Introducing: MethodReally, Method is his name and he was our rescue man on Kilimanjaro. He was with us every step of the way.On his head and in that duffel are a stretcher, portable hyperbaric bag, and oxygen.Big love and thanks to Method, Francis, Bosco, Nemis, and all of the Tusker crew.This was taken on the climb out of Karanga camp (4000 m)

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Polaroids for UNICEF: Chinatown Halloween 2008, originally uploaded by flogently.In collaboration with GetHiroshima.com, I spent the evening taking Polaroids for charity. It was great fun and I got to meet a lot of new people.For 500 yen, this person got to keep their original Polaroid picture; 300 yen of that goes toUNICEF and 200 yen went towards film costs (each piece of film costs a little

flogentlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14161672863074231055noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24105293.post-15632333244726878882008-10-19T03:45:00.003+09:002008-10-19T15:50:00.426+09:00

Tokyo art weekend with Mom, originally uploaded by flogently.We saw a fantastic Picasso retrospective here. It was so good that we felt we'd already had a great Picasso day and decided against paying the 2800 yen to get into the Suntory Museum (also had a Picasso show). Did anyone do both? I do wonder what we missed at the Suntory.

flogentlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14161672863074231055noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24105293.post-47387151949895902462008-09-22T12:07:00.002+09:002008-10-19T15:52:57.506+09:00

Hiroshima Toyo Carp vs. Chunichi Dragons, originally uploaded by flogently.It was a sold-out game that almost got rained out but then turned out to be a perfectly beautiful and really fun Sunday afternoon.This was one of the Hiroshima Toyo Carp's last games at the historic Hiroshima Municipal Stadium. The city has decided to abandon this stadium in favor of a new one.After the atomic bomb

flogentlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14161672863074231055noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24105293.post-84412218445434694132008-09-18T22:53:00.001+09:002008-09-18T22:53:11.348+09:00

the view from the top, originally uploaded by flogently.5,895 meters (19,340 ft), Uhuru Peak, Mt. Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro National Park, TanzaniaI reached the summit at 2:30 pm on August 15, 2008 with my mother and 4 friends.Two other members of our group summited the next morning.Mom, I love you and thank you for everything. You never cease to amaze and inspire me.Thanks to everyone in our

flogentlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14161672863074231055noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24105293.post-91499104977730521122008-05-27T19:31:00.001+09:002008-05-27T19:31:40.561+09:00

Watermelon truck in San Antonio, originally uploaded by flogently.You don't get watermelons like these in Hiroshima.I'm trying to walk to/from work (30 minutes, fast) three times a week. The higher humidity recently is making this a sticky proposition.

flogentlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14161672863074231055noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24105293.post-36056335671434364902008-05-25T17:53:00.005+09:002008-05-26T01:14:32.606+09:00

on the walk home, originally uploaded by flogently.Happy Birthdays to Emily and Matt's new baby and to Rebecca!

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Kanawa Oyster Boat, originally uploaded by flogently.I felt the summer humidity coming today.

flogentlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14161672863074231055noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24105293.post-71679327593187930762008-05-22T18:48:00.005+09:002008-05-22T18:50:19.784+09:00

Airing out the books, originally uploaded by flogently.The cenotaph holds books in which are written all the names of those who have died as a result of the atomic bomb in Hiroshima.Over half a century after the bombing, people are still dying because of the bomb.The names of those who have died are written in the books every year on August 6, the anniversary of the bombing. Before then, the

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Spring Fever!, originally uploaded by flogently.I caught it and it stuck. It was really hot by May last year; I'm really enjoying the extended cool weather this year. For now, I'd rather be stuck in Spring than sticky in Summer!

flogentlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14161672863074231055noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24105293.post-35402924048998484062008-05-10T18:56:00.003+09:002008-05-10T19:00:04.284+09:00

Katmai National Park, Day 3, at Brooks Falls, originally uploaded by flogently.The brown bear in the foreground was not about to allow any other bears to encroach on her territory.I'm finally posting some more of last summer's photos from my trip to Alaska.

flogentlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14161672863074231055noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24105293.post-50607457770346771742008-03-17T02:38:00.004+09:002008-05-10T19:08:45.497+09:00

The Cast of V-Day Hiroshima 2008Originally uploaded by flogently It was an amazing experience working with all of you, getting to know you better, and being inspired by you.With love and respect,Flo

flogentlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14161672863074231055noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24105293.post-77459915421135832602008-02-13T21:59:00.009+09:002008-05-10T19:10:21.484+09:00

.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; } The Naked Lady, originally uploaded by flogently. This is a Texas Madrone tree. It's often called The Naked Lady because as its black bark peels away, it reveals first a thin red bark and then as that peels away in turn,

flogentlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14161672863074231055noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24105293.post-860765162943037302008-01-30T05:33:00.001+09:002008-01-30T05:37:21.919+09:00

.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; } Promise of Spring, originally uploaded by flogently. I saw my first plum blossom of the year. It was snowing yesterday, but these little flowers tell us that Spring is on its way! Hurray! Hurray!

flogentlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14161672863074231055noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24105293.post-66455066152679492562007-10-18T21:15:00.001+09:002007-10-18T21:22:22.526+09:00

.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; } Sayonara Nekomushi, originally uploaded by flogently. I wish it wasn't so, but Nekomushi played their last gig at Club Quattro on October 16, 2007.

flogentlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14161672863074231055noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24105293.post-2881968933345883852007-10-06T04:05:00.001+09:002007-10-06T04:05:03.295+09:00

.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; } the first sign of Autumn, originally uploaded by flogently. Higanbana are the first flowers that let me know cooler weather is really coming.

flogentlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14161672863074231055noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24105293.post-54419716484476877142007-09-04T11:29:00.001+09:002007-09-04T11:29:25.755+09:00

there are no obstacles Originally uploaded by flogentlyThanks to family and friends, I had an amazing summer.Slowly but surely, I'm posting the photos from my trip to Alaska on flickr. Clicking the picture above will take you there.Coming up after Alaska will be photos from trips to Yakushima and then Takinoue.Thanks for stopping by!

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.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0pxnear/far, originally uploaded by flogently. I absolutely love flickr.Friends near and far can see my photos, I can look to my heart's content at other friends' photos, all the while making new friends. Wonderful.The man in the

flogentlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14161672863074231055noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24105293.post-68715735811238606002007-03-26T16:14:00.000+09:002007-03-26T16:21:17.685+09:00

Here's the flyer, larger.You can click on the picture post below to get to my flickr site.I've got postcards for sale at The Shack.I'm also selling archival-quality prints.Contact me at:flogentlyphotography at gmail dot com if you'd like to purchase a print.

flogentlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14161672863074231055noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24105293.post-40509718344943513772007-03-26T15:51:00.001+09:002007-03-26T15:51:23.487+09:00

.flickr-photo { }.flickr-frame { float: left; text-align: center; margin-right: 15px; margin-bottom: 15px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; } American Triptych Vol. 1 of 3: flogently, originally uploaded by flogently. This is the flyer for my show at The Shack from February 21 - April 20, 2007.Bom and Kajiyama Shuu will be playing a live set from 8-9pm on Opening Night (2/

flogentlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14161672863074231055noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24105293.post-17354375934299501512007-01-26T09:35:00.001+09:002007-01-26T09:35:40.350+09:00

.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; } sign alley version 2, originally uploaded by flogently. Take a walk around before this old niche of a neighborhood disappears forever.

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i bought myself comic life.i hope that 2007 is a year full of creative energy, laughter, and good health for everyone.

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I love a good wedding -- I've been lucky enough to attend and be a part of some really amazing weddings! Nicky and Jon asked me to be one of their 3 photographer friends to take pictures of their wedding on September 16.It was an epic wedding event and I had a fabulously great time taking photos, meeting people, and all-around celebrating. My whole goal in taking these photos was to show how

flogentlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14161672863074231055noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24105293.post-1159481687708364302006-09-29T07:08:00.000+09:002006-09-29T07:14:47.750+09:00

fisherman to scale Originally uploaded by flogently. Fall is in the air. The skies have been clear during the day and it's getting cooler in the evenings.

flogentlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14161672863074231055noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24105293.post-1158804344393922642006-09-21T10:59:00.000+09:002006-09-21T11:07:13.953+09:00

We made it back to our room ... Originally uploaded by flogently. And then we had another year and a half together here in Japan before Emily moved to Australia.It was Emily's birthday on September 19th, so this is for her.I love you, Emily!

flogentlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14161672863074231055noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24105293.post-1151134614047444402006-06-24T16:33:00.000+09:002006-06-24T16:59:51.436+09:00

yoriko yoriko yoriko yoriko!Originally uploaded by flogently. We had the party at our house this year. I brought my camera out for half an hour or so ...Click on the photo to see more!

flogentlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14161672863074231055noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24105293.post-1151063971572278282006-06-23T20:55:00.000+09:002006-06-24T16:40:56.066+09:00

you don't have to go far Originally uploaded by flogently. we can breathe some fresh air, talk for hours, and eat some bbq!click on the photo to take a little trip to Jon & Nicky's place.

flogentlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14161672863074231055noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24105293.post-1147537401219445392006-05-14T01:20:00.000+09:002006-05-14T13:26:50.523+09:00

smooth groove of loveOriginally uploaded by flogently. There was lots of Hiroshima Love at this year's NijiNoMisaki Matsuri (End of the Rainbow Festival) at Aso (home of the world's largest caldera!). I've posted some photos... you can get to them by clicking on the capoeirista's chest.Once you get to my flickr page, click on "flogently's photostream" and then "sets" to see them in the order I

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