2am in the morning… not exactly a normal time to be getting out of
bed… But this was no ordinary day!
On that day, I was trying to be one of the few who gets to see
something really special – The tuna auction at Tsukiji Fish Market (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tsukiji_fish_market)
I arrived at the fish market at 2:30am and was astonished to find
that I was one of the last people allowed in that day – They only allow 120
people per day to visit.
A long wait later… till 6am
to be precise and we were off in a group of 60 to view the auction.
It was cold, wet and very, very busy but what a cool place! A photographers paradise that was full of
real characters
Technical note: No flash photography is allowed so remember to turn
up the ISO level on your camera to give you a fast enough shutter speed to avoid camera shake!
Here the frozen tuna were cut using band saws…
It was then off and out of the area to let the people get on with
their jobs.
I would thoroughly recommend a visit if you get the chance –
remember to set your alarm really early as it is first come, first served and
take your camera!!!!
Technical note: The night before, check your camera, lenses and
memory cards. Make sure your camera batteries
are charged and take spares if possible.
Pack your camera bag and have your clothes laid out ready to go. This is a once in a lifetime experience so
make sure you prepare properly!
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