$10.000 Dollar Hatsumi Picture

[Obi Wan Shinobi]

Hey folks I was just wondering what is the story behind the famous $10,000 dollar picture of Hatsumi Sensei? I searched the forums to see if a prior thread was made but didn't find any. Any info will be greatly appreciated thanks. Heres a link to the picture.
www.winjutsu.com/source/photo_gallery.html

 

[MA-Caver]

"You'll go to jail if you lift it off this site" ??? Uh-yeah... okay. Somebody out there ain't gonna give a crap and plaster it all over the place.

 

[Fiendlover]

omg i just saved the picture onto my doucuments........ wait what's that i hear?????? sirens? hahaha:2xBird2: lol

 

[Obi Wan Shinobi]

I don't know why they say you'll go to jail if you lift it off this site...Why not just copyright it that and block all attempts to lift it off the site?

 

[Dale Seago]

I don't know why they say you'll go to jail if you lift it off this site...Why not just copyright it that and block all attempts to lift it off the site?

Ah, but psychological warfare is an important component of ninjutsu. Having done it professionally for the military for quite a few years, I know it to be an aspect of unconventional warfare that serves very effectively as a "force multiplier" which can result in less expenditure of your own side's resources and personnel.

If they can strike fear into the heart of an evildoer and make him believe that the weed of crime bears bitter fruit, it's much easier than going to the time and trouble of copyrighting and blocking.

As for what made this one a "$10,000 picture". . .Danged if I know.

 

[mrhnau]

If I recall correctly, it was mentioned in one of Hatsumi's books. I believe "Essence of Ninjutsu" had a short blurb on it, as well as two photos. Check the section about "Ninja through the cameras eyes". Very interesting. I'll see if I can reread it and post a bit more when I have some free time.

 

[benkyoka]

If I recall correctly, the person who took the photograph was a professional photographer who was in demand and cost thousands of dollars to hire. I don't recall if anyone paid that much to have it taken or if the guy who usually charges that much just took it.