Tokyo Skytree Tilt-Shift

Went to check out the new Tokyo Skytree, currently the tallest tower in the world at 634m (2080 ft.).  Its primary purpose is as a broadcasting tower to replace the outdated Tokyo Tower, which is only about half the height.  Of course in Japan, it wouldn't be an attraction without numerous shopping and restaurant options, as well as 2 observation decks.

We went on a Monday morning, figuring it wouldn't be too busy..

Wrong.

After lining up for a time slot ticket, dilly-dallying around the shops till our designated viewing time, and then lining up some more in a seemingly endless zig-zagging cue, we finally were able to pay our 2000yen ($20) to be whisked up in a super high-speed elevator to the deck at 350m.  The view is admittedly pretty great, and once up there, you have the option to pay an additional 1000yen ($10) to go up to 450m.  However, everything looked pretty ant-like already, so we didn't see the point.

Trying out some tilt-shift photo editing techniques, making everything look like a scale model.