Very funny and nice idea of the ikebana. Anyway, sorry about my ignorance in this matter, but there is something I don't understand. Could a robot, controlled remotely, still be considered a robot? Does it means that a radio controlled airplane is a robot as well? Or they call it robot just because it has some kind of humanoid shape? I thought that a robot should be able to perform its operations without the assistance of a human.

Yeah, big cities are very similar. Anyway, be careful with your wallet in the trains :)

Great post! Really!! You are so true. It's our own fault to reduce the price to ridiculous amounts. Photo gear is expensive, time for learning and individual talent. Some people think that it's only push the shutter. It's important to show the real value of our talent, time and knowledge. Thanks for sharing.