I left home early in the morning in hopes of catching a clear shot of Mt. Fuji with some snow on the peak.
The climb up Mt. Kintoki (金時山 Kintokiyama), which also goes by the name of Mt. Ashigara (足柄山 Ashigarasyama) for some reason have yet to understand. Google Maps show the name of Ashigara, but when you reach the peak, the sign says Kintokiyama. A bit confusing to say the least.
At the trailhead, there is a nice parking lot with an even nicer restroom with faucets outside that you can use to wash your boots when you come back down the mountain. There were only about 8 parking spaces (free), so you need to arrive early enough in the morning to catch a space.
The mountain is not that high at only 1,212 m (3,976 ft). However, most of the trail consists of short, steep switchbacks, which require some stamina and decent hiking shoes. If you are a seasoned hiker, this peak would be relatively easy to reach.
From the top of the mountain, the weather was incredibly clear, and warm although the occasional breeze was bitter cold.
I set up the camera for 4 shots as noted below. All the shots were taken from the peak. I was in a bit of rush to avoid running out the clock and having to hike down in the dark after sunset.
Google Maps Links:
- Parking Lot & Restroom:
- 72H3+62 Hakone, Kanagawa
- Peak of Mt. Kinotoki (Mt. Ashigara):
- 72Q3+VW Hakone, Kanagawa
- Suruga Bay:
- 3RXQ+PV Numazu, Shizuoka
- Lake Ashi (Ashinoko):
- 72Q3+VV Hakone, Kanagawa
- Owakudani:
- 72Q3+VV Hakone, Kanagawa
- Mt. Fuji:
- 9P7M+VF Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi
Reflections on the Bay
Late afternoon sun reflecting off of the ocean waters of Suruga Bay (120 km / 75 mi) located southwest of Tokyo as seen from summit of Mt. Kintoki, Japan.
YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/4ffyNcVq5RQ
Pentax KP + HD Pentax-DA 55-300mm F4.5-6.3 ED PLM WR RE
63 mm ISO 100 for 1/800 sec. at ƒ/4.5
#LandscapePhotography #Kintokiyama #SurugaBay #Shizuoka #Japan
#登山の風景 #風景写真 #金時山 #駿河湾 #静岡県
Ashinoko Lake (芦ノ湖): Crater lake in Hakone Mountains
Mountain Lake
View of Lake Ashi (elev. 723 m / 2,372 ft) in Hakone mountains as seen from summit of Mt. Kintoki (elev. 1,212 m / 3,976 ft) in Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan.
YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/4ffyNcVq5RQ
Pentax KP + HD Pentax-DA 55-300mm F4.5-6.3 ED PLM WR RE
120 mm ISO 100 for 1/60 sec. at ƒ/11
#LandscapePhotography #Kintokiyama #Ashinoko #Hakone #Japan
#登山の風景 #風景写真 #金時山 #芦ノ湖 #神奈川県
Active Volcanic Zone
View from peak of Kintokiyama of Owakudani, an active volcanic zone where sulfurous fumes escape into the air as cable cars pass overhead, and is a major source of natural hot spring water for onsen resorts in Hakone.
YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/4ffyNcVq5RQ
Pentax KP + HD Pentax-DA 55-300mm F4.5-6.3 ED PLM WR RE
190 mm ISO 100 for 1/60 sec. at ƒ/11
#LandscapePhotography #Kintokiyama #Owakudani #volcanic #sulfer #onsen #hotspring #Hakone #Owakudani #Japan
#登山の風景 #風景写真 #金時山 #大涌谷 #神奈川県
Mount Fuji
View of Mt. Fuji, located 26.28 km (16.33 mi) northwest from peak of Kintokiyama.
YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/4ffyNcVq5RQ
Pentax KP + HD Pentax-DA 55-300mm F4.5-6.3 ED PLM WR RE
55 mm ISO 100 for 1/320 sec. at ƒ/6.3
#LandscapePhotography #Kintokiyama #MountFuji #MtFuji #Fujisan #volcano #mountain #Japan
#登山の風景 #風景写真 #金時山 #富士山
Below is a list of the equipment I take with me on photo shoots.
Camera Gear:
Pentax KP
Standard zoom lens: smc Pentax-DA 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 ED AL[IF] DC WR
Telephoto zoom lens: HD Pentax-DA 55-300mm F4.5-6.3 ED PLM WR RE
Tripod: Manfrotto MT190CXPRO4 (carbon fiber legs with quick locking clamps)
Ball head: Manfrotto Cloud XPRO Series Ballhead BHQ2 with 200PL locking plate
Video Gear:
Canon EOS Kiss M/M50 Double Zoom Kit
SIGMA 16mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary C017 (Canon EF-M Mount, APS-C Size, Mirrorless Only)
PolarPro 67mm QuartzLine Circular Polarizer Filter
Zhiyun Weebill-S Gimbal
RODE Road Wireless GO Wireless Microphone System WIGO
Filters & Filter Systems:
PolarPro QuartzLine ND 64 Filter - 67mm (ND64 6-stop reduction in light)
PolarPro QuartzLine ND1000 Filter - 67mm (ND1000 10-stop reduction in light)
PolarPro QuartzLine ND100k Filter - 67mm (ND100K 15-stop reduction in light)
PolarPro QuartzLine Circular Polarizer - 67mm
PolarPro Summit | Landscape Filter System Custom Kit (Core, Thread Plate, ND4-GR filter, ND8-GR filter, Circular Polarizer)
Pack:
F-stop Tilopa 50L Adventure and Travel Camera Backpack (Essentials Bundle: backpack, rain cover, internal camera unit)
F-stop Tripod Bag (large)
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