2021-02-03

Jogashima Island


Seascape Photography in Japan: Jogashima Island | 城ヶ島の海景写真

This week's photo shoot in Japan takes us to Jogashima Island for some seascape photography. The island is located at the tip of Miura Peninsula on the shores of Tokyo Bay about 75 km (approx. 47 mi) south of Central Tokyo.

The island became a popular tourist destination as far  back as the Kamakura Period when the Shogun  made several trips to the island for its beautiful beaches. Eventually, the fishing industry played  a larger roll on the north side of the  Island resulting in beach reclamation to make way for docks, piers, harbors, and fisheries.  After the 1923 Great Kanto Earthquake, much of the remaining sandy beaches were lost to volcanic rock that was uplifted by several meters in some places creating a cragged coastline with much of the sand being washed out to sea.

After the war, the island fortress were decommissioned and the island bluff was converted into several, beautifully well-maintained public parks. 

As a photo shoot location, you will want  to come early in the morning before the blue hour and avoid national holidays and weekends if you want to capture seascapes free of people and fishermen. 

Access Details:
  • Jogashima Park (Official Kanagawa Tourism Website)
  • Tokyo Day Trips: Sightseeing and Seafood with the Misaki Maguro Day Trip Ticket! (Live Japan Perfect Guide Website)
    • In-depth access info with photos of ticket  machines--great for newcomers to Japan who cannot communicate in Japanese.
    • https://livejapan.com
  • ‘Maguro-lovers’ day trip to Misaki Port & Jogashima (Excursions Japan Website)
  • A Summer Day Tour in Misaki Port and Jogashima (DeepJapan Website)



Power of the Ocean
Coordinates: 35°7'44.79"N 139°37'48.33"E
Rougher waters of Tokyo Bay make for some powerful waves as they hit the shore of Jogashima Island at the tip of the Miura Peninsula located about 75 km due south of Tokyo.
YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/2QGVPvfMyP4
Pentax KP + smc Pentax-DA 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 ED AL [IF] DC WR
24 mm ISO 400 for 1/320 sec. at ƒ/16
#SeascapePhotography #WinterPhotography #ocean #JogashimaIsland #MiuraPeinsula #crashingwaves #Japan #Pentax #Pix4Japan
#城ヶ島 #三浦半島 #海の景色 #砕ける波 #ペンタックス

Offshore Winds
Coordinates: 35°7'44.79"N 139°37'48.33"E
As the tide thrusts waves towards shore, an offshore wind blows against the crests of waves in a head-to-head battle of natural forces. 
YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/2QGVPvfMyP4
Pentax KP + smc Pentax-DA 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 ED AL [IF] DC WR
21 mm ISO 100 for 1/320 sec. at ƒ/22
#SeascapePhotography #WinterPhotography #ocean #JogashimaIsland #MiuraPeinsula #crashingwaves #Japan #Pentax #Pix4Japan
#城ヶ島 #三浦半島 #海の景色 #砕ける波 #ペンタックス

Bathe in Golden Light
Coordinates: 35°7'44.79"N 139°37'48.33"E
As cold, dark, winter blue ocean waves crash against the rocks,  the rising sun bathes the harsh coldness with soft, warm, golden sunshine.
YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/2QGVPvfMyP4
Pentax KP + smc Pentax-DA 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 ED AL [IF] DC WR
21 mm ISO 100 for 1/320 sec. at ƒ/22
#SeascapePhotography #WinterPhotography #ocean #JogashimaIsland #MiuraPeinsula #crashingwaves #Japan #Pentax #Pix4Japan
#城ヶ島 #三浦半島 #海の景色 #暖かい日差し #ペンタックス

Explosion of Water
Coordinates: 35°7'44.79"N 139°37'48.33"E
The collision of waves is so enthralling that it’s easy to lose track of time and find yourself stuck out on the outcrop as the tide rises and cuts off all passages to dry land.
YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/2QGVPvfMyP4
Pentax KP + smc Pentax-DA 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 ED AL [IF] DC WR
21 mm ISO 100 for 1/320 sec. at ƒ/11
#SeascapePhotography #WinterPhotography #CrashingWaves #ocean #JogashimaIsland #MiuraPeinsula #crashingwaves #Japan #Pentax #Pix4Japan
#城ヶ島 #三浦半島 #海の景色 #砕ける波 #ペンタックス

Ocean Spray
Coordinates: 35°7'44.79"N 139°37'48.33"E
Offshore winds shred the crests of waves pounding the rocky coastline as the morning light catches droplets of ocean spray midair creating a dazzling mist of glistening beads of light.
YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/2QGVPvfMyP4
Pentax KP + HD Pentax-DA 55-300mm F4.5-6.3 ED PLM WR RE
150 mm ISO 100 for 1/400 sec. at ƒ/11
#SeascapePhotography #WinterPhotography #OceanSpray #JogashimaIsland #MiuraPeinsula #crestingwaves #Japan #Pentax #Pix4Japan
#城ヶ島 #三浦半島 #海の景色 #海水の噴霧 #ペンタックス

Secret Cove
Coordinates: 35°7'57.918"N 139°37'15.018"E
The top of the cliff is flush with tall bamboo-like grass, except in one spot where park groundskeeper staff trim the grass just enough to offer a bird’s-eye view of a small beach tucked away between the mostly rocky coastline.
YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/2QGVPvfMyP4
Pentax KP + HD Pentax-DA 55-300mm F4.5-6.3 ED PLM WR RE
55 mm ISO 400 for 1/250 sec. at ƒ/11
#SeascapePhotography #beach #darksand #JogashimaIsland #MiuraPeinsula #turquoise #ocean #cove #Japan #Pentax #Pix4Japan
#黒砂の海岸 #城ヶ島 #三浦半島 #海の景色 #砂海岸 #ペンタックス


Watching Waves
Coordinates: 35°7'56.982"N 139°37'19.188"E
Dale-chan the border collie taking a rest in the shade after chasing waves up and down the beach.
YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/2QGVPvfMyP4
Pentax KP + smc Pentax-DA 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 ED AL [IF] DC WR
135 mm ISO 5000 for 1/200 sec. at ƒ/11
#dog #pet #BorderCollie #beach #darksand #JogashimaIsland #MiuraPeinsula #Japan #Pentax #Pix4Japan
#犬 #愛犬 #ボーダーコリー #黒砂の海岸 #城ヶ島 #三浦半島 #砂海岸 #ペンタックス

Crisp Winter Beach
Coordinates: 35°7'56.982"N 139°37'19.188"E
Shooting this beach during winter was a real joy since I didn’t have to worry about the foggy haze that clouds the horizon the almost always appears during the hot and humid summer months.
YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/2QGVPvfMyP4
Pentax KP + smc Pentax-DA 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 ED AL [IF] DC WR
60 mm ISO 200 for 1/250 sec. at ƒ/8.0
#SeascapePhotography #WinterPhotography #crashingwaves #ocean #beach #JogashimaIsland #MiuraPeinsula #Japan #Pentax #Pix4Japan
#砂海岸 #黒砂の海岸 #城ヶ島 #三浦半島 #海の景色 #砕ける波 #ペンタックス

Seabird Breeding Grounds
Coordinates: 35°7'56.982"N 139°37'19.188"E
The cliffs overlooking the inlet are winter breeding grounds for Japanese cormorants (Phalacrocorax capillatus) and pelagic cormorants (Phalacrocorax pelagicus), which will all migrate back to Hokkaido in April. The cliffs are also home to migratory Pacific reef heron (Egretta sacra).
YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/2QGVPvfMyP4
Pentax KP + smc Pentax-DA 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 ED AL [IF] DC WR
31 mm ISO 200 for 1/250 sec. at ƒ/10
#SeascapePhotography #WinterPhotography #crashingwaves #ocean #beach #JogashimaIsland #MiuraPeinsula #Japan #Pentax #Pix4Japan
#うみう #海鵜 #砂海岸 #黒砂の海岸 #城ヶ島 #三浦半島 #海の景色 #砕ける波 #ペンタックス

Receding Waves
Coordinates: 35°7'56.982"N 139°37'19.188"E
The sand on this beach was already so dark that it inspired me to make a long-exposure monochrome shot of the receding waves.
YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/2QGVPvfMyP4
Pentax KP + smc Pentax-DA 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 ED AL [IF] DC WR
18 mm ISO 100 for 2.5 sec. at ƒ/11
#seascapephotography #longexposurephotography #waves #monochrome #abstract #beach #JogashimaIsland #MiuraPeinsula #Japan #Pentax #Pix4Japan
#砂海岸 #黒砂の海岸 #城ヶ島 #三浦半島 #長時間露光写真 #ペンタックス

Tranquility
Coordinates: 35°7'56.982"N 139°37'19.188"E
Long exposure of one section of the beach where there were fewer  rocks and crashing waves using a hard ND filter and a graduated ND filter simultaneously.
YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/2QGVPvfMyP4
Pentax KP + smc Pentax-DA 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 ED AL [IF] DC WR
18 mm ISO 100 for 3.0 sec. at ƒ/8.0
#seascapephotography #longexposurephotography #waves #abstract #beach #JogashimaIsland #MiuraPeinsula #Japan #Pentax #Pix4Japan
#砂海岸 #黒砂の海岸 #城ヶ島 #三浦半島 #長時間露光写真 #ペンタックス

Rock Arch
Coordinates: 35°7'52.566"N 139°37'5.616"E
Small boats used to pass through the Umanose Arch during high-tide until the 1923 Great Kanto Earthquake lifted the seabed up by about 1.4 meters (4.6 ft) bringing the entire arch above sea level and creating a newly exposed rocky coastline.
YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/2QGVPvfMyP4
Pentax KP + smc Pentax-DA 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 ED AL [IF] DC WR
115 mm ISO 200 for 320 sec. at ƒ/11
#seascapephotography #waves #ship #arch #JogashimaIsland #MiuraPeinsula #Japan #Pentax #Pix4Japan
#馬の背洞門 #城ヶ島 #三浦半島 #長時間露光写真 #ペンタックス

Incoming Wave
Coordinates: 35°7'52.686"N 139°37'4.38"E
The entire coastline on this side of the island is mostly submerged at high tide. The huge wave in the distance is broken up by the rocks and becomes a tiny, gentle wave by the time it reaches the point where I took this photo.
YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/2QGVPvfMyP4
Pentax KP + smc Pentax-DA 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 ED AL [IF] DC WR
88 mm ISO 200 for 1/320 sec. at ƒ/8.0
#SeascapePhotography #crashingwaves #ocean #rockycoast #JogashimaIsland #MiuraPeinsula #Japan #Pentax #Pix4Japan
#砕ける波 #岩の海岸 #城ヶ島 #三浦半島 #海の景色 #ペンタックス
Below is a list of the equipment I take with me on photo shoots.

Camera Gear:

Pentax KP
https://amzn.to/2EbbLRZ
Standard zoom lens: smc Pentax-DA 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 ED AL[IF] DC WR
https://amzn.to/2Ysz5lJ
Telephoto zoom lens: HD Pentax-DA 55-300mm F4.5-6.3 ED PLM WR RE
https://amzn.to/3iNEsDF
Tripod: Manfrotto MT190CXPRO4 (carbon fiber legs with quick locking clamps)
https://amzn.to/2Fqpghd
Ball head: Manfrotto Cloud XPRO Series Ballhead BHQ2 with 200PL locking plate
https://amzn.to/3g6WI9j

Video Gear:

Canon EOS Kiss M/M50 Double Zoom Kit
https://amzn.to/2Ef3mNg
SIGMA 16mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary C017 (Canon EF-M Mount, APS-C Size, Mirrorless Only)
https://amzn.to/3axkn1w
PolarPro 67mm QuartzLine Circular Polarizer Filter
https://amzn.to/2FUTBVS
Zhiyun Weebill-S Gimbal
https://amzn.to/32c0FFL
RODE Road Wireless GO Wireless Microphone System WIGO
https://amzn.to/35lygz1

Filters & Filter Systems:

PolarPro QuartzLine ND 64 Filter - 67mm (ND64 6-stop reduction in light)
https://amzn.to/2J9VSOM
PolarPro QuartzLine ND1000 Filter - 67mm (ND1000 10-stop reduction in light)
https://amzn.to/39rwWwW
PolarPro QuartzLine ND100k Filter - 67mm (ND100K 15-stop reduction in light)
https://amzn.to/3q7YHAm
PolarPro QuartzLine Circular Polarizer - 67mm
https://amzn.to/3fOwgCY
PolarPro Summit | Landscape Filter System Custom Kit (Core, Thread Plate, ND4-GR filter, ND8-GR filter, Circular Polarizer)
https://amzn.to/37hjkBv

Pack:

F-stop Tilopa 50L Adventure and Travel Camera Backpack (Essentials Bundle: backpack, rain cover, internal camera unit)
https://amzn.to/2XfjDIE
F-stop Tripod Bag (large)
https://amzn.to/3pXW57n

*Links to Amazon are affiliated links, which means that if you choose to purchase an item that I may get a small commission, which has no effect on your purchase price whatsoever.

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2021-01-27

Mt. Takao


This week's photo shoot takes us to Mt. Takao, which is located about 55 km (approx. 34 mi) west of Central Tokyo for some landscape and woodland photography in Japan.

Google Maps Links:
From the cable car terminus, you can take a 1.7 km walk (26 minutes) to the peak
Mt. Takao is a historically sacred mountain located about 55 km (approx. 34 mi) due west on the border of Tokyo Prefecture and Kanagawa Prefecture. With numerous temples, shrines, sacred objects including trees, and more with a history dating back more than 1,200 years.

There is so much history to learn, deeply held traditions to experience, and an oasis of nature to enjoy all on the footsteps of Tokyo Prefecture. As a sightseeing destination, Mt. Takao is super easy to access, and the climb to the peak is doable without the need for any special hiking or climbing gear. With two sets of cable cars that reach close to the peak, young families with babies, or elderly parents with limited mobility should have no problem accessing the top of the mountain.
As a photo shoot location, timing is very important if you want to avoid the crowds. Taking any one of the numerous trails other than Trail No. 1 will allow you to get off of the beaten path and give you closer proximity to natural woodlands, wildlife, and depending on the weather and lighting, you can have access to some beautiful panoramic views of the Tanzawa Mountain Range and the Tokyo metropolis.
Distant Mountain Range
https://goo.gl/maps/W3yyM1hV1arMKzqHA
Long exposure shot of the Tanzawa Mountain Range located about 19 km (12 mi) due west of Mt. Takao in Tokyo Prefecture.
YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/Z0CrK5AzeGM
Pentax KP + smc Pentax-DA 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 ED AL [IF] DC WR
53 mm ISO 100 for 60 sec. at ƒ/11
#LandscapePhotography #WinterPhotography #Mountains #Tanazawa #MtTakao #MountTakao #hiking #Japan #Pentax #Pix4Japan
#風景写真 #冬の写真 #雪の写真 #高尾山 #丹沢山地 #東京都

Moss-Covered Tree Limb
https://goo.gl/maps/W3yyM1hV1arMKzqHA
Possibly the leaves of a Weeping Fern (Lepisorus thunbergianus) growing a the limb of an old, moss-coverd cherry tree at the peak of Mt. Tako.
YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/Z0CrK5AzeGM
Pentax KP + HD Pentax-DA 55-300mm F4.5-6.3 ED PLM WR RE
135 mm ISO 800 for 1/200 sec. at ƒ/9.0
#MacroPhotography #WeepingFern #moss #trees #MtTakao #MountTakao #Japan #Pentax #Pix4Japan
#ノキシノブ #軒忍 #苔 #高尾山 #東京都

Lone Tree
https://goo.gl/maps/dbc5xszLLwtPBtt19
Small opening in the canopy allowed some evening light to reflect off of the moss that has enveloped the trunk of this lone tree.
YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/Z0CrK5AzeGM
Pentax KP + smc Pentax-DA 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 ED AL [IF] DC WR
28 mm ISO 100 for 0.3 sec. at ƒ/4.0
#LandscapePhotography #WoodlandPhotography #moss #tree #forest  #MtTakao #MountTakao #Japan #Pentax #Pix4Japan
#風景写真 #森の写真 #木 #森 #苔 #高尾山 #東京都

Suspension Bridge
https://goo.gl/maps/DzepyUiBxmnWcGUWA
Trail No. 4 on Mt. Takao is one of the more popular trails due to its relatively wide trails and its main attraction: Miyama Bridge.
YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/Z0CrK5AzeGM
Pentax KP + smc Pentax-DA 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 ED AL [IF] DC WR
60 mm ISO 100 for 1/30 sec. at ƒ/4.5
#LandscapePhotography #WoodlandPhotography #SuspensionBridge #forest  #MtTakao #MountTakao #Japan #Pentax #Pix4Japan
#風景写真 #森の写真 #見山橋 #森 #苔 #高尾山 #東京都
Below is a list of the equipment I take with me on photo shoots.

Camera Gear:

Pentax KP
https://amzn.to/2EbbLRZ
Standard zoom lens: smc Pentax-DA 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 ED AL[IF] DC WR
https://amzn.to/2Ysz5lJ
Telephoto zoom lens: HD Pentax-DA 55-300mm F4.5-6.3 ED PLM WR RE
https://amzn.to/3iNEsDF
Tripod: Manfrotto MT190CXPRO4 (carbon fiber legs with quick locking clamps)
https://amzn.to/2Fqpghd
Ball head: Manfrotto Cloud XPRO Series Ballhead BHQ2 with 200PL locking plate
https://amzn.to/3g6WI9j

Video Gear:

Canon EOS Kiss M/M50 Double Zoom Kit
https://amzn.to/2Ef3mNg
SIGMA 16mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary C017 (Canon EF-M Mount, APS-C Size, Mirrorless Only)
https://amzn.to/3axkn1w
PolarPro 67mm QuartzLine Circular Polarizer Filter
https://amzn.to/2FUTBVS
Zhiyun Weebill-S Gimbal
https://amzn.to/32c0FFL
RODE Road Wireless GO Wireless Microphone System WIGO
https://amzn.to/35lygz1

Filters & Filter Systems:

PolarPro QuartzLine ND 64 Filter - 67mm (ND64 6-stop reduction in light)
https://amzn.to/2J9VSOM
PolarPro QuartzLine ND1000 Filter - 67mm (ND1000 10-stop reduction in light)
https://amzn.to/39rwWwW
PolarPro QuartzLine ND100k Filter - 67mm (ND100K 15-stop reduction in light)
https://amzn.to/3q7YHAm
PolarPro QuartzLine Circular Polarizer - 67mm
https://amzn.to/3fOwgCY
PolarPro Summit | Landscape Filter System Custom Kit (Core, Thread Plate, ND4-GR filter, ND8-GR filter, Circular Polarizer)
https://amzn.to/37hjkBv

Pack:

F-stop Tilopa 50L Adventure and Travel Camera Backpack (Essentials Bundle: backpack, rain cover, internal camera unit)
https://amzn.to/2XfjDIE
F-stop Tripod Bag (large)
https://amzn.to/3pXW57n

*Links to Amazon are affiliated links, which means that if you choose to purchase an item that I may get a small commission, which has no effect on your purchase price whatsoever.
Creative Commons License
Pix4Japan by Iketani, Daisei is licensed under a
Permissions beyond the scope of this license are available at Pix4Japan.
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2021-01-04

Ouchi-Juku


Ouchi-Juku, an historical district of preserved thatch-roof buildings in Shimogo, Fukushima Prefecture, was a post station on the pre-modern highway of Aizu-Nishi Kaido (130 km/81 mi) during the Edo Period (1603 to 1868). The post station provided travelers with inns, shops, restaurants, and more. 

Nowadays, the village has been designated as an Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings, and seems to be a popular tourist destination. Visiting this site allows you to step back in time and enjoy an experience somewhat similar to what travelers would have experienced hundreds of years ago. Except for the souvenir shops, most of the original inns and restaurants are still providing the same services they did during the Edo Period.

Here are some links to websites with more details and useful access information:

Ouchi-Juku Guide: Japan’s Dream-like Fairytale Village Covered in Sparkling Snow

Fukushima | Ouchi-Juku | Minamiaizu

Ouchijuku - Historic Town in Fukushima Prefecture

Ouchi-Juku | Remnants of the Edo Period

Address:
Ouchi, Shimogo-machi, Minamiaizu-gun, Fukushima-ken 969-5207
〒969-5207 福島県南会津郡下郷町大内

Google Maps:

Google Plus Code:
8VJ6+P2 Shimogo, Fukushima

Historical Town under Blanket of Snow
Photo Shoot Location: 8VP6+6P Shimogo, Fukushima
Ouchi-Juku, a district of preserved thatch-roof buildings in Shimogo, Fukushima Prefecture, was a post station on the pre-modern Aizu-Nishi Kaido highway (130 km/81 mi) during the Edo Period (1603 to 1868).
YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/HjUuaFwShjg
Pentax KP + smc Pentax-DA 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 ED AL [IF] DC WR
36 mm ISO 100 for 1/10 sec. at ƒ/29
#LandscapePhotography #WinterPhotography #OuchiJuku #Fukushima #Japan
#風景写真 #冬の写真 #雪の写真 #大内宿 #福島県

Border Collie in Snow
Photo Shoot Location: 8VP6+5J Shimogo, Fukushima
Dale-chan the border collie taking a rest after chasing snowflakes on a mountain slope overlooking the historical town of Ouchi-Juku, in Fukushima Prefecture.
YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/HjUuaFwShjg
Pentax KP + smc Pentax-DA 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 ED AL [IF] DC WR
78 mm ISO 100 for 1/15 sec. at ƒ/6.3
#WinterPhotography #dog #pet #BorderCollie #snow #winter #Japan
#冬の写真 #雪の写真 #犬 #ボーダーコリー #愛犬

Gate to Shrine
Photo Shoot Location: 8VM6+F8 Shimogo, Fukushima
Torii gate to Takakura-Jinja--a shinto shrine built for the deification of Prince Mochihito who died in battle (circa 1180).
YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/HjUuaFwShjg
Pentax KP + smc Pentax-DA 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 ED AL [IF] DC WR
18 mm ISO 100 for 1/400 sec. at ƒ/4.0
#LandscapePhotography #WinterPhotography #ToriiGate #OuchiJuku #Fukushima #Japan
#風景写真 #冬の写真 #雪の写真 #鳥居 #大内宿 #福島県

Snow-Covered Ditch and Field
Photo Shoot Location: 8VJ6+C5 Shimogo, Fukushima
A winding drainage ditch at the bottom of snow-covered fields that surround Ouchi-Juku—an old post town providing travelers with restaurants, shops, and inns for travelers during the 1600s to mid-1800s.
YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/HjUuaFwShjg
Pentax KP + smc Pentax-DA 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 ED AL [IF] DC WR
60 mm ISO 100 for 1/250 sec. at ƒ/4.5
#LandscapePhotography #WinterPhotography #ditch #snow #OuchiJuku #Fukushima #Japan
#風景写真 #冬の写真 #雪の写真 #土水路 #大内宿 #福島県

Snow-Covered Tree and Woodland
Photo Shoot Location: 8VJ6+C5 Shimogo, Fukushima
An abstract black-and-white shot of the woodland that surrounds the small mountain valley surrounding Ouchi-Juku located in Fukushima Prefecture.
YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/HjUuaFwShjg
Pentax KP + smc Pentax-DA 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 ED AL [IF] DC WR
78 mm ISO 100 for 0.3 sec. at ƒ/32
#LandscapePhotography #WinterPhotography #tree #woodland #snow #OuchiJuku #Fukushima #Japan
#風景写真 #冬の写真 #雪の写真 #木 #森 #大内宿 #福島県

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)

*Links to Amazon are affiliated links, which means that if you choose to purchase an item that I may get a small commission, which has no effect on your purchase price whatsoever.

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"Winter Birds" composed by LoTo and performed by Epidemic Sound.
“Winter Solstice” composed and performed by Gavin Luke.
“Il Reste Du Temps” composed by Patrik Almkvisth and performed by Lo Mimieux.
“Bermuda” composed by Henrik Olsson and performed by Ooyy.
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2021-01-02

Miho-no-Matsubara

Southwest Slope
View of the southwestern slope of Mt. Fuji as seen from the westbound Fujikawa Service Area on the Tomei Highway.
Portfolio: https://pix4japan.myportfolio.com
Pentax KP + smc Pentax-DA 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 ED AL [IF] DC WR
68 mm ISO 100 for 1/250 sec. at ƒ/13
#LandscapePhotography #WinterPhotography #Fujikawa #TomeiHighway #MountFuji #MtFuji #Japan
#風景写真 #富士山 #富士川ＳＡ #東名高速道路 #Pentax

Border Collie at Rest Stop
Pulled over at  the westbound Fujikawa Service Area on the Tomei Highway to give her a short potty break and let her stretch her legs. (Fujikawa SA: approx. 3 hours southwest of Tokyo).
Portfolio: https://pix4japan.myportfolio.com
Pentax KP + smc Pentax-DA 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 ED AL [IF] DC WR
135 mm ISO 400 for 1/400 sec. at ƒ/5.6
#dog #pet #BorderCollie #Fujikawa #TomeiHighway #Japan
#犬 #愛犬 #ボーダーコリー #富士川ＳＡ #東名高速道路 #Pentax

Driftwood on Beach
Driftwood on the shore of Miho-no-Matsubara Beach in Shizuoka Prefecture with Mt. Fuji off in the distance (43.56 km/27.06 mi north-north-east).
Portfolio: https://pix4japan.myportfolio.com
Pentax KP + smc Pentax-DA 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 ED AL [IF] DC WR
88 mm ISO 400 for 1/50 sec. at ƒ/14
#driftwood #beach #MihonoMatsubara #Shizuoka #MtFuji #Japan #seascapephotography #Pentax #Pix4Japan #naturephotography
#流木 #海岸 #三保松原海岸 #富士山 #静岡県 #海景写真

Concave Wave
Pacific waves on the coast of Miho-no-Matsubara Beach in Shizuoka Prefecture at sunset.
Portfolio: https://pix4japan.myportfolio.com
Pentax KP + smc Pentax-DA 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 ED AL [IF] DC WR
68 mm ISO 400 for 1/200 sec. at ƒ/6.3
#waves #beach #MihonoMatsubara #Shizuoka #sunset #Japan #seascapephotography #naturephotography #Pentax #Pix4Japan
#波 #海岸 #海景写真 #三保松原海岸 #静岡県

Sunset Light
Light from the setting sun shining on the upper portion of Mt. Fuji as the sun slowly dips below the horizon.
Portfolio: https://pix4japan.myportfolio.com
Pentax KP + HD Pentax-DA 55-300mm F4.5-6.3 ED PLM WR RE
135 mm ISO 400 for 1/125 sec. at ƒ/4.5
#NaturePhotography #LandscapePhotography #WinterPhotography #MountFuji #MtFuji #Shizuoka #Japan #Pentax #Pix4Japan
#風景写真 #富士山 #冬の写真 #静岡県    

Rusty Chain
Chain on top of concrete breakwater blocks that line a portion of the coast that sticks farthest out into the ocean.
Portfolio: https://pix4japan.myportfolio.com
Pentax KP + HD Pentax-DA 55-300mm F4.5-6.3 ED PLM WR RE
135 mm ISO 12800 for 1/320 sec. at ƒ/4.5
#chain #concrete #rust #RustyChain #ConcreteBreakwater #MihonoMatsubara #Shizuoka #Japan #seascapephotography #Pentax #Pix4Japan
#鎖の輪 #防波堤 #海岸浸食防止 #海景写真 #三保松原海岸 #静岡県

Rusty Marker Post
This old, rusty marker stands about chest-high atop large concrete “cubes” that are about the size of a small car and are lined up to form a bulkhead along a portion of the coastline that is jutting out into the sea. Mostly likely, the light on top of the marker flashes during rough seas to either aid ship navigation or to prevent ships from running aground.
Portfolio: https://pix4japan.myportfolio.com
Pentax KP + HD Pentax-DA 55-300mm F4.5-6.3 ED PLM WR RE
135 mm ISO 6400 for 1/320 sec. at ƒ/4.5
#marker #bulkhead #seawall #erosion #navigation #marker #Shizuoka #Japan #seascapephotography #Pentax #Pix4Japan
#海 #護岸 #灯標 #海岸 #海景写真 #三保松原海岸 #静岡県

Stump on Breakwater
Maybe this stump was once part of a fence to keep beachgoers safe, or maybe it held up a sign to keep folks away. Embedded in a block of concrete the size of a small car, this stump will remain until the constant ravages of wind, water, and ice further erode it into a mere stubble.
Portfolio: https://pix4japan.myportfolio.com
Pentax KP + HD Pentax-DA 55-300mm F4.5-6.3 ED PLM WR RE
230 mm ISO 12800 for 1/320 sec. at ƒ/5.6
#wood #stub #stump #ConcreteBreakwater #MihonoMatsubara #Shizuoka #Japan #seascapephotography #Pentax #Pix4Japan
#木の切り株 #防波堤 #海岸浸食防止 #海景写真 #三保松原海岸 #静岡県

Crests of Turquoise Blue
With no recent heavy rains or typhoons washing debris into the Pacific Ocean, waves rolling in from Suruga Bay were a beautiful, clear, bluish green. Unlike a tropical beach however, frigid winds blowing onshore made my fingers numb as I struggled  to time shots of cresting waves without a tripod.
Portfolio: https://pix4japan.myportfolio.com
Pentax KP + HD Pentax-DA 55-300mm F4.5-6.3 ED PLM WR RE
120 mm ISO 12800 for 1/320 sec. at ƒ/4.5
#crest #waves #beach #MihonoMatsubara #Shizuoka #sunset #Japan #seascapephotography #naturephotography #Pentax #Pix4Japan
#海 #波 #波頭 #海岸 #海景写真 #三保松原海岸 #静岡県
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2020-12-22

Mt. Kintoki


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)

*Links to Amazon are affiliated links, which means that if you choose to purchase an item that I may get a small commission, which has no effect on your purchase price whatsoever.

Music Tracks Licensed for this video through Epidemic Sound. Visit this link to subscribe: 


"I Remember Well" composed by Cody Butler and performed by Cody Francis.
“Cotton Dreams” composed by Niclas Gustavsson and performed by Elm Lake.
“Just Look at You” composed by Erik Häusler and performed by 369.
“Bermuda” composed by Henrik Olsson and performed by Ooyy.

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2020-12-15

Yokohama MM21


For this photoshoot, we take a walking tour of the Yokohama waterfront district called Minato Mirai 21. The first shot was taken from a pedestrian bridge next to the newly built Yokohama city hall. 
  • Google Maps Plus Cod: CJXM+X9 Yokohama, Kanagawa
In the foreground we have the Ooka-gawa River leading up to the main subject being the Landmark Tower rising high above the cityscape.

This shot was taken late in the evening and had to be timed to when there were no pedestrians walking across the bridge, since anyone walking by would generate slight vibrations that would cause the image to become distorted, especially since this was a long 30-second exposure. 

Waterfront Skyline
View of the Minatomirai waterfront district skyline in Yokohama, Japan featuring Landmark Tower standing at 296.3 m (972 ft) high with 70 stories above ground. On a global scale, it’s a small skyscraper, but remarkably tall considering the amount of engineering required to withstand Japan’s numerous big earthquakes.
YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/
Pentax KP + smc Pentax-DA 18-135 mm F3.5-5.6
18 mm ISO 100 for 30.0 sec. at ƒ/14
#nightscape #nightscapephotography #cityscape #skyscraper #cityscapephotography #skyline #Minatomirai #Yokohama #Japan 
#夜景 #夜景の写真 #都市の景観 #横浜のスカイライン #みなとみらい #横浜の風景 #超高層ビル

For this composition, we visited this ship, which is moored at an old dock that is located near the base of Landmark Tower.

I had arrived a bit late after the lights on the ship had been turned off. In the end, I think this worked in my favor since it allowed me to achieve a more even exposure without having to worry about blown out highlights caused by lights on the ship. Fortunately, there were no winds close close enough to the ground to cause the ship to move or cause ripples on the water surface, which allowed me to take this 180-second exposure with only cloud movement.
  • Google Maps Plus Cod: FJ3J+7P Yokohama, Kanagawa
Nautical Training Ship
Built in 1930, the Nippon Maru nautical training ship sailed an equivalent of over 971 thousand nautical miles (approx. 1.8 million km/1.1 million mi). After 54 years of service to nearly 12,000 cadets, she was retired and moored to the historical stone-built No. 1 Dock in the Port of Yokohama and currently serves as a floating museum.
YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/
Pentax KP + smc Pentax-DA 18-135 mm F3.5-5.6
21 mm ISO 100 for 180 sec. at ƒ/20
#ship #boat #sailingship #museum #dock #port #NipponMaru #nightscape #cityscape #skyline #nightscapephotography #cityscapephotography #MinatoMirai #YokohamaPort #Yokohama #Japan
#船 #帆船 #航海練習船 #博物館 #ドック #日本丸 #夜景 #都市の景観 #夜景の写真 #横浜のスカイライン #みなとみらい #横浜の風景 #横浜港 #横浜

For the final composition, I visited the Red Brick Warehouse No. 2 for a simple shot where I wanted to convey the beautiful architectural elements of an old building constructed for utilitarian purposes. 

A modern warehouse is typically boring, nondescript, and solely focused on utility and efficiency. Should a modern warehouse ever face destruction or abandonment, there would never be an attempt to preserve it for posterity. 

In a future photoshoot, I want to come back to this building and create a collection of up-close shots featuring the various beautiful brickwork and metalwork that was incorporated into this building at the time of its birth.
  • Google Maps Plus Code: FJ3R+4X Yokohama, Kanagawa
Red Brick Warehouse No. 2
Built as a customs house in 1911, the structure survived the 1923 Great Kanto Earthquake, which destroyed most of Yokohama and Tokyo. After WWII, the warehouse became part of the U.S. Army Port Command until 1956. Yokohama city acquired the buildings and renovated the entire waterfront with shopping, entertainment, and cultural facilities. In 2010, the building received the UNESCO Asia-Pacific Heritage Award for Culture Heritage Conservation.
YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/
Pentax KP + smc Pentax-DA 18-135 mm F3.5-5.6
18 mm ISO 100 for 70 sec. at ƒ/3.5
#nightscape #nightscapephotography #cityscape #warehouse #historicalbuilding #cityscapephotography #RedBrickWarehouse #Minatomirai #Yokohama #Japan 
#夜景 #夜景の写真 #都市の景観 #横浜赤レンガ倉庫 #みなとみらい #横浜の風景 #歴史的建造物 #横浜

Gear used for this Photoshoot

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)

*Links to Amazon are affiliated links, which means that if you choose to purchase an item that I may get a small commission, which has no effect on your purchase price whatsoever.

Music Tracks Licensed for this video through Epidemic Sound. Visit this link to subscribe: 


"Paradigm Shift" composed and performed by Gavin Luke.
“Globe Trekking” composed and performed by Philip Ayers.
“Through Stormy Weather” composed and performed by Philip Ayers.
“Deviation In Time” composed by Johannes Bornlöf and performed by Epidemic Sound.
“We Still Have Courage” composed by Johannes Bornlöf and performed by Bonnie Grace.
“Bermuda” composed by Henrik Olsson and performed by Ooyy.
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