Pix4Japan

2021-03-24

Lake Okutama Spring

For this week's photo shoot of landscape photography in Japan, we visit Lake Okutama, or Okutamako (奥多摩湖) in Japanese, which is located about 76 km (or about 48 miles) due west of Central Tokyo.

I parked at the Tozura Parking Lot (free!), which is located at the western end of the lake where the Taba River feeds into the lake. Dale-chan (my border collie) and I headed across the lake via the Tozura Pontoon Bridge and from there took the trail to both Miyama Bridge and Mito Bridge.

We hiked back to the parking lot and then drove to the eastern end of the lake near the dam and hiked up some trails on this hillside where several varieties of cherry trees and other blooming trees have been planted for visitors to the lake.

- Tamagawa Suigen-Rin Observatory Point (follow the zigzag trail up the side of the mountain from here.)

The trail is an easy climb as it zigzags up the hillside and offers many opportunities for a variety of compositions where you can shoot white and pink blossoms with the turquoise waters of the lake as your backdrop.

The mountain slopes near the dam offer several other easy hiking trails with outlooks where you can take a rest or take out your tripod for some amazing shots of the lake and surrounding mountains.

The lake is accessible by train and bus, but if you drive to the lake, you won’t have to worry about any parking fees. There are several large parking lots, and since parking is free, you can take your time and spend the whole day wandering on the trails along the shoreline of the lake without worrying about huge parking fees.

- Okutamako Bus Stop near the dam's visitors center is a 15-minute bus ride from Oku-Tama Station on the Ome Line.

Primary Parking Lots:

- Okutamako Dam Site Parking: Closest to the dam and more popular hiking trails.

- Ōmugishiro Parking Area: Accessible 24/7. Paved sidewalk from this lot takes you to the dam.

Recommended Websites:

Below is a list of the equipment I took with me on this photo shoot.

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:

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

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Pontoon Bridge

The Tozura pontoon bridge allows hikers to cross over Lake Okutama and continue along the hiking trail that hugs the coastline of this manmade lake that provides Tokyo with about 20% of its drinking water.

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Pentax KP + smc Pentax-DA 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 ED AL [IF] DC WR

18 mm ISO 100 for 1/200 sec. at ƒ/6.3

#lake #freshwater #mountain #forest #Japan #OkutamaLake #pontoonbridge #reservoir #Tokyo #Pentax #Pix4Japan

#湖 #貯水池 #小河内ダム #東京都 #西多摩郡 #奥多摩湖 #留浦浮橋 #山の風景 #風景写真 #ペンタックス

Freshwater Lake

View of Okutama Lake in Tokyo Prefecture from the trailhead on the western shoreline of the lake during early spring.

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Pentax KP + smc Pentax-DA 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 ED AL [IF] DC WR

28 mm ISO 100 for 1/400 sec. at ƒ/6.3

#lake #freshwater #mountain #forest #Japan #OkutamaLake #reservoir #Tokyo #Pentax #Pix4Japan

#湖 #貯水池 #小河内ダム #東京都 #西多摩郡 #奥多摩湖 #山の風景 #風景写真 #ペンタックス

Waiting to go Hiking

Dale-chan waiting for me to catch up with her as we climb up a trail leading to a grove of cherry blossoms.

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Pentax KP + smc Pentax-DA 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 ED AL [IF] DC WR

40 mm ISO 100 for 1/50 sec. at ƒ/6.3

#dog #pet #BorderCollie #mountain #trail #LakeOkutama #forest #Japan #Pentax #Pix4Japan

#犬 #愛犬 #ボーダーコリー #東京都 #西多摩郡 #奥多摩湖 #山の風景 #風景写真 #ペンタックス

Barren Woodland

The native species of trees in the woodlands surrounding the Lake Okutama have yet to awaken from winter, thus exposing a huge vine growing up and around the trunk of another tree.

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Pentax KP + smc Pentax-DA 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 ED AL [IF] DC WR

31 mm ISO 100 for 1/125 sec. at ƒ/6.3

#LandscapePhotography #WoodlandPhotography #vine #tree #woodland #LakeOkutama #Japan #Pentax #Pix4Japan

#風景写真 #森の写真 #木 #森 #東京都 #西多摩郡 #奥多摩湖 #山の風景 #風景写真 #ペンタックス

Tied-Arch Bridge

The Mito Bridge is a tied-arch bridge that crosses over Kosuge River, which feeds water into the Okutama Lake reservoir. I like the contrast of this steel structure against the backdrop of a woodland.

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Pentax KP + smc Pentax-DA 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 ED AL [IF] DC WR

18 mm ISO 100 for 1/20 sec. at ƒ/13

#LandscapePhotography #WoodlandPhotography #bridge #archbridge #tiedarchbridge #steelstructure #LakeOkutama #Japan #Pentax #Pix4Japan

#結合アーチ橋 #三頭橋 #東京都 #西多摩郡 #奥多摩湖 #山の風景 #風景写真 #ペンタックス

Solid-Ribbed Arched Bridge

A 30-second long exposure of Miyama Bridge--a solid rib arched bridge that was built in 1957—connects the northern shoreline of Lake Okutama with the southern shoreline. The color of paint used on this bridge closely matched with the color of the water on this particular day.

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Pentax KP + smc Pentax-DA 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 ED AL [IF] DC WR

18 mm ISO 100 for 30 sec. at ƒ/16

#LandscapePhotography #WoodlandPhotography #bridge #archedbridge #solidribbedarachedbridge #steelstructure #LakeOkutama #Japan #Pentax #Pix4Japan

#風景写真 #鋼アーチ橋 #深山橋 #東京都 #西多摩郡 #奥多摩湖 #山の風景 #風景写真 #ペンタックス

Lone Cherry Blossom

The northern shoreline of Lake Okutama has an easily accessible foot trail that zigzags its way up the side of a mountain covered with several varieties of cherry trees. Using the lake waters as a backdrop, you can enjoy wonderful views of bright pink and white cherry blossoms with blue-green waters in the background.

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Pentax KP + HD Pentax-DA 55-300mm F4.5-6.3 ED PLM WR RE

260 mm ISO 100 for 1/320 sec. at ƒ/5.6

#LandscapePhotography #WoodlandPhotography #cherryblossom #sakura #hanami #blossom #LakeOkutama #Japan #Pentax #Pix4Japan

#風景写真 #桜まつり #桜 #花見 #東京都 #西多摩郡 #奥多摩湖 #山の風景 #ペンタックス

Pale Pink Cherry Blossoms

Among the varieties of cherry blossom trees found at Lake Okutama, the Somei Yoshino variety is probably the most common variety cultivated throughout Japan.

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Pentax KP + HD Pentax-DA 55-300mm F4.5-6.3 ED PLM WR RE

135 mm ISO 100 for 1/320 sec. at ƒ/4.5

#LandscapePhotography #WoodlandPhotography #cherryblossom #sakura #hanami #blossom #LakeOkutama #Japan #Pentax #Pix4Japan

#風景写真 #ソメイヨシノ #桜 #花見 #東京都 #西多摩郡 #奥多摩湖 #山の風景 #ペンタックス

Colorful Hillside

Happoiwa Observatory on the hillside overlooking the northwestern shore of Lake Okutama features many types of cherry trees blossoming at different times from early to late spring.

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Pentax KP + smc Pentax-DA 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 ED AL [IF] DC WR

31 mm ISO 100 for 1/320 sec. at ƒ/4.5

#LandscapePhotography #WoodlandPhotography #cherryblossom #sakura #HappoiwaObservatory #blossom #LakeOkutama #Japan #Pentax #Pix4Japan

#風景写真 #ソメイヨシノ #桜 #八方岩展望台 #東京都 #西多摩郡 #奥多摩湖 #山の風景 #風景写真 #ペンタックス

Japanese Mitsuba Tsutsuji

In addition to several varieties cherry trees, the hillside with hiking trails and cultivated trees overlooking Lake Okutama has several mitsuba tsutsuji shrubs (Rhododendron dilatatum), which look a lot like azaleas (maybe the same?).

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Pentax KP + HD Pentax-DA 55-300mm F4.5-6.3 ED PLM WR RE

300 mm ISO 100 for 1/320 sec. at ƒ/8.0

#LandscapePhotography #WoodlandPhotography #azaleas #stamen #petals #HappoiwaObservatory #blossom #LakeOkutama #Japan #Pentax #Pix4Japan

#ミツバツツジ #三葉躑躅 #八方岩展望台 #東京都 #西多摩郡 #奥多摩湖 #山の風景 #風景写真 #ペンタックス

Blossoms and Buoy Rope

Although not obvious, this shot was taken with a rope buoy barrier floating near the dam that created Lake Okutama.

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Pentax KP + HD Pentax-DA 55-300mm F4.5-6.3 ED PLM WR RE

210 mm ISO 100 for 1/320 sec. at ƒ/11

#LandscapePhotography #WoodlandPhotography #cherryblossom #sakura #hanami #blossom #LakeOkutama #Japan #Pentax #Pix4Japan

#風景写真 #ソメイヨシノ #桜 #花見 #東京都 #西多摩郡 #奥多摩湖 #山の風景 #ペンタックス

Branch and Bokeh

The branches with large clusters of cherry blossoms make for a great bokeh effect.

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Pentax KP + HD Pentax-DA 55-300mm F4.5-6.3 ED PLM WR RE

300 mm ISO 100 for 1/320 sec. at ƒ/11

#LandscapePhotography #WoodlandPhotography #cherryblossom #sakura #hanami #blossom #LakeOkutama #Japan #Pentax #Pix4Japan

#風景写真 #ソメイヨシノ #桜 #花見 #東京都 #西多摩郡 #奥多摩湖 #山の風景 #ペンタックス

Pink and Aqua Blue

The light, turquoise blue of the lake near the eastern shoreline compliments well the delicate pinks and yellows of the cherry tree blossoms.

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Pentax KP + HD Pentax-DA 55-300mm F4.5-6.3 ED PLM WR RE

150 mm ISO 100 for 1/250 sec. at ƒ/5.6

#LandscapePhotography #WoodlandPhotography #cherryblossom #sakura #hanami #blossom #LakeOkutama #Japan #Pentax #Pix4Japan

#風景写真 #ソメイヨシノ #桜 #花見 #東京都 #西多摩郡 #奥多摩湖 #山の風景 #ペンタックス

Three Tones

The goal of this shot was to capture the three tones of colors: the green bush in the foreground, the pink blossoms in the mid-ground, and the aqua-blue water in the background.

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Pentax KP + HD Pentax-DA 55-300mm F4.5-6.3 ED PLM WR RE

70 mm ISO 100 for 1/1000 sec. at ƒ/5.0

#LandscapePhotography #WoodlandPhotography #cherryblossom #sakura #hanami #blossom #LakeOkutama #Japan #Pentax #Pix4Japan

#風景写真 #ソメイヨシノ #桜 #花見 #東京都 #西多摩郡 #奥多摩湖 #山の風景 #ペンタックス

Early Spring

Once the cherry blossom tree loses its flowers, the rest of the foliage on the surrounding mountainsides will start to come alive in vibrant hues of green and blue.

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Pentax KP + smc Pentax-DA 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 ED AL [IF] DC WR

18 mm ISO 100 for 1/200 sec. at ƒ/4.0

#LandscapePhotography #WoodlandPhotography #cherryblossom #sakura #hanami #blossom #LakeOkutama #Japan #Pentax #Pix4Japan

#風景写真 #ソメイヨシノ #桜 #花見 #東京都 #西多摩郡 #奥多摩湖 #山の風景 #ペンタックス

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2021-03-03

Negishi Shinrin Park

This week's photo shoot in Japan takes us to Negishi Forest Park (Negishi Shinrin Koen) for some long-exposure nightscape photography. The park is located in Naka Ward of Yokohama approximately 35 km (22 mi) south of Central Tokyo.

The park was originally Japan’s first European style racecourse and was in operation from 1866 to 1942. Originally set up to entertain the expat community living in Yokohama, the racecourse proved to be a big hit among the local Japanese, including Emperor Meiji who visited the track 14 times. After the Great Kanto Earthquake, American architect, J.H. Morgan designed the grandstand that we see standing today.

In 1942, the Japanese military used the facilities as a printing house, and the nearby stables were used to house foreign POWs. After the war, General MacArthur took over and used the printing equipment turning the grandstands into a communications headquarters.

Soon after, the U.S. Navy took control of the entire bluff area near the trace track and built a housing facility for the influx of GIs and their families. The Negishi Heights housing base had pools, cafeterias, bars, houses with expansive yards, schools, gas station, and a golf course.

In 1977, the stands and the golf course were returned to Japan and the city of Yokohama created a huge park for the citizens to enjoy.

The park is a wonderful place to enjoy nature, plum tree blossoms, cherry tree blossoms, enjoy picnics, dog walks, and leisurely strolls.

Access by public transportation:

From Yokohama Station, go to the East Exit and catch the Yokohama Municipal Bus No. 103. Get off in front of the park at the Taki-no-Ue (滝の上) bus stop. Under normal traffic, the bus ride will take about 30 minutes with Taki-no-Ue being the 19th bus stop.

Yokohama Station:

https://goo.gl/maps/YCCFV899NF2GgV8P9

⇨ Bus terminal No. 7 (bus fare: 220 yen)

⇨ Bus No. 103 bound for Negishidai (根岸台ゆき)

⇨ Get off at the Taki-no-Ue (滝の上) bus stop:

https://goo.gl/maps/vsZVUBJUCMYZ3A4w5

Access by car/taxi:

Negishi-Shinrin Koen Dai-Ichi Parking Lot (根岸森林公園第一駐車場):

https://goo.gl/maps/rfJ8kVXpPZ2C6C9X9

Negishi-Shinrin Koen Dai-Ni Parking Lot (根岸森林公園第二駐車場):

https://goo.gl/maps/q1GmHZ9a4aiT8Xsa7

Midnight Pond

Reflections on pond at the Negishi Forest Park (Negishi Shinrin Koen) during midnight photoshoot.

YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/qJHFvZcZdK0

Pentax KP + smc Pentax-DA 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 ED AL [IF] DC WR

18 mm ISO 400 for 160.0 sec. at ƒ/14

#nightscapephotography #landscapephotography #pond #park #reflections #NegishiForestPark #Yokohama #Japan #Pentax #pix4japan

#池 #夜景写真 #夜景の写真 #横浜の風景 #根岸森林公園 #長時間露光写真 #横浜 #ペンタックス

Classical Abandoned Architecture

Long-time exposure of a grandstand that was once a part of the Negishi Racecourse between 1866 and 1942. Originally an entertainment venue for expats, the racecourse rapidly became popular among the local Japanese, and more notably the Emperor Meiji.

YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/qJHFvZcZdK0

Pentax KP + smc Pentax-DA 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 ED AL [IF] DC WR

18 mm ISO 100 for 120.0 sec. at ƒ/11

#nightscapephotography #landscapephotography #racecourse #park #ruins #grandstands #NegishiForestPark #NegishiShinrinPark #NegishiRacecourse #Yokohama #Japan #Pentax #pix4japan

#根岸森林公園 #旧一等馬見所 #根岸競馬場 #横浜 #夜景写真 #夜景の写真 #横浜の風景 #長時間露光写真 #横浜 #ペンタックス

Waterfront Nightscape Skyline

Long-time exposure of the Yokohama waterfront skyline at night featuring Yokohama Landmark Tower (left), Queen’s Tower A & B (center), and The Tower Yokohama Kitanaka (right) as viewed from Negishi Forest Park on the bluff overlooking the Port of Yokohama.

YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/qJHFvZcZdK0

Pentax KP + smc Pentax-DA 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 ED AL [IF] DC WR

88 mm ISO 100 for 30.0 sec. at ƒ/11

#nightscape #nightscapephotography #cityscape #skyscraper #cityscapephotography #skyline #Minatomirai #Yokohama #Japan #Pentax #pix4japan

#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 #ランドマークタワー #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

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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)

Very basic access info with a map
https://trip.pref.kanagawa.jp

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)

Seems to be more targeted to foodies, but still useful info on where to visit and eat between photo shoots.
https://excursionsjapan.com

A Summer Day Tour in Misaki Port and Jogashima (DeepJapan Website)

Includes link to download a map in Japanese, English, Chinese, and Korean!
http://www.deepjapan.org

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

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:

Takaosanguchi Station (高尾山口駅) on the Keio Line

https://goo.gl/maps/65cyHdBJvZCWMdtE8

Trailhead for Trail No. 1 (高尾山（1号路）出入口)

https://goo.gl/maps/bpQMtNc4iV5ff9yk9

Takaosan Cable Car Kiyotaki Station (高尾山ケーブルカー清滝駅)

https://goo.gl/maps/Yye3GaGTDwXJXHwe7

From the cable car terminus, you can take a 1.7 km walk (26 minutes) to the peak

Visitor Center on peak of mountain

https://goo.gl/maps/eb7MPZRCc427Tuj77

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.

Live Japan: Perfect Guide: Detailed guide with overall useful information regarding the many attractions of Mt. Takao.

Mount Takao Guide: 12 Best Attractions At The World's Most-Climbed Mountain

Donny Kimball: In depth review of a first-hand experience of Mt. Takao (I am often inspired to go on photo shoots at locations reviewed by Mr. Kimball.)

Mt. Takao & the Tengu | A Sacred Mountain in Tokyo Prefecture

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

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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

https://livejapan.com/en

Fukushima | Ouchi-Juku | Minamiaizu

https://www.ana-cooljapan.com

Ouchijuku - Historic Town in Fukushima Prefecture

https://www.japan-guide.com

Ouchi-Juku | Remnants of the Edo Period

https://www.japanhoppers.com

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:

https://goo.gl/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

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

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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