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.

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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
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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)
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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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