Posted on September 23rd, 2014 under Japan. Tags: flowers, rain, shirakawago, thatch roof. Comments Off on Rain drops

himawari (ひまわり) houses

While riding my bike back from Kofu to the onsen I was staying at in Kai (Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan) I came upon these houses in the dark. The street was somewhat busy for that time of night as it is the main thoroughfare (yamanotedoori or 山の手通り). I took a long exposure and let the headlights of the passing motorists light the scene for me.

Posted on March 14th, 2014 under Japan. Tags: buildings, flowers, kofu, night photography, Nikon 24-120mm f/4 VR G lens, Nikon D600, sunflowers. Comments Off on Japanese Sunflower Houses

Mudeungsan butterfly

I suppose today’s photo could have been taken anywhere, but it wasn’t. Today’s pic was taken on Mount Mudeung in Gwangju so it qualifies for Korean Tuesday.

Frequently when I go hiking I like to take along just my camera with a prime 24mm lens mounted on it. The size is smaller and weight is less than any other DSLR lens option I have. However, photos like today’s would be missed if I always opted for this lighter combination. Today’s photo is my second best hiking option, my 24-120mm f/4 lens which allows for a lot more zoom and subject isolation like this.

Posted on September 3rd, 2013 under Korea. Tags: flowers, insects, living things, macro, Nikon 24-120mm f/4 VR G lens, Nikon D600. Comments Off on Butterfly on Mt. Mudeung

Shirakawago Gasshozukuri flower

Posted on May 14th, 2013 under Japan. Tags: flowers, shirakawago. Comments Off on Morning dew in Shirakawago

cherry blossoms

Posted on March 25th, 2013 under Japan, Oregon. Tags: bokeh, flowers, Nikon 20mm f/2.8 NIKKOR AI-s lens, Nikon D600, sakura, 桜. Comments Off on Sakura