Author: leslie

Japan Coast Coral

Coastal Coral On The Izu Peninsula

This is another photo I took last month during a cloudy sunrise along the Pacific Coast of Izu. One of things I love about the coastlines of Japan is the abundance of coral. In Florida, where I’m from, we have some incredible beaches comprised of soft white sand, but there is little coral or rock to be found. Perhaps it is for that reason that Japanese beaches are so interesting to me – they are...
Les Taylor Photography

Upper Falls of Sabbaday Falls in New Hampshire

Getting through the winter months around Tokyo is kind of tough for me. The area doesn’t see a lot of snow as it is, and even when it does, it’s not typically very much and doesn’t stick around for long. Mostly things are just cold and dead, waiting for the revival of spring. To be fair, spring brings the cherry blossoms which is well worth the wait, but it’s still tough to sit around so...
Japan Beach Sunrise

Sunrise On The Beach In Izu and New Quick Tip Video

The photo below is one I was able to take in Izu a few weeks back. I had been shooting that morning along the beach and it was really a race against the sun to get some nice beach photos before the light became too strong. Thankfully the clouds prolonged the nice light and colors longer than a normal sunrise, and made for a nice scene overall. Along with this photo, check out my new...

Late Afternoon Over Tokyo || Lightroom Only

The beginning of every year is always a bit busy for my family, filled with many celebrations, among them being my youngest daughter’s birthday. This year we intended to celebrate by taking her to the Tokyo Skytree, but on her actual birthday my son got chicken pox. Then a couple of weeks later when we planned to make it up, she got them as well! Thankfully, this last week we finally were able to make...

2016 Cherry Blossom Workshop In Tokyo, Japan

Every Spring in Japan, one of the most beautiful flowers in the world begins to bloom – the Cherry Blossom, or sakura as it is known in Japanese. The season brings with it not only the stunning sight of the blossoming trees, but also an incredible cultural experience. If you enjoy taking photos, it is the perfect place and time to get outside with your camera. This year, you have the opportunity to do just...