Author: leslie

Mt Fuji Sunrise

Mt Fuji Sunrise On Lake Motosuko

This image is one that I took about a year ago from a sunrise on Lake Motosuko, at the base of Mt Fuji. There are five famous lakes scattered around Mt. Fuji, all formed presumably from past eruptions. Some of the lakes even used to be connected, but lava flows cut through and separated them. I’ve been to four of the five (I’ve not yet visited Yamanakako, though that is on my list to do...
path through bamboo

Path Through The Bamboo In Kyoto

As is the case in many countries in Asia, Japan has lots of beautiful bamboo groves. The most famous one is almost certainly the aptly named “bamboo forest” in Arashiyama, Kyoto, but there are others throughout the country that offer their own unique version. In fact, there are others in Kyoto as well, and today’s photo comes from one of them. You have to wander off the beaten path a little bit to find it,...
Cherry Blossoms and Rapeseed Flowers at Gongendo Park

Favorite Cherry Blossom Photos From The 2016 Season In Japan

Another cherry blossom season has come and gone (at least in Tokyo), and I’ve got a veritable ocean of images to wade through as proof! Unfortunately, this year was more cloudy and rainy than normal. There were only maybe 2 truly good weather days during the season, and only one while things were at full bloom.  Nevertheless, I took a lot of images and have several that I’m very pleased with. So I thought I’d...
Damaged Nikon D5300 Shutter Error

Why You Should Always Attach Your Camera Strap Properly

Last week I purchased a Nikon D5300, mostly for video work (I’m going to be sharing a lot of new videos this year!) and also as a backup for my D610. I was really enjoying it until Saturday evening when the camera slipped free from the Nikon strap and fell to the floor below. It didn’t fall very far, maybe a couple of feet, and it landed on a carpeted area, so I thought it...