Cosmos Flowers at Hannya-ji Temple, Nara CityNew!!
2026-10-16 Visited Hannya-ji Temple, as learned that the cosmos flowers are at their peak this year now. The cosmos flowers floating on water in the glass containers were beautiful as well in the clear autumn sunlight. (all photos taken with SIGMA sd quattro) Map
Black-wall streets in black and white - Nagahama City, Shiga
2026-10-09 As a beautiful clear autumn day, took some monochrome photos as well during visit to Nagahama City. While color photography focuses on capturing hues, monochrome photography chases contrast. This different is fascinating, I noticed very recently in my photo activity though. (all photos taken with SIGMA DP2 Merrill B/W mode) Scenes nearby Map
Kurokabe Square (black-wall streets), Nagahama City, Shiga
2026-10-09 I have never been to Nagahama before, so planned to visit. Developed for tourism obviously, but it was not excessive, and I was able to walk around the old town casually. (all photos taken with SIGMA sd quattro) Scenes nearby Map
Foveon Monochrome Challenge
2026-09-21 The YouTube algorithm led me to the Ricoh GR IV monochrome camera. I don’t know why though. I am curious about monochrome photos, but I cannot afford to purchase the camera due to its price and scarcity. However, I noticed that the SIGMA DP2 Merrill could be an alternative to the GR, and I […]
Cluster amaryllis at Butsuryu-ji Temple, Uda City, Nara
2026-09-20 Visited Butsuryu-ji Temple as I learned that cluster amaryllis (spider lilies) were in full bloom now. Not only the flowers were at their peak, but raindrops from last night left on their petals were shining in the morning sunlight and that was simply beautiful. In the deep mountains, the temple was so quiet and […]
Wind Chime Festival at Kozen-ji Temple, Iga City, Mie
2026-08-02 Visited Kozen-ji Temple in Iga City where thousands of wind chimes and many pinwheels are displayed during the summer season. There were few tourists early in the morning. I feel transparency of glass material makes human heart purer. When the wind blew, every wind chime sound resonated all at once; the sound brought me […]
Rengeshoma (Anemonopsis macrophylla) at Hashimoto-in Temple, Gose City, Nara
2026-07-30 Visiting Hashimoto-in Temple two or three times a year in my case. On this hot summer day, Rengeshoma and hydrangeas were blooming in the shade, while lilies and lotus flowers were in bloom in the sun. (All photos taken with SIGMA sd Quattro H) Map
Lotus flowers at Fujiwara Palace Ruins, Kashihara City, Nara, 2026
2026-07-19 Visited the Fujiwara Palace ruins this year also to take photos of the lotus flowers. It rained the day before, so I could take many shots of lotus leaves repelling the remaining water droplets as well as the flowers. I might have been lucky. (All photos taken with SIGMA sd Quattro H) Map
Murou Art Forest, Uda City, Nara Prefecture
2026-06-11 Visited Murou Art Forest in Uda City as I wanted to avoid tourists. The park is the place where I have always wanted to visit. The modern sculptures harmonizing with true nature were built in the real forest. It was so impressive for me. (All photos taken with SIGMA sd Quattro H) Map
Pottery Market at Kashihara Jingu Shrine, Nara
2026-05-02 The rain stopped and the sun came out, so visited the extremely prestigious shrine, Kashihara Jingu in the morning. Enjoyed window shopping at the pottery market held on the main approach to the shrine. It was so busy with many visitors. (All photos taken with SIGMA sd Quattro H) Map