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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
Takehara's Usuzumi Cherry Tree
2026-04-25 Traveled to Misugi-cho, Tsu City, Mie Prefecture, the place famous for its Usuzumi cherry tree. The peak blooming season was over in the end of March, and the tree was fully covered with its green leaves already. However, the tea farm and wildflowers and even the mountains with fresh green trees surrounding the cherry […]
An old wooden university building and cherry blossoms along the river nearby
2026-03-31 The cherry blossoms are almost in full bloom. In the morning on a rainy spring day, took photos around the university in Nara City. As it was before the new semester, no one was around in early morning, and able to snap pictures freely. (All photos taken with SIGMA DP2 Merrill) At the riverside […]
Coptis quinquefolia (Baika-oren) at Hashimoto-in Temple, Gose City, Nara
2026-03-06 Visited Hashimoto-in Temple, then the Coptis quinquefolia (Baika-oren) flowers were in bloom. Could see some early-blooming cherry blossoms. Spring is almost here. (All photos taken with SIGMA sd Quattro H) Wintersweet, early-blooming cherry blossoms, daffodils, etc. Map