Tag: Japan Pictures

Low Tide at Miyajima Japan

I like shooting HDR. It allows you to pull so much more color and shadows out of a scene. I shoot HDR in a lot of my photos, but I try to avoid that ‘HDR Look’ since that’s not really my thing. I do encourage people to shoot HDR, though, so they can get deep…
My Lovely Wife In Her Kimono

Well, it’s not her Kimono. These things can run into the tens of thousands of dollars (for the good ones). The occasion was her brother’s wedding, so all the girls decided to get Kimonos and do something more traditional. The wedding was fun, even though I usually had no idea what anyone was saying. My…
Temple in the Trees

This photo was taken at Miyajima, Japan, showcasing one of the island’s many temples. Miyajima features a mix of Buddhist and Shinto shrines and temples. I processed this photo using a technique that blends photography with various textures, giving it a more painterly feel.
Kintai-Kyo Bridge of Iwakuni Japan

The Kintai-Kyo bridge is a magnificent sight that I captured in this photo. It is situated in the city of Iwakuni, in the Yamaguchi Prefecture of Japan. The bridge is a wooden masterpiece that crosses the Nishiki River. It dates back to 1673, when the third lord of Iwakuni, Kikkawa Hiroyoshi, built it after reading…
Double Rainbow All The Way

This photo of the double rainbow was taken in Miyajima, Japan. It was one of those amazing lucky shots where the Photography Gods were with me. This shrine was built around 400 years ago in the water because the people believed the Island itself was a God. After seeing this double rainbow connect the island…
Kintai-kyo of Japan

The Kintai Bridge of Iwakuni Japan is a stunning example of ancient Japanese architecture. It was built in 1673 without using any nails, only interlocking wood pieces. I was lucky enough to photograph it some 300 years later, after paying the toll and testing its strength with my foot.
Itsukushima Shrine of Miyajima

This is the Itsukushima Shrine of Miyajima, Japan. It’s off the coast of Hiroshima. They built this shrine about 400 years ago, and they built it in the water because they believed the island itself was a god.
Looking Down the Takachiho Gorge

This shot is from a higher elevation on the path that follows the edge of the Takachiho Gorge. The Takachiho Gorge is located on Kyushu Island in the Miyazaki Prefecture of Southern Japan. This gorge is a natural wonder formed by volcanic eruptions and erosion. There are several great spots to take photos, from up…
Kawabata Street in Fukuoka Japan

This photo shows Kawabata Street in the downtown area of Fukuoka Japan. It’s close to Canal City in the Nakasu district. The Kawabata Street is a row of various shops under a dome roof. If you like exploring some Japanese stores and culture this is a good spot.
Manai Falls at the Takachiho Gorge

This photo shows the Manai Falls of the Takachiho Gorge. It’s on Kyushu Island in the Miyazaki Prefecture of Southern Japan. This place surprised me with how cool it was in real life. This area is stunning, especially in the fall. The Manai Waterfall is one of the top 100 falls in Japan. You can…