Tag: Photography
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The Gōdo Sanno Matsuri
The Gōdo Sanno Festival dates back to the 12th century. The main event is the procession of seven portable shrines surrounded by bales of lit taimatsu carried by men who are not allowed to stop until the procession is complete.
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A Tragic Cry
As I mentioned in this previous post, my mother-in-law passed away last week due to an illness. She had been ill for a while so her death was expected. During the cremation, at the other end of the vast hall, was another family. From where we were, I could see ten or so people in…
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Finding Photographic Inspiration Close to Home
Over the years, I’ve amassed a collection of photography books, predominantly Japanese but also from elsewhere, serving as inspiration and guidance. These books, by both renowned and lesser-known photographers, have been my teachers and motivators.
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Looking Ahead to 2024
Happy New Year, everyone. Unfortunately, Japan hasn’t gotten off to the best of starts. Wajima was hit hard. The whole of the Noto Peninsula in Ishikawa is one of my favourite places in Japan – my wife and I have camped there before, I’ve cycled around the whole peninsula, and when we were blessed with…
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Walking Kii Nagashima Port
Over a decade has past since the last time I wandered the fishing town of Kii Nagashima. It was just after the Tohoku earthquake in 2011 and back then my nerves were often on edge, always eyeing the ocean, ready to find escape routes up the mountain – though, nothing ever happened.
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The Leica SL2-S
In the digital age, where technology evolves rapidly and cameras seem to improve with each passing month, the decision to purchase a new camera can be both exhilarating and overwhelming. The temptation to switch to a digital Leica has always been strong, but I’ve always needed a deeper reason to justify such a significant investment.…
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Walking Nagoya 1 – Tsurumai Park
In rediscovering this routine I’ve got back into a rhythm I once embraced many years ago – quietly observing people as they go about their daily lives. Unlike the Nakasendo or Kisoji people are everywhere. This subtler approach is a style that personally resonates.