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Shadow Photo Contest Round 29 - Parellel Line Shadows

This is my entry to the Shadow Photo Contest hosted by @melinda010100 > When I learned about this week's topic, I remembered that I had seen a grid of a damaged...

Exploring Japan - Balancing Stones on the Wazuka River

While I was in the tea town of Wazuka in Kyoto I took some small side trips to different areas of the town to enjoy what was on offer. In general the town is qu...

her majesty

-Minyu Majesty- Accidental double exposure. https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmaXmwdGXnAWQWbCYmxUqZgjcr7SBnJGb5XCBkyP3SYuyn/R1-09781-0021.JPG captured on film...

Exploring Japan - A Visit to the d:matcha Tea Shop in Wazuka, Kyoto

This is part of the series that I've been writing on the town of Wazuka in Kyoto, you can read and view the pictures from Part 1 and Part 2 on Steemit if you ha...

"Stairs" a distorted view

How do we photograph a simple staircase in an interesting view? To begin, I personally think that there is nothing interesting about it, unless it's a grand sta...

Exploring Japan - Hiking & Tea Picking in Wazuka, Kyoto

In my last post I explained a little about the tea town of Wazuka and the reasons why it's such a special place. Not only is the climate perfect for growing tea...

Doppelbelichtung

Location: Hansemann-Platz, Aachen. Camera: Yashica Mat 124, Yashinon 1:3.5/80mm. Film:Foma Action ISO400. Exposure: ISO400, f/8, 1/125s. Development: Rodinal 1+...

Exploring Japan - A Journey to the Tea Town of Wazuka in Kyoto

My first post in a series on the tea town of Wazuka that's located approximately one hour from Kyoto in Japan. I'm excited to share these images here on Steemit...

Capturing Tadao Ando's Architecture

On my last trip to Japan I spent quite a lot of time visiting a number of buildings designed by talented Japanese architect Tadao Ando. I visited 5 locations in...

Exploring Japan - A Walk Around the Temple Grounds of Tōfuku-ji

I've been noticing a trend of plant and nature related posts on my Steemit page. When I'm travelling in Japan there seems to be an urge for me to explore archit...

Exploring Japan - Kiseki No Hoshi Greenhouse on Awaji Island in Hyogo

The 'Kiseki no Hoshi Greenhouse', also know as the Miracle Planet Museum, is a botanical garden that's located in a green house on Yumebutai, a complex situated...

Exploring Japan - A Visit to Awaji Yumebutai on Awaji Island

Following on from my visit to the Water Temple on Awaji Island is Yumebutai, approximately a 20 to 30 minute walk from the Water Temple location. As you might h...

Observations of a Landscape - Metal Sculptures by Dutch Artist Simon Oud

Today I selected the work of talented Dutch artist Simon Oud based in Rijnsburgstraat in Amsterdam. Most of the objects that he makes are constructed from zinc,...

Exploring Japan - Asahi Beer Oyamazaki Villa Museum of Art in Kyoto

Although the title suggests something to do with beer, this property actually has little to do with beer itself but more with the link that this has with Asahi ...

Afterimage of Beginning - Sculptural Furniture by Designer Byung Hoon Choi

Often people talk about iconic designers and put their fame down to the lack of exposure in the past, citing that we didn't have any form of internet so it was ...

Exploring Japan - A Visit to Tadao Ando's Water Temple on Awaji Island

I came to realise that there’s nothing worse than photographing concrete architecture on an overcast day. With your own eye it doesn’t make that much difference...

Frozen Flowers - Sculpture by Japanese Designer & Artist Azuma Makoto

Time to switch up the content a little and showcase the work of Japanese flower artist Azuma Makoto. I imagine there could be a little bit of controversy surrou...

Sectional Elements - Abstract Compositions by American Artist Ryan Tippery

When I came across these works by Chicago-based artist Ryan Tippery I was interested in the way in which he integrated natural looking patterns with flat colour...

Exploring Japan - Eating Udon & Tempura in Wazuka, Kyoto

I ate so much udon when I was travelling Japan! haha Udon is a great dish and comes both hot and cold, but for some reason I prefer the hot version and always s...

Exploring Japan - Akashi Kaikyō Suspension Bridge

It's a little strange. I wasn't interested in bridges at all until I started photographing architecture. I think there's something quite mesmerising about the d...