La Lune
Full crop of a full moon shot on the R5. Nice !
Noboribetsu Bear Park
Noboribetsu Bear Park, located in Hokkaido, Japan, is known for its promise of a close-up wildlife experience with Ezo brown bears. However, while it’s a popular tourist attraction, there are aspects of the park that can leave visitors with mixed feelings. The park, set on a hillside with views of the surrounding landscape and Lake…
Jigokudani Details
Pointing my new bazooka towards some details of Jigokudani : some lovely sulfur constructs! Jigokudani, often known as Hell Valley, is a dramatic and unique geothermal area located in Noboribetsu, Hokkaido, Japan. This landscape is famous for its rugged, rocky terrain and active steam vents that create an otherworldly atmosphere. The name “Jigokudani,” meaning “Hell…
Jigokudani Hotspring
Jigokudani Hot Spring in Hokkaido is a geothermal area renowned for its striking landscape of steaming vents, bubbling hot springs, and vibrant mineral-streaked rock formations. Located in Noboribetsu, part of Shikotsu-Toya National Park, this area is sometimes known as Hell Valley due to its intense geothermal activity and otherworldly appearance. Despite the ominous name, Jigokudani…
Jigokudani Paths
The trails and paths around Jigokudani Hot Spring in Noboribetsu, Hokkaido are carefully constructed to guide visitors through the dramatic landscape of this geothermal wonder. These paths provide access to the most striking features of the area while allowing visitors to safely explore the unique natural environment. Composition and Structure The trails are typically well-maintained…
Noboribetsu Jigokudani
Jigokudani (Hell Valley) in Noboribetsu, Hokkaido, is a striking volcanic valley that lives up to its evocative name. The valley is renowned for its dramatic, almost otherworldly landscape, shaped by intense geothermal activity. It is a place where the raw power of nature is on full display, drawing visitors from around the world who come…
Approaching Hakodate
Three hours after leaving Aomori in the wee hours, Hakodate is in sight.
Ferry to Hakodate
From Aomori to Hakodate with the Tsugaru Kaikyo Ferry. The ferry is about ~750km away from Tokyo and can thus be reached easily in a day. The drive is long but usually smooth.
Meiji Gates
Large wooden gates (torii) at the Meiji Jingu shrine in Tokyo.
Meiji Jingu Skies
With the new route towards Haneda, Tokyo isn’t as peaceful as it used to be. The planes fly over my home in the afternoon and they are not a major nuisance but further South, I can easily imagine that not everyone is happy ! This is now what you can enjoy above Meiji Jingu on…
Half Moon
EF 100-400mm with 1.4x extender and RF adapter on my R6 pointed towards the moon in late afternoon & early night. This combination is really awesome. Love it !
Mr Moustache
Relaxed seal bathing in the sun at the Ueno Zoo. It’s probably dreaming of freedom… Look at those moustaches !
Little Furry Friends
Although not ideal, these little animals look a lot happier than the big ones in a zoo.