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Landscapes and Gardens of Japan

Postby DanielA on Sun Nov 30, 2008 9:48 pm

Here are some more shots from Japan:

The gardens of the Win Lake Hill Hotel, by Lake Kawaguchi
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Ainokura village
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Korakuen Garden, Okayama
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Imperial Palace East Garden, Tokyo
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Re: Landscapes and Gardens of Japan

Postby Alex on Sun Nov 30, 2008 9:55 pm

Very nice. Excellent compositions in these 2 images. I would probably leave a bit more space on the top in no. 3.
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Re: Landscapes and Gardens of Japan

Postby DanielA on Sun Nov 30, 2008 10:02 pm

Alex wrote:Very nice. Excellent compositions in these 2 images.

Thanks Alex, but which two? (of 3) :)

Alex wrote:I would probably leave a bit more space on the top in no. 3.

I agree, but just above was a pathway with people and other distractions. Bloody tourists! Why can't I be the only one there...? :D
I probably needed a ladder.

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Re: Landscapes and Gardens of Japan

Postby Alex on Sun Nov 30, 2008 10:32 pm

DanielA wrote:
Alex wrote:Very nice. Excellent compositions in these 2 images.

Thanks Alex, but which two? (of 3) :)

Lol sorry. I meant 2 and 3.

Alex wrote:I would probably leave a bit more space on the top in no. 3.

I agree, but just above was a pathway with people and other distractions. Bloody tourists! Why can't I be the only one there...? :D
I probably needed a ladder.


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Re: Landscapes and Gardens of Japan

Postby paulmac on Sun Nov 30, 2008 11:25 pm

Nice pictures Daniel.

I'm trying to plan a trip, and Japan is on the list. Thanks for letting me share your journey via smugmug, too!
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Re: Landscapes and Gardens of Japan

Postby methd on Mon Dec 01, 2008 1:15 am

great scenes. i'd love to see #2 in fading sunset light...
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Re: Landscapes and Gardens of Japan

Postby DanielA on Mon Dec 01, 2008 9:37 pm

Alex wrote:Lol sorry. I meant 2 and 3.

Ah... No problems. Thanks.

paulmac wrote:I'm trying to plan a trip, and Japan is on the list. Thanks for letting me share your journey via smugmug, too!

Thanks. You're welcome. Japan is wonderful place to visit. I do recommend getting out away from the usual tourist places. There are many great places where you don't see any western faces. :D

methd wrote:great scenes. i'd love to see #2 in fading sunset light...

Being on a regular tour limits the ability to pick your timing. There were a few times I saw wonderful golden evening light from the window of a bus. But I definitely saw much more than I ever could on my own.

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Re: Landscapes and Gardens of Japan

Postby ozimax on Tue Dec 02, 2008 11:48 am

#4 is best for me, the others need more space in the crop. Have been to Nippon numerous times, and autumn is just spectacular for colour!

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Re: Landscapes and Gardens of Japan

Postby Killakoala on Tue Dec 02, 2008 8:21 pm

Love number two. Gorgeous photo
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Re: Landscapes and Gardens of Japan

Postby DanielA on Tue Dec 02, 2008 9:51 pm

ozimax wrote:#4 is best for me, the others need more space in the crop. Have been to Nippon numerous times, and autumn is just spectacular for colour!

Thanks Ozi.
As noted before I was fighting geography in one shot. For the other shots, I find I get cramped shots when I shoot portrait orientation. I don't think I've worked out how to do landscapes in portrait. :?

Killakoala wrote:Love number two. Gorgeous photo

Thanks Steve.

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