Bamboo Forest in Kyoto

Posted on 09. Jan, 2012 by Brandon.

The beautiful bamboo forest in Kyoto. Nature’s cathedral.

The massive bamboo elicits a low rumble of beckoning; rhythmically leaning into their neighbors as if politely exchanging thoughts.

Canon 5D Mk II | Canon 17-40mm | f/22 | 30 seconds | ISO 50

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Six seconds in Tokyo

Posted on 05. Jan, 2012 by Brandon.

Canon 5D Mk II | Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L USM | f/20.0 | 6 seconds | ISO 100

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Tokyo by night

Posted on 01. Jan, 2012 by Brandon.

There was this fantastic pulsing sculpture lit up and morphing into different colors. I put my camera down and set the timer for 8 seconds. You can barely see in this smaller version but there was a man sitting perfectly still by the base.

Tokyo, Japan

Canon 5D Mk II | Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L USM @ f/22 | 8 sec | ISO 100

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A stroll through Gion

Posted on 10. May, 2011 by Brandon.

A stroll through Gion, Kyoto, Japan.

I absolutely loved walking around the glistening, rain-soaked streets of Gion in the evening. More to come.

Canon 5D mk II | Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L USM | @ f/1.4 | 1/60 sec | ISO 1600 | handheld

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Fushimi Inari-taisha Torii

Posted on 08. May, 2011 by Brandon.

Torii leading to the Fushimi Inari-taisha shrine in Kyoto, Japan. Getting tired of displaying images this small on the blog. Need a new solution…

Canon 5D mk II | Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM | @f/4.0 | 1/40 sec | ISO 1000

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Geisha of Gion

Posted on 03. Apr, 2011 by Brandon.

Gion, Kyoto, Japan

Canon 5D mk II | Canon EF 135mm f/2.0 L USM @ f/2 | 1/320 sec | ISO 100 | handheld

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Full circle Tokyo

Posted on 09. Feb, 2011 by Brandon.

Canon 5D Mk II | Sigma 12-24mm @12mm | f/5.6 | 1/60 sec | ISO 1600 | handheld

Tokyo, Japan

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What one has is all one needs

Posted on 31. Jan, 2011 by Brandon.

Canon 5D mk II | Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L USM | f/2.2 | 1/30 sec | ISO 800 | handheld

Ryōan-ji (The Temple of the Dragon at Peace) is a Zen temple located in northwest Kyoto, Japan.

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