m43 – Pear Report

Favorites from Japan

Tokyo

Our first stop on the trip was Tokyo, specifically the Ueno area. Unfortunately, it was quite rainy for the first few days so I didn’t explore as much as I would have liked. However, what I saw of Tokyo was amazing and I cannot wait to go back. Next time I would like to see Shibuya and Shinjuku.

Joetsu (and surrounding area)

From Tokyo, we took a shinkansen to Joetsu in the Niigata prefecture. My wife has family that lives in the area.

It was much more rural than Tokyo and was very beautiful. The cherry blossoms had just bloomed.

Osaka

From Joetsu, we again caught the train to Osaka were we met more of the family. We rented a house near the Morinomiya station so exploring the city was super easy.

The weather was lovely, and we were able to explore a few different areas in the city. A highlight was Dotonbori, the canal side district pictured below.

This picture below is part of the moat surrounding Osaka castle. Really cool how the centuries old stonework is nestled in amongst the modern architecture above.

Kyoto (and surrounding area)

While family members watched our kid, my wife and I snuck into the mountains outside Kyoto. We stayed at a lovely ryokan. The dinner provided was incredible and they kindly accommodated my vegetarian ways.

Nara

We made a quick trip from Osaka to visit Nara Park. The park is filled with friendly deer! Just be careful not to flash your crackers, otherwise the dear will get extra friendly.

November favorites

It’s been a busy month between work, travel, and family. I am pretty tired, but I didn’t want to miss the opportunity to record a few shots from November.

Thanks for taking a look!

Shots from October

It’s been a while since I last posted, but I haven’t stopped taking pictures! I have lots to share. Here are a few of my favorite shots from this month.

This first shot is from my back yard, where I found this cute bug perched atop a mushroom. I love how large the world looks from the tiny bugs perspective.

This next shot was taken at the Everett train station at sunrise. This one is a bit harder to explain, but I like the vibe. The warm color of the leaves mixed with the cooler hues of the train felt like a crisp morning journey.

This next shot was from a lunch time walk in South Lake Union. For this shot, I just liked the composition with the colorful red and yellow walls. Someone happened to walk by which made an interesting subject.

Time for a few more macro shots! Insects are just so interesting. The bee one makes me happy. I caught the moment just after it took flight from the flower.

This next shot I took during a chilly morning walk. The effect of the light slowly erasing the frost was too cool not to capture.

This next shot is a landscape, which is a genre I struggle with. I tried a bunch this month, but none of them really worked for me. This was the closest I got.