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Another of Japan's most photographed sights is the Bamboo Forest in Arashiyama just outside Kyoto. An enchanting vista is the about 100 meter long portion that looks like a bamboo tunnel.
Bamboo Forest / Arashiyama – Kyoto, Japan
Alone in time and space. That's how I feel sometimes, but I don't see it as a bad thing because I need my time to be alone. If I'm somewhere for myself like this Japanese lady in the picture - and usually outside in nature - I can rearrange my thoughts, breathe deeply and fill my soul with new strength. The power and beauty of nature helps me the most and I emerge from it strengthened with new vitality.
The days in Japan opened my heart to new encounters, wonderful nature and a fascinating culture. The time during the days of Sakura - the festival of cherry blossoms - was blessed by the warmth and kindness of many people in Japan. This photo was taken in Kyoto and its beautiful surroundings with the most impressive temples and their gardens that I have seen so far.
I was on a journey to myself in a Land of smiles and friendliness. In a Land full of helpfulness and modesty. That's how I experienced Japan and its people. It was a journey that touched me really and was thoughtful, but at the same time gave me a lot of joy and happiness.
No road is long - with a friend on the side.
Happiness comes to those who give us their smile.
Hiromi Motomiya, Japanese Flutist "Breath"
Another photo of the bamboo forest, part of the Pipiwai Trail to Waimoku Falls near Hana, Maui.
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Early morning at the bamboo grove in the Arashiyama area of Kyoto, Japan.
Sorry for the radio silence recently, I've been SO busy! I was in Ireland for Stena Line / Tourism Ireland, then I literally had 30 mins to pack before heading to the airport to go to Ecuador for the Ministerio de Turismo.
After that, it was Northern Ireland, followed by a last minute job in Iceland for Issey Miyake and finally I've spent the last three weeks in Japan for RT Holidays. PHEW!
Thankfully I should get a little break for xmas before heading to South East Asia for Jan and Feb (Thailand, Laos and Vietnam at the minute).
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Nikon D810 / ISO 160 / f/8 / 1/10s / Nikkor 14-24mm f/2.8G ED @ 14mm / Location: Kyoto, Japan
Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, Kyoto, Japan
I'm not a fan of being in photos (hence why I take them)... But I thought that the bamboo would create great bokeh, so I used myself. Took me a few tries to get the focusing/framing right :)
“I wonder where it all comes from - this need to go to the place where the body has been laid to rest. It's the need to reconfirm how precious someone was and how irreplaceable, and the desire to reconnect with them on a different plane.”
― Takashi Hiraide, The Guest Cat
P.S. I started reading The Guest Cat, one of my many book purchases of the year. This quote really hit me hard as many others. One of the best things I got from Kagami event is booN's kura Ruined Hokora. I am in love! I really love the movie Spirited Away and there is a part in the beginning about Hokoras. In every sim design I do, they will always be around. Anyways, the quote somehow seemed to go well with my new ruined Hokora!
Come visit Lightning Bolt, it has a month left then it will be gone forever!