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Driftwood Beach – Photographed with Sony A1 + 1.4 TC + 400 mm f2.8 December 24, 2023 – At Driftwood Beach In the third part of my live blog, I continue to share our exciting stay on the Bōsō Peninsula in Japan! After a short, relaxing stay in Tokyo, which I wrote about in the…

Discovering the Wild Side of the Bōsō Peninsula Welcome to the second part of my live blog! As I mentioned in my previous entry, after a relaxing start in Tokyo, we are now on the Bōsō Peninsula. After a few days of exploring the area, we had some pleasant surprises. If you haven’t read it…

I’ve been back in Japan for a week now – my second home, you might say, given how often I’m here every year. I always feel very comfortable here, far from the elbow mentality, as I see it, in Germany. This time, my wife and I are starting our adventure very relaxed. First, we spend…

The cloud hat at Mount Fuji is a phenomenal event that I was able to document photographically on my last trip there. Although I had wished to experience this event beforehand, it is difficult to predict when it will actually occur. Additionally, the weather upon my arrival was characterized by bright sunshine and blue skies.…

Me in Shinjuku Gyoen Park In the coming weeks, I will document some stops of my Wild Japan trip (Winter 2023) in this live blog article. This adventure will be a natural spectacle in wintery Hokkaido. The focus will be on photographing Steller’s sea eagles, red-crowned cranes, Ezo foxes, Ezo owls, and much more. Before…

Izu Peninsula Bird Photography – Japanese Black paradise flycatcher (Terpsiphone atrocaudata) The Izu Peninsula captivates visitors with its diverse nature, both underwater and on land. It offers a wide variety of natural formations and a wealth of activities for nature lovers. The peninsula is not only famous for its numerous Onsen, Japan’s renowned hot springs,…

Izu Peninsula Sunrise in Shizuoka, Kamo District – Taken with Sony a7 R IV + Tamron 28 – 75 mm f2.8 About 20 million years ago, the Izu Peninsula, at that time a collection of underwater volcanoes, lay on the floor of the Pacific Ocean. In addition to volcanic activities, tectonic shifts over the centuries…