One thing I love about Japan is the often visible collision between old and new – especially when it comes to buildings! Take this scene for example. I am standing in a park here that is clearly meant for relaxation. A tiny river, trees, old traditional buildings (though they are just for show) – but …
New Photo: The Ghost of Mt. Fuji
So here is the thing. I think Mt. Fuji is a myth! While in Japan, there were 4 separate occasions during which we were supposed to have a superb view on that massive landmark – but I never saw it. This image here took a bit of preparation; we planned out the day with the …
New Photo: The Island of Itsukushima
Itsukushima, also known as Miyajima, has been the single most beautiful place I have seen to date. Sitting just off the coast to Hiroshima, the place is an absolute tourist attraction – granted – but once the sun lowers and the tourist boats leave the harbour, the little village on the island becomes a peace-haven. …
New Photo: Waiting for the Rain
While exploring Tokyo, I found several nice viewpoints that made for a fantastic photo. By the time I found this one, clouds had come in – which made for this awesome dramatic backdrop. I am not sure what our friend here was waiting for, but I thank him for standing there in the right moment. …
New Photo: Walk on Water
This is a photo from last years trip to the Amalfi Coast in Italy. The waves on that day were super high and that pier here got flooded every 5 min. One of them caught me in the end and I spent the remainder of the day with wet feet, but it was definitely worth …