Photography

I was fortunate to get a beautiful day last week. In about 18 hours I am headed for Karuizawa, Nagano Prefecture to photograph the autumn colors. I just got a phone call from a friend there and the leaves are at the peak... and more brilliant than in rece...  

I ran across an interesting article the other day on BBC World... "flâner" (to wander aimlessly) a French word with no English translation usually translated to English as "stroll" or "ramble", but I understand there are additional nuances Japanese has th... 

I am always interested in how unique terminology develops in different languages & cultures... Casey

木枯らし Kogarashi: the cold wind that lets us know of the arrival of winter. 物の哀れ Mononoaware: "the pathos of things." It is the awareness of the impermanence of all things and the gentle sadness and wistfulness at their passing. 森林浴 Shinrinyoku: ("forest ba... 

People are out and about, taking advantage of the beautiful weather I presume. Have fun on your trip. cheers fernando

just sorting out the gear at the moment... chargers, extra memory cards, CPL filters, kindle, etc Casey

To my memory and its shopping outlet to my better half

I will definitely do a little shopping this trip ; ) Casey

While I wait for a flight from Manchester, New Hampshire to Washington, DC. I also appreciate the language lesson for stroll or ramble! I will file that away for the future!

I will try and remember to dig up my list of non-English terms with no direct English translation... I have a little collection ; ) Casey

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I agree about '54 being a good year... and Happy Birthday !! Casey

which reminds me that I should visit again soon. I haven't had eel in a couple of years and I have a favorite unadon (unagi don) restaurant very near the lake in Ueno... great location for photos as well. Casey

...and the swan paddle boats. Ueno Park has fantastic art museums and, when I once visited, a huge outdoor pottery show. The area around the train tracks was especially lively near the station. I always tell visitors to Japan, ‘The closer you are to the t... 

including subway of course ; ) Casey

here are some photos from my previous trip ...  

lots of green and water... great memories. Casey