It's been a little over five years since I last visited Rumoi (Dec-2014) and in some ways this was a nostalgic re-visit to the site of two of my most iconic photos... I had to ask myself if it's possible to go back... did I want to return? From Asahikawa ...
Shinkansen or local, both have their charm. I was fortunate with that last train photo... there was a patch of light on the next platform... a "one man" train only has the driver... at local (and they're all local) stops passengers must enter and exit via...
Rumoi is a special location with the high coastal cliffs... north of Vladivostok across the Sea of Japan. The incoming weather can be extream in winter. Casey
For the first time I don't have a favorite-which is a compliment!! I'm enjoying very much your extended B&W phase. Better than Picasso's "Blue". I may have to give it a try.
Wonderful pictures. Don't know if it is the subject or the photographer I'm programming an holiday in Japan next year, in part because of your pics! Thanks
Open water all the way to the Russian Far East... due to the winter conditions I have not used tripod nor ND Grads, so given certain weather conditions it is definitely on the short list ; ) I am seriously interested in spending some more time in Asahikaw...
Thanks for the reminder. I remember your first series and it still looks awfully remote and chilly. A re-visit is never as good as the first time. Great shots!
It was an internal 'struggle' about going back to Rumoi as it was a great experience the first time around... but in the end I enjoy the visit... Casey
much appreciated... going back to re-shoot these locations was a good experience. I was not possible to re-capture the previous experience, but in some ways I could go a little deeper... maybe the third time, or the fourth, or fifth ; ) Casey
I was more than happy with the results this time... I hope it works out to visit central Hokkaido again this summer... and maybe there will be more snow next winter ; ) Casey
both looking at and looking from... in particular Kuro-Dake. Not sure if the summer olympics will take place or not, but I should be able to get some good accommodations in the north if I book early. Casey