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The great white heron

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2018/05/18 Claudio Beffa / / / /

The great white heron.

The Himeji jo, known as “The White Heron” or “Shirasagi jo”, is the biggest castle of Japan. After the restoration works that took several years and ended on March 27th 2015, the walls of the structure were dazzling white and its reflection on the moat was more visible than in the past.
Shot with the Lee Filters Big Stopper to obtain a long exposure and the Lee Filters ND SoftGrad 0.6 to darken the sky.

EXIF:
Camera: Pentax K-3
Lens: Samyang 16mm f/2,0 ED AS UMC CS
Focal lenght: 16mm
Shutter time: 34 s
Aperture: F/7.1
Sensitivity: ISO100

 

This photograph has been awarded with an Honorable Mention in the 2016 edition of the ND Awards: “The Great White Heron” – Category Special/Long Exposure

 

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0The mirror of lacquer, Mirror, Lacquer

The mirror of lacquer

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2018/05/18 Claudio Beffa / / / / / /

The mirror of lacquer.

The mirror of lacquer. Japan. One of the most sought-after sights during this season in Japan is definitely the one you can enjoy inside the Rurikoin: in this private temple there’s a room opened on two sides to the garden. The special feature of this room is a polished lacquered table that reflects the amazing palette of colors of the Momiji trees in late autumn.
If you are going to visit Kyoto, this is a must see location. Unfortunately the stiff admission ticket is not a deterrent for the hundreds of tourists who want to enjoy this place everyday, so you have to be a bit lucky and hope not to visit the Rurikoin packed in a crowd…

EXIF:
Camera: Pentax K-3
Lens: Sigma 10-20mm F3.5 EX DC HSM
Focal lenght: 10mm
Shutter time: 1/30 s
Aperture: F/5.6
Sensitivity: ISO100

 

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0Oiran

Oiran

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2018/05/18 Claudio Beffa / / / / /

Oiran.

During an historical reenactment held in Kyoto, many traditional figures, wearing faithful reproductions of original dresses, paraded before the public. This is a photo of an Oiran, that is a courtesan of the Edo Period; specifically, the role of the Oiran was a mix of entertainer and prostitute: they were classy women and talented in singing, dancing, playing instruments like the shamisen and they were always dressed with luxurious garments. Being “high class entertainers”, they were very expensive to hire, to the point that only the aristocrats and the wealthiest people could afford their company.

EXIF:
Camera: Pentax K-3
Lens: SMC DA* 50-135mm F2.8 ED [IF] SDM
Focal lenght: 50mm
Shutter time: 1/250 s
Aperture: F/2.8
Sensitivity: ISO200

 

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0Daruma

The Daruma family

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2018/05/18 Claudio Beffa / / / / /

The Daruma family.

The Daruma family. Japan. In a big temple near Osaka, a sort of tabernacle shrine packed with Daruma shows how devoted are the people to these symbols of good luck and hope. Usually, a person who has a wish buys a Daruma doll, which has both eyes blank, and paints in black just one of them. If the wish comes true, the believer paints the other eye and brings the doll back to the temple.

EXIF:
Camera: Pentax K-3
Lens: Samyang 16mm f/2,0 ED AS UMC CS
Focal lenght: 16mm
Shutter time: 1/320 s
Aperture: F/2
Sensitivity: ISO200

 

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0snow on the Kinkakuji, Kinkakuji, Gold, Pavilion, Snow, Winter, Kyoto, Japan, Pond, Water, Trees, Reflections, Travel

Last snow on the Kinkakuji golden pavilion in Kyoto

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2018/05/12 Claudio Beffa / / / / / / / /

Last snow on the Kinkakuji.

Last snow on the Kinkakuji. After a light snowfall in Kyoto, some white spots still adorn the dark roofs of the Kinkakuji golden pavilion and its surrounding garden. The lightly rippled surface of the pond reflects the shiny color of this unique monument.

EXIF:
Camera: Pentax K-3
Lens: Pentax smc DA 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 ED AL [IF] DC WR
Focal lenght: 28mm
Shutter time: 1/500 s
Aperture: F/5.6
Sensitivity: ISO200

 

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0Kinkakuji golden vision, Kinkakuji, Gold, Snow, Snowfall, Garden, White, Trees, Pond, Kyoto, Japan

Kinkakuji golden vision during a heavy snowfall in Kyoto

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2018/05/12 Claudio Beffa / / / / / / / /

Kinkakuji golden vision.

Kinkakuji golden vision. A view of the Kinkakuji golden pavilion during a heavy snowfall. The entire garden is covered in snow, becoming almost monochromatic: this makes the shiny color of the pavilion stand out even more, turning the Kinkakuji into a golden vision.

Note that this photograph is licensable for many different uses through my Stock Photography Agency SIMEPHOTO.

EXIF:
Camera: Pentax K-3
Lens: Pentax HD DA 20-40mm F2.8-4 Limited DC WR
Focal lenght: 20mm
Shutter time: 1/200 s
Aperture: F/8
Sensitivity: ISO200

 

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0Sacred elements, Minoh Taki, Minoh, Waterfall, Water, Pond, Rocks, Black, Forest, Trees, Momiji

Sacred elements – The waterfall of Minoh in autumn

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2018/05/12 Claudio Beffa / / / / / / /

Sacred elements – The waterfall of Minoh.

Sacred elements. A view of the waterfall of Minoh, inside the Meiji-no-mori park, in early autumn. The Momiji tree that grows close to the wall of rock, whose harsh surface is polished by the flow of water, stretches toward the waterfall, as if it would breathe the air full of droplets.
Using a 6 stops ND filter, which extended the exposure time, I managed to emphasize the shape and the jumps of the waterfall, as well as smoothing out the surface of the pond.

EXIF:
Camera: Pentax K-3
Lens: Samyang 16mm f/2,0 ED AS UMC CS
Focal lenght: 16mm
Shutter time: 13 s
Aperture: F/5.6
Sensitivity: ISO100

 

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0Minoh Taki, Minoh, Waterfall, Water, Pond, Rocks, Black, Forest, Trees, Momiji, Vertorama

Minoh Taki vertorama – Waterfall in the heart of the forest

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2018/05/12 Claudio Beffa / / / / / /

Minoh Taki waterfall vertorama.

Minoh Taki vertorama. At the end of the gorge that runs between the mountains of Meiji-no-mori natural park, this 33m tall waterfall makes for an enchanting view. The luxuriant forest embraces this pond, hiding it from the outside.
To compose this vertical panorama I’ve taken 9 landscape-oriented shots, obtaining as a result a final image whith an unusual aspect ratio, similar to a scroll, with a resolution of about 98 MPixels. Moreover, every shot is a long exposure, thanks to the use of a 6 stops ND filter.

EXIF:
Camera: Pentax K-3
Lens: SMC DA* 50-135mm F2.8 ED [IF] SDM
Focal lenght: 65mm
Shutter time: 1/20 s
Aperture: F/8
Sensitivity: ISO100
 

Note that this photographed has been awarded with a Bronze Medal at the 2017 edition of EPSON International Pano Award.
 

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0Burano, Iconic Burano, Venice, Venezia, Italy, Colors, Houses, Canal, Boats, Sunny, Noone, Long exposure

Iconic Burano – A glimpse on the island of a thousand colors

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2018/05/07 Claudio Beffa / / / / / / / /

Iconic Burano – A glimpse on the island of a thousand colors.

Iconic Burano. A view of the colorful houses of Burano, taken from the Love Viewing Bridge in a sunny day of spring. The direction of this canal points to Venice, 45 minutes away by “vaporetto”. This is quite a rare photograph: despite this spot has been photographed a billion times, a well executed long exposure made with a tripod is a different matter; this because these “fondamenta” are always overcrowded and, most critical, the tiny wooden bridge shudders under the “heavy steps” of passing people, ruining the shot.

EXIF:
Camera: Pentax K-3
Lens: Sigma 10-20mm F3.5 EX DC HSM
Focal lenght: 13mm
Shutter time: 30 s
Aperture: F/5.6
Sensitivity: ISO100
0Rolling hills, Tuscany, Italy, Landscape, Hills, Trees, Afternoon, Fallow, Monochrome

Rolling hills – Late afternoon in the countryside of Tuscany, Italy

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2018/03/21 Claudio Beffa / / / / / /

Rolling hills. Late afternoon in the countryside of Tuscany, Italy.

Rolling hills. Late afternoon in the countryside of Tuscany. The view of the fallow fields is an uncommon sight for a landscape which is famous for its vibrant green hills, nonetheless it’s a fascinating view. I decided to emphasize this mood using a monochromatic color grading, using the hues of the soil.

EXIF:
Camera: Pentax K-3
Lens: Pentax smc K 30mm F2.8
Focal lenght: 30mm
Shutter time: 1/60 s
Aperture: F/–
Sensitivity: ISO200

 

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