Category Archives: photography

The Imperial Palace is the main residence of the Emperor of Japan. We couldn’t get very close because the Emperor was in residence. There were a lot of guards everywhere too. I was able to get this shot, though. We … Continue reading →

My friend and I visited a local flower market and it was incredible. I think it’s safe to say we were in “hog heaven.” Gold ranunculus Blue and cream hydrangeas Pink peonies. They don’t grow here so we have to … Continue reading →

According to Wiki, the name Akihabara is a shortening of Akibagahara, which comes from Akiba, named after a fire-controlling deity of a firefighting shrine built after the area was destroyed by a fire in 1869. Akihabara gained the nickname Akihabara Electric Town, shortly after World … Continue reading →

Of course we had to do the world-famous Shibuya Crossing. It was absolutely insane, but it somehow worked. I have never seen so many people in a crosswalk. Look at all those people…. There were really modern buildings around the … Continue reading →

Ueno Park is a large public park in the Ueno district of Taito, Tokyo. The park was established in 1873 on lands formerly belonging to the temple of Kan’ei-ji. It was one of the country’s first public parks. The park was founded following the Western … Continue reading →

I was very careful to not photograph people with their faces showing. They’re such an elegant couple, aren’t they? I noticed a lot of kimonos whenever we went to temples. I got permission to photograph these lovely teenagers. Only one … Continue reading →

We had such a beautiful day at the Askusa Market. The Asakusa Market was extremely crowded, as you can see. And we were there on a weekday! You just had to move with the crowd. Not sure why the sky … Continue reading →

This is one of my favorite photos of 2024. I’m so happy the sun was hitting the underside of the arch right when I took the shot. If ever you get the chance to see Arches National Park, I recommend … Continue reading →