Year 2024

Tōzenji Temple｜The Presence of Senjafuda Hidden Among the Maple Leaves

This photograph focuses on the senjafuda talismans, which blend into the beautiful autumn foliage of the maple trees, capturing them as an attractive part of the landscape.

DecemberYear 2024December 2024leaves turning redChiba prefecture (Kantou area)Tozai-ji Templeleaves changing color (colour)

Hondoji Temple｜The beautiful colors created by ginkgo and red maple leaves

This photograph was taken with a conscious effort to create a beautiful composition, featuring vibrant yellow ginkgo leaves in the background and bright red maple leaves in the foreground, emphasizing the striking contrast in color.

DecemberYear 2024December 2024leaves turning redChiba prefecture (Kantou area)main temple buildingleaves changing color (colour)

Contrast between the golden color of gingko trees and blue sky

In this photo, I captured the yellow autumn leaves of the gingko trees together with the clear blue sky to capture a landscape that stands out for its vivid contrast.

NovemberYear 2024November 2024Shinjuku GyoenTokyo Metropolitan arealeaves changing color (colour)Ginkgo Biloba

Shinjuku Gyoen｜Transparency of gingko leaves spreading to the sky

In this photo, the gingko leaves spread toward the sky, and the blue sky can be seen through the leaves, creating a sense of transparency and expanse.

NovemberYear 2024November 2024Shinjuku GyoenTokyo Metropolitan arealeaves changing color (colour)Ginkgo Biloba

Koishikawa Korakuen Garden｜Red maple leaves dancing in the wind

This photo was taken to capture the movement and beauty of the bright red maple leaves as they sway in the wind.

NovemberYear 2024November 2024leaves turning redKoishikawa KorakuenTokyo Metropolitan arealeaves changing color (colour)

Koishikawa Korakuen Garden｜Yellow leaves stand out quietly

In this photo, I focused on the yellow leaves that were quietly present amidst the bright red maple leaves, and took this photo with an eye toward balancing the coloring of the leaves.

NovemberYear 2024November 2024leaves turning redKoishikawa KorakuenTokyo Metropolitan arealeaves changing color (colour)

Shinjuku Gyoen｜Ginkgo Biloba leaves shine in the light

In this photo, I tried to capture the moment when beautiful sunlight shines on the autumn leaves of the gingko trees, and to express the fantastic atmosphere created by the light and shadows.

NovemberYear 2024November 2024Shinjuku GyoenTokyo Metropolitan arealeaves changing color (colour)Ginkgo Biloba

Kobayashi Maple Garden｜Momiji leaves swaying in the wind

This photo captures the beauty of the maple leaves as they flutter and sway against the green background, their natural movement interwoven with the vivid autumn colors.

NovemberYear 2024November 2024leaves turning redSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Kobayashi Maple Gardenleaves changing color (colour)

Kitanomaru Park｜Contrasting colors of green and maple

In this photo, I tried to capture the vivid contrast of green maple leaves that stand out among the colorful red, yellow, and other maple foliage.

NovemberYear 2024November 2024leaves turning redKitanomaru ParkTokyo Metropolitan arealeaves changing color (colour)

Kobayashi Maple Garden｜Vividly illuminated maple leaves

In this photo, I tried to capture the moment when the light hits the maple and illuminates it brightly, and to show its outstanding, vivid colors and shades.

NovemberYear 2024November 2024leaves turning redSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Kobayashi Maple Gardenleaves changing color (colour)

Kobayashi Maple Garden｜Forest maple leaves with fantastic light

In this photo, I tried to capture the faint light gently shining on the maple tree in a dimly lit environment to capture its subdued yet fantastic atmosphere.

NovemberYear 2024November 2024leaves turning redSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Kobayashi Maple Gardenleaves changing color (colour)

Kobayashi Maple Garden｜Red and green maples woven by light

This photo was taken from below, looking up, to show the beautiful mixture of bright red and green maples, along with the glow created by the natural light.

NovemberYear 2024November 2024leaves turning redSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Kobayashi Maple Gardenleaves changing color (colour)

Kobayashi Maple Garden｜The beauty of maple leaves in shadow and light

In this photograph, we were conscious of the contrast between the shadowy areas of the maple trees and the areas where light shines through, and aimed to capture the quiet beauty of this contrast.

NovemberYear 2024November 2024leaves turning redSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Kobayashi Maple Gardenleaves changing color (colour)

Ōarai Isozaki Shrine｜The Sunrise Welcomed on New Year's Eve Morning

This photo captures the sunrise taken a day early, on New Year's Eve morning, before the first sunrise of the new year.

DecemberYear 2024December 2024Oarai Isomae Shrinemorning glowMorning glow and evening glowIbaraki prefecture (Kantou area)