#WildlifeWednesday – New Photos From Japan!


It’s Wildlife Wednesday – the perfect opportunity to share a slew of recent images from the recent Japan Photo Journey. Japanese macaques, Steller’s sea eagle, fox, deer, Japanese crane, and Ural owls were present. A Blakiston’s fish owl also made an appearance – the largest owl species in the world, sporting up to a two-meter wingspan – and last but not least, the iconic Whooper swans of Hokkaido.

Revisiting a location such as this where the imagery is iconic can be a real challenge in terms of coming up with a new perspective. When I lead a workshop or provide guidance on a retreat, my goal is to not only ensure you’ll come away with iconic shots, but also to find a unique focus to your photos. I challenge myself no differently. As an example, I wanted my photos of the macaques to capture their action and agility as they would leap from rock to rock over the flowing water, as well as their relationships between one and other. I positioned myself lower to the ground to capture the cranes and swans, trying to choose decisive moments when their wingspans and beautiful feathers were on display.

Enjoy the photos!

2 Responses to “#WildlifeWednesday – New Photos From Japan!”

  1. Pamela Cohen says:

    ART…
    These images have me shivering….not just because of the cold they evoke,,, but because the images are soooooo stunning….and visually appealing. As a fellow photographer, I can appreciate the effort that has gone into the shoots. Your labor of love is most appreciated.
    Bravo…pamela

  2. Vernon Guidry says:

    Would you consider posting metadata with your photographs, including equipment, ISO, shutter, aperture, compensation if any?

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