Showing posts with label 16-55m. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 16-55m. Show all posts

Tuesday, May 20, 2025

Tsuruga Castle, Aizuwakamatsu, Japan for Treasure Tuesday

 






Tsuruga Castle: A Symbol of Samurai Resilience in Aizuwakamatsu, Japan

Tsuruga Castle, also known as Aizu-Wakamatsu Castle, stands as a proud symbol of samurai heritage in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. Originally constructed in 1384 by Ashina Naomori, the castle has withstood centuries of conflict, reconstruction, and renewal. Nestled in the city of Aizuwakamatsu, it is famed for its unique, red-tiled roofs—a striking departure from the traditional black tiles seen on most Japanese castles.

The castle has been rebuilt and renovated several times, with the most famous version completed in the early 17th century under Gamo Ujisato, who redesigned it with the elegant seven-story keep. Today’s reconstruction, completed in 1965 and renovated in 2011, closely replicates the historic structure and serves as a museum showcasing samurai artifacts, the Boshin War, and the legacy of the Aizu clan.

Surrounded by cherry trees, Tsuruga Castle is a popular destination in spring, when sakura blossoms transform the grounds into a stunning scene. Its resilience and beauty continue to make it a cherished site of cultural and historical importance.

I have journeyed to Japan on more than thirty occasions throughout my life. My entire family holds a deep affection for the country, cherishing all aspects of its culture, history, and daily life. Were it not for Japan’s stringent immigration policies, we would have gladly made it our permanent home.

During several of these visits, I set aside photography altogether. As a devoted enthusiast of film cameras, I long regarded digital equipment as insubstantial—mere trifles lacking the soul and discipline demanded by analog photography. My admiration lay in the rich textures of film grain and the intricate craft of developing negatives and positives. Consequently, I seldom used digital cameras during those times, viewing them as little more than fleeting novelties, unworthy of the art...


Fujifilm Pro2

Fujinon 16-55mm f2.8

Linking Treasure Tuesday



Thursday, October 24, 2024

Sandanbeki Coast of Japan for Water H2O Thursday

 


In one of my many trips to Japan

Fujifilm Pro2

Fujinon 16-55mm f2.8-4

Linking Water H2O Thursday





Wednesday, November 1, 2023

Grilled Shishamo in Ikaho Japan for Sign2

 


The sign says a school of grill technique by salt for Shishamo, which is a silvery fish commonly found in Japan Rivers in mountains. These fish contain roes that made the taste even better. This region was reknown for this.


Fujifilm Pro2

16-55mm f2.8


Linking Sign2


Wednesday, October 11, 2023

Somewhere in Southern France for Sign2

 


I cannot remember where this location was. It was somewhere in South France. I recalled I had very good mussels and local steamed snapper. 


Fujifilm Pro2

16-55mm f2.8

 

Linking Sign2



Wednesday, August 9, 2023

Mont-Saint-Michel tourist shop sign for Sign2

 


I remembered I bought a lot of cheese from here. 


These cow installations were quite artistic looking.


Fujfilm Pro2

16-55mm f2.8 


I am also starting to do a regular event for thursday called Water H2O Thursday. Anything to do with water will do. I am hosting on my own photo blog hops at H2O Thursday Welcome to place your links there



Linking Sign2



Wednesday, January 4, 2023

Sky gate ornament for Tom's Sign2 Event

 



The sign says, "Southeast Number 1". It refers to the sky gate tourist attraction that is very hard to climb up to in a mountain where a lot of daredevils come here for wind surfing along the cliffs of the mountains. 


Fujifilm Pro2

Fujinon 16-55mm f2.8


Linking Tom's Sign2

Sunday, December 11, 2022

Throwback Sunday - Paris France


 I was so buggered in the quest to get to pinnacles testing out my new camera. I smashed ND filter, tripod and busted my feet and sustained multiple lacerations. Barely possible to stand up this morning. 

So unfit now. 


So a late post and decide a throwback pic


Fujifilm Pro2

16-55mm f2.8


Linking Sunday Best






Sunday, January 3, 2016

South Eastern France - mystical town



Van Gough used to stay in this castle town for 2 years. Very original medieval look.