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June 27, 2019

Takao-Kiyotaki Hike

One of the activities I had my heart set on last autumn was to hike the trail from Takao to Kiyotaki. The trail winds through a gorge known for its autumn colors, promising some nice views to shoot. Cathy loved the idea, and had high hopes that we could get some drone shots there. Since […]
February 3, 2019February 13, 2019

Falling for Kyoto: First Post!

As I traced out the four hiragana characters for the word “bijutsukan,” it all condensed for me. Bijutsukan — the Japanese word for art museum, literally ‘a place for the way of beauty.’ Yes. This is what Kyoto is for me and my wife both, and more. There’s a timeless yet thrillingly alive beauty to […]

Takao-Kiyotaki Hike

Kaleidoscopic Kamogawa

Fushimi Inari Taisha

May 29, 2019May 26, 2019

Is Kyoto Losing Its Magic?

Garden of Fine Arts Kyoto; (C) Dariel and Cathy Quiogue

May 24, 2019May 24, 2019

The Garden of Fine Arts Kyoto

The keep of Hikone Castle in autumn. The colors here were amazing.

May 13, 2019May 23, 2019

Hikone Castle

A rack of ema at Enryakuji.

May 10, 2019May 1, 2019

Appreciating Ema

View of Shinnyodo and Daimonjiyama from Munetada Shrine.

May 8, 2019May 1, 2019

Yoshidayama Rainy Day Photowalk

Fushimi Canal in the early morning.

May 3, 2019May 22, 2019

14 Stations on the Keihan Line

Gray Heron, taken along the Kamogawa near Shichijo-dori. Do herons do hanami too?

April 30, 2019May 22, 2019

The Birds of Spring

Use of shakkei in Isui-en

March 25, 2019May 22, 2019

Isui-en and Yoshiki-en Gardens, Nara

Hoshi no Buranko suspension bridge

March 21, 2019March 18, 2019

The Swing of the Stars

Himeji Castle donjon

March 18, 2019March 18, 2019

Himeji Castle Family Trip