p.21 #4 · Tamron 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD Image Thread
This is a series of pictures from the caldera of an old volcano, Mount Osore, in the center of Shimokita peninsula, Japan. Osore means "dread" in Japanese. A Sōtō Zen Buddhist temple, Bodai-ji, was established in the caldera hundreds of years ago. The place is believed to be one of the entrances to the Underworld (afterlife). Naturally, the souls must cross a small river running to the central Lake Usori, on their way to the afterlife. The bridge on one of the pictures is closed for the living.
This place is neither a happy, nor a pleasant one; the area has many fumaroles emitting noxious volcanic gases. The experience of being there is profoundly sad.
p.21 #6 · Tamron 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD Image Thread
Hirosaki is a small city in the north of Honshu, Japan. The following are several disjointed snapshots taken during the 5-hour lazy stroll through the city about three weeks ago. I wish these pictures were telling a story, but they are unplanned photos taken in a relatively unremarkable place while using the Tamron as a walkabout lens.
p.21 #12 · Tamron 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD Image Thread
Thank you! Yes, the Tamron 35-150 2.0-2.8 is a magnificent lens. I thought about trying the Fuji system, but the Tamron (for me) is a reason to invest in or stay with Sony.
p.21 #16 · Tamron 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD Image Thread
Recent trip to Mt Bromo. Brought along the 14mm GM, Tamron 17-28mm and the 35-150mm. Besides using the 14mm for a timelapse at the volcano, the 35-150 was always on the A1. These were processed with DXO Photolab, last one was cropped as I did not have enough reach.
p.21 #18 · Tamron 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD Image Thread
On a bus, after a day hike to Mt. Gassan (1,984 m), Japan. The dense fog persisted all day; the visibility was a few meters. Understandably, I brought few pictures from this trip. Luckily, it did not rain.
On the bus, the person in the front left is helping the driver to see if there might be a car coming out of the next turn (the road was narrow).
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