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p.1 #1 · p.1 #1 · More from Japan (Post #2)

Hello All,
My trip to Japan is the gift that keeps on giving. I began with over 12000 pictures and have widdled them down day by day. Choosing a top 100-200 will be a challenge, but there are certainly some pictures that rise to the top.
My first post began this sharing process, and I am certain that I will have at least two more posts in the coming months.

For those looking for a unique winter wildlife experience, you might want to put Hokkaido Japan on your list. It is a place that is well suited to a mix of drama and minimalism. Feel free to PM me if you want to know about my experience.

cheers,
bruce

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NIKON Z 9 NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR lens 180mm f/8.0 1/640s 6400 ISO 0.0 EV

Speak no Evil

NIKON Z 9 NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR lens 360mm f/8.0 1/200s 3200 ISO 0.0 EV

Crane Landscape #2

Crane Breaths - Digitally manipulated to create a Mirrored Pair

NIKON Z 9 NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S lens 560mm f/11.0 1/2500s 640 ISO 0.0 EV

Sneakin'

NIKON Z 9 NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S lens 560mm f/11.0 1/1000s 320 ISO 0.0 EV

Red and White

NIKON Z f NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR lens 180mm f/5.6 1/4000s 2000 ISO 0.0 EV

Whooper Swan Landscape

NIKON Z 6 NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S lens 34mm f/11.0 1/320s 400 ISO 0.0 EV

Rousing Whooper Swan

NIKON Z 9 NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S lens 560mm f/5.6 1/2500s 200 ISO 0.0 EV

Banking for the Hunt (Stellar Sea Eagle)

NIKON Z 9 NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR lens 450mm f/10.0 1/1600s 3200 ISO +1.0 EV

Mission Accomplished

NIKON Z 9 NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR lens 280mm f/11.0 1/1250s 1600 ISO +1.0 EV

White-tailed Eagle

NIKON Z 9 NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR lens 360mm f/6.3 1/800s 6400 ISO +0.7 EV

Ezo Deer and Buoys

NIKON Z 9 NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S lens 400mm f/7.1 1/1250s 280 ISO +0.3 EV

Mar 12, 2024 at 03:08 PM

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p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · More from Japan (Post #2)

Amazing set Especially love the first whooper shot !!! All so nicely done.

Birdie

Mar 12, 2024 at 06:50 PM

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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · More from Japan (Post #2)

Bruce,

Stunning images from first to last.!!

Mar 12, 2024 at 07:52 PM

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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · More from Japan (Post #2)

So happy to see another amazing set from your trip Bruce! Your processing is so even keeled, nothing is over done and lets the images speak for themselves. The mirror image is very tastefully done as well as creative. If there is a part 3 4 and 5, and beyond, I'm looking forward to them!
Eric

Mar 13, 2024 at 07:44 AM

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p.1 #5 · p.1 #5 · More from Japan (Post #2)

The Stellars Sea Eagle banking is exceptional - thank you for showing.

Mar 13, 2024 at 08:12 AM

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p.1 #6 · p.1 #6 · More from Japan (Post #2)

Beautiful pictures!

John

Mar 13, 2024 at 09:19 AM

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p.1 #7 · p.1 #7 · More from Japan (Post #2)

Exciting, well done photography Bruce!
Really appreciate the fact that you mentioned that 1 image was digitally manipulated!

Dan

Mar 13, 2024 at 10:15 AM

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p.1 #8 · p.1 #8 · More from Japan (Post #2)

great set... looks like you had a great trip...

Mar 13, 2024 at 10:38 AM

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p.1 #9 · p.1 #9 · More from Japan (Post #2)

Wow…. These pictures are one of the best I’ve seen especially the swans ..

Mar 13, 2024 at 12:04 PM

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p.1 #10 · p.1 #10 · More from Japan (Post #2)

Beautiful set Bruce

Well done

Lil

Mar 13, 2024 at 12:40 PM

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p.1 #11 · p.1 #11 · More from Japan (Post #2)

Very impressive set Bruce!

Mar 13, 2024 at 01:48 PM

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birdied wrote:
Amazing set Especially love the first whooper shot !!! All so nicely done.

Birdie

Thanks Birdie...
This swan location is special. If you hit it in nice light, you are rewarded with the opportunity to make a really nice wildlife landscape photo.
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Ted ellis wrote:
Bruce,

Stunning images from first to last.!!

Thank you Ted,... I really appreciate you taking the time to comment.
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Erictator wrote:
So happy to see another amazing set from your trip Bruce! Your processing is so even keeled, nothing is over done and lets the images speak for themselves. The mirror image is very tastefully done as well as creative. If there is a part 3 4 and 5, and beyond, I'm looking forward to them!
Eric

Thank you very much Eric,
I appreciate you noticing how high did my post work... it take time to do this well, and I'm always looking for ways to be consistent and tie the work together.
cheers, bruce
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krug wrote:
The Stellars Sea Eagle banking is exceptional - thank you for showing.

Thank you very much. This species is so beautiful and is one that I've wanted to see and photograph for a very long time.
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bonnyrcl wrote:
Beautiful pictures!

John

Thank you John

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Danpbphoto wrote:
Exciting, well done photography Bruce!
Really appreciate the fact that you mentioned that 1 image was digitally manipulated!

Dan

Thanks Dan... These days, I could make that comment about every pictures, as they all go through LR and PS. However, in the case of the cranes, I want to make sure that everyone knew that I was playing with the image to create the mirror. The shape of the exhalation lent itself to this type of digital "play."

bruce
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Creative Edge wrote:
great set... looks like you had a great trip...

Thank you very much... the trip was so good that I've decided to return in 2025. I'll be focusing on landscapes of Hokkaido next year instead of wildlife

bruce
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hoangtanle wrote:
Wow…. These pictures are one of the best I’ve seen especially the swans ..

Thank you so much... that is very high praise

bruce
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Lil Judd wrote:
Beautiful set Bruce

Well done

Lil

Thank you Lil

Mar 13, 2024 at 01:52 PM

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p.1 #13 · p.1 #13 · More from Japan (Post #2)

Wow Bruce - These are over the top good. Made my day viewing these.

Greg

Mar 13, 2024 at 07:26 PM

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p.1 #14 · p.1 #14 · More from Japan (Post #2)

G.E. Smith wrote:
Wow Bruce - These are over the top good. Made my day viewing these.

Greg

Greg,
You are too kind.... I really appreciate you taking the time to look at the photos and commenting.
cheers,
bruce

Mar 14, 2024 at 06:08 AM

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p.1 #15 · p.1 #15 · More from Japan (Post #2)

Bruce,

Beautiful images, and thank you so much for noting that the crane breaths shot was a digital manipulation. It was a great shot in any event but it's easy to try to pass it off as a fortuitous capture.
Well-done all around - I look forward to more of your images.
Steve

Mar 14, 2024 at 06:23 AM

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p.1 #16 · p.1 #16 · More from Japan (Post #2)

great shots, wow. and i learned there's foxes in Japan.

Mar 14, 2024 at 06:43 AM

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p.1 #17 · p.1 #17 · More from Japan (Post #2)

It would be easy to comment on each one and give accolades Bruce so I found it quite simple to hit the VOTE button and just enjoy them all several times👍🏼
Stunning post each and every one of them!

Karl😎

Mar 14, 2024 at 07:02 AM

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p.1 #18 · p.1 #18 · More from Japan (Post #2)

Bruce,

Awesome !

Nice work .

Mar 14, 2024 at 08:32 AM

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p.1 #19 · p.1 #19 · More from Japan (Post #2)

OwlsEyes wrote:
I appreciate that and I am sure many other members do also! I doubt I would have been able tell otherwise but I DO appreciate you disclosing that fact.
Well done!
Dan

Mar 14, 2024 at 11:14 AM

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p.1 #20 · p.1 #20 · More from Japan (Post #2)

these are mind boggling, Bruce. each one has something added to bring these to great shots which convey the mood and the feelings of the place. I feel like I am there with you. thanks so much for sharing and yes a big vote from me.

Mar 14, 2024 at 01:48 PM

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