DistantPlaces wrote:
Stunning images. I am impressed particularly by your Arashiyama Bamboo Grove shot - this is very challenging to do nowadays without any tourists running into the frame.
About your observation: Japan has indeed a very civilized and peaceful society. Like almost any other country - there are of course issues, some of them fairly serious, even though they might not be too obvious during a short visit. Regardless, it is a good place to be and I am glad you enjoyed your stay.
I’m sure they have their issues but the place is safe (practically no crime) and everyone seem to be very polite and respectful. Anyway the bamboo forest image was taken very early in the morning. I drove at night around maybe 4:30am or so. Arrived and there were few French photographers already there. But we were able to start shooting without blocking each other’s way…
DistantPlaces wrote:
Stunning images. I am impressed particularly by your Arashiyama Bamboo Grove shot - this is very challenging to do nowadays without any tourists running into the frame.
About your observation: Japan has indeed a very civilized and peaceful society. Like almost any other country - there are of course issues, some of them fairly serious, even though they might not be too obvious during a short visit. Regardless, it is a good place to be and I am glad you enjoyed your stay.
I’m sure they have their issues but the place is safe (practically no crime) and everyone seem to be very polite and respectful. Anyway the bamboo forest image was taken very early in the morning. I drove at night around maybe 4:30am or so. Arrived and there were few French photographers already there. But we were able to start shooting without blocking each other’s way…
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Jul 12, 2026 at 01:42 PM
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