Autumn in Kyoto

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Some images from a day out in Arashiyama, on the western outskirts of Kyoto. Most were taken in and around the gardens of the historic Tenryu-ji Temple, a World Heritage site.

[Frank Fremerey]

0560 seems like a charcoal drawing to me. Very wonderful.

I will always remember the early morning coffee we had in Scotland. What a magic encounter!

[Erik Lund]

Wonderful! Is that the 105mm 1.4?

[Jakov Minić]

Lovely colors Mike!
The photo with the mobile phone is my favorite.

[Bjørn Rørslett]

All nice, however the maple branches with bamboos making the unsharp backdrop felt particular.

[elsa hoffmann]

I also like the 3rd one best. Lovely collection.

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0560 seems like a charcoal drawing to me. Very wonderful.

I will always remember the early morning coffee we had in Scotland. What a magic encounter!

Thank you, Frank. Yes, and many thanks for that strong coffee - it was a much appreciated start to another great day there! I am very much looking forward to the next Nikongear event in Crete (?)

Wonderful! Is that the 105mm 1.4?

Thanks, Eric. Yes, it is the 105/1.4. Its a fantastic lens and I am really enjoying it as I discover its charms. It seems to be a great lens for portraits (not that I have any particular skills here).

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Lovely colors Mike!
The photo with the mobile phone is my favorite.

Thanks, Jakov. I felt like a stalker, but the monks did not mind being photographed.

All nice, however the maple branches with bamboos making the unsharp backdrop felt particular.

Thanks, Bjørn. I am particularly enjoying this lens. It is a monster for a 105mm lens, though. Quite a contrast with the Ais 105/2.5.

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I also like the 3rd one best. Lovely collection.

Thanks, Elsa.

[elsa hoffmann]

Actually I like 0560 better haha

[Akira]

#4 and 5 are beautifully contrasting snippets of the autumn atmosphere in Kyoto.　　I smiled at the monks with smartphone.  Your keen eyes shine here.

[atpaula]

#1 is awesome.
It works cropped in square as well.
Congrats.

[armando_m]

Excellent series , thanks for sharing it

[Frank Fremerey]

Too bad. I could keep myself away from buying the 105E but the urge gets stronger with every pic I see .... got it ... got me .... 1865 total delivered to my door

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Actually I like 0560 better haha

I think that is my favourite!

#1 is awesome.
It works cropped in square as well.
Congrats.

Thanks, Aguinaldo. Yes, I agree - it can be cropped to focus more on the rower.