Archive for November 2005

Finland in Sept. 2005

November 14, 2005 PhotoLog Comments Off

As I mentioned elsewhere, I gave slide shows in Finland in Sept. 2005 upon the inivitation of a small town called Kuusamo, northeast of Helsinki.

It was a great trip and meeting so many photographers from Europe was very nice. I spent about 8 days in Kuusamo, and many of the days were spent on day trips to watch bears, rafting, forest hiking, etc. My 200+ pictures would tell a better story so here they are:
http://photoguide.jp/pix/index.php?cat=97

These are a few photos in particular that you might find interesting:

Japanese gun in Finland
http://photoguide.jp/pix/displayimage.php?album=101&pos=15

Aurora
http://photoguide.jp/pix/displayimage.php?album=102&pos=50

Library
http://photoguide.jp/pix/displayimage.php?album=102&pos=59

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Japan photos for Nov. 2005

November 13, 2005 What's New Comments Off

More photos of Japan have been uploaded. For this fall 2005 update, the pictures center on Shiga Prefecture. Over 1,400 (!) images of Shiga are now online. A lot of gaijin (even those who live in Japan), have not heard of Shiga or don’t know where it is. Well, it’s right next to Kyoto Prefecture.

I also have major image collections of major autumn events like the Tokyo Jidai Matsuri (144 pictures), Tokyo Motor Show 2005, and the Emperor’s Birthday (Dec. 23). Enjoy!

Tokyo Jidai Matsuri
Tokyo Motor Show 2005
Emperor’s Birthday
Ibuki-yama Taiko Dance
Nagahama Hikiyama Festival
Chikubushima, Lake Biwa
Takeshima, Lake Biwa
Azuchi Castle
Nagahama Castle
Minakuchi Castle
Koka Ninja Village
Omi-Maiko
Otsu, Shiga Pref.
Shiga Pref.
Kumano, Wakayama
Tokyo Millenario

For a complete list of images, see PHOTOGUIDE.JP/pix/.

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New vintage photo catalog from Old Japan

November 12, 2005 PhotoNews Comments Off

UK-based Old Japan, run by my friend Terry Bennett, has just published its latest catalog (No. 33) of old and rare photographs for sale.

The 50-page catalog is profusely illustrated with many valuable photographs of a wide variety of subjects, even a candid and unauthorized picture of Emperor Meiji. Single pictures as well as stereographs and albums are up for sale.

The catalog also provides interesting background on all the items. Very informative if you want to learn a little bit about Japanese history in the late 19th century and early photographers in Japan.

The catalog is available for $25 at Old Japan:
http://www.old-japan.co.uk/catalogues.asp

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