Down to the Seashore Photo

Photographer’s Note

This summer weather in Japan seems to have changed to tropical monsoon climate from temperate climate. Weather forecasting is almost uncertain, and the July actual sunshine duration was the shortest ever.
We, however, had fortunately a fine weather on last Saturday, I went cycling to the neighborhood. A small path where a bicycle can narrowly go through goes down to the shore.
It was sorry that Mt. Fuji was not able to be seen on this day, though it would be seen at the middle of the image on a clear day.

ktanska, asajernigan, avene, wgreis, PaulVDV, PixelTerror, Bruno40, mkamionka, Tue, Philippe, holmertz, ahmetgedikli, Bluejeans has marked this note useful

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ViktorVaughn (1517) 2009-08-10 22:28

Beautiful shot here Yuya-san. The colour of the water is spectacular, and I like the greens highlighting the path. Indeed, with Fuji-san in the background it would be even more impressive. But still a beautiful shot.

Regards,
David

eversmile (6399) 2009-08-10 22:45

Hi Hisashi

That's a striking image with a good composition. I love the natural framing of the vegetation, the sun playing in the transparency of the leaves. I love the bright colors, specially those of the ocean, the intensity of the contrasts, the detail of the little pink flower in the foreground. I find excellent this perspective: that's a clever choice of POV, with this small path that leads to the cape. And, all in all, I am very agreeably surprised, because I would never have associated this picture, that looks so tropical, to Japan! So, it makes me discover a side of your country that I completely ignored; thank you!
Congratulations
Regards
Marine

devimeuxbe (56334) 2009-08-10 23:15

Hi Hisachi
this is an amazing perspective on the beach. Colors are beautifull. Well done
Bertrand

AiresSantos (42844) 2009-08-10 23:19

Hi Hisashi
Beautiful colours in this fine picture from Chojagasaki. The water colours are amazing. Excellent details and well framed with the trees on top
TFS and greetings
Aires

sevy (13952) 2009-08-10 23:35

Hello Hisashi,

I was first not thinking the shot was taken in Japan, but more in Hawaii or other similar islands. It seems I am not knowing so well Japan :-)
Thanks for the map link evidencing were this shot was taken.
Nice composition with the small track, parallel to the shore driving the look to the horizon and the blue tones of sky and sea.
The piece of vegetation falling from top is perfect to balance the composition and fills the corner. It leads there also again the look on the track.
Nice job,

Yves.

ktanska (16695) 2009-08-10 23:36

Hi Hisashi,
Feeling is indeed tropical. What a change to your cityscapes. I guess this tranquility is sort of illusion, with streets and buildoings not so far away.
Vertical framing fits well. That flower on the corner is a nice detail.
Kari

delpeoples (6750) 2009-08-10 23:47

Hi Hisashi, I can't believe this is Japan, it looks like Fiji or some Pacific paradise. You have managed the tricky light conditions perfectly, everything is really well-exposed. And your DOF is amazing. Excellent work, as is your usual. TFS, Lisa.

asajernigan (14284) 2009-08-11 3:44

Hisashi,
This is a well composed shot of this beach scene. The path leads the eye into the shot nicely directing our attention to the beach in the distance. The overhanging trees frame the scene nicely. The lighting and colors are fine with excellent sharpness and detail.
TFS,
Asa

thaprem (2498) 2009-08-11 5:55

Yuya san,
THe colours and the composition are gripping the way you have managed your contrast is thrilling.
A killer shot.
Cheers,
Prem.

bukitgolfb301 (4957) 2009-08-11 6:21

Hisashi 様

相変わらずの完成度の高いお写真、PL効果抜群ですね。
早くこのような本格的な夏が来て欲しいものですが今年はもう無理ですかね。

川端　拝

avene (11136) 2009-08-11 9:33

hello Hisashi,
the curve of the vegetation on the right looks almost like a wave curling around the narrow path, I really like the tunnel effect it creates. the contrasts between light and dark shadows on the leaves is beautiful, for some reason reminds me of Japanese drawings where just one line can create a whole concept. fascinating shot, I like it a lot.

best,
Kristine

darek1978 (11491) 2009-08-11 9:57

Hi Hisashi,
Great view and a fine contrast between green landscape and the blue sky. A beautiful light and natural colours that speak for themselves. Congratulations!
Best regards,
Darek

wgreis (6114) 2009-08-11 14:44

Hi Hisashi,
the vertical view is excelent.
I like the contrast and saturation of the colors.
The moldure of the right and higher side (with the plants) are very good too.
Congratulations,
Wagner.

PaulVDV (5357) 2009-08-11 15:28

Hello Hisashi,
Very beautiful place to go cycling and it really looks quite there. The picture is well composed with the path going down to the sea and this under the overhanging branches. This is a beautiful and colourful nature picture and I think it shows us a part of Japan many of us don't know.
You write that on a clear day Mount Fuji can be seen from that POV. All pictures I've ever seen of Mount Fuji looked so very different from this one. I mean the landscapes. I'd really like to see the mountain on a picture together with such a sunny and bright coastline.
Best regards, Paul

yuo (844) 2009-08-11 19:37

Hi Hisashi, amazing shot!!

なんちゃって。
上にかぶったツタ（とその陰影）、右下の花、画面の隅々まで気配りされてて素晴らしいです！
正月にといいつつ既に夏ですが、もうちょっと涼しくなったらサイクリングでもご一緒に…。

azizbilgili (1714) 2009-08-12 2:44

Hi Hisashi,
Beautiful shot. The colour of the water is spectacular, and I like the greens highlighting the path...

TFS

PixelTerror (86837) 2009-08-12 2:48

Hi Hisashi
After you have told me about the typhoon and what I have seen in the news on TV, this view look very quiet and relaxing, a luminous summer day. The water color is paradisiac. Hope things got better in Japan in the meantime
Have a nice day jY

Bruno40 (6442) 2009-08-12 5:52

Hi Hisashi,
I like here the natural framing of the photo, and the stunning colors. very well done
Jorge

Tue (25608) 2009-08-13 12:40

Hi Hisashi,
A lovely photo with very rich colours. The composition is also perfect, with the small path leading the eye nicely into it and I like the inclusion of the overhanging tree as well. Thanks for sharing!
Regards,
Lars

Philippe (11787) 2009-08-14 11:56

Hi, Hisashi. I like the nice saturated colours in your picture. The composition is very good too with the path leading the eye towards the sea and the horizon. The leaves on the left give a good depth to the image. And you really feel like cycling there when you see thi!s nice little path.
Have a nice weekend,
Philippe

holmertz (9951) 2009-08-14 11:59

Hello Hisashi,
A fine composition with very well saturated colours, balancing on the edge of being overdone, but still on the right side. The narrow path looks very tempting and the sea looks really inviting. There is a little pink flower in the lower right corner that I like very much. It's so small, still it is quite important to the composition, in my opinion.
Regards,
Gert

dvlazar (6488) 2009-08-15 20:21

Hey there,
nice light work in this - i like the vignette effect. Pretty colors and scene.

Dave

jhm (83298) 2009-08-17 4:10

Hi Hisashi,

You use the branches excellent to the frame above.
I love the natural framing of the vegetation, the sun playing in the transparency of the leaves.
Lovely colours, nice presentation.
Good perspective again, soft colours, good composition too.
Very well done, TFS.

Best regard,
John.

nivaldo (13369) 2009-08-17 21:16

Hello Hisashi Yuya
A beautiful landscape. Beautiful nature!
A good POV, a nice shot!
Congratulations again!
Nivaldo

claudeD (11465) 2009-08-18 11:22

Hello Hisashi,

very nice seaside shot with a fine composition.The small way is guiding our view into the picture.Very well done.TFS.

With regards from Luxembourg

Jean-Claude

adramad (3968) 2009-08-21 13:52

Hello Hisashi.
Beautiful colors in this magnificent vertical composition, the color of the sea has remained amazing like that as the sky, excellently the natural frame that the branches offer in the top part.
TFS and greetings.
Luis.

kiks (6147) 2009-08-23 12:25

well done this composition with the path parallel at the coastline. it lead the eyes into the bg. lovly color management also.
best regards
kiks

CycleEyes (598) 2009-08-25 4:56

Hello Yuya-san !

Beautful photo with nice colours and very well framed. Pleasure to see.
Congratulations !

George

npecanhuk (14652) 2009-08-25 20:42 [Comment]

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Waylim (11153) 2009-08-26 20:18

Hello Hisashi,
beuatiful and charming shot, great use of the trail to lead the viewers in and down to the seashore. the canopy of trees frame the scenery perfectly. The shadow seem a bit dark, but it certainly bring out the contrast and rich colors. the vertical format sure give great depth and distance to the landscape. I love the rich deep blue of the sky by using the filter.
Beautiful shot, my complements.
Way

ahmetgedikli (22094) 2009-09-02 13:22

Very beautiful landscape... The POV, colours and lighting are excellent.
Best regards.
Ahmet

jemaflor (39759) 2009-09-11 4:34

Hi Hisashi,
Good depth effect with this path, lovely view on the blue sea, well framed with green vegetation.

Bluejeans (33049) 2009-10-01 10:39

Ola Hisashi ,
Beleza de linha de costa nesta zona do Japão , com belos tons de verde fazem um lindo contraste com o azul do céu , gostei da linha branca de espuma das ondas, belo ponto de visão , parabéns!!
Um abraço Gonçalo