Colors of My Heart

During our summer visit to Kamikochi, we were welcomed by an abundance of wild flowers—Geranium thunbergii, thistles, Silene stellatoidea, Dianthus shinanensis, Adenophora remotiflora, and Impatiens noli-tangere, just to name a few. Taking a relaxed approach, we captured these blooms using a variety of cameras. My daughter shot with the E-M10, while I took the rest of the photos. Although I only gave her a quick explanation of how to use Aperture Priority mode, she made full use of the kit lens and captured remarkably beautiful images. Her photo of the thistle, in particular, is so vivid that it almost leaps off the screen, conveying the very atmosphere of the moment.  For my photos, I used a D850 and a D5500. Sharing and looking through our photos together at the inn after a day of shooting was such a wonderful experience. Adenophora Remotiflora :  ソバナ（岨菜） Nikon D850 / AF-S 70-200mm F2.8G ED VR II /  f2 / 1/2000s / ISO400 / +2.0 Silene Stellatoidea : センジュガンビ Nikon D5500...

The Artillery Arms is a traditional pub located just north of the City of London, near Bunhill Fields Burial Ground, operated Fuller  by the famous British brewery Fuller’s. Its exterior, adorned with beautiful seasonal flowers, makes it a truly charming and popular spot. I’m not much of a heavy drinker, so I rarely frequented pubs, but I absolutely fell in love with the atmosphere here. The classic brickwork framed by colorful blooms, and the lovely sight of people enjoying lively conversations both inside and out—it captures a wonderful, relaxed rhythm of life that feels uniquely London. Nikon D850 /   AF-S Nikkor 17-35mm f/2.8D IF-ED / f3.5 / 1/800s / ISO800 / -1.0 Nikon D850 /   AF-S Nikkor 17-35mm f/2.8D IF-ED / f3.5 / 1/1000s / ISO800 / -1.0     Camera :  Nikon D850  at DPREVIEW     Lens      :  AF-S Nikkor 17-35mm f/2.8D IF-ED   at DPREVIEW           English   J...

Shortly after I began my new life in the UK, I visited London to photograph Big Ben at sunset. It was during that visit that I discovered St Thomas' Hospital Gardens, located directly opposite Big Ben across the River Thames. The gardens were beautifully maintained, with a wide variety of flowers in bloom. The view of Big Ben from the park was also truly stunning. Patients from the hospital could be seen spending time there, reading books and enjoying the peaceful surroundings. Despite being situated in the heart of one of the world's most famous tourist destinations, the gardens had a remarkably calm and relaxing atmosphere. If you are visiting Big Ben or the London Eye, I highly recommend taking some time to explore these beautiful gardens as well. Nikon D850 /   AF Nikkor 80-200mm f/2.8D ED / f3.2 / 1/8000s / ISO80 / +0.7 Nikon D850 /   AF Nikkor 80-200mm f/2.8D ED / f3.2 / 1/320s / ISO100 / +0.7 Nikon D850 /   AF Nikkor 80-200mm f/2.8D ED / f3.2 / 1/400s / ISO100 / +0...