Colors of My Heart

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...

While organizing my photographs, I came across many pictures of Big Ben that I had taken from St Thomas' Hospital Gardens and Westminster Bridge. I have always felt that Big Ben possesses a special charm when viewed in black and white, so I would like to share a selection of those photographs in monochrome. Big Ben and Westminster Bridge were completed in the 1860s, more than 160 years ago. At that time, Japan was still in the final years of the Edo period, with the Meiji Restoration yet to take place. Reflecting on this historical context, I am continually amazed that such beautiful and highly functional structures could be designed and constructed so long ago. They stand as remarkable examples of engineering, craftsmanship, and architectural vision. European cities such as London are filled with historic buildings that have been preserved for generations. The city offers countless attractive locations for photography, and simply walking through its streets is a rewarding experien...