北海道へようこそ Ezo Snapshot
Ezo (蝦夷) is the Japanese term historically used to refer to the northernmost lands of Japan.
Snapshot: an informal photograph taken quickly, typically with a small handheld camera.
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A brief look or summary.
my passionwhy I shoot
I came to Hokkaido late in life. In it I saw a land blessed with abundance. Every day I would walk out my door, go for a drive, and just boggle at how lucky I was to live here. Every vista is beautiful. Every season a new color palette. Beautiful wild animals right outside my front door! Here, I found peace. I want to share this beauty with the world through my photography.
Tools of the trade what I shoot
Hokkaido has always been a frontier. It was never modern. Everywhere you go, you see relics of a bygone age. Showa. But amidst showa-era buildings, you’ll find EV charging stations, hybrids, autonomous farm equipment, and other touchstones of our modern era. My photography reflects that. While my camera is modern, most of my lenses are from that same bygone era.
Nature fights back in Hokkaido How I shoot
The wilds of Hokkaido are my studio. As such, I travel from location to location by car. Winters are harsh and unpredictable, and summers are warm. I am lucky to live in Hokkaido as my second passion is driving. Whether in snow or in sun, I can enjoy the winding mountain roads of Hokkaido.
Hokkaido as a studio Where I shoot
My shooting grounds span from Furano to the far reaches of Wakkanai. Hokkaido is a sparesly populated island with a rich diversity of terrain and wide open spaces. From farmlands to dense forests, it is a playground for photographers, hikers, and sports enthusiasts.
