Visiting Jisso-ji Temple and Cherry Blossoms in Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan・山梨県の大津山實相寺と山高神代桜のフォトウォーク

Join me on a short photowalk in the rural town of Hokuto in Yamanashi Prefecture (山梨県北杜市), Japan. We explore the numerous cherry blossoms and daffodil fields, the ancient Yamataka Jindai Zakura Cherry Tree (山高神代桜), and some of the beautiful grounds of the Otsuyama Jisso-ji Temple (大津山實相寺).

Check out the story behind each of the four photos and learn more about the context of these shots in my blog, where I also share additional resources for further exploration. Click the links below to dive deeper into this photowalk at Jisso-ji Temple:

Cherry Blossoms and Daffodils in Yamanashi Highlands
水仙と神代桜に見守られる實相寺
Pentax K-1 II + DFA 28-105mm F3.5-5.6 + CP
45 mm ISO 100 for 1/40 sec. at ƒ/9
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Majestic Yamataka Jindai Zakura Cherry Tree
古の時代から咲き誇る、大津山實相寺の山高神代桜
Pentax K-1 II + DFA 28-105mm F3.5-5.6 + CP
45 mm ISO 100 for 1/40 sec. at ƒ/9
https://www.pix4japan.com/blog/202504...

Jissō-ji Temple Gate and Stone Monument
実相寺の山門と法界塔
Pentax K-1 II + DFA 28-105mm F3.5-5.6 + CP
28 mm ISO 100 for 1/160 sec. at ƒ/8
https://www.pix4japan.com/blog/202504...

Otsuyama Jissō-ji Temple Sanmon Gate
大津山實相寺の三解脱門
Pentax K-1 II + DFA 28-105mm F3.5-5.6 + CP
28 mm ISO 100 for 1/160 sec. at ƒ/8
https://www.pix4japan.com/blog/202504...

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Below is a list of gear I took with me on this photo shoot.

Stills:

Pentax K-1 Mark II (Full-Frame DSLR Camera)
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Standard zoom lens: Pentax D FA 28-105mm f3.5-5.6ed DC WR HD Lens
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Tripod: Manfrotto MT190CXPRO4 (carbon fiber legs with quick locking clamps)
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Ball head: Manfrotto Cloud XPRO Series Ballhead BHQ2 with 200PL locking plate
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Filters:

PolarPro QuartzLine ND 64 Filter - 67mm (ND64 6-stop reduction in light)
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PolarPro QuartzLine ND1000 Filter - 67mm (ND1000 10-stop reduction in light)
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PolarPro QuartzLine ND100k Filter - 67mm (ND100K 15-stop reduction in light)
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PolarPro QuartzLine Circular Polarizer - 67mm
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PolarPro Summit | Landscape Filter System Custom Kit (Core, Thread Plate, ND4-GR filter, ND8-GR filter, Circular Polarizer)
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Pack:

F-stop Tilopa 50L Adventure and Travel Camera Backpack (Essentials Bundle: backpack, rain cover, internal camera unit)
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F-stop Tripod Bag (large)
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Video Gear:

GoPro Hero 11 Black + Accessories Bundle
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Fujifilm X100V
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Moment Camera Filter 5% CineBloom Diffusion Filter
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Haoge LH-ES3 Square Metal Lens Hood with Hollow Out Design 49mm Adapter Ring with Cap
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Fujifilm PRF-49S
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DJI Mic Mini
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