Visiting Ose Shrine & Juniper Forest on Cape Ose in Shizuoka, Japan・大瀬崎のフォトウォーク「大瀬神社」と「ビャクシン樹林」

Join me on a short photowalk on Cape Ose on the western coastline of the Izu Peninsula facing Suruga Bay in Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. We explore the cape shoreline, discover the beautiful woodwork of Ose Shrine, and a sacred juniper forest.

Check out the story behind the two 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 Cape Ose:

Emaden Hall: Home to Sacred Offerings of Suruga Bay’s Fishermen
大瀬神社の絵馬殿：漁師たちの奉納品が残る場所
Pentax K-1 II + DFA 28-105mm F3.5-5.6 + CP
28 mm ISO 800 for 1/200 sec. at ƒ/4.5
https://www.pix4japan.com/blog/202503...

Peeking Inside Emaden Hall: A Glimpse of Ose Shrine’s Legacy
大瀬神社・絵馬殿：地元漁師たちの願いと祈りが宿る場所
Pentax K-1 II + DFA 28-105mm F3.5-5.6 + CP
48 mm ISO 1600 for 1/100 sec. at ƒ/4.5
https://www.pix4japan.com/blog/202503...

Mythical Protectors: Shishi and Baku Carvings of Ose Shrine
神話の守り神「獅子」と「獏」：大瀬神社の美しい木鼻彫刻
Pentax K-1 II + DFA 28-105mm F3.5-5.6 + CP
58 mm ISO 800 for 1/160 sec. at ƒ/5.6
https://www.pix4japan.com/blog/202503...

The Warrior and the Waves: Symbolic Carvings of Ose Shrine
大瀬崎の大瀬神社：脇障子に刻まれた波、花、そして勇ましい武士
Pentax K-1 II + DFA 28-105mm F3.5-5.6 + CP
105 mm ISO 400 for 1/100 sec. at ƒ/5.6
https://www.pix4japan.com/blog/202503...

Intricate Carvings and Enduring Traditions of Ose Shrine
精巧な彫刻が施された大瀬神社の拝殿
Pentax K-1 II + DFA 28-105mm F3.5-5.6 + CP
28 mm ISO 800 for 1/160 sec. at ƒ/5.6
https://www.pix4japan.com/blog/202503...

Mossy Torii and Stone Guardians on Tranquil Cape Ose
松風が吹き抜ける中、佇む大瀬神社の鳥居と苔むす狛犬
Pentax K-1 II + DFA 28-105mm F3.5-5.6 + CP
28 mm ISO 100 for 1/160 sec. at ƒ/3.5
https://www.pix4japan.com/blog/202503...

Tranquil Coastline under a Brooding Sky
大瀬崎の穏やかな海岸線
Pentax K-1 II + DFA 28-105mm F3.5-5.6 + CP
63 mm ISO 100 for 1/125 sec. at ƒ/11
https://www.pix4japan.com/blog/202503...

Sacred "Husband and Wife" Juniper of Ose Shrine
大瀬崎のビャクシン樹林：夫婦ビャクシンの発見
Pentax K-1 II + DFA 28-105mm F3.5-5.6 + CP
28 mm ISO 400 for 1/160 sec. at ƒ/6.3
https://www.pix4japan.com/blog/202503...

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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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“Eyes of Yours” composed by Johannes Bornlöf and performed by Edgar Hopp.
“The Secret Spring” composed and performed by Helmut Schenker.