Photowalk in the Forest Trails of Pola Museum, Hakone・箱根「ポーラ美術館」森の遊歩道でフォト散歩

Join me and my border collie as we explore the serene nature trail weaving through the woodlands surrounding the Pola Museum of Art in Hakone, Japan. Along the way, we capture travel photography, macro shots, and the vibrant autumn scenery.

Check out my blog for more details on the photos featured in today’s video. I share the stories behind each subject and provide links to sources for further reading:

1. Blessed Dogs by Niu: A Celebration of Joyful Motifs
ＮＩＵの世界観：箱根の作品『しあわせな犬』
Fujifilm X100V with 5% diffusion filter
ISO 500 for 1/250 sec. at ƒ/8
Acros film simulation
https://www.pix4japan.com/blog/202410...

2. Vibrant Reds of the Japanese Cobra Lily in Hakone’s Woodlands
箱根の森で見つけたカントウマムシグサ（関東蝮草）
Fujifilm X100V with 5% diffusion filter
ISO 160 for 1/250 sec. at ƒ/2.0
Velvia/Vivid film simulation
https://www.pix4japan.com/blog/202410...

3. Light Odyssey: Reflections in Glass and Nature
《Light Odyssey》: 光学ガラスが織りなす森の光と影
Fujifilm X100V with 5% diffusion filter
ISO 160 for 1/20 sec. at ƒ/4.5
Velvia/Vivid film simulation
https://www.pix4japan.com/blog/202410...

4. Adamo e Eva: Masaru Bando’s Bronze Compassion in Hakone
アダモとエヴァ：箱根に響く板東優の青銅の共感
Fujifilm X100V with 5% diffusion filter
ISO 160 for 1/70 sec. at ƒ/4.5
Velvia/Vivid film simulation
https://www.pix4japan.com/blog/202410...

5. Ai Weiwei’s “Iron Root”: Art Rooted in the Struggles of
Uprooted Lives
アイウェイウェイの『鉄樹根』：根こそぎにされた人生を
映し出す芸術
Fujifilm X100V with 5% diffusion filter
ISO 160 for 1/20 sec. at ƒ/4.5
Velvia/Vivid film simulation
https://www.pix4japan.com/blog/202410...

6. “Air Burial”: Reflections of Tibetan Wisdom in Glass
「鳥葬」：チベット文化の叡智を映すガラス彫刻
Fujifilm X100V with 5% diffusion filter
ISO 160 for 1/800 sec. at ƒ/2.0
Velvia/Vivid film simulation
https://www.pix4japan.com/blog/202410...

7. Hummin' Bloom: Autumn’s Reflections in Titanium
「ハミングブルーム」秋色が踊るチタンの窓
Fujifilm X100V with 5% diffusion filter
ISO 160 for 1/40 sec. at ƒ/2.0
Velvia/Vivid film simulation
https://www.pix4japan.com/blog/202410...

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

Stills:

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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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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Hohem Pro4 Gimbal Stabilizer for Action Camera
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Music tracks licensed via Epidemic Sound. Visit this referral link to sign up for a subscription at Epidemic Sound:

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“Breathe In, Breathe Out (Instrumental Version)” composed and performed by Mattias Tell.
“Parallax” composed by Henrik Olsson and performed by Luwaks.
“Getting Good at Letting Go (Instrumental Version)” composed and performed by Vicki Vox.