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Now that I’m leaving HK there’s things I will miss, but they don’t outweigh the need to leave. I’m moving forward in a positive direction using my past experience, (in my personal perspective) it’s what life is all about. I’m going to miss the people who have made my time in HK worthwhile, I’m going to miss the friendships I’ve made more than anything. But I’ve got to go, see you all hopefully sooner than later 😊 . . . . #landscape_lovers #sky_captures #landscapephotography #fantastic_earth #landscape_captures #ic_landscapes #ig_exquisite #nature_wizards #nature_shooters #landscapestyles_gf #ourplanetdaily #landscapehunter #special_shots #naturediversity #landscapelovers #earth_deluxe #instanaturelover #nature_prefection #nature_brilliance #gottalove_a_ #allnatureshots #EarthVisuals #welivetoexplore #hkig #igershk #discoverhongkong #explorehongkong #hongkonger #unlimitedhongkong (at Wu Kai Sha) https://www.instagram.com/p/B6n2ObQjdY_/?igshid=imauigg4i9ey

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Beetles are intrinsically linked to japan. From 100+ year old samurai armour designs to modern day summer holiday kids projects, they are part of Japan’s society and appreciation of nature. My personal favorite insect is the hotaru, firefly 🥰 I’ve only ever seen the larvae in Japan (that also glow!) and 2 lone fireflies in HongKong, unfortunately these bioluminescent insects are threatened as they require quite pristine and precise environmental conditions, those conditions are becoming rare. Let’s try to appreciate and protect them while we still can. . . . . . #macrophotography #macroworld #natureshots #igbest_macros #insectlovers #kings_insects #macro_captures #insect_perfection #macromood #macro_kings #macro_highlight #mta_macro #macro_holic #wms_macro #macro_x #beetle #top_macro #insectsofinstagram #electric_macro #insects_of_our_world #instagramjapan #japanfocus #japantrip #cooljapan #igersjapan #unlimitedjapan #canonphotos #canoneos #canonrebel #canonphotographer (at Nikko, Tochigi) https://www.instagram.com/p/B56v7h7DU1V/?igshid=1c9cajjq2rez7

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Tokyo at dusk 🌃 From the skytree. . . . . . #citybestpics #agameoftones #city_explore #illgrammers #thecreative #shotaward #seemycity #createcommune #citylimitless #heatercentral #guardiancities #fatalframes #mkexplore #shotzdelight #rsa_streetview #vscoportrait #urbanandstreet #gearednomad #uncalculated #symmetricalmonsters #quietthechaos #thecreative #yngkillers #instagramjapan #japanfocus #japantrip #cooljapan #igersjapan #unlimitedjapan #skytree (at Tokyo Skytree) https://www.instagram.com/p/B54Ir_Ij9wC/?igshid=e4tu0dwl8rmz

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Some Japanese wind chimes 🎐 Located in Nikko’s world heritage site filled with historical and stunning shrines and temples submerged in a pristine forest 🌳. A furin is a small Japanese wind chime, which is traditionally hung from the eaves of a house during the summer. It has the shape of a bell with the clapper in the center of the chime. A strip of paper, called the tanzaku, hangs from the clapper. When the wind blows, the tanzaku causes the clapper to strike the sides of the chime, thus making the furin toll. Japanese people enjoy that furin changes the wind into sound. . . . . . #naturephoto #watchthisinstagood #artofvisuals #awesome_earthpix #landscape_captures #rsa_rural #natureaddict #nature_wizards #awesomeearth #naturediversity #ourplanetdaily #earth_deluxe #instanaturelover #nature_prefection #allnatureshots #gottalove_a_ #nature_brilliance #EarthVisuals #fantastic_earth #unlimitedplanet #main_vision #planetdiscovery #welivetoexplore #instagramjapan #japanfocus #japantrip #cooljapan #igersjapan #unlimitedjapan (at 日光東照宮) https://www.instagram.com/p/B52rUAbDVjP/?igshid=2509gcfdh20j

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I have always been interested in the lanterns outside of Japanese restaurants, I just found out what they are! Chochin (lanterns) serve a purpose: to acknowledge businesses that have contributed money to a local matsuri (festival). Unless only one company has chipped in — unthinkable in festival-crazy Japan — you are guaranteed to see a wild array of characters. Like everything else in Japan, chochin follow protocol. As picturesque as they may be, the chochin that you find along the streets actually represent low-end contributions to a festival, while the more staid (and, in my view, less charming) framed variety shine on behalf of donors with deeper pockets, I was told by chochin wholesaler Koichi Takayama. - source - Japanetimes, Eric Prideaux & Lee B. . . . . . #光 #ランタン #日本人 #符号 #浅草 #lantern #streetmeetina #urbanandstreet #seemycity #lighting #guardiancities #meistershots #streetframe #citykillerz #streets_vision #streetactivity #tonekillers #streetmagazine #vnrchy #urbexpeople #streetxstory #gearednomad #streetmagazines #thecreative #igersjp #tokyocameraclub #team_jp_ #team_jp #icu_japan #explorejapan (at Asakusa) https://www.instagram.com/p/B5zaMl6jvmN/?igshid=kviirz9rthw6

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Sensō-ji is an ancient Buddhist temple located in Asakusa, Tokyo, Japan. It’s Tokyo's oldest temple, and one of its most significant. This shot is actually of one of the gates (tori ⛩) directly in front of the actual temple’s main body. One fact I found out recently is that the main temple has a titanium tiled roof that maintains the historic image but is stronger and lighter, curious, expensive and fascinating. . . . . . #icu_architecture #jj_architecture #creative_architecture #arkiromantix #tori #archimasters #excellent_structure #arquitecturamx #diagonal_symmetry #lookingup_architecture #unlimitedcities #rsa_streetview #vscoportrait #urbanandstreet #gearednomad #uncalculated #symmetricalmonsters #quietthechaos #thecreative #yngkillers #igersjp #tokyocameraclub #team_jp_ #team_jp #icu_japan #explorejapan #buddhism #sensojitemple #金龍山浅草寺 #temple (at Sensoji Temple, Asakusa) https://www.instagram.com/p/B5xuEnUD6To/?igshid=180smkjjf5qxl

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I seriously cannot overstate how stunning Nikko is. Clean air, fresh local food and stunning environment, I left feeling refreshed and wishing I could of stayed longer. The pictures in my profile of Nikko are actually taken in the off season, normally the weather is rather bad, I can hardly think of this area looking anything other than stunning. If you have the time, Nikko is only a few hrs train 🚞 ride from Shinjuku or Asakusa Tokyo, I highly recommend it. 📷 ⛰ 🌄 🌅 🌄 ⛰ 📷 #lakechuzenji #landscape_captures #湖 #natureaddict #日光市 #awesomeearth #ミスト #中禅寺湖 #VisualsOfLife #misty #MoodyGrams #outfitgrid #exklusive_shot #peoplescreatives #visualambassadors #風景 #valley #山 #japanfocus #風景写真 #sunset . #landscapephotography #fantastic_earth #landscape_captures #ic_landscapes #ig_exquisite #instagramjapan #japanfocus #japantrip #cooljapan #igersjapan #unlimitedjapan (at Lake Chūzenji) https://www.instagram.com/p/B5uTT0ojzK3/?igshid=15yg64vqlykkz

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These huge sake casks are called “kazaridaru” - decorative barrels. They can be found across japan 🇯🇵 in Shinto shrines ⛩, they are normally hollow and for decorative purposes. Sake is deeply rooted in ⛩ Shintoism in Japan (similar to the wine in Christianity) as it supposedly allowed people to become closer to their gods. This connection has proliferated over the 100’s of years and even today it’s considered an important part of the culture/religion. There’s even a special council (called shuzokeishinkai) that’s main purpose is to make sure that all the appropriate shrines in japan have the correct sake containers and quantities of ceremonial alcohol. A fascinating cultural nuisance and one I’d like to experience more, and a lot of sake samples 😏. —— as a side note, please remember that I have over simplified this information, there’s whole books on this and much more. 😊🍶 ⛩🍶 🥴🍶 #sake #shintoshrine #shinto #alcohol #drink #japanculture #fukuoka #kazaridaru #shuzokeishinkai #ricewine #神社 #拝殿 #摂社 #末社 #福岡市 #酒樽 #酒 #nothingisordinary #still_life_gallery #tv_colors #stilllifegallery #instagramjapan #japantrip #cooljapan #igersjapan #unlimitedjapan #canonphotos #canoneos #canonrebel #canonphotographer (at 日光東照宮) https://www.instagram.com/p/B5sM-qtDz6T/?igshid=1xfba488n0287

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The 4th picture in my series of landscapes on Nikko, Japan. They are all from the same mountain ⛰ lake, same day, taken roughly 10min in-between each other. But from slightly different angles, as I was walking slowly taking is such a splendid sight. Even a local shop owner came out with her EOS to take shots, I sidled up beside her and we showed each other our pics of the day through our camera screens, 😊 a beautiful day! ⬇️ What are your most memorable moments in japan? I’d love to know/see a pic of them 😊🧔🏻 📷 ⛰ 🌄 🌅 🌄 ⛰ 📷 #lakechuzenji #landscape_captures #湖 #natureaddict #日光市 #awesomeearth #ミスト #中禅寺湖 #VisualsOfLife #misty #MoodyGrams #outfitgrid #exklusive_shot #peoplescreatives #visualambassadors #風景 #valley #山 #japanfocus #風景写真 #sunset . . . . . #fantastic_earth #landscape_captures #ourplanetdaily #landscapehunter #landscapelovers #instagramjapan #japantrip #cooljapan #igersjapan #unlimitedjapan (at Nikko, Tochigi) https://www.instagram.com/p/B5m9PYpDkbN/?igshid=20kfpekjkwjx

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I took this shot in Okinawa during a festival, an unusually large block of ice chilling drinks for the upcoming viewers of the night fireworks 🎆 to come, the way the light is refracted through the ice is curious and caught my eye. . . . . #mixedmedia #instaabstract #acrylicpainting #mixedmediaart #originalart #abstractphotography #abstraction #doitfortheprocess #abstractpainting #abstractors_anonymous #ice #flaming_abstracts #abstractexpressionism #abstracts #abstracto #abstractphoto #abstractartist #abstractogram #abstracters_anonymous #abstractobsession #instagramjapan #japanfocus #japantrip #cooljapan #igersjapan #unlimitedjapan #canonphotos #canoneos #canonrebel #canonphotographer (at Okinawa, Japan) https://www.instagram.com/p/B5k3VjWh6Mk/?igshid=c9kphyztefkn

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⛩This is a beautiful toad in Nikkō Tōshō-gū, a Tōshō-gū Shinto shrine located in Nikkō, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan. Together with Futarasan Shrine and Rinnō-ji, it forms the Shrines and Temples of Nikkō UNESCO World Heritage Site, with 42 structures of the shrine included in the nomination. Five of them are designated as National Treasures of Japan, and three more as Important Cultural Properties. ⛩ And this beautiful toad was grabbing the same attention in it’s little hole at the side of the stairs going up to an kings tomb. A Stunning amphibian! There was even a small group of people gathering around it taking pictures, myself included. 🐸🐸🐸🐸🐸🐸🐸🐸🐸 I believe this toad to be a Japanese common toad or Japanese toad (Bufo japonicus) is a species of toad in the family Bufonidae. It is endemic to Japan. Its natural habitats are subarctic forests, temperate forests, temperate shrubland, swamps, freshwater marshes, intermittent freshwater marshes, freshwater springs, arable land, rural gardens, urban areas, ponds, and irrigated land. 🏞 ⛰ 🌲 🌳 🐸 🌳 🌲 ⛰ 🏞 #ヒキガエル #両生類 #カエル #爬虫類 #爬虫類好き #石 #日光東照宮 #綺麗な #日光 #nikko #toad #toadsofinstagram #amphibians #macrophotography #herpetology #herpetologylove #reptilesofinstagram #reptile #zoology #zoologystudent #japan_focus #japanculture #canon6d #naturelover #exclusive_animals #wildlifephoto #wildlifeaddicts #wildlifephotography #animalworld #awesomeglobe (at Nikko Toshogu Shrine) https://www.instagram.com/p/B5hd7FTDPQh/?igshid=vynkiijzfcde

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A flag bearer in Asakusa area of Tokyo. There was an Okinawan dance/parade in a part of the main road. The Okinawan eisa dance was being played, it has a lovely beat and in Okinawa everyone is encouraged to join in when it starts dance. Even this man was singing along with a few moves holding this seemingly heavy flag. I liked his focus. 🗾 🏙 Eisa (Okinawan: #エイサー Eisaa) is a form of folk dance originating from the Okinawa Islands, Japan. In origin, it is a Bon dance that is performed by young people of each community during the Bon festival to honor the spirits of their ancestors 🏙 🗾 #okinawa #okinawajapan #okinawalife . . . . . #HypeBeast #vscoportrait #ig_mood #discoverportrait #portraitphotography #profile_vision #bleachmyfilm #postmoreportraits #portraitpage #dancer #sportsphotography #danceshoes #mondaymotivation #dancelife #dancestudio #choreography #instagramjapan #japanfocus #japantrip #cooljapan #igersjapan #unlimitedjapan #canonphotos #canoneos #canonrebel #canonphotographer (at Asakusa, Tokyo) https://www.instagram.com/p/B5f2oDvjmXz/?igshid=1xieozj9hur0

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One of my favourite shots in Karato fish market, Yamaguchi prefecture. 🗾 I did show this lovely lady this shot and she seemed pleased with it, she was lovely and friendly, I bought some of her deep fried panko prawns 🍤, delicious 😋 oishi! . . . . . #HypeBeast #vscoportrait #ig_mood #discoverportrait #portraitphotography #profile_vision #bleachmyfilm #postmoreportraits #portraitpage #igpodium_portraits #portraiture #makeportraits #ftwotw #makeportraitsnotwar #quietthechaos #makeportraitsmag #expofilm #humaneffect #portrait_perfection #agameofportraits #instagramjapan #japanfocus #japantrip #cooljapan #igersjapan #unlimitedjapan #canonphotos #canoneos #canonrebel #canonphotographer (at Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi) https://www.instagram.com/p/B5dK_3ADtU5/?igshid=secvxaw7cl7u

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The shimenawa is a special rope tied around or across an object or space to denote its sanctity or purity. Tassels usually hang from the rope at intervals. Shimenawa are believed to act as a ward against evil spirits and are often set up at a ground-breaking ceremony before construction begins on a new building. They are often found at Shinto shrines, torii gates, and sacred landmarks. They are also used around yorishiro (objects capable of attracting spirits, hence inhabited by spirits). These notably include certain trees, in which case the inhabiting spirits are called kodama, and cutting down these trees is thought to bring misfortune. 🌲🌲🌲⛰🌲🌲🌲⛰🌲🌲🌲⛰🌲🌲🌲 I’m not sure what it is about this tree that makes me feel calm, is it the moss, the seemingly large silentness of the tree or something else? But I do know, is that I wanted to capture the feeling for myself, in this shot. These trees Reminded me of Scots pine 🌲. . . . . . #木材 #依り代 #依代 #憑り代 #憑代 #木の幹 #標縄 #注連縄 #七五三縄 #rsa_rural #natureaddict #naturediversity #instanaturelover #nature_prefection #allnatureshots #nature_brilliance #EarthVisuals #fantastic_earth #unlimitedplanet #instagramjapan #japanfocus #japantrip #cooljapan #igersjapan #unlimitedjapan #canonphotos #木霊 #木魂 #木魅 (at Nikko, Tochigi) https://www.instagram.com/p/B5auRaNjWRl/?igshid=e82ej8sytj1m

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A freshwater river leading from a large mountain ⛰ lake in Nikko. These almost floating fish are the local species that are normally compared to trout. The water clarity, purity and transparency is fantastic, I really wish I could scuba/snorkel there. 💧 🏞 ⛰ 🐟 🐟 🌳 🗾 🎏 . . . . . #saltlife #keepemwet #flyfishing #offshorefishing #thegreatoutdoors #riverfishing #welivetoexplore #repyourwater #catchandrelease #findyourwater #flatsfishing #instafish #freshcatch #tightlines #outdoorsmen #Nomadlife #eatwhatyoukill #flyfish #fishesofinstagram#onthefly #instagramjapan #japanfocus #japantrip #cooljapan #igersjapan #unlimitedjapan #canonphotos #canoneos #canonrebel #canonphotographer (at Nikko, Tochigi) https://www.instagram.com/p/B5X1rnAjJBP/?igshid=pe34cgefdmel

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The harvestman spider 🕷 A little bit of a surprising customer when you’re not expecting one, and I definitely wasn’t, on my leisurely stroll around some of the shinto shrines in Nikko. ⛩🌳🌲🌳🌲🕷🌳🌲🌳⛩ The ones with the red bodies (second pic) are some of the largest I’ve ever seen, easily having a individual leg over 10cm!! Complete harmless and extremely fragile, but not one of the animals I’d “handle”, appreciation for afar is my motto with these odd beasts. ⛩🌳🌲🌳🌲🕷🌳🌲🌳⛩ As a side note, I did see a large amount of insect in Nikko above their standard size compared to the manny I’ve seen in and around Asia. Or is it just me? . . . . . #macrophotography #macroworld #natureshots #igbest_macros #macroclique #kings_insects #macro_captures #insect_perfection #macromood #macro_kings #macro_highlight #mta_macro #macro_holic #昆虫 #macro_x #macroexperience #top_macro #insectsofinstagram #クモ #insects_of_our_world #instagramjapan #japanfocus #japantrip #cooljapan #igersjapan #unlimitedjapan #canonphotos #canoneos #canonrebel #canonphotographer (at Nikko, Tochigi) https://www.instagram.com/p/B5RkA3wDVqd/?igshid=2qvcc6lm5e6p

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⛰Mount Nantai-Nikko-Japan⛰ I’ve yet to see such a perfect looking mountain. The gradient for light to dark is my favourite part, took about 6 shots to get the right angle on this mountain 🏔 😊 Nikko is stunning. 🌅 ⛰ 🌲 🌲 🍁 🏞 🌄 #naturephoto #lakechuzenji #landscape_captures #湖 #natureaddict #日光市 #awesomeearth #ミスト #中禅寺湖 #VisualsOfLife #misty #MoodyGrams #outfitgrid #exklusive_shot #山 #peoplescreatives #visualambassadors #風景 #gearednomad #quietthechaos #instagramjapan #japanfocus #japantrip #cooljapan #igersjapan #unlimitedjapan #canonphotos #canoneos #canonrebel #canonphotographer (at Lake Chūzenji) https://www.instagram.com/p/B5PYkbBj8Br/?igshid=1dlzh8w3v4um