A long line for udon
I love udon and so waiting in a line like this is not a problem
One of Nature's Pollinators
Red Dragonfly & White Flower
Shooting Stance
A photographer getting ready to take the shot.
Dragonfly by the Lake
Capturing nature's top insect predator, but on film, instead of in a jar.
Flower
A wonderful splash of color from mother nature.
Smell the Flowers
A beautiful day out in the countryside of Hokkaido with the flowers in full bloom!
Macro Bee
A bumble bee under a macro lense. So amazing!
Burb!!!
Yuuhi with a bird
Yuuhi with snake
Snake!
Snailtime
Is it a snail, or a flower? I will let you decide...
Yuuhi Under the Lense
Trying to get artsy
Yuhi in Action
What it is like to be part of an art show!
Tiny Worlds
Capturing images of tiny worlds
Water Drop
A water drop from a leaf.
Dragon
Dragons and Valentine's day, Oh my!
Puff
Like Puff, The Magic Dragon, this one is full of love
touch the squirrel
From Yuka
Beautiful Sunset
The sunsets in Sapporo are sometimes spectacular! Especially on a cold clear day.
Twinkle
Title says it all.
New Friend
I adore all of the people that photography has brought me together with, here is one more new friend!
Handsome Sparrow
He has got to be the WORST pirate you have ever heard of, but he is HANDSOME!
Sparrow Rocket
Perfectly timed photo bomb from an adorable sparrow.
Snow on fire
With all the new snow falling in Sapporo I wanted to showcase the life that comes to a standstill during this time.
City Lights
What the city looks like at night for someone that can not be a pilot.
White Crane
A white crane stalking some fish in the late afternoon light of Hokkaido.
Water Droplet
Catching the action of a falling water droplet as it explodes above a fallen leaf.
Tea
A refreshing beverage after a walk around the city.
Arches
The arches of a hallway in Sapporo station.
The Hunter Becomes the Hunted
All too often the photographer doesn't get showcased enough.
Neon Flower
An art installation in the city of Sapporo during the winter months.
Festive Neon Flower
An art installation in the city of Sapporo during the winter months.
Moon and stars
The moon before a lunar eclipse as seen with the naked eye.
Ducks in the park
Ducks swim lazily in the later Autumn weather under a beautiful weeping willow tree.
cone
A white pinecone adorning a colorful and bright Christmas tree.
Ornament
Christmas tree with a golden snowflake ornament.
Life & Sweets
What is life without sweets? Not a life I want to live.
gift giving
Is it even Christmas without giving a beautifully wrapped present?
blue lights
Blue Christmas lights illuminating the streets of Sapporo.
Ruka and Grandma
There is nothing like the love between a pet and owner. Juxtaposition of age and species.
wave in orb
I love playing with perspective and this simple lighted tree seemed to creat a blue wave as seen in the orb.
X-mas lights
Christmas lights in Sapporo hit different.
Happy New Year
Bringing in the new year in style with Mr. Ruka.
Orb
Sometimes, looking at life from a different perspective can be beautiful.
Central
The streets of Hokkaido can come alive at night
Blue Snowglobe
Viewing the beautiful light attractions around Sapporo during the holiday seasons.