Back from Fuji.

[Dean]

I just got back from another trip to Hong Kong, China and Japan... and spent some time yet agin trying to capture Fuji in all its glory. I will say I think I got one pretty neat image this time (image #1) Fuji from Kumomi on the Izu Peninsular. The other 2 are not in the best light but on a trip like this you have to take what you get. #2 is actually shot along the beach about 10min up the coast form image #1, I was sketching comps to see what I might like to shoot when the light got nice. I chose the first but will get back to shoot the other one next time. #3 is just a basic pano which give some idea of how that mountain looms large over the area. All comments welcome and thanks for viewing. Regards,
Dean

 

[AlanLichty]

I like the fact that all of these are different viewpoints from the often replicated postcard images of Fuji - especially the first two with the second one keeping my attention the longest. The B&W in the last image helps for keeping the air pollution color tint at bay.

 

[Ben Egbert]

Very nice, I love the cliffs in the first one and the wave in the second.

 

[JimFox]

Hey Dean,

Very cool takes on Mt Fuji. I am glad you posted them here. It's fun that you went and looked for new compositions to freshen up your views. I like all of them.

 

[lightsgood]

Those are really great Dean! What an awesome peak! Thanks for posting!

 

[Mike Mancil]

An impressive series and beautiful scenes.

 

[Kyle Jones]

I like these a lot Dean - much better foregrounds than I usually see of Fuji.

 

[Timmeh]

Hey Dean,

#2 struck me as soon as I saw it. Fuji is quite imposing and matches with the intense looking waves quite well.

Tim

 

[Zeph]

Not sure if that mountain can play second fiddle to anything but maybe the sky? I will agree with Kyle about your use of such great FG.
Nice comps...

 

[JimFox]

Congrats on the Daily Featured Post Dean!

 

[Dean]

Thanks everybody for your comments and feedback its greatly appreciated.
Fuji remains one of my favorite places and hopefully I will keep having the opportunity to return and continue my quest for that one image that completely captures the essence of the place.
Jim thanks for the Daily featured post
Have a great weekend everybody !
Regards,
Dean

 

[Jim Dockery]

All are very nice. #2 is my fav. and reminds me of The Great Wave off Kanazawa woodcut.