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奈良県 葛城山

Early Spring Whispers: The Breath of Mount Katsuragi in March

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Panoramic view of Mount Katsuragi in Nara, Japan
Mount Katsuragi: where the soft mountain air and the brilliant colors of nature weave together into a single, breathtaking moment.

GFXとMamiyaで撮る奈良の大地

大和葛城山(やまとかつらぎさん)は、奈良県御所市と大阪府南河内郡千早赤阪村との境に位置する標高959mの山。Mamiya Sekor C 80mm 1.9を付けていったけど、解像するレンズのほうがよかったのかなと。街まで遠すぎて空気の層が厚くてモヤッとしますね。
晴れ+曇りの日に撮影に行くと、雲の合間から光がさしたりするので、結構幻想的な写真が撮れます。
あと写真見ていて思ったのだけど、望遠レンズだと圧縮効果が出て面白そうですね、稜線上の人撮ったりすると。

Capturing the Lands of Nara with GFX and Mamiya

Mt. Yamato Katsuragi, standing at 959 meters on the border of Nara and Osaka. I brought along my Mamiya Sekor C 80mm f/1.9, but I started to wonder if a higher-resolution lens might have been a better fit. The city was so far away that the thick layers of atmosphere created a soft, hazy rendering.

When you shoot on a day with a mix of sun and clouds, you can capture truly ethereal photos as the light breaks through the gaps. Reviewing my shots, I also realized that a telephoto lens would be fascinating here—using the compression effect to frame people walking along the ridgeline would create a very interesting perspective.

登山では終わってるかもしれないGFX

葛城山はロープウェイでいけるからいいんだけど、登山だとGFXは無理かな…と。100g級のレンズを探して計1kgぐらいで臨めば何とか…って感じだけど。登山はコンデジかAPS-C機 × 軽いズームレンズがよさそうで、Sigma Dp1 Merrillとか最高だったなと今になって思う。
けど、ちょっと昔だとD810 × Carlzeiss Milvus 50mm 1.4とかで登ってる時もあって、2Kgぐらいあるとおもうんだけど、3000M級とか登ってたので今考えると、無謀だなと。

The Weight of Quality: Climbing with a GFX

The GFX is a masterpiece, but for mountain climbing, it’s a heavy burden. I find myself longing for the days of the Sigma DP1 Merrill—compact yet powerful. I realized I used to haul a 2kg Nikon D810 and Milvus setup up 3,000-meter mountains. It was pure madness, but that’s the passion of photography, isn’t it? Nowadays, I’m searching for that perfect balance between weight and beauty.

奈良県 葛城山

大和葛城山(やまとかつらぎさん)は、奈良県御所市と大阪府南河内郡千早赤阪村との境に位置する標高959mの山で、ロープウェイが使えるので重い機材で撮影できるおすすめスポット。大阪府最高峰であり、日本三百名山にも選定されている。山頂付近は葛城高原と呼ばれ、ツツジの開花時期には多くの観光客が訪れるので、この季節は人だらけで撮影は私は行かない…

Mt. Yamato Katsuragi

Mt. Yamato Katsuragi, standing at 959 meters on the border between Nara and Osaka, is the highest peak in Osaka Prefecture and is listed among Japan’s 300 Famous Mountains. Since there’s a ropeway available, it’s a highly recommended spot for shooting with heavy equipment. The summit area, known as the Katsuragi Highlands, attracts crowds during the azalea blooming season—to be honest, it gets so packed that I personally tend to avoid it then…

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  • Retro Arcade in Nara, Naramachi captured with GFX & Mamiya

    Retro Arcade in Nara, Naramachi captured with GFX & Mamiya

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  • Sunlight Filtering Through Leaves: A House in Naramachi

    Sunlight Filtering Through Leaves: A House in Naramachi

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  • Crossroads of Time: Kintetsu Railway at Heijo Palace Site

    Crossroads of Time: Kintetsu Railway at Heijo Palace Site

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  • Ancient Horizon: Mount Ikoma from Heijo-kyo

    Ancient Horizon: Mount Ikoma from Heijo-kyo

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  • Matte Art Poster: The Echoes of Tsubai Market, Nara

    Matte Art Poster: The Echoes of Tsubai Market, Nara

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  • Matte Art Poster: The Silent Arcade of Tsubai, Nara

    Matte Art Poster: The Silent Arcade of Tsubai, Nara

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  • Lesser Celandine: A Ethereal Whisper of Spring

    Lesser Celandine: A Ethereal Whisper of Spring

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  • Golden Contrast: Twilight Whispers on Sanjo-dori, Nara

    Golden Contrast: Twilight Whispers on Sanjo-dori, Nara

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  • Matte Art Poster: Ethereal Lotus Bud like a Watercolor Painting, Nara

    Matte Art Poster: Ethereal Lotus Bud like a Watercolor Painting, Nara

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  • Matte Art Poster: Deep Blue Hydrangeas at Daian-ji Temple, Nara

    Matte Art Poster: Deep Blue Hydrangeas at Daian-ji Temple, Nara

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  • Matte Art Poster: Ethereal Hydrangeas at Yata-dera Temple, Nara

    Matte Art Poster: Ethereal Hydrangeas at Yata-dera Temple, Nara

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  • Nara Noir: A Timeless Drinking Street in Black and White

    Nara Noir: A Timeless Drinking Street in Black and White

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