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奈良町 にぎわいの家

Spring Whispers: Finding Light at Naramachi Nigiwai-no-Ie

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GFX50S II / MAMIYA 80/f1.9 / Nara, Nara-machi, Traditional Japanese House
"In spring, the dawn is most beautiful." At Nigiwai-no-ie, the morning light gradually whitens, reflecting the timeless elegance of classic Japanese aesthetics.

中判レンズ Mamiya Sekor 80mm 1.9で撮る古民家

にぎわいの家に来るときは大体このレンズになってしまうんだけど、日本家屋とかに向いてるんだろうなと思います。
揺らぎが多いはっきりしない感じとか、過去をイメージさせるものとかこのレンズは向いてます。じわーとにじむボケとか。
Mamiya Sekor 80mm 1.9ですが、状態がいいものを手に入れることができたんだけど、もう50年ぐらい前のレンズだし、もちろん生産してないから大事に使いたいものです。

このレンズは、フルサイズでも使えるからおすすめなんだけどなー。

Mamiya Sekor C 80mm f/1.9 (Medium Format Lens).

I always find myself choosing this lens when visiting Nigiwai-no-ie; its soft, ambiguous rendering and nostalgic feel seem perfectly suited for traditional Japanese architecture. I was lucky to find one in such excellent condition, and since it’s no longer in production, I intend to cherish it.

By the way, this lens works beautifully on full-frame cameras too—I highly recommend giving it a try.

日本家屋の曖昧さを表現するには?

にぎわいの家は今から100年前ぐらいの建物で大正-昭和が入れ替わるぐらいですが、建物はオール手作りだから揺らぎがあるんですよね。ガラス一枚にしても波打ってるから光が入るとめちゃくちゃ綺麗に写るんです。壁にしても色に揺らぎあり、もちろん床とか全部アナログ感がすごい。

最近のレンズだとキレイに写りすぎるんじゃないかなと。
nikonのzマウントレンズはDx 16-50mm 3.5-6.3しか持ってないから、よくわからないけど…
外でオールドレンズで撮ってる人ほとんど見たことないけど、もっと昔のレンズとか試してみると発見があると思うんだよね。

How do we capture the beautiful ambiguity of a traditional Japanese house?

Built about 100 years ago during the transition from the Taisho to the Showa era, Nigiwai-no-ie is entirely handmade, filled with natural “fluctuations.” The hand-blown glass ripples, catching the light in breathtaking ways, while the walls and floors possess a raw, analog texture.

I often wonder if modern lenses capture “too much” perfection. While I only own the Z-mount DX 16-50mm, I rarely see others using vintage glass outdoors. Yet, I believe exploring older lenses can lead to profound new discoveries in how we see the world.

奈良町 にぎわいの家

にぎわいの家で撮影したのですが、ここは私の撮影の原点のような場所でよく通っているのだけど、毎回展示物や生け花、演出が変えられていて関心する観光スポット。四季ごとに写真も変わるしなかなかおすすめの場所。家はかなり光が入るので、人工光源はほとんどついていないので、大体自然光で撮れる。

The Silent Sanctuary of Nigiwai House

I shot these at Nigiwai-no-Ie, a place that feels like the very starting point of my photography. Even though I visit often, I’m constantly impressed by how they refresh the exhibits, flower arrangements, and overall presentation. It’s a wonderful spot where the photography itself transforms with each season.

One of the best things about this house is the abundance of natural light. There’s almost no artificial lighting used, allowing me to capture everything with purely natural light.

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