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There was a Statue of Liberty in Shirahama, Wakayama Prefecture.
Its purpose is unclear, but similar statues seem to be found in many places across Japan.
If you are interested, please look it up.
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Kousanji, a Koyasan Shingon temple in Inaricho, Tanabe City, is in Wakayama Prefecture’s southern region, where cold days continue, but a single hikanzakura planted on the temple grounds has reached its peak bloom. Plum blossoms are also beginning to open here and there, letting you feel spring drawing closer little by little.
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Winter camellias and the star trail
I spun the stars for about an hour
Shooting outdoors in winter is cold, but the air is clear and the stars look beautiful
The bright glow below is the city lights of Tanabe City
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I want to end the year at my favorite spot on the Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage Route, the rainy Hosshinmon Oji Shrine.
If you have the chance someday, please visit.
Why not walk the Kumano Kodo and let your mind roam back to ancient times?
You will encounter dreamlike scenery and meet people who live in the area.
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I couldn't photograph the meteor shower, so I switched to capturing star trails.
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I went to a scenic spot in Shirahama, Wakayama Prefecture to see the Geminids; the peak is today but the forecast was cloudy, so I went shooting yesterday.
I saw eight meteors in one hour. I used a wide-angle lens to cover a large area, so the meteors appear small in the photos, but I was able to capture them.
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Ichimaiiwa Monolith, a natural monument in Kozagawacho, Wakayama Prefecture, had reached its peak autumn foliage.
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The Irohamomiji maple within the precincts of Ryusenji Temple in Kozagawacho, Wakayama Prefecture, is over 200 years old, stands 10 meters tall, and measures 2.9 meters around the trunk.
Perhaps I visited at the perfect time for photography, because its coloring was spectacular.
It is designated as a Natural Monument by Kozagawacho.
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I photographed the World Cultural Heritage Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage Route, capturing the Nakahechi course dyed in autumn colors at Toganoki Chaya and Hosshinmon. Bright autumn leaves on sunny days are of course beautiful, but I also love the calm, mellow scenery on rainy days.
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The season for clear stargazing has arrived. The Orion constellation and the Winter Triangle, both iconic winter sights, stood out. Nearby, Taurus, Gemini, and the Pleiades were also visible.
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