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The most of the day was overcast, so I’d go the whole trip without experiencing the full force of a Japanese rain shower. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1607667845832-ZHTJBJONKOZ7PCVA9V3C/P2273829.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 9 - Kyoto - Gate No. 2 The second gate came quickly and I was thrilled to find out that there was only about 6 people around me at any given time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1607667861291-I782B2TFN2AUC7K7XNHZ/P2273833.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 9 - Kyoto - Fox Protector These statues were all over the walk. It’s my understanding that these fox statues were installed because the Inari chosen form is the fox. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1607667867716-UVHIHZTE330C2GH0BUUP/P2273837.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 9 - Kyoto - Look People! This was the most people I saw in one place. It was wonderful! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1607667903740-EII88V08V97EH9ZORKMH/P2273860.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 9 - Kyoto - Into the Distance The gates stretched on into the distance. Almost every pathway along the walk had at least a few gates. The straight and flat sections of the walk often looked like this. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1607667934807-KTMSU1VLQ3HJNEDQZ5YE/P2273867.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 9 - Kyoto - First Stop I was here pretty early, so not too many of the shops were open. This was a little spot where I took a water break and took in the sounds of the swaying trees. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1607667924713-209BHF3C3H6019GRI2MX/P2273872.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 9 - Kyoto - Foxes for Days I really enjoyed these statues and was thankful I had the time to appreciate them without feeling rushed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1607667965214-VCSLJ9ZCSM9NIAMQDQWG/P2273881.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 9 - Kyoto - Small People In The Distance I loved this photo because it really gives a good sense of scale as to how many gates there are. And how big they are! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1607668000907-5UQPKYSWKWWYVUC4357X/P2273897.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 9 - Kyoto - Older Gates I thought it was important to appreciate the older gates as well as the new ones. This one looked like it had stood the test of time through many storms and earthquakes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1607667997720-39VCSG0LQQWXV7DXFCYM/P2273899.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 9 - Kyoto - A Portrait of a Fox I’ll never leave my portrait lens at home next time I travel. It really comes in handy for statues and landscapes! So handy! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1607668022078-11880PUX5QEQT10QFRL3/P2273903.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 9 - Kyoto - A Slight Bend There’s so many stairs on this hike that it started to get quite tiring. I forgot to bring a snack and I wasn’t too interested in the stuff from the vending machines. I pressed on none the less! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1607668022685-JSDX76DG88XDJ55SOTII/P2273911.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 9 - Kyoto - Almost There This spot marked a major intersection where a few options up the mountain presented themselves. The view was pretty good too! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1607668042315-IO0G8IDMHUR5Y481E5U3/P2273916.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 9 - Kyoto - The Light Filtering In I found it interesting how the colour of the gates shifted as the sunlight morphed from morning into afternoon. The golden light faded. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1607668063897-241O9ADFCB3NQHXNLCLF/P2273926.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 9 - Kyoto - Would You like A Gate I believe this was a storefront where you could buy a gate to offer to the shrine. It was closed, so I had no one to ask and confirm! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1607668062686-X0Y5WMGXLLE16YMA741W/P2273935.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 9 - Kyoto - Show Me Your Good Side This of course is a lie, because these statues didn’t have a bad side! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1607668611234-PXKDXA158RBI1MBIX8QF/P2273940.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 9 - Kyoto - Almost there! Look, people! How odd! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1607667662591-EW5A4DEIQWT23LWJLVSU/P2273947.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 9 - Kyoto - The top! One of the interesting aspects to this shrine was that the top was very unassuming. It didn’t have a spectacular view or anything. You came to the top to pray. Lovely. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1607667692127-AFHKXANMZFX0S62WIMVC/P2273950.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 9 - Kyoto - Winding Down As I worked my way back down the mountain, I loved this little section where the light streamed in through the trees and smoke wafted about them. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1607667695549-H5229K14AGGRTU65L7MR/P2273962.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 9 - Kyoto - Hidden Shrine In the back of one of the sections was this special area for devoted followers to wash themselves. I was told this is not a place to catch a drink of water. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1607667718540-J95FSGOKC20DUWTPTFE0/P2273986.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 9 - Kyoto - Once More! Another shot of that hidden stream. It was a really cool little spot and I wanted to take my time getting the perfect shot. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1607667718002-XWASO71YN3HTNL3J4SXJ/P2273989.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 9 - Kyoto - More Water! I spent so much time here I got three shots that I loved. This one is one of my favourites. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1607667735601-LWQ7D5P5MY0DZCLAJ0HJ/P2274000.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 9 - Kyoto - Vertical Gates I started taking these photos because I started running into people again. So I stopped and waited for them to disappear around the corner. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1607667734974-ZS123LZMZXAU822HBPPE/P2274004.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 9 - Kyoto - Horizontal Gates I wanted to add a bit of depth to the last photo and used my portrait lens to bring everything closer to my viewing angle. I wanted to post both photos because I though I was pretty succsessful! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1607667758404-864Y0KCX6L6X8T4IOO9M/P2274007.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 9 - Kyoto - A Little Light This was another of my favourite photos from the whole trip. I got incredibly lucky that the clouds opened up just enough for the sun to backlight these older fox statues. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1607667760006-2QX0QB10OFWZSAWR7SKG/P2274013.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 9 - Kyoto - Moss and Trees Again, I love moss and trees. It’s hard to avoid that fact in my photos from this trip. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1607667784175-4A70S9WITFO4LW0JEORO/P2274037.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 9 - Kyoto - Back To The Hotel On my way back to my hotel, I spotted this amazing Mini. The colour was so vibrant I had to taker a picture. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1607667810919-BBQ4LWFPRIMQRVGKM8HO/P2274039.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 9 - Kyoto - Nishiki Market As I walked through the market to try and find some food, I realize I forgot to really take a good photo of the market. It had some cool colours contrasting and was amazing to walk through. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1607667818213-64SW0IP5DLTLXPPIW1QN/P2274045.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 9 - Kyoto - Oops, I Missed Half of Kyoto Before I went back to Tokyo, I had a few hours to walk around and as I was looking at the map of places nearby I could walk to, I realized I missed half of Kyoto. This meant that I wouldn’t see some of the most interesting shrines and views. It’s too bad, but I have a reason to come back! https://kyle-bosch.com/stories-announcements/2020/12/10/japan-day-82-nara monthly 0.5 2025-03-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1607667505169-ZEP4O9IAJRATLVLUDMCG/P2263758.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 8.2 - Nara - From the Top I clearly stood out everywhere I went due to my loud Toy Story hoodie. I would still argue it’s my favourite purchase from any Disney Park. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1607667326946-KSFR7SE7EH0WK6CHWPVU/P2263647.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 8.2 - Nara - The Dark of the Leaves As I was walking up the mountain I was constantly distracted by the gorgeously dense forest. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1607667304466-U5K54TUVLXBG3NYOXSEN/P2263651.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 8.2 - Nara - Little Brook I’ve been experimenting with using my portrait lense to capture nature photography, I feel like this is one instance where it really helped bring out the detail. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1607667331111-VWT41RPTP4R9D5MF816S/P2263658.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 8.2 - Nara - Fallen Log I loved how the log created an natural line in the image that breaks up the blurry background. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1607667344707-ZZGFWGTITG8X1S6WOL0Z/P2263707.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 8.2 - Nara - Group at the Top I arrived at the top of the mountain after about 40 minutes of walking. It went the long way around because I was walking on a service road, but it was safe and I still got to see the deer at the top. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1607667353138-NQW8BWMFNCXDOB8YK3IK/P2263711.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 8.2 - Nara - Looking for Food As cute and photogenic as the deer were, they were mildly harassing this family trying to eat lunch. They were eager to get hold of some of their food. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1607667368484-9Q4ZQI86VMCMPFY2HZNS/P2263717.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 8.2 - Nara - Nature on the Edge of a City The thing I found particularly interesting is how the city wrapped around the mountain. It stretched on far into the distance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1607667383349-G1MB08GNTRW2P4BZFOMZ/P2263781.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 8.2 - Nara - Quick Rain Storm A rain storm was threatening the calm at the top of the hill. The wind was starting to pick up and brought some ominous clouds with it. I love it! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1607667385816-MSNY0TO3MCG58JAJ5QLE/P2263792.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 8.2 - Nara - Pose for Me I waited quite a while for this guy to get into a better position so he’d be back lit. He didn’t quite go where I wanted him too, but I was too afraid to move in case I scared him away. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1607667414883-TICEFQ6AEWWLJUSAVZXL/P2263805.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 8.2 - Nara - Look the Other Way On my way back down I remembered to look down some paths I didn’t before. Although I would have loved to go down it and see where it went, I was eager to get back to the hotel. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1607667413395-ZRPZSC5O76XCK84KITPS/P2263824.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 8.2 - Nara - Little Creek A fun little creek on my way out. After this I’d find dinner and relax. No doubt looking for weird snacks at the local 7-11. https://kyle-bosch.com/stories-announcements/2020/12/10/japan-day-81-kyoto monthly 0.5 2025-03-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1607666541303-1V96WCUXHRUPYUP325GD/P2263302.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 8.1 - Nara - Early Morning Start I didn’t learn my lesson and left super early in the morning. I think the more apt description is I refused to learn my lesson. This picture was taken just outside of my hotel. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1607666560169-TIFKJP6A7J8EKD6L6L7B/P2263308.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 8.1 - Nara - Welcome To Deer Town Nara is famous for its deer. Nara park in particular had hundreds of them laying about in the grass. This was outside of the Kōfukuji five storied pagoda. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1607666587416-QJOFHDXAOKFCIOJ4MPEW/P2263315.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 8.1 - Nara - They're In The Streets I found this kind of funny, as the deer were spilling out into the streets and I liked the contrast. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1607666595179-KA99AILXZX3VA2JV7VFI/P2263323.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 8.1 - Nara - You Shall Not Pass This was the direction I was trying to go to, and this rude fellow was blocking my path! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1607666614374-21SQWKG662C2BNFAHM3B/P2263336.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 8.1 - Nara - Nandaimon Gate of Tōdaiji This is one of the areas that typically overrun with tourists. Though the low crowds were likely caused by Covid 19 and the travel restrictions that were starting to come into place, the early morning would still be the time to come if you want clean photos. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1607666615534-J8O0LM3S4J9ATZNGY87V/P2263342.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 8.1 - Nara - Hidden Deer The deer here usually get cookies from the tourists that are sold by the locals. This little one was eager for a cookie that I didn’t posses. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1607666640025-LJ4GHDS194CIIM3SCVP3/P2263348.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 8.1 - Nara - Baby Deer! This deer was one of the cutest, I loved him! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1607666638765-WFUZPBIHG9R3KJEFEXKX/P2263357.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 8.1 - Nara - Tōdai-ji This was another of my favourite photos. I loved the moodiness of the clouds with the shimmering rain puddles on the tiles. Slightly ominous, but I love it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1607666655181-9LKEI0BOOGPVMSDNSQ3Q/P2263370.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 8.1 - Nara - Brass, Baby! On my next trip, I think I’ll endeavor to look for more information or a craftsman that I can visit to find out more on how these brass sculptures are made. They’re amazing and intricate. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1607666654679-BBRHGJFPNARCQZKWTGWL/P2263378.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 8.1 - Nara - Found the Incense This was at the immediate entrance of the temple, and the smell permeated the whole entrance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1607666678670-E66DUKG6V0YKTXC5ND2P/P2263381.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 8.1 - Nara - Bronze Buddha This is one of the great large Buddha statues in Japan, and was a marvel to see. This picture doesn’t show off the scale properly, but you’ll have to trust me. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1607666682237-SIOWQ38K44ME4OK0MYU9/P2263390.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 8.1 - Nara - Still Quite Large Surrounding Buddha were several large statues in their own right, but still dwarfed in size by the central focus piece. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1607666701214-0MFHOVGSV0JL5UKC2VF0/P2263392.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 8.1 - Nara - Painting Time Another large sculpture, this time carved from wood. You can see it nearly reaches the first set of rafters. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1607666701796-FHHO4XZVFAUTQ1WQJHE9/P2263396.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 8.1 - Nara - Staff for Days Another figure off the side of Buddha. I remain regretful for not finding more out about these at the time. That said, I was a bit lost in enjoying the craftsmanship. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1607666729161-AKIOP877HNBVJP9B2GLB/P2263403.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 8.1 - Nara - One Last Figure There were more statues that I didn’t photograh, but these last 4 were indicative of the other figures within the temple. Worth the visit! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1607666728550-16XZK6H7S5D3IYT5NTCF/P2263453.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 8.1 - Nara - Little Birdy On my way out of the temple I caught this little green bird chilling amongst the pink flowering trees. Another of my favourites from the day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1607666757339-NJB7ML5H64A90QI2BX34/P2263482.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 8.1 - Nara - Cookie? No cookie. Sorry. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1607666753404-XLGSG7TDYUXN1SB7NCVC/P2263512.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 8.1 - Nara - Cookie Now? Still no cookie, please leave me alone. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1607666775802-Z6SE2H000P7791LV5C7A/P2263514.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 8.1 - Nara - Definitely No Cookie? Everyone else had cookies, I didn’t. The deer were perpetually disappointed in me. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1607666777039-EKDPE89NEIZUNW348B21/P2263522.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 8.1 - Nara - Line Of Sleepy Deer While walking to Kasuga-taisha, I passed many deer sleeping at the foot of the mountain. These deer I liked. They didn’t pester me. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1607666804919-VDYCFVNQJQEBNAMFHZDW/P2263529.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 8.1 - Nara - A Cutie! This is an officially recognized ‘Most Photogenic Deer"‘ in Nara. Officially certified by me. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1607666806744-B6TX6Y27LRAE9DLXCG02/P2263544.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 8.1 - Nara - Kasuga-taisha The building has large red beams as the structure, but at the base of some of those beams were these origami deer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1607666832173-0PJOWM7G9EYGLQOP2FJC/P2263557.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 8.1 - Nara - Lanterns Into The Distance I loved the lanterns and especially how the moss gathers on them and they fade into the distance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1607666832304-HJ1QMJ4DFWA37YH71F26/P2263563.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 8.1 - Nara - Flowering Trees Two of my favourite things from Japan, flowering trees and brass lanterns. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1607666850569-ME7PIORE8GVFFV8SIOAT/P2263575.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 8.1 - Nara - Lantern Town Kasuga-taisha is famous for its many brass lanterns. It’s probably clearer to you why I wanted to come here now, huh? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1607666856311-5NJW8WKTP8LXZ1LSXZ89/P2263579.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 8.1 - Nara - Look To The Roof This picture I took because I loved the texture of the roof and the odd direction the tree leans to. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1607666866275-L17T7BACE051NZJQLCH8/P2263584.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 8.1 - Nara - A Small Shrine I believe this is a little shrine, but if someone can read the inscriptions please let me know what this is! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1607666905725-8NWGAA031KCBRLTOUZHY/P2263597.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 8.1 - Nara - Indoor Example They had a little room in the back that had all the lights off except for the lanterns. They had a mirror that made it look like it stretched into the distance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1607666913961-T0FC8JKX5BMVDNY1NT9M/P2263606.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 8.1 - Nara - Was Too Dark This was my attempt to show the lanterns in a bit more light. It was super difficult to show how it looked in the room, but this one does a bit better. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1607666940288-V39NUVBB94XSDZ0Q0PB3/P2263611.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 8.1 - Nara - The Reason I Came I had not seen a non-oxidized lantern before this point, but they are incredible. I loved the shine they gave off. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1607666944096-KTGTJ9U7PO8ZSWV3QDLF/P2263617.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 8.1 - Nara - The Central Tree This was a tree in the central court, and I loved how the branches looked a bit like roots. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1607666957808-D5UZV1H1RTPHFFQWIICQ/P2263619.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 8.1 - Nara - Moss Time! Another staple picture that I wanted to get, close up moss! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1607666964052-38KGSJ343HGG8P52JIRH/P2263630.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 8.1 - Nara - The Entrance This was the view of the steps to the main entrance through the forest. I loved how secretive it looked. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1607666560346-WD9YELRWC8J9H28VQ6CQ/P2263639.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 8.1 - Nara - Snuggles These two were hanging out by the steps of the temple. They were adorable. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1607667130936-LBO1PAY9Z21B33ZY3DSQ/P2263364.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 8.1 - Nara - Tōdai-ji Back to our regularly scheduled selfie programming! https://kyle-bosch.com/stories-announcements/2020/12/10/japan-day-71-kyoto monthly 0.5 2025-03-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1607666100218-AU8EW6Q38IYSGEFG273U/P2252992.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 7 - Kyoto - Mysterious Fountain I took this photo as I was walking to the Kyoto Aquarium and I unfortunately cannot find it’s location on the map. It was a quiet, early morning in Kyoto and the rush hadn’t started yet. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1607666111013-OWEVGYHKBRT0GUDRARLR/P2253004.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 7 - Kyoto - Giant Salamander This was one of the main attractions I came to see. I’ve hear tell of the Giant Salamanders and they didn’t disappoint. This fellow looked to be a meter or so in length. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1607666126035-DJ1FH6KWKXERUVYKYY4C/P2253019.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 7 - Kyoto - Fuzzy Wuzzy I’ve not seen too many seals when they’re all fuzzy. He was enjoying the little sun that he could on a cloudy morning. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1607666140922-7SIEZZKOJSCPY92JE6P8/P2253030.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 7 - Kyoto - Soft Eyes This seal let me take his photo for about 20 minutes, not even an exaggeration. He laid on his rock and just slept while I did my best to get the perfect angle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1607666150871-SKPS7EPDOLYTDNDH9LU2/P2253058.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 7 - Kyoto - In A Tube In the middle of the seal enclosure was this large glass tube where they can come and chill in. They’d just float there and people watch, it was amazing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1607666160906-IZTYY6LDNIFX4WYQ0UBM/P2253087.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 7 - Kyoto - Sleepy Penguin While we have penguins in Calgary, I always take the opportunity to snap a few pictures of them. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1607666189335-8ARLL4JI27UHA9FK50QW/P2253101.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 7 - Kyoto - Backtracking Sadly the route to the section I was looking for was closed, so I wouldn’t be able to see the giant Spider Crabs. I did enjoy the large coral reef tank and the stingrays in particular. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1607666175387-2NPTW76A42K7TYENQHS0/P2253119.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 7 - Kyoto - Close Up Boop While backtracking, I caught another glimpse of the seals in the tubes, and this time I took a picture of his cute nose. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1607666191697-XGLNZY3G27PXLKYGEX32/P2253131.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 7 - Kyoto - Smiling Eel Eels are weird and cool. That’s about all I have to say on them at the moment. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1607666212304-H4MPB99C4V5E7T6350XL/P2253142.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 7 - Kyoto - Unhappy Fish There’s a fish in this picture, can you find him? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1607666213487-VU0U2XCSETHVTM9TG26H/P2253154.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 7 - Kyoto - Lion Fish This fish has super poisonous barbs on the end of its fins. Do not mess with this fish. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1607666230968-2H67OGKUXALMI7ORX9PZ/P2253192.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 7 - Kyoto - Nijō Castle The aquarium didn’t take nearly as long as I thought it would take, so I decided to stop off and see a Japanese castle on my way back to my hotel. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1607666230169-H29HRGAWK8KFFL1ILWPN/P2253201.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 7 - Kyoto - Birds Of A Feather These peacock carvings were really pretty. I was sad the light of the cloudy day didn’t help bring out their colour and detail, but they were a sight to behold, These were situated in the archway as you enter the castle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1607666249090-K5BC8E3FQU3MFXXHNDH6/P2253204.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 7 - Kyoto - Enter the Garden The castles in Japan are very different from the ones in Europe. They have high walls, but the interiors are not necessarily made for defense. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1607666257217-DBFE0QFHENZYHQVASU1W/P2253207.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 7 - Kyoto - Calm Waters While the clouds were grey, the wind was calm so the ponds was giving off amazing reflections. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1607666270678-D3LM8GUDUQRBR48NTETK/P2253213.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 7 - Kyoto - Reflection This one I took solely because of the reflection. I really learned to appreciate the Japanese gardens I visited, and this one was well cared for. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1607666283648-9CUUPHKIT6PGBLJRTTP1/P2253217.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 7 - Kyoto - Lanterns To Light The Way I spotted another bronze lantern in this garden, just like the countless others I’d seen at other shrines. I still found them incredible, and spent time with many of the ones I seen. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1607666295675-CTD3KSZU1ZP2Z1PQZKYC/P2253222.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 7 - Kyoto - A View From The Top What I found interesting was that most of the main castle building was an estate, with smaller store houses scattered on the outer edges of the wall. The store houses fed the people, while the estate is where politicians and other significant people met. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1607666302635-QYW3W4VL2UBH66RKIG9Z/P2253231.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 7 - Kyoto - Bronze Knobs This was the doorway leading out of one of the gardens. I loved the colour of the oxidized bronze against the aging greying wood. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1607666314711-IWB737G3UTVBNINMP9VI/P2253234.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 7 - Kyoto - The Moat This was the large moat that separated the large walls protecting the inner estate and sat between the walls in the middle of the compound. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1607666320195-73YG2K78N7IYKNZ2H7X8/P2253253.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 7 - Kyoto - Knowledge is Power This was when I realized that most of the blossoming trees I’ve been seeing on my travels were likely Plum Blossoms. They were incredible. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1607666334205-3XYBHC2BZYVD98XLITKD/P2253261.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 7 - Kyoto - A Simple Walk The walk through the trees wasn’t too long, but there were so many interesting shapes and angles to take pictures of. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1607666353305-PIYJ65EUYEZILA8449I5/P2253264.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 7 - Kyoto - Through The Trees I loved the colour contrast in this photo. Another one that is very unique to winter. The yellow grass mixing with the pink and white blossoms. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1607666352867-H3GSHLH64SB7QSLPYFZK/P2253268.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 7 - Kyoto - Got To Get That Close Up Of course I got closer! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1607666368650-XSDTAZRMVUV47E7KG0YC/P2253273.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 7 - Kyoto - A Circle! I took this picture because I found it amazing how the branches seemed to make a circle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1607666364875-BHB6BWJJPY4H7FJHSZ7I/P2253276.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 7 - Kyoto - Back to The Garden I was still making great time at this point, so I decided to go back through the estate and look at the garden. There were a few things I passed by that I wanted to see. For instance, this flower! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1607666393781-OBEY0Z3D9EG22ZGTJNW2/P2253281.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 7 - Kyoto - To The Island I also realized I wanted a better picture of this little island. I liked the pathway leading up it and the small stone bridge that led over the water. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1607666387979-97TO5N0A6FG2IPM0QNE0/P2253283.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 7 - Kyoto - A Minor Woopsie As I was leaving I realized I forgot to take a picture of the main gate and brilliant golds that adorned it. I love the soft light of the clouds, but I struggled to bring out the colour I saw in real life. https://kyle-bosch.com/stories-announcements/2020/12/10/japan-day-62-kyoto monthly 0.5 2025-03-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1607665411198-35QS9GZU4I3ROG17LFMN/P2242512.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 6.2 - Kyoto - Gate to my Goal This was the walkway up to the Adashino Nenbutsuji Temple. A major goal I had for this trip was to see the bamboo forest, and if possible to get an obstruction free shot. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1607665405376-WGGSBB8Y54ZMBYSU9ICC/P2242515.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 6.2 - Kyoto - Offerings to the Past I loved the contrast of the moss against the modern coins. The light added a lot of texture to this picture that I appreciate. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1607665421197-I4GC0J4EZ9S141JCVQ6S/P2242519.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 6.2 - Kyoto - Stone Memorials There were hundreds, maybe even thousands of stone memorials. I wanted to show as many of the little details of this shrine as I could. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1607665432584-INNSVNUS3ZKVU3RBJUXA/P2242523.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 6.2 - Kyoto - A Little Ways Back As I often tend to do, I wanted to back up and show the rows of memorials that were presented in the large courtyard. Again I regretted not being able to read the characters. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1607665442680-FAEFKL8OBFNB3YNWFI2Z/P2242527.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 6.2 - Kyoto - In the Distance There were so many of these little statues that a lot of my pictures started to blend together. Then I saw this red scarf in the distance that really drew my eye past the memorials and into the focal point. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1607665469099-AZJZ8A98LD1Q5OXORFTH/P2242538.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 6.2 - Kyoto - Destination Bamboo I waited for a good 30 minutes before enough people cleared out for me to get this photo. It’s one of my favourites because it represents a goal achieved and the calmness I felt while on this trip. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1607665479319-YF3Y6TLX9MSUPH9U9KXS/P2242539.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 6.2 - Kyoto - Same, But Different This one is in portrait mode! I liked how it displayed the pathway a bit more than the bamboo. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1607665499226-JONMIBXSZE5M4X0EEHM8/P2242557.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 6.2 - Kyoto - Light is Peeking The orange morning light was fast turning the bright afternoon sun, as it started to touch the top of the bamboo leaves. It really brought out the greens and yellows streaked through the canopy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1607665499836-HOE2J2KB5RNF5A7L0C7U/P2242574.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 6.2 - Kyoto - For Prayer This carving was in a fountain at the end of the pathway. It had water streaming down and over his head. I really appreciated the craftsmanship. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1607665517410-LMQX261Y2ATN256SA9ER/P2242577.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 6.2 - Kyoto - Zoom In I found the structure of bamboo a bit odd. The large bulging joints as the trees shot up into the sky. They look like they shouldn’t work. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1607665532889-QV416FFZ65B9M7HAWZ18/P2242586.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 6.2 - Kyoto - Maintenance Hatch This was a little side path that led up to a maintenance hut. or at least it appeared to be a maintenance hut. Either way, I loved how the pathway blends into the distance as the light streams in. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1607665553646-13TV27V3389O321GAPG3/P2242614.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 6.2 - Kyoto - More In Memorial This picture was when I was leaving the shrine and this tree caught my eye. I ended up staying a few more minutes to appreciate the memorials a bit more. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1607665566808-UP8E2HN4JY5JVXI549FB/P2242620.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 6.2 - Kyoto - Showing Age Many of these statues look old and a bit worn, but somehow you can still tell they’re cared for and appreciated. It’s as if the beauty of their age is preserved, and they’re allowed to (in some ways) decay. I found that beautiful. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1607665579050-455TAC6YP7EXRWEUT1ST/P2242626.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 6.2 - Kyoto - More Bell! This one was because I was looking for a good picture of the tree. Little did I know I had already gotten it a few photos back! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1607665580133-7HF0PSDV582Z7CCEQRXQ/P2242631.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 6.2 - Kyoto - A Little Blue I loved the blue against the moss. Turns out I really like moss. I sure did not know that! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1607665606111-JWPNJ8QJC3743CJIM28N/P2242651.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 6.2 - Kyoto - Kinkaku-ji This was another famous shrine that is often incredibly busy. Even with the lower crowds, it was still difficult to find room to get the picture I wanted. Luckily I was able to frame the trees and bring out the reflections in the lake just how I wanted. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1607665609326-0JXWTH17F29OI510JJP1/P2242700.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 6.2 - Kyoto - See Me Shine This is probably my favourite photos from the trip. Or at least the top 3. I was just walking by and almost missed this spot, but the tree framing the golden shine of the paint caught my eye. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1607665635292-A9V85JEZLI94HH9CA1EG/P2242726.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 6.2 - Kyoto - Small, But Large I was really fascinated by these small islands. They looked like large islands to me that could be out in ocean. Like an optical illusion. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1607665640099-RBWRM1ZLSOMS28IM0Z4Q/P2242730.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 6.2 - Kyoto - Rain Protection It took me a while to get here and I was starting to run out of time if I wanted to hit up my last spot. This little lean-to I found really interesting because it’s like they managed to get the tree to grow over the top of the wooden structure. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1607665663517-N3X342V2HUXWSQOAIZAT/P2242734.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 6.2 - Kyoto - Not As Calm The wind was picking up a little, so the reflection wasn’t as good as I was hoping, but it’s still quite prominent. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1607665675757-D2HTZZPQ19KHSRHD5KZ0/P2242765.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 6.2 - Kyoto - Oh Well The pathway out of Kinkaku-ji led through a bit of a forest path and out to the road. I constantly forget in these temples that I’m in the middle of a huge city. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1607665698771-9YZM9I9W7FMQ1OM992YW/P2242808.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 6.2 - Kyoto - Always Look Up The guardians and carvings in the ceiling beams were another aspect to Japanese structures I started to look for. It was interesting what creature or item each shrine valued. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1607665703802-T0YWI6J5H45OYNUKB6R2/P2242813.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 6.2 - Kyoto - Ryōan-ji Since I was running out of time, I walked over to the closest temple I could find. Which turned out to be this amazing rock garden where people come to reflect. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1607665714881-GAVC2GC2LVBDAPTHMEKC/P2242816.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 6.2 - Kyoto - Look For The Flowers If you’ve read my previous blogs, the pictures of pretty flowers should not surprise you. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1607665752563-LDNUQ5LOMWEGBDM3C31K/P2242820.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 6.2 - Kyoto - The Main Building I took think picture because it seemed like such a uniquely winter experience. I loved how the stone and shadows blended together into a pattern. Something that wouldn’t happen in the summer. when the leaves were full. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1607665750920-8BN359L8X3I28QIOGCAE/P2242825.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 6.2 - Kyoto - The Garden I stayed here for as long as I could. It was peaceful and I got easily lost in the careful patterns raked into the stones. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1607665779297-C49TFTRZDBF62601UPSO/P2242843.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 6.2 - Kyoto - Close! This time I zoomed in! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1607665782145-5BKZ2EOWWZRS8793JSR3/P2242847.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 6.2 - Kyoto - Maybe Too Close! This one I used my zoom lens to see what the stones looked like up closer. I found it interesting that the close I got the more the pattern seemed to disappear. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1607665799515-6VES6RGQRBUUQ7KU4777/P2242858.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 6.2 - Kyoto - Still Looking Up More carvings on ceiling beams. Amazing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1607665800690-2LNMVWXEN944M53O7Z4C/P2242866.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 6.2 - Kyoto - To The Offices This was quite literally the back door to the ticket office. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1607665823147-9IYVC6DV3WRXORJCS4J7/P2242871.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 6.2 - Kyoto - Who Knew! I also really like taking pictures of bark. The layers and complexity of something that’s been grown is staggeringly fascinating to me. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1607665822677-UXSKL43HBTALJ3EXQY0J/P2242881.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 6.2 - Kyoto - Fading Light I liked how the orange light of the fading sun brings out the flowers in the background. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1607665843491-X3KIGZU4UHEI07A8ACL2/P2242890.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 6.2 - Kyoto - There's The Theme The theme of this trip seems to be fig blossoms. Or at least I think that’s what these are. They were all over Japan at this time and were always so photogenic. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1607665848968-XD29N1UOUX892O4WNXKT/P2242913.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 6.2 - Kyoto - Down the Path This was a little side path I found just past the rock garden. I was a bit sad I couldn’t go down it. The stones looked so inviting. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1607665867747-71BXICVK5AU85HQN3BLC/P2242921.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 6.2 - Kyoto - How Are You So Tall? I took this because I’d never seen straight trees before. They were weird. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1607665868790-YYOI1RKBFZVDM19VNDU0/P2242935.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 6.2 - Kyoto - A Change In Colour The fading light really started to bring out the yellow. I also loved how the tree was propped up. We all need a little help now and again. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1607665895259-MWLO27UZLZFTXUMLX37G/P2242951.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 6.2 - Kyoto - Liquor Stop As I walked back to my train station, I wandered down some neighbuorhoods and looked for the everyday life of Japan. This time there was liquor in the vending machines! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1607665893962-MR6QDMMUXE1KAWIJJAJT/P2242956.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 6.2 - Kyoto - Purple Train Time! I still had some time, so I waited around for a train to pass on one of these little side streets. They really get moving! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1607665915104-J80H7LWNP57K44QHPIRN/P2242959.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 6.2 - Kyoto - A Sneak Peek I liked how this felt like a sneak peak at everyday life. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1607665912199-B0SRWI4LZK0FSGF0VDL1/P2242961.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 6.2 - Kyoto - Little Bike and Little Plant I love this little bike with the small plant in the background. Simple and effective with all the colour! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1607665924366-1TZ60WRN0KDZKE4QZ8VX/P2242975.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 6.2 - Kyoto - Dinner Time This was the large street of stalls just outside of my hotel. It was a wonderful place to explore, when it wasn’t closed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1607665970617-HSTJN3VB13D48IW4TL18/P2242546.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 6.2 - Kyoto - Bamboo Time I loved the bamboo forest and I now realize how lucky I was to be able to take this picture without anyone else in it. https://kyle-bosch.com/stories-announcements/2020/12/10/japan-day-61-kyoto monthly 0.5 2025-03-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1607664893230-EGV8IY627NLE7ISCCAOK/P2242358.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 6.1 - Kyoto - Early Morning Reflections At this point in the trip I thought I’d be better at judging the time it would take to travel to places within the cities of Japan. However, when I stepped off the train and wandered to look at the Togetsu-kyō Bridge, it was about 40 minutes earlier than I expected. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1607664894463-NKLVRJWYB7SWAG2LSDWQ/P2242367.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 6.1 - Kyoto - Arashiyama Bamboo Forest On my pathway up to my ultimate destination, there was a gorgeous bamboo forest It was wonderfully green and the morning birds were singing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1607664936445-ZB2ZP12IAC25ZRPSXC9T/P2242376.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 6.1 - Kyoto - Little Inlet Often in these parks I’ve been finding these small sections of the park where you can relax and reflect. This was one of the sections. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1607664917465-YS7EL9O9RBTIW44EMUAF/P2242377.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 6.1 - Kyoto - Mossy Branch Back in Canada, I can’t say that I’ve ever been all that interested in moss. What surprised me about Japan is the detail that came out in the light. I loved the texture it presents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1607664941099-IAPCK9RJ1YR3JTZJ6SZE/P2242382.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 6.1 - Kyoto - Nison-in Temple My first stop of the morning came after a morning stroll through the small neighborhoods of Kyoto. This was a section of town I enjoyed and would like to spend more time in. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1607664949387-NMXB0V2PKU9X1RA6B9LW/P2242384.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 6.1 - Kyoto - Shrubbery Ever since I got my new portrait lens I’ve been interested in pulling out the smaller details of objects. I liked the contrast of the berries against the main temple. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1607664966165-GHSNR9GOXGVZK88C92Z3/P2242391.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 6.1 - Kyoto - Inner Prayers This was the main prayer area of the temple, where the priests would come to sit and reflect. The deep red rug sitting on the shiny floor was an interesting aspect I didn’t expect to see. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1607664971118-FHCWXPRYSD6DXTNNVT59/P2242395.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 6.1 - Kyoto - Morning Light Another aspect of the morning is I love how dramatic all the statues look. This is one of the better examples from the day. The harsh light bringing out the detail from the left, while blanketing the right in darkness, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1607664987305-OCEZWQ7IA8FAKR462HMG/P2242404.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 6.1 - Kyoto - Side Temple Off to the side of the main temple was this smaller area, which I believe is meant for prayer. Truthfully, there was no one around to ask, so I’m using context clues! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1607664996444-85HYOMDX20J0H6POGX8P/P2242408.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 6.1 - Kyoto - Don't Miss Anything I wandered around to the back of the building and ended up at the main temple again. Although coming from the new angle revealed this interesting sculpture to me. A pertinent reminder to not rush and take it all in. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1607665006783-QQLKHYHJ1RIZ8BHQJBHF/P2242410.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 6.1 - Kyoto - Rituals and Prayer While looking at the main temple again, I found myself interested in the objects on the table. Without any idea what they were used for, I wanted to capture the vast colour differences. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1607665014740-CCYZOE31FYIUCTMBPUST/P2242427.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 6.1 - Kyoto - A Srinkle of Colour Outside of every shrine there’s a small section where you can wash your hands and mouth before prayer, and in this instance they had flowers floating on top. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1607665017324-HOVBEOA3G28H9GZE7FZ1/P2242435.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 6.1 - Kyoto - Branches Are Lovely I was addicted to the fig blossoms, and felt pretty lucky to be in Japan during their bloom. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1607665031809-5EOQ2GWQH0J3LYLPF2ZV/P2242436.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 6.1 - Kyoto - Ring The Bell I have no idea how they made this bell and if it’s from a single cast or if they carved the characters into it. However, that didn’t stop me from appreciating how intricate and well made it was. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1607665052121-JKAIJVGLC9ZTWFQN7S7D/P2242443.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 6.1 - Kyoto - Graves of Emperors What I didn’t know when I was there is Nison-in Temple is a renown grave site for Emperors. This was one of the grave sites that caught my eye. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1607665056519-JUYIZ4QQRM40Y5Z3890X/P2242445.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 6.1 - Kyoto - Once More With Light A little ways down I found another grave I couldn’t identify. A common problem I had in Japan is I couldn’t read Japanese, so the history and meaning behind some of the places I visited was a bit lost. A shame really! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1607665071643-OL4CO796DOGSM9NP12QT/P2242447.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 6.1 - Kyoto - Leaf It To Me This was the pathway that led up to my selfie spot. I loved how the leaves covered the path and the roots of the tree encroached upon my walkway. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1607665081606-RECL37S8PANQNZOW3G1R/P2242461.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 6.1 - Kyoto - Little Terrors While I was on the pathway I could hear several birds chirping in anger and trying to scare away a predator. Turns out the predator was this owl and he was perfectly happy to just hang out and let the local birds freak out. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1607665094347-4NJXJ06T78Y8L94SZJBU/P2242469.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 6.1 - Kyoto - There's the City The city seemed to stretch on forever. It was fun to think about all the places I could explore and come back to! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1607665111575-TIEWFKSQ4UD33MFKV8A7/P2242472.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 6.1 - Kyoto - Where People Live It was pretty incredible to walk through a small neighborhood that led to the temples. I came up to this lookout to see what it looked like from above. I liked the contrast of the modern buildings through the trees. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1607665118822-JZ0X64RS6F9JHEUPLOHQ/P2242489.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 6.1 - Kyoto - Natural and Beautiful I loved the contrast of the light in this picture, how it glances off of the bench and illuminates the green moss. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1607665138564-0A7NUF55V286G21EZYBO/P2242492.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 6.1 - Kyoto - More Graves! It became clear to me at this point that I would have more photos of graves than I anticipated. However I’ve seen how a few cultures bury their dead and am perpetually interested in how we choose to be remembered. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1607665140536-AMWK83524ZFCOURYBRHC/P2242496.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 6.1 - Kyoto - One The Way Out This was one of those details I noticed on my way out that sat at the entrance. I should probably know this, but I wonder if these lanterns ever get lit, or if they’re purely ceremonial. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1607665159276-ZGB1ASHHX3MLB1J9SDSA/P2242508.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 6.1 - Kyoto - Rain Protector I remember taking this specifically because I found the stacked layers of wood interesting. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1607665161477-CNQW2AZO2GOERR5967KK/P2242509.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 6.1 - Kyoto - Shadow Branch This statue was one of my favourites from the whole trip. I loved the detail of the statue itself and how commanding he looks. In partticular, the way the shadows from a nearby tree frames his face was a fun detail to capture. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1607664751176-PNZQQ3Q0IXQ14UBWI4BJ/P2242480.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 6.1 - Kyoto - Through the Trees of Kyoto I was one of the first people to come to Nison-in Temple that morning, so I walked around the area and soaked it in. https://kyle-bosch.com/stories-announcements/2020/9/11/japan-day-52-nagano monthly 0.5 2025-03-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1599866350912-UNL2TLHJD33G28EP4E4A/P2221792.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 5.2 - Nagano - Give Me Your Best Side These monkeys were incredibly photogenic. They were incredibly relaxed and would let you get up pretty close too! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1599866339428-F4XU99YEPQW926VZM4UD/P2221801.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 5.2 - Nagano - A Small Morsel This was another of my favourites from the day. I took around 40 pictures of this one monkey because he kept letting me get closer and closer. In editing, I realize that it was because he was focused on the food! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1599866382583-HQ41FRR6UM5YE9WU0MHW/P2221816.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 5.2 - Nagano - Blending In I love this picture because it shows how well they blend into their surroundings. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1599866394146-26NY2652H056GSCIV9KL/P2221827.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 5.2 - Nagano - Background Tourists The Monkey Park in inhabited by only a single troop I was told. They’re numerous and there were quite literally macaques everywhere. In addition, many of the tourists gathered around a small manmade pool that monkeys like to bathe in. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1599866421586-343PGT02ER9IB4S0W6X3/P2221834.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 5.2 - Nagano - Grumpy Gus This particular monkey was not pleased with me. He ran away shortly after this photo was taken. I can’t say I’ve every been side eyed by a monkey before this day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1599866437425-EOMGCPSIDH5P50LTAER0/P2221839.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 5.2 - Nagano - Looking Up I mean, it’s another monkey. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1599866472424-7RWF2T9AVMP4QZ3KZTT5/P2221848.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 5.2 - Nagano - Oh my! Surprise! It’s another monkey! This one has food hanging off it mouth! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1599866492842-U5H9ZGDY5AQCN1TIK92M/P2221876.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 5.2 - Nagano - Into The Lens Even more monkey! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1599866520865-4R9F61DJ8USJIL35BVK2/P2221895.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 5.2 - Nagano - Looking For Handouts Every so often a staff member would walk by, sometimes with food and sometimes not. In this case, they were staring intently trying to figure out if there was food coming their way. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1599866537119-5MWD0GM3007JLMCD7S76/P2221903.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 5.2 - Nagano - First Tentative Steps For the first 30 or 40 minutes we were there, it wasn’t cold enough for the monkeys to get into the pool. Eventually they started to slowly dip their toes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1599866581472-NWNA52YNVG2Q7TKF4QH6/P2222023.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 5.2 - Nagano - Mom And Little One This is one of my favourite photos from the whole trip. It’s so wholesome and comforting. I love it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1599866579659-7T5KWLJC2D72R6NXD0EH/P2222037.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 5.2 - Nagano - Look Into My Camera Eye My camera’s zoom lens is a little beefy and has a lot of glass. I started to notice on this day that the monkeys could kind of see their reflection in it. So quite a few times I’d catch them looking right into the lens and it was an amazing feeling. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1599866630800-DX5IQHVFRX2CXH3DB38W/P2222074.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 5.2 - Nagano - Character Study The more I viewed the macaques, the more personality and facial feature traits I started to pick out. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1599866612419-VGV3HRCUGAOFH1UUBD1M/P2222262.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 5.2 - Nagano - They're In! When the first monkey dropped into the pool, there was an audible gasp from the park visitors. This moment was extremely exciting! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1599866646179-2IDA6LA6CCLQ0ZEV5RZG/P2222281.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 5.2 - Nagano - Time For A Cleaning While in the bath, it’s important to pick out and bugs or debris from your hair. Grab a friend and have them take a look! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1599866658672-CUNU6UEBDYVL5V3S54YJ/P2222316.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 5.2 - Nagano - Ah, Warmth! It must have been the perfect temperature, because once this monkey got into the pool she stayed there. Minding her own business. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1599866691884-VK7WGJ98DQWYSHQ1DBEO/P2222328.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 5.2 - Nagano - Kids Coming Too That is until the children started to come into the pool too and were splashing around. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1599866693256-8Q0MNE1HBAXS72PAOGOE/P2222334.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 5.2 - Nagano - Intense Work This little fellow was looking for food that drifted to the bottom of the pool. I don’t recall him eating it, but he definitely played with it. https://kyle-bosch.com/stories-announcements/2020/9/11/japan-day-51-nagano monthly 0.5 2025-03-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1599865792490-6VO7VW8AQ5FUUAALEV2J/P2221684.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 5.1 - Nagano - Big And Little Guardians My day started with the longest train ride I’d ever experienced. It was only an hour and a half, but I didn’t manage to get a reservation. This meant the train was packed and was standing room only. Once I met up with the tour, our first stop was Zenkō-ji Temple, and these beauties who guarded it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1599865800973-6879S9WQNYO7W3HU04Z9/P2221686.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 5.1 - Nagano - Main Street This was the main street leading up to temple. It was filled with shops, markets, and more importantly ice cream. It was a joy to take in the smells. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1599865814841-HKXOOGQ7S7FS17SCY4BM/P2221692.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 5.1 - Nagano - Incense At The Gate This was the figure that sat upon the giant incense pot. Incense so far was a custom at every shrine I visited; more often than not they all had exquisitely crafted incense holders. This particular one was so fragrant the smell carried throughout the temple plaza. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1599865831525-GS9E5NF79ED0TPPA8YOH/P2221696.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 5.1 - Nagano - Widen That Perspective I wanted to show the scale of the incense against the size of the temple. I found it beautiful. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1599865842905-D4BH5IVD4L5L99YAJTQP/P2221709.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 5.1 - Nagano - Bronzed Around the temple there were both lanterns and statues made from both bronze as well as stone. It was a privilege to walk through the pathway and learn about the stories behind them. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1599865864445-KOBL3X0ZN4NTKE5CS8YX/P2221713.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 5.1 - Nagano - Motherly Instincts While many people from my tour group decided to do various activities at the temple, I opted to investigate the surrounding area and look at some more statues. This one of the mother and her baby was a personal favourite. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1599865881548-WC2G8230PTZ25K51XNPJ/P2221717.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 5.1 - Nagano - Look Within the Pool The language barrier sometimes (lets be honest, often) prevented me from learning about many of these statue’s history. She was one of them and I wish I found out. There was only a few people around me and it was a calm place to escape the busy main street. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1599865906800-8R9DUM79GG9DH5GXALY7/P2221750.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 5.1 - Nagano - In The Hills After the temple my group met up to learn about (and taste) some of the different varieties of sake. It was interesting to taste how varied each drink was. We then drove into the hills to see the Japanese Macaques. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1599865923869-HG98CGWNPXEKXWOZ4PLT/P2221760.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 5.1 - Nagano - Hotel For The Monkeys This is a real hotel you can stay in overnight. I didn’t opt for that, but I kind of wish I had. There’s a natural hot spring at the hotel where the monkeys frequent and I hear they’ll let you get in the water with them. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1599865948342-VJPA9PLVAMCXQVRUPVAO/P2222355.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 5.1 - Nagano - Bike, Not Hike! The pathway to the monkey park was surprisingly long and a bit muddy, so it makes sense that any locals who work at (or deliver supplies to) the hotel would need some faster transportation that walking. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1599865936522-Q5KCGS4KJP7XHY2AMGN6/P2221774.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 5.1 - Nagano - Monkeys, Monkeys Everywhere This was my first taste of what was to come. Outside of the park entrance this Japanese Macaque sat and watched the visitors as they came streaming in. Inside though, there was hundreds of monkeys in this troop. https://kyle-bosch.com/stories-announcements/2020/8/20/japan-day-42-tokyo-disneysea monthly 0.5 2025-03-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1597903652468-W31SNZ9M4CE031HIZ159/P2211439.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 4.2 - Tokyo DisneySea - Another Selfie! I took a few selfies this day because there were so many photogenic locations scattered throughout the park! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1597903705917-PC37702MFKG3ODTRMTF9/P2211387.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 4.2 - Tokyo DisneySea - Cape Cod I have never been to Cape Cod, but in a way, I think I have. So I’ll take it! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1597903690940-2T01Z8O52RHRQ5281ABS/P2211389.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 4.2 - Tokyo DisneySea - A House of Light The Cape Cod section was filled with stores and displays dedicated to local heroes, Duffy and Shellie Mae. AKA, the characters that are huge in Japan and are super cute. I forgot to take pictures of them. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1597903716085-XF8F3QQGCZBLA49CWZD3/P2211396.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 4.2 - Tokyo DisneySea - Back to the Tower I wanted to take more photos from the waterfront, so I made my back down to the Tower of Terror to scope out any details I missed the first time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1597903736808-C12EAMZMWMIZ8637SLAD/P2211403.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 4.2 - Tokyo DisneySea - Architecture, I Hardly Know Her I found the Tower of Terror itself incredibly fascinating to look at. There was a ton of broken windows and in the que to get on the ride had an elevator that was styled to look like it plummeted from the top floor. It was carnage. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1597903752485-7TWVDF6NSIDZ1N39QWZ9/P2211412.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 4.2 - Tokyo DisneySea - No Entry! This was all for show, I definitely entered (because I was allowed to). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1597903774082-1E5Q6Q67H4HW164RWSNZ/P2211416.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 4.2 - Tokyo DisneySea - It Was A Que All Along People were lining up behind this sign. While I appreciate the nod to set decoration, I found it funny in context of all the people in the background. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1597903784864-FJFTGK91TN0GTZKPE6JS/P2211419.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 4.2 - Tokyo DisneySea - Looking Down Main Street I came down here to take a break from the heat and grab a snack. There was tons of shopping and I was on a hunt for something unique. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1597903802995-BLPZVFBE750FO0GSNTRM/P2211424.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 4.2 - Tokyo DisneySea - Hello Mr. Gondola Man Turns out when you have your portrait lens out and a photogenic man comes into view, it’s well worth the shot! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1597903803747-8OJWTIP62H1KCXZAMVW5/P2211451.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 4.2 - Tokyo DisneySea - More Blossoms I took so many pictures of the fig blossoms. They were everywhere and so pretty! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1597903832856-KG0UNM0TIWZPKMPEX8D0/P2211475.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 4.2 - Tokyo DisneySea - Snack Time, Or Beer Time? Instead of only a snack, I had a snack and a beer. It was a great and much needed break. I was up early that morning and the heat was killer! It had been a long day and I still had a ton to explore. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1597903835916-WGP1TZV70OWE3EQL6LDT/P2211484.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 4.2 - Tokyo DisneySea - More Detail Since I was already here for a beer, I took the chance to take more character shots of the recreation of 1900s New York. I was in love with it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1597903859401-YRQFO92KFA30Q8KXJHW3/P2211486.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 4.2 - Tokyo DisneySea - Pixar Event, Clearly If you couldn’t tell by the giant ball outside of the Tower of Terror in an earlier photo, there was a big Pixar event happening. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1597903866987-OABH4O3YQVV6UBUC6CF2/P2211506.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 4.2 - Tokyo DisneySea - Without Me, In the Day I was clearly in exploration mode, so I went back to snag a photo that was sans myself. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1597903948982-1EO76WZFHTVYMUR6E4U9/P2211515.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 4.2 - Tokyo DisneySea - Under the Sea I was hot, and tired. Which means it’s time to see some shows! This one was pretty cool because Ariel was flying around the theatre on a harness while she belted out all the hits. Hard to go wrong! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1597903913263-EAOIJ6LYRXCURD6XPOX2/P2211517.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 4.2 - Tokyo DisneySea - Inside Agrabah I really enjoyed this lamp because I felt it showed the look of the Arabian Coast. It was a massive area and the Sindbad dark ride was a surprising highlight. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1597903962290-X8NKDVKY9P6T6UFEJSGH/P2211518.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 4.2 - Tokyo DisneySea - Two for the Price of One A double decker carousel, how could I not ride it on the top level? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1597903986586-3UNI89BSFIWK76QUS92V/P2211531.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 4.2 - Tokyo DisneySea - Night Mode, Go! I loved my day at the park and I luckily had some time before my reservation for the restaurant. So I decided to take some night shots of the park, because it’s intoxicatingly gorgeous at night. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1597904001179-YWNWELFCHUQK2OJ1FQ31/P2211539.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 4.2 - Tokyo DisneySea - Across to the Entrance This looks across to the entrance, where you can see a bit of Italy and the American Waterfront. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1597904011011-SCYS217V2UV3TXXETBC3/P2211542.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 4.2 - Tokyo DisneySea - Electric Train This was on the bridge that goes from the American Waterfront to Port Discovery. I took this while on my way to get a fast pass for Nemo. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1597904025423-GVKF0W71MGLK6EI97RHK/P2211547.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 4.2 - Tokyo DisneySea - Getting Hungry I was clearly hovering around the restaurant, hoping that time would pass so that I could eat. It was located in the castle across the water. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1597904039543-DKEVNN9KVO0N6A6VFS40/P2211551.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 4.2 - Tokyo DisneySea - New York at Night People looked at me funny while I tried to get this. I was perched precariously on a bench trying to sneak in a bit more height. I gave up and set up my little gorilla pod on a railing that did the job! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1597904054161-QZUBBU6QRL9I66WQ24SQ/P2211555.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 4.2 - Tokyo DisneySea - Big Beats This was apparently the most popular show in the park. For these shows, there’s a lottery you can enter to try to guarantee a seat. I didn’t win and I didn’t want to wait. So this was the closest I got to seeing the show. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1597904071457-D5FY81RBUKAFJPINJ1P4/P2211563.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 4.2 - Tokyo DisneySea - Venice at Night I took so many pictures of Venice because I was having troubles capturing how gorgeous it looked. This was the closest I got, because the colours really popped in the light. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1597904104202-XLRZ7CX2DJTXXZC9WKKZ/P2211570.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 4.2 - Tokyo DisneySea - In the Heart of the Restaurant I decided to treat myself as a way to spend some time before the final show of the night. Magellan’s is the fancy place at DisneySea, and I had a multiple course, amazing meal. It also was 100% not cheap, but well worth it! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1597904092738-6Z21XIZH6X237T8GD3TO/P2211600.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 4.2 - Tokyo DisneySea - The Dragon's Wings are Fire Just thought you’d like to know really. There’s a big dragon in the final show that Mickey fights and it’s enthralling. I loved it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1597904130505-8T01B25OYMRPD8UXJTHS/P2211650.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 4.2 - Tokyo DisneySea - Much Fire, Almost the End There were so many fireworks. Mickey was going a bit nuts, a real show off. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1597904143798-47FOQ4UH9KYNEH5O3IW0/P2211679.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 4.2 - Tokyo DisneySea - No More Shopping I decided not to shop because I was tired and had a super early morning the next day. I was properly exhausted, and incredibly sad to leave. DisneySea is nothing short of magnificent, and I loved every minute of it. https://kyle-bosch.com/stories-announcements/2020/8/19/japan-day-41-tokyo-disneysea monthly 0.5 2025-03-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1597900634818-ZY74DT2MGWBB5NVKUDMX/P2211170.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 4.1 - Tokyo DisneySea - Back in North America? This was in the American Waterfront section of DisneySea. There was a whole street (more pictures to come) dedicated to a faithful recreation of early 1900s New York. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1597900636448-TXEE6CQ7T9Q22Z36A275/P2211172.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 4.1 - Tokyo DisneySea - Looking For Detail I didn’t start taking pictures until midday because I spent the first 2 to 3 hours trying to get on every ride I could. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1597900656907-P8F13LKHF7JXDVQABS2D/P2211183.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 4.1 - Tokyo DisneySea - Electric Trains! Once I rode what I could, I took some time to wander and look for snacks. Below this train was an amazing orange churro as well as white chocolate matcha popcorn, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1597900665052-ZEN8YUUUQUO3TM46DEX8/P2211191.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 4.1 - Tokyo DisneySea - Indy! I couldn’t help myself, I love the Indiana Jones movies and it was fun to see the plane just hanging out on the beach. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1597900689433-UOTGH6S5V9YHGF6G4E2E/P2211199.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 4.1 - Tokyo DisneySea - Donald, you okay? This was in a line up to meet mickey, just off to the side. It was astonishing to me just how much detail and care went into the ques. A surprising highlight! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1597900703175-UX4ACS0YE388BNRMJ5U2/P2211201.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 4.1 - Tokyo DisneySea - I went full Tourist I rarely go full tourist! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1597900709472-6WRFICSTLJOBO5DSPNKL/P2211209.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 4.1 - Tokyo DisneySea - Magic Carpet They had a section devoted to the Arabian Coast from Aladdin. This was the view from the top of the magic carpets. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1597900736418-NHAAVUERZE34ELXRWM17/P2211249.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 4.1 - Tokyo DisneySea - Almost Missed It This was one of the details I missed in the morning as I briskly walked to get a fast pass for Soarin’. Looking at this picture now, I struggle to find any detail that breaks the illusion that this picture was taken in Japan and not the Mediterranean. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1597900759916-6QMKTI544T43G90TDZ3R/P2211283.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 4.1 - Tokyo DisneySea - A ship! The theme of DisneySea is the Society for Explorers and Adventures. So all throughout the park there’s little hints towards some of the places and people involved with the society. Including the massive ship I explored! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1597900773509-KB1MA75UNHOUJA8FSWXR/P2211290.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 4.1 - Tokyo DisneySea - It's an illusion! This was hidden within the castle at the base of Mount Prometheus. It was a fun illusion that made the walls of the room appear much larger and almost 3D. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1597900789329-2SZXGLIDAMA1JKPTDVH5/P2211300.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 4.1 - Tokyo DisneySea - A Wide View It was at this point I realized I hadn’t taken any good pictures of the lake at the middle of the park. This is looking towards the entrance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1597900802437-ZBRIOA22YE7EY30WTOB9/P2211301.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 4.1 - Tokyo DisneySea - The Other Way This looks back towards the mountain and Castle I had just explored. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1597900812465-EZPB24CNK6UHKJ8DJLWT/P2211305.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 4.1 - Tokyo DisneySea - Pixar and Spooky Hotels This was the best version of Tower of Terror I have had the pleasure of riding. It was lightning fast with stomach churning drops. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1597900826558-ZIXTADUA449CXAXM02AV/P2211312.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 4.1 - Tokyo DisneySea - The Entrance I was in such a rush that morning, I didn’t take any photos of the entrance or the way in. So I backtracked all the way to the entrance to capture what it’s like when you first arrive. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1597900834028-G93XASPRJJA41S91UJXT/P2211316.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 4.1 - Tokyo DisneySea - Pit Stop for the Crew While taking photos I was momentarily distracted by a few characters walking around holding hands. Adorable! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1597900851572-LKMY9IW1BWG3KKMP78BM/P2211323.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 4.1 - Tokyo DisneySea - Entrance of the World This was the main draw of the entrance. The globe was huge and slowly rotated on top of a mound of rushing water. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1597900860340-83OMPAISSPPIPOE0H7AD/P2211330.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 4.1 - Tokyo DisneySea - Incredible Not much more to it than that, but the feeling when first coming into DisneySea took my breath away. While rushing to to get my first fast pass of the day I had to slow down and take it in, making an audible ‘oh my’. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1597900878827-ADL9DM125CB17P24BTWJ/P2211339.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 4.1 - Tokyo DisneySea - Italy, is That You? A faithful recreation of Vence, and it was surprisingly convincing! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1597900878620-LXS18GVCD467NVCSWTL8/P2211354.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 4.1 - Tokyo DisneySea - Seriously, Venice, that you? I’ve been to Venice, and even the colours of the building felt genuine. Incredible to feel like I was back in Italy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1597900907636-LM5LSQ3X25F1O7FT5Z8T/P2211363.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 4.1 - Tokyo DisneySea - Just like Italy! The big draw of this section was a gondola ride around the lake and some delicious smelling restaurants. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1597900902317-FXT3UJBFBVW15NN7AURP/P2211371.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 4.1 - Tokyo DisneySea - Look Upon the Mount Looking across the lake from Italy and you have a great view of the mountain and castle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1597900921351-0410L673WIH3JZZU63TJ/P2211373.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 4.1 - Tokyo DisneySea - Titanic Lite In the American Waterfont section there is a very large steam ship, and I completely forgot to explore it. So I’ll have to save that for next time! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1597900928828-7PVFGPAO806YX73UG5X6/P2211379.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 4.1 - Tokyo DisneySea - Ariel's Grotto This was the entrance to an area intended for smaller children, themed after The Little Mermaid. It was incredibly colourful and fun down there, and I completely forgot to take a photo. So this is all I got! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1597899735744-O4TZLH8FXG9SRQUOJUET/P2211384.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 4.1 - Tokyo DisneySea - Mount Prometheus This section of DisneySea is styled after Jules Verne’s novels and was incredible. The detail and craftsmanship to pull this off was hard to comprehend. https://kyle-bosch.com/stories-announcements/2020/6/23/japan-day-32-tokyo monthly 0.5 2025-03-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1592975323446-9R1GXB3QJ3YQ3OQ2N3KC/P2200884.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 3.2: Tokyo - A Weird Hallway This was the entrance hallway to the robot restaurant. It very much set the tone for the evening I had in store. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1592975467520-3414N7KM8S6V505V4BXP/P2200823.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 3.2: Tokyo - Ah, Symmetry This is the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building. It is very tall, pleasing to the eye, and a good place to take some skyline pictures. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1592975506643-M29Y17LAAIRD2XHJFL4E/P2200832.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 3.2: Tokyo - Play It Again, Sam I ended up spending a lot more time here than I expected because there was a piano in the observation deck. People were lining up to play it, so I listened to the music and watched the city move below me. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1592975484782-W048EU9NSBRIECPWSPEB/P2200848.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 3.2: Tokyo - Hello Neighbours! There are actually two observation decks, and I found it funny to take a picture of the opposite one. It was so cloudy you couldn’t see Mt. Fuji, so I settled for this mundane picture only I may find entertaining. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1592975501587-1MHAPSH4D9CZREK3GF1L/P2200853.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 3.2: Tokyo - Hungry and Resisting Food I made the mild mistake of ordering food from the Robot Restaurant. While the food ended up being tasty, I had so much time to kill it would have been nice to sit down to an early dinner and have a drink. I would have gladly wandered down an alley like this one looking for something delicious. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1592975516522-030QGBNJUEZ2HUIBEC9F/P2200878.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 3.2: Tokyo - Godzilla! I came down to this area to scope out where my evening’s festivites would be. Turns out there were a ton of shops and interesting things to peruse. Namely, the enormous Godzilla head that I went up to visit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1592975551159-8ZQVIRTKAH8LY8YQQY4S/P2200912.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 3.2: Tokyo - Drums and Music The show can only be described as ‘wild’. I honestly don’t know what the story was, and I don’t think it would make much more sense if it were in English. This one was a drum battle, so that was fun! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1592975551156-77NF37OUR7Q9R5FMAEAX/P2200945.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 3.2: Tokyo - Froggy Sword Lady In this tableau we see a lady in a frog costume drawing her sword against a unseen monster. In this case, it’s safe to assume it’s some sort of robot man. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1592975636296-HMSJR38TFN61KHHEKZ80/P2200954.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 3.2: Tokyo - Ride the Frog She’s now riding a giant frog, which is the idea battle vehicle. I’m pretty sure she’s winning though, she looks super pleased about her situation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1592975568809-WN75SDMWJPCMXM3PHJJH/P2200978.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 3.2: Tokyo - Dragon Battle In this one, I think it was a pair of dragons that were fighting each other. This was the hero of the story, and she too wields a big sword. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1592975590561-7H31Y6QZCKG24YHPE7NY/P2200987.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 3.2: Tokyo - Death By Teeth She got ate. There’s not much more to it, but the bad lady lost and that’s all we could ever hope for as the audience. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1592975624490-WWDJY6W151BNVOGJDA3Q/P2201014.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 3.2: Tokyo - Enter Robot Man We now came to the climax of the show, where humans rebel against their robot overlords. Or at least I think that’s what happened. It was all very confusing and there were lasers everywhere. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1592975659265-FR06NFE5RSSCIOYBM68G/P2201024.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 3.2: Tokyo - Confusion is a Good Thing What I should mention, is that the confusion really adds to the experience. Not even a joke. I was so confused that I just had to accept the odd scenes playing out in front of me and enjoy them for what they are. Fun! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1592975661718-OSNN02LFW3Z3IPS70Y8Z/P2201042.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 3.2: Tokyo - The Big Finale Of course the big finale had fish people dancing while they waved flags from all over the world. Clearly it’s all connected! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1592975685125-A4Z9K9XSFB23HUXV3NU9/P2201068.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 3.2: Tokyo - Visiting My Good Pal Godzilla Getting a selfie with Godzilla from the public viewing area was nigh impossible. So I came back at night to get a good shot of the lights down below. Shinjuku felt like the inspiration for Blade Runner. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1592975736823-MKW5X764GQ661N8D3QNZ/P2201083.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 3.2: Tokyo - Golden Gai Since the night was still young and I had some energy to burn, I went for a walk over to the Golden Gai. It’s a series of tiny local bars that as I understand it is generally reserved for the locals. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1592975704982-8MYGWJIHEFLALNVJVZM8/P2201107.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 3.2: Tokyo - Still Just a Tourist While it was intended for locals, it seems that tourists have started to flock here for drinks. While I would have liked to go in, I didn’t want to contribute to the tourist traffic in the area any more than I had to. So I pressed on, content to take pictures. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1592975722904-T6FB477DUCNGHEF7ZND0/P2201129.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 3.2: Tokyo - Contrasting Looks I loved how the orange lights contrasted against the grey tones of the alley. I found the high amounts of detail in this wide shot absolutely fascinating. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1592975736682-2J8D8P4YV6XLA8V6PDRK/P2201132.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 3.2: Tokyo - Come A Little Closer While I loved the wide shot, I personally wanted a closer look at the orange lanterns. I suspect you do too, so here you are! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1592975754972-JTBNFU147JHEBT2TRWW8/P2201137.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 3.2: Tokyo - Walk Crosswalk Photography This was a picture I forgot I had taken because I took it quickly as I walked over a crosswalk. I remember liking how the lights on the trees blended into the shop signage lining the trees. Since I took it while walking, it’s a bit blurry from the motion, but remains one of my favorites. https://kyle-bosch.com/stories-announcements/2020/6/9/japan-day-31-tokyo monthly 0.5 2025-03-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1591682783215-F5I0TPPXSGOQBOFCL444/P2200777.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 3.1: Tokyo - Sunshine And Flowers I tend to visit gardens when I travel so I can spend time remembering my Grandpa Betker. I like to appreciate the flowers and consider which one would be his favourite. He would have adored this garden at Ueno Toshogu. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1591682847218-ISJLZ5CAT5BO978UPI0E/P2200679.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 3.1: Tokyo - Early Morning I had yet to properly learn my lesson regarding early morning excursions in Japan. After contemplating my day at Starbucks I wandered over to the Ueno Toshogu Shrine. A serene location to start the day, but nothing was remotely open. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1591682873217-XQFLX74Q2L2N4W8GG1WY/P2200688.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 3.1: Tokyo - I've Come for My Close Up The shrine doors up close were incredibly intricate, with finely woven details shining through the gold. The morning light was glistening off of it in a way that really brought the colour forward. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1591682920075-D86TMP5V9A1F7RNJPS3A/P2200699.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 3.1: Tokyo - Contrast This is a detail I loved, the contrast of the the well preserved wooden carvings against the metal mesh that keeps the birds out. Practical and well hidden! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1591682893657-XJSPUX7CJVFWVQBV19LJ/P2200700.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 3.1: Tokyo - Lighting the Way If I remember correctly, there were about 50 of these bronze lanterns laid out in rows that sat atop a well manicured rock garden. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1591682911778-YJXRL8QOOWQ6MIIBUIH2/P2200711.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 3.1: Tokyo - Still So Early At this time, not even the garden I wanted to visit was open, so I decided to walk south and found Shinobazu Pond. In the middle was the Shinobazunoike Bentendo Temple where the dragon guarded the washing station. I also found some grilling fish by local vendors which looked really tasty. Not even they were ready for my patronage. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1591682959683-YGZMHM6RJM0CPKN75AX6/P2200733.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 3.1: Tokyo - Sunshine Is Life When I noticed enough time had passed, I walked back up to Ueno Toshogu and visited the Peony Garden. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1591682935706-R4UXLDLG1A7RJHI7FZEO/P2200740.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 3.1: Tokyo - Less is More The interesting aspect to this garden was each flower was wholly separate from other flower types. There was always a specific (and finely measured) length between each of the varieties of flower. It allowed you to appreciate each flower without one getting lost among a larger display. Simple and effective. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1591682960158-TZTCHJU5UVUR7AV2KH6Y/P2200748.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 3.1: Tokyo - Layers of Flowers I had never seen a tree like this before, and I couldn’t help but imagine the amount of time and patience it would have taken to allow it to grow and look as wonderful as it did. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1591682979388-M4QFQU209XOST3JDSFGH/P2200755.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 3.1: Tokyo - A Familiar Sight If I remember, this was a plum blossom, but I could be mistaken. Either way, I never got sick of them and each time I saw one I’d try to get a good shot. This is one of my favourites of all those attempts across my trip. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1591683054663-UNGQD4FUWVEVZKX2O7VS/P2200758.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 3.1: Tokyo - A Lovely Day This was by far one of the most relaxing and easy days of my Japan trip. I was enjoying the garden so much it was a simple choice to spend 30 minutes appreciating how tall the Five Storied Pagoda of Kan’ei-ji was in the background. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1591683017538-6C7Y6SNNKZQ9SK7MW493/P2200759.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 3.1: Tokyo - Widen the Lens I loved this shot because it gives a good indication of how the garden was laid out. It was unique and amazing and I’d be happy to go there next time I’m in Tokyo. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1591683045822-HCQG38KAR2KRMHQKZUU0/P2200782.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 3.1: Tokyo - Lanterns and Old Stone It’s important for me to look behind as I leave any location. The little details, like the worn stones of the pathway, can give new life to an area I felt like I had explored fairly thoroughly. At least as thorough as you can before it’s officially open. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1591683073098-PTO8R6OW9UBZIM1CHPVW/P2200796.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 3.1: Tokyo - Side Street Kitten I wasn’t ready to head back to my hotel yet, as it was still early in the day. I decided to walk some side streets torwards the Yanaka Cemetery. Along one of the smaller residential roads I found this kitten drinking from a small bucket. I loved this picture because it feels like a tableau of everyday Japanese life. https://kyle-bosch.com/stories-announcements/2020/5/1/faith-forgiveness-and-a-path-to-scale-a-mountain monthly 0.5 2025-03-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1588365514428-QSWSJ8V7BFPM53W1HG6Z/IMG_2131.jpg Stories & Announcements - Faith, Forgiveness & a Path to Scale a Mountain - Mount Wakakusa This was the view when I reached the top of the mountain and is also the version of the photo I edited while in Japan. https://kyle-bosch.com/stories-announcements/2020/4/1/japan-day-22-tokyo monthly 0.5 2025-03-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1585762717754-8V5Z3M8YPA0XVWNFYM7I/P2190664.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 2.2: Tokyo - A sword? At the top of the Tokyo Skytree they had a large Final Fantasy themed makeover. I took this wild opportunity to take a photo with the buster sword. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1585763160091-NSE76JVF5P828I818V3A/P2190445.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 2.2: Tokyo - Golden Hour I wish I could say I planned to leave around sunset, but it was a completely happy accident. This was slightly before the colour of the sky started to turn orange. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1585763124710-J07H4SCY7LGFHYXQF52G/P2190466.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 2.2: Tokyo - Up, Up, Up This whole area was a lot more intense than I expected. It was a shopping mall, grocery store, skating rink, and city view all in one! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1585763144041-JL6XAVK0GJ0A10X2NY0F/P2190512.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 2.2: Tokyo - Sunset Needle It’s hard to show the scope of how tall this tower is. Watching the sunset behind it as the sea of buildings slowly turn their lights on was an incredible way to spend a few hours. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1585763162468-E6PIKUYASFAWD7NGZZES/P2190523.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 2.2: Tokyo - Enhance I wanted to show a bit more detail of the tower’s structure, because it’s such an odd and curious lattice of steel. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1585763228655-9SNLX73378AVUUHX3QM3/P2190537.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 2.2: Tokyo - Skating For Ants I happened to look down at the activities that were going on below me. I was higher up than I expected and loved the forest of line created by the train tracks and the mall. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1585763182424-P3GFFHFF5P62RFXUUXPL/P2190546.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 2.2: Tokyo - Tiny Froggy Home This small habitat was designed by a storefront at the bottom of the Tokyo Solamachi. It was the most detailed little aquarium I have ever seen and I wanted it badly. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1585763201607-GK6KOM7Z2GZ0QFJEOL10/P2190556.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 2.2: Tokyo - Follow the Lights I was exploring around the mall a little bit while trying to decide what to eat. The trees were covered in lights and I thought the layers of lights made a cool image. I ended up eating 3 very large dumplings with ramen. It was delicious. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1585763236017-UX8DO3273QNS95UCEOHK/P2190571.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 2.2: Tokyo - I'm Going Up There This was the point where I decided to go up to the top. It wasn’t going to be a cheap adventure, but I finished dinner early and still had lots of time. The biggest deciding factor was there weren’t any long lines that typically deter me from visiting these types of attractions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1585763331936-D9Z3N1FPRDL91MRUI0C8/P2190580.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 2.2: Tokyo - I Came A Long Way I took this (knowing that it would be blurry and grainy without a tripod) because I liked the idea that I could see where my day started . The red tower contrasted against the lit buildings was of great importance to me. A fun memory. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1585763261315-FLSGH81WUVKB77HM4N09/P2190639.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 2.2: Tokyo - Thy Enemy Is Reflections This is one of my favourite photos from the whole trip. The sea of lights mixed with the ability to trace my entire day in a single picture brings up a lot of warm feelings for me. To get this photo, I probably took a hundred photos from different levels from the top of the tower. This was the one that had the least amount of reflections, and I love it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1585763326269-EHT1XQ762C4U39R7N0S5/P2190674.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan Day 2.2: Tokyo - Almost Sleep Time It was a long day, and I was exhausted. Japan was already starting to leave an impression and I felt lucky that I was able to visit and have a fantastic location for my hotel. https://kyle-bosch.com/stories-announcements/2020/3/28/japan-day-2-1-tokyo monthly 0.5 2025-03-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1585430184483-PCOVK5MVTPH10DHIUWR3/P2190191.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan, Day 2.1: Tokyo - Zojoji Temple I didn’t plan this day at all, which resulted in a bit of a slapdash decision to start at the Tokyo Tower and Zojoji Temple. The morning light was really beautiful shining through the flowers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1585430236132-WY4RIK17JO609U8PVKQB/P2190207.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan, Day 2.1: Tokyo - Ready to Eat These little birds were up as early as I was. They were zipping around looking for food before the rush of people came. When I came back a little later they were nowhere to be found. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1585430205903-81BUGH6P61I1DAM5L35W/P2190228.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan, Day 2.1: Tokyo - Humbling These statues were a way that family members remember children that have died early. The pinwheels, coats, and hats that they wear are to protect the spirits of the children. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1585430235558-BBGBDI1F73GV0756U5LT/P2190239.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan, Day 2.1: Tokyo - Renovation! When I walked up to the Tokyo Tower I didn’t know what to expect. It was something I hadn’t researched beforehand. Ultimately, the whole area was under renovation and I decided to bail to nearby park and relax. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1585430256916-LE5ZOI0RNPR0WE9TONL7/P2190247.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan, Day 2.1: Tokyo - Remember to Look Behind I found the intersections so interesting because everything is so symmetrical and patterned. Sometimes a random picture you take while crossing the street sticks with you! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1585430297947-T66T10SWP1GRC0APRW72/P2190258.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan, Day 2.1: Tokyo - Alive, but Sleeping Winter in Japan is an odd dichotomy of green trees and brown trees waiting for the spring. Back home it’s all just brown, so I was loving the change. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1585430273418-1BUOJY64JGH7U9RCABTM/P2190296.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan, Day 2.1: Tokyo - Prince Shiba Park I’m relatively sure these are fig trees, but not confident on that. Either way, the way the branches and flowers left enough space where I could frame the Tokyo Tower was pleasing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1585430312659-CER64E2MQTNZUQKEEZ4S/P2190323.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan, Day 2.1: Tokyo - Close Up Like the last picture where I looked for a good frame, I spent far too much time on this one looking for a perfect bokeh blur. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1598040243114-D2PGB8VHT2C69H09LR46/P2190326.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan, Day 2.1: Tokyo - Without the Me The sky was so blue and amazing that I found the contrast with the red of the tower enticing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1585430351082-2LIGVQJNAXPDKDKYOUMM/P2190348.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan, Day 2.1: Tokyo - Backtracking At this point I decided to walk back to the centre of Tokyo for lunch and see some more of the city. I took this picture because it’s one of the few seasons this would work. In the spring you’d lose a lot of the detail that would sit behind the leaves. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1585430370246-DW9OIRB8H99PP1QTG9Y6/P2190356.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan, Day 2.1: Tokyo - Temple No.2 Walking back through Zojoji Temple I was drawn to the cloudy skies and the contrast of the new tower and old temple. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1585430401776-Q9VB4DW8YD2UUXB5EF07/P2190401.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan, Day 2.1: Tokyo - Fountain Time I try to avoid transit as much as possible and walk everywhere (which I had to abandon quickly because Tokyo is HUGE). This is one of those little spots along the way that I stopped to rest and enjoyed the view. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1585430447824-9RYIZ75NJYJQALYJKC0E/P2190406.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan, Day 2.1: Tokyo - Imperial Palace This was the point where I realized that to get into the Imperial Palace I’d have to wait in line and be patient. I took this picture and bailed, because I decided beer and noodles were a good use of my time instead. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1585430425475-B36C8YJX092ZCSOHXVBH/P2190415.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan, Day 2.1: Tokyo - Kirin In remembrance of a very special dog to our family, I had a large beer and took a picture to commemorate the moment. Her name was Kirin and she was named for this beer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1585430444483-85AWC6P2MO132LUVMLHL/P2190440.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan, Day 2.1: Tokyo - Art! Another cool piece of art I found while walking back to my hotel. I was starting to crash at this point and needed a rest. I had big plans for the evening! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1585429941551-6I4RV4KL9SAE9TTHFE32/P2190335.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan, Day 2.1: Tokyo - Iconic Selfie The day was so beautiful and warm I couldn’t help but stop and take a quick selfie. https://kyle-bosch.com/stories-announcements/2020/3/20/japan-day-1-tokyo monthly 0.5 2025-03-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1584686144579-KAJ1LZ9JR7T5OAPPS1MI/P2170085.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan, Day 1: Tokyo - Crossing Over On my first morning I decided to get an early start. I was out of bed and ready to go at 7:50 am. Turns out nothing opens until 10:00 am. I did mange to hang out in the Shibuya Crossing Starbucks and watched people go about their lives. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1584686168222-AZF34V034FZBZ3CXGOXL/P2180103.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan, Day 1: Tokyo - Parco Rooftop I was here for two reasons, to get a sweet cityscape and spend a ton of money at the Pokemon Centre in Shibuya. Success on both fronts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1584686256363-ODXMWDJ2KZBHFVD14302/P2180117.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan, Day 1: Tokyo - Tokyu Plaza The entrance to this shopping mall was covered in mirrors. It was incredibly trippy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1584686213959-5KOT78Y2LMZVPH3DCXVY/P2180118.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan, Day 1: Tokyo - Where's Kyle? It’s not hard to find me, but I like to think of this as a selfie, but from a distance! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1584686248680-S031IXKZAVQ94UUUJK0W/P2180124.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan, Day 1: Tokyo - Yoyogi Park At this point, I was exhausted and starting to feel the effects of traveling the day before. It was only the early afternoon at this point, so I decided to relax in a park and enjoy the spectacular view while eating ice cream. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1584686263478-OLWBUUMHWR99TMD4M0WT/P2180138.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan, Day 1: Tokyo - Birds are Friends This little fellow surprised me, because he was zipping all around my head looking for a perch on a nearby tree. He was quick! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1584686295394-433L0GIJYO4AK7ZZ9X5Y/P2180151.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan, Day 1: Tokyo - Kakuuntei I hadn’t planned to go into this garden, but it looked pleasant and a good place to take stock of how much money I just spent on Pokemon stuffed animals. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1584686338406-S15XFZTA37PSXMCCCM8G/P2180150.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan, Day 1: Tokyo - Fishies Almost every garden I went to had koi. Or at least I assume they’re koi. Either way they fully surrounded the small dock by the pond and expected food. I disappointed them in this aspect. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1584686318201-28SHUQZ6JCOX34XB4O2Z/P2180157.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan, Day 1: Tokyo - Flowers Since it was still winter, the grass wasn’t green and many of the trees had yet to reveal their leaves. I did sneak a peak at some of the incredible flowers that Spring would bring. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1584686344555-PIOEB6O01L43IS00ZK0T/P2180160.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan, Day 1: Tokyo - Meiji Jingu This was my first real shrine (of many) in Japan. It was a sobering experience that was surrounded by a peaceful forest. It was easy to forget I was still in Shibuya. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1584686379766-084S6YZR998CKV7TEV49/P2180167.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan, Day 1: Tokyo - Yodobashi Camera At this point I was exhausted, but still needed to make my way back up to Shinjuku where my first hotel was. While I was transferring hotels that night, I took the chance on my walk back to check out one of the biggest multi-building stores I had ever been to. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1584686367097-J37VM4NS5J86EFIRF539/P2180182.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan, Day 1: Tokyo - Magic Hour While walking around Yodobashi Camera and checking out the claw machines and trying out camera gear, I happened across this innocent scene. This is one of those moments where I have maybe 10 or 15 seconds to recognize, and then capture what I want in a photograph. In this case I feel it all came together nicely. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1584686318919-JGQFTRJOJ0GZPMKH3LL8/P2170080.jpg Stories & Announcements - Japan, Day 1: Tokyo - Shibuya Crossing I tried not to get in anyone’s way, so I decided the best thing to do was to attempt a selfie while walking. It was surprisingly difficult as I needed to multitask. I don’t multitask. https://kyle-bosch.com/stories-announcements/2018/12/31/remembering-grandpa-bosch monthly 0.5 2025-03-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1546286026998-3AC91L89RPDY2IIGP7O3/P8236343.jpg Stories & Announcements - Remembering Grandpa Bosch My grandpa, Bert Bosch, at my second-oldest brother’s wedding. https://kyle-bosch.com/stories-announcements/2018/8/23/a-mont-blanc-style-reboot monthly 0.5 2025-03-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1535044131192-5X7O3UQOM7CMNLCLEGPM/IMG_0216.jpg Stories & Announcements - A Mont Blanc Style Reboot - The Final Hike Day Visual proof I was a bit of a mess. A very hot mess. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1535044267631-9QTJ604S50LTCLLI23UW/IMG_0355.jpg Stories & Announcements - A Mont Blanc Style Reboot - Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière This church in Lyon was incredible. I found the symmetry interesting and had a tough time getting the alignment right. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1535044295590-2KC25WL2740S5I0TCX2C/IMG_0297.jpg Stories & Announcements - A Mont Blanc Style Reboot - Phare des Pâquis I loved the flags and the the string of kites flying off the lighthouse. I would have stayed longer but I lost a body cap to my lens and was eager to replace it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1535044314137-BSYRE9NH7WW26J2WHY40/IMG_0244.jpg Stories & Announcements - A Mont Blanc Style Reboot - Musée d'Art et d'Histoire The art museums in Geneva were incredible. I spent an entire afternoon in this particular one and came out with a few new favourite artists. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1535044449450-FQRIDJDW66QQFH6OCASU/IMG_0193.jpg Stories & Announcements - A Mont Blanc Style Reboot - Mont Blanc I tried something new on this trip and used my new portrait lens for landscapes. I wanted to see what it looked like to use the aperture and depth of field to pull out the foreground. This picture is a good example of this effect. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1535044375137-08BMMAC9LZXLZR004O14/IMG_0085.jpg Stories & Announcements - A Mont Blanc Style Reboot - Snail, But No Mail I had no idea that snails were so interesting. This one was a big one and was chilling on the main path. Was thrilled to find it! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1535044380673-OGVOIEGHRULVBM1TKJNK/IMG_0245.jpg Stories & Announcements - A Mont Blanc Style Reboot - The Local Swan There are swans all over Geneva and I had a ball photographing them. This photo is one where the swan was caught while they preened. https://kyle-bosch.com/stories-announcements/2018/5/6/australia-part-21-melbourne-sydney monthly 0.5 2025-03-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1525661841168-3073LHA2N8HCXJBOWX3D/PA302548.JPG Stories & Announcements - Australia Part 21 - Melbourne & Sydney - Door To Nowhere I love this door. I found it endlessly hilarious that this door leads to a room that no longer exists. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1525661880458-6ZVF2H6N157EMVKXQ9CA/PA302593.JPG Stories & Announcements - Australia Part 21 - Melbourne & Sydney - Chinatown The weather in Melbourne was fantastic. I had no plans this day, so I headed into town to see what I could discover. The colours and energetic nature of Chinatown was fascinating. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1525661865954-VCUH6MACFEU8ULD2HSY8/PA302597.JPG Stories & Announcements - Australia Part 21 - Melbourne & Sydney - More Churches I realized as I walked around I never got a good picture of the intricate stonework on display at St Paul's Cathedral. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1525661880234-LRLV4SGNJ8TWH4FK2VF7/PA302604.JPG Stories & Announcements - Australia Part 21 - Melbourne & Sydney - Flinder's Street Station I walked by this station a few times and on this particular occasion I truly appreciated it. The yellow mixing with the blue of the sky as a modern city blooms around it was surreal and unique. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1525661933240-UG8PBJC5UCXZCCEWE9ZW/PA302611.JPG Stories & Announcements - Australia Part 21 - Melbourne & Sydney - Moody Clouds While blue sky is nice and all, I hate it when the sky is one colour. Later on in the day the clouds came in and began to mix it up and create some nice layers, forcing me to revisit some locations I felt deserved a better picture. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1525661907408-D3FDG44TSY544UFAE3G7/PA302620.JPG Stories & Announcements - Australia Part 21 - Melbourne & Sydney - Selfie Time I forgot to make sure I’m actually in some of the photos I’m taking. This was a cool setup in the National Gallery of Victoria that obliged. I’d go back to this museum in a heartbeat. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1525661932952-WJMCEX80CV2WTEDIPXLC/PA302624.JPG Stories & Announcements - Australia Part 21 - Melbourne & Sydney - Symmetry The mirrors mixed really well with the concrete in the background. I took a few minutes to make the blend of concrete and mirrors to be seamless. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1525661989264-BQJG8HATGW211J4IMPWG/PA312632.JPG Stories & Announcements - Australia Part 21 - Melbourne & Sydney - Melbourne Harbour Views I went to a football game! Soccer for the Canadians. I watched the sunset at this harbour outside the Ethiad Stadium. These clouds are a perfect example of what I look for in a sky photo. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1525661959128-B22PKOETBS6E47Q7FP0U/PA312668.JPG Stories & Announcements - Australia Part 21 - Melbourne & Sydney - Many Sports, One Stadium This stadium was absolutely gargantuan. It can house any number of different sports with a seemingly endless ability to adjust the playing field. I became Melbourne Victory supporter for the night, even though I share a love of the Wellington Phoenix. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1525661989002-XVCC93VQYZ8J6033QWUP/PB012706.JPG Stories & Announcements - Australia Part 21 - Melbourne & Sydney - Where's The Harbour Back in Sydney I wanted to try my hand at a skyline photo at night. On my way down to the water I walked by this small park that had the loveliest orange glow across the grass. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1525662017491-ZDORTQQ4SJAPRGGSMB75/PB012768.JPG Stories & Announcements - Australia Part 21 - Melbourne & Sydney - First Try, Almost While I like this photo, it’s a good example of my process. I realized that there was a ton of space in the sky, and while the colour is amazing, I felt I could do better. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1525662009913-KM1375808G7FDYTTNCOY/PB012775.JPG Stories & Announcements - Australia Part 21 - Melbourne & Sydney - Waiting For The Train I took maybe 50 photos over the course of 2 or 3 hours. When I had the composition and my settings nailed down, it was a matter of waiting for the train and hoping my timing was right. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1525662057470-V3L0ZPQA85LDK0UHFC02/PB012813.JPG Stories & Announcements - Australia Part 21 - Melbourne & Sydney - Manly Island The ferry to Manly Island was superb in its views, yet I am not a huge fan of beaches. I had one last final day in Australia and I was going to do it my way. Especially because it was another gorgeous day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1525662045084-GTBLKF190C30K9MYYF9I/PB012856.JPG Stories & Announcements - Australia Part 21 - Melbourne & Sydney - To The Hills I decided to forego the beach and head for the hills. I heard that there were some old military installations up there and the coast looked inviting. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1525662092292-PHXCSGRRCXI9TQTPIOYX/PB012861.JPG Stories & Announcements - Australia Part 21 - Melbourne & Sydney - More Beach I stopped taking pictures of beaches after a while because they all started to look the same. I think it’s one of those “you had to be there” kind of scenarios. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1525662083835-9JKPMIHL8DD18E9C8DHJ/PB012870.JPG Stories & Announcements - Australia Part 21 - Melbourne & Sydney - Mistaken For A Snake I was alone in the woods and looking for a picture when I heard rustling and assumed it was a snake. Luckily it was just a lizard and I would live another day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1525662104114-4L8AOXX69TOTCGU4VZNO/PB012877.JPG Stories & Announcements - Australia Part 21 - Melbourne & Sydney - My Reward It was the last day, I was about to head home and I felt like I had made the most of my trip. A beautiful end to fantastic time abroad. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1525662136397-LL2IKHTK0MNB4Q794KPS/PB012906.JPG Stories & Announcements - Australia Part 21 - Melbourne & Sydney - Enhance, Enhance A little further up the path I caught a better glimpse of the city. I would miss Sydney. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1525662131385-SJM5Z27EWC4RAQP7RYVJ/PB012918.JPG Stories & Announcements - Australia Part 21 - Melbourne & Sydney - Car Parks And Beaches I joke about beaches, but seriously I couldn’t get over the colours. Puts the brown and burnt red from back home to shame. https://kyle-bosch.com/stories-announcements/2018/5/6/australia-part-20-grampians-national-park monthly 0.5 2025-03-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1525661490163-UQX17JHX70R8J19LCWY7/PA292273.JPG Stories & Announcements - Australia Part 20 - Grampians National Park - A Morning Of Sunshine This hike made me feel like I was back home. We experienced almost every weather system imaginable. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1525661437771-KVWTZW5NCP584NHBX3P8/PA292284.JPG Stories & Announcements - Australia Part 20 - Grampians National Park - Momentary Reprieve The morning was fairly easy, but with a steep incline towards the latter stages. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1525661463074-C991RTNAVZ9EOCSSA6ZD/PA292298.JPG Stories & Announcements - Australia Part 20 - Grampians National Park - Stepping Stones Some of the pathways on the way there were incredibly unique. This section I loved, but the clouds in the sky began to loom and I rushed off to catch up with my group. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1525661486038-WSFC3BR65ID27X1M1WZE/PA292319.JPG Stories & Announcements - Australia Part 20 - Grampians National Park - Water, Water, Everywhere This is my first real attempt at a slow shutter speed in daylight. While I love the outcome, the fiddly nature of the setup means I may not frequent this type of photo. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1525661565729-CQZSVL7Q3BA0LF9YCCG3/PA292375.JPG Stories & Announcements - Australia Part 20 - Grampians National Park - A World Above We continued up the stream after our brief pause at the waterfall. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1525661510166-OHUKIZGE7G0FE1OOCJ68/PA292386.JPG Stories & Announcements - Australia Part 20 - Grampians National Park - Hidden Pathways The pathways progressively narrowed but I was convinced that the view at the top was going to be worth it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1525661529964-4SL31904BQZ89QOB2K1J/PA292395.JPG Stories & Announcements - Australia Part 20 - Grampians National Park - Changing Colours I had to take this quickly because people were coming from both directions. I loved how the colour of the rocks changed at the different altitudes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1525661557526-H0E8WLO7BPAH60FLGW02/PA292403.JPG Stories & Announcements - Australia Part 20 - Grampians National Park - Out Of The Way I found a small outcropping of rocks that I could perch upon. I’m glad I did because I feel this shows the interesting pattern that weathering and time have created. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1525661570674-7UHD9HE8158RZ4M8Q1VE/PA292425.JPG Stories & Announcements - Australia Part 20 - Grampians National Park - Valley Below To the left you can see the dark clouds creeping in. It was as if the weather knew exactly when to turn. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1525661591965-O4HX57GAGXKVWWBE3QH5/PA292455.JPG Stories & Announcements - Australia Part 20 - Grampians National Park - Soft Light The beauty of clouds is they create a wonderful soft light. This photo was taken in the minute and half that all the light was (relatively) even. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1525661613689-B7G7W3OUN5RB78F0CCGA/PA292494.JPG Stories & Announcements - Australia Part 20 - Grampians National Park - Rain Clouds And The Lonely Tree After the weather turned we started to head down the mountain. I was able to photograph the rain falling down on the lake in the background with a tree hanging precariously over the edge. One of my favourites from the whole Australia trip. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1525661613004-7HP5DFB2Q47ZAPNIUKOU/PA292499.JPG Stories & Announcements - Australia Part 20 - Grampians National Park - Can You See The Van? Our transport, the lovely yellow VW van was down in the green valley below. The rain was coming down harder now and forced us to pick up the pace. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1525661635461-50629U50IZWYQST0FMKV/PA292503.JPG Stories & Announcements - Australia Part 20 - Grampians National Park - Open The Heavens I wasn’t nearly as prepared as I should have been for the rain. Luckily Hike and Seek are great and had a backup plan. I learned a good lesson in being prepared for all eventualities that day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1525661670043-WE32Q4MP0NCGN4IUQM0E/PA292540.JPG Stories & Announcements - Australia Part 20 - Grampians National Park - Spot The Joey When we got back down to the car park there were loads of Kangaroo hanging around. This picture is another favourite because of the joey in her pouch. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1525661661008-ADH3LEO2IF28KCCAGY5H/PA292546.JPG Stories & Announcements - Australia Part 20 - Grampians National Park - 100 Per Cent Australia I feel that this is a geed representation of Australia. 4x4 vehicles, kangaroo, epic environments. https://kyle-bosch.com/stories-announcements/2017/8/21/australia-part-19-melbourne monthly 0.5 2025-03-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1503376057814-7SFWM4CD9HM3SCBE7CKF/PA282157.JPG Stories & Announcements - Australia Part 19 - Melbourne - Croft Alley I love art and museums, so it was only natural I take some time to explore some outdoor exhibits. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1503375999793-NZ69KVLSSB04ZUWUWTOJ/PA282159.JPG Stories & Announcements - Australia Part 19 - Melbourne - Painting On The Walls This alley was kind of weird because it was definitely a traditional alley. Garbage and oil drippings strewn through the pavement. Unpleasant smells, but the art was cool! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1503376016049-XGLULWM139I4ZK0E6I9K/PA282169.JPG Stories & Announcements - Australia Part 19 - Melbourne - Hosier Lane This was the busier out of the two spots I visited. I had to muster every ounce of patience I had to wait for the shots I wanted. None of these pictures are without people, but I got close. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1503376034741-YTPEI9PBF1T6FZJUQJLA/PA282170.JPG Stories & Announcements - Australia Part 19 - Melbourne - Suns Out, Shoes Out I've seen shoe lines like these in a few spots throughout the world. I always find it amusing to think that there may be some bare feet running throughout the streets. Their wearers would be glad in the knowledge their shoes will be immortal. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1503376054493-HD0HCG7NZKRUWAM1M7T9/PA282186.JPG Stories & Announcements - Australia Part 19 - Melbourne - Faces Looking Back There was so much to look at it was hard to pick the focal images. This face was an easy pick though, it immediately drew my eye. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1503376072522-LP8KW5AA20WR7ZYB5056/PA282195.JPG Stories & Announcements - Australia Part 19 - Melbourne - A Little Lost This time I was definitely lost for the focal point. However the Wonder Women was a highlight. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1503376082581-IJC6ZW0UR4HD6BMRVKFL/PA282204.JPG Stories & Announcements - Australia Part 19 - Melbourne - I Went... This sign was a little too on the nose for me not to capture it. https://kyle-bosch.com/stories-announcements/2017/7/3/australia-part-18-melbourne monthly 0.5 2025-03-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1499128320714-1H23VDJ2NS4MOP748OWW/PA282076.JPG Stories & Announcements - Australia Part 18 - Melbourne - St. Kilda Pier This is a happy accident. I loved that the clarity of the water allowed me to see the sea floor down below. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1499128286005-49GULNRQM3WMIXWFPARG/PA282097.JPG Stories & Announcements - Australia Part 18 - Melbourne - Face Up The Luna Park front gate is super creepy, but also great. The park was closed but still cool to see in person. The way the sun was hitting really brought out the colours in the background as well. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1499128300923-GHOFGLQ842FD9AOHHQPY/PA282098.JPG Stories & Announcements - Australia Part 18 - Melbourne - The Pier It's super long. This was a picture I thought displayed that fairly well. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1499128314924-VIP04B8IV4UP7AZVFGAR/PA282113.JPG Stories & Announcements - Australia Part 18 - Melbourne - The Penguins There's a colony that live on the pier. If you were to venture out in the evening, they start to waddle out and say hi. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1499128333461-L61WOI0JN61P8Q5G7UGQ/PA282127.JPG Stories & Announcements - Australia Part 18 - Melbourne - Jump! He was concentrating very hard on sticking the landing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1499128342415-WQ34736X355CJCO99ZKA/PA282140.JPG Stories & Announcements - Australia Part 18 - Melbourne - Sunset I had dinner and stuck around until the sun started to set. These three trees caught the sun in an odd way that I wanted to capture it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1499128363139-PKK559MHC1IEZMEIAOT0/PA282143.JPG Stories & Announcements - Australia Part 18 - Melbourne - It's All in the Grass I loved the texture that the grass made when mixing with the light. https://kyle-bosch.com/stories-announcements/2017/5/20/australia-part-17-melbourne monthly 0.5 2025-03-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1495340036291-L6U843KV9WKWTFJ5E0I7/PA272010.jpg Stories & Announcements - Australia Part 17 - Melbourne - Ice Cream Stop I stopped here for a quick break; which ended up being ice cream. It was delicious and after all I skipped dessert at lunch. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1495340044646-R512ZRRMEOLIOGFM1OSB/PA272013.jpg Stories & Announcements - Australia Part 17 - Melbourne - Webb Bridge Further down the river is this strange looking bridge that has very odd lines. I loved how the shadows hit the concrete. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1495340115932-7UF2QW2BT5BCPNI36JTT/PA272023.jpg Stories & Announcements - Australia Part 17 - Melbourne - City Sights From there I started to head for the bay. To get there I walked through an area I'd imagine most tourists don't walk through. This quiet park was nice break from the hustle of the city. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1495340161391-CG90Z1CB9Y98RW16C1PW/PA272029.jpg Stories & Announcements - Australia Part 17 - Melbourne - Long Way To Go I had already walked a long way, and at this point I was feeling the enormity of the task remaining. The beach stretching into the sunset was my next path. My destination still out of sight. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1495340163946-YXEZJM84C9ZU2WSJAL0E/PA272032.jpg Stories & Announcements - Australia Part 17 - Melbourne - Pier Life This seagull was eyeing me up. I liked the lines the walkway gave me and the bird was patient. I suspect he only wanted his picture taken. Cheeky. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1495340235725-DIF9PNXJK30EFFM267DH/PA272037.jpg Stories & Announcements - Australia Part 17 - Melbourne - Bronzed I remember taking this picture thinking how beautiful bronze looks once weathered. Once exposed to the elements each piece takes on a life of its own. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1495340205053-FBPX5EA1HNSC5EGHYTFL/PA282063.jpg Stories & Announcements - Australia Part 17 - Melbourne - Destination Achieved This was the last major stop I had planned. A small cafe that sits on the end of St. Kilda Pier. The historic significance of the cafe was a bit lost on me. I was here for the penguins that call it home. https://kyle-bosch.com/stories-announcements/2017/5/14/calgary-zoo-17 monthly 0.5 2025-03-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1494814974642-FOKL0B25UX5M5WGDXUTC/P5140005.jpg Stories & Announcements - Calgary Zoo '17 - Penguin Buddy https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1494815007907-PWLG7IRBBHFY7CWYZWXB/P5140015.jpg Stories & Announcements - Calgary Zoo '17 - Indoor Chill https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1494815023941-GC3FI9A5KB4R9O4YNZ8R/P5140028.jpg Stories & Announcements - Calgary Zoo '17 - Conerned Lookout https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1494815051302-K7OAJVZXAYELA434YP2M/P5140049.jpg Stories & Announcements - Calgary Zoo '17 - Sleepy Kitten https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1494815091843-ZG4TI28D1P1T16RWAPEG/P5140054.jpg Stories & Announcements - Calgary Zoo '17 - Thanksssssss https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1494815087773-U3PQ63L893HKTTNXIBKL/P5140061.jpg Stories & Announcements - Calgary Zoo '17 - Where did I put Baby? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1494815146663-NQQB9EKVYVLSSTVF5GRA/P5140095.jpg Stories & Announcements - Calgary Zoo '17 - Contemplating Existence https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1494815124155-19K0NHEJCM8F0M4EWCPU/P5140098.jpg Stories & Announcements - Calgary Zoo '17 - Colourful Snoot https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1494815174000-OMD5TS39MGF2FW71NFY4/P5140113.jpg Stories & Announcements - Calgary Zoo '17 - Cheek Filling https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1494815165861-3Q4IEOHO34O0U23B0BBV/P5140123.jpg Stories & Announcements - Calgary Zoo '17 - All in a Row https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1494815195998-MDDZ2ITJ7FR6TXWJYTNH/P5140130.jpg Stories & Announcements - Calgary Zoo '17 - Calm Before the Fight https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1494815228177-5D2Y233AHWIICOIAV5RA/P5140137.jpg Stories & Announcements - Calgary Zoo '17 - Garden Runner https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1494815401773-6BQTDT12PDN78X5JB5IJ/P5140154.jpg Stories & Announcements - Calgary Zoo '17 - Using Reflections to My Advantage https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1494815296083-T8UBTIOSS6G31FWP0SIA/P5140166.jpg Stories & Announcements - Calgary Zoo '17 - What's Going On? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1494815311115-1OP2XUFL0WF3H6STOHAS/P5140181.jpg Stories & Announcements - Calgary Zoo '17 - Hello There https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1494815340225-NNKMRTSOBOO23XYBKOUX/P5140208.jpg Stories & Announcements - Calgary Zoo '17 - Moody Family Photo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1494815342885-WOTOW58V632JT9MLNVOY/P5140226.jpg Stories & Announcements - Calgary Zoo '17 - Wounded Warrior https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1494815508151-PS92DGQHO3BMU850558L/P5140228.jpg Stories & Announcements - Calgary Zoo '17 - Fresh Kill https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1494815510030-992LDK8MTE8AJE5ZLPAH/P5140255.jpg Stories & Announcements - Calgary Zoo '17 - Draw Me https://kyle-bosch.com/stories-announcements/2017/5/9/australia-part-16-melbourne monthly 0.5 2025-03-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1494388372890-MPK9XBXAZAOWC6POXHQS/PA271948.jpg Stories & Announcements - Australia Part 16 - Melbourne - Federation Square I was told that Federation Square is something of a point of contention with locals. Love it or hate it, tourists flocked to it. So I promptly left. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1494388367461-H3PA97D7JBN7HA3ME0ML/PA271954.jpg Stories & Announcements - Australia Part 16 - Melbourne - Across the River The sun was hitting the buildings on the north side of the Yarra River in a very pleasing manner. Picture captured! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1494388384950-9088R44ZPBJJWSZ6QP72/PA271958.jpg Stories & Announcements - Australia Part 16 - Melbourne - Waiting for the Tram If I was a smarter man I would have taken the tram. I am not smart, so I continued walking. I loved the sight of the tram with the church in the background. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1494388400431-PMU6IFPREUMG31TBATT5/PA271964.jpg Stories & Announcements - Australia Part 16 - Melbourne - Reflections This is a shot I took quickly thinking I'll never use it. The blue sky and reflections quickly changed my mind. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1494388418144-TCJHN3ZIOZBICBH2W85M/PA271968.jpg Stories & Announcements - Australia Part 16 - Melbourne - Eureka! Up 88 floors on the Eureka Skydeck you get a pretty spectacular view of the city. This was the view looking towards Federation Square. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1494388429073-IATWJ7EXO7XG2G27OXDY/PA271992.jpg Stories & Announcements - Australia Part 16 - Melbourne - Finding the Trail I took the time on the Skydeck to scope out my next move. This view helped me decide to head further down the river and eventually work my way down towards the coast. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1494388438028-KZRNSZE38WMIW917UPE1/PA272000.jpg Stories & Announcements - Australia Part 16 - Melbourne - Where I Came From This was the direction I had started! I tried to find my car but the Suzuki was far too small. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1494389764645-YCDWUQIOLCNVXJVWKL74/EUR362143022707.jpg Stories & Announcements - Australia Part 16 - Melbourne - Bonus Picture - Look Down Please the Eureka Skydeck also has a room that extends from out of the building. The frosted glass quickly turns clear and everything appears much higher than it did a few moments before. https://kyle-bosch.com/stories-announcements/2017/5/8/australia-part-15-melbourne monthly 0.5 2025-03-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1494299070258-DFGVDR9R9S03G4BZV306/PA271853.jpg Stories & Announcements - Australia Part 15 - Melbourne - First Steps I found a parking spot in an area of town that looked sketchy and initially worried me. Turns out I was wrong and that there were extremely nice cars parked all around. So I figured my cheap Suzuki would be alright. This was the view shortly after I parked. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1494299075531-KXUBH02MFVSTBEOTXX3G/PA271868.jpg Stories & Announcements - Australia Part 15 - Melbourne - Romantic Inquiries My first major stop was to walk around the Royal Botanic Gardens. Water was calm, the sun was out, and a boatman glided around the lake. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1494299091474-I53DH9BIIY5EASW2NEZU/PA271885.jpg Stories & Announcements - Australia Part 15 - Melbourne - How Typical I took my time while exploring the park to soak in the flora and fauna. I couldn't help but reflect on the year I left behind. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1494299097239-B23BKL055TLLIDT6NNC8/PA271891.jpg Stories & Announcements - Australia Part 15 - Melbourne - Shrine of Remembrance This is one of the incredible statues that are situated at the foot of the Shrine. A site I would definitely visit should I ever return to Melbourne. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1494299107216-SY9G549JTG88MMVYDZ0Y/PA271903.jpg Stories & Announcements - Australia Part 15 - Melbourne - Out to the City Atop the Shrine was a spectacular view I hadn't anticipated. I tried to enjoy my time, but school children and a hot day accumulated into a visit cut short. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1494299114531-0D2SJLS9GQR9WM0BV98X/PA271925.jpg Stories & Announcements - Australia Part 15 - Melbourne - Ready Up The Shrine is dedicated to the soldiers that fought in all conflicts Australia was involved in. This was a day where a memorial march was taking place. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1494299118681-QOXX7QLRZDQJLUIS3FA9/PA271937.jpg Stories & Announcements - Australia Part 15 - Melbourne - Thanks Friends Inside the building are various exhibitions and memories from fallen soldiers. It was overwhelming to think of all those that died fighting for their country. https://kyle-bosch.com/stories-announcements/2017/4/19/australia-part-14-mornington-peninsula monthly 0.5 2025-03-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1492664862219-6TLFVG8TVLD4YS49FNL3/PA261753.jpg Stories & Announcements - Australia Part 14 - Mornington Peninsula - Bunker Time I realize these bunkers are probably structurally sound. However, I couldn't help but think "what if this collapses." Luckily I didn't find out. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1492664848304-1T8TXB40JGKG9TN2MCXM/PA261804.jpg Stories & Announcements - Australia Part 14 - Mornington Peninsula - Overwatch It quickly became clear why they chose this spot for an outpost. Great views. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1492664871641-N73227RV1G16JDW8EQSH/PA261807.jpg Stories & Announcements - Australia Part 14 - Mornington Peninsula - Hello? Weird technology and interesting detail? I'll take that photo all day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1492664894088-WUJ7ZKRG3TNMADCTNBU0/PA261812.jpg Stories & Announcements - Australia Part 14 - Mornington Peninsula - Purple Buddy Surprisingly I don't remember there being a lot of flowers on Point Nepean. I found one though! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1492664902064-W4RWXUD1QS6T6IJ399IV/PA261816.jpg Stories & Announcements - Australia Part 14 - Mornington Peninsula - Arthurs Seat We closed the day with a drive up to Arthurs Seat for a great view of the peninsula. I believe that's Mornington down below. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1492664915000-I0NTZQMURYR4CM2W615N/PA261836.jpg Stories & Announcements - Australia Part 14 - Mornington Peninsula - Towards Nepean This view looks back down towards Point Nepean. Bonus weird tree. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1492664924547-TRW7KIO4PJ23GBK0B1IM/PA261839.jpg Stories & Announcements - Australia Part 14 - Mornington Peninsula - More Weird Trees I warned you right? More! More! More! https://kyle-bosch.com/stories-announcements/2017/4/18/australia-part-13-mornington-peninsula monthly 0.5 2025-03-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1492572473327-ZCY00HTIGGK7846S3L71/PA261572.jpg Stories & Announcements - Australia Part 13 - Mornington Peninsula - Weird Trees There will be more than few more weird trees on this journey. If you're not interested in trees, you may have my apologies now. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1492572460678-6H4WESYP16CHTD8GHM52/PA261592.jpg Stories & Announcements - Australia Part 13 - Mornington Peninsula - Old Pier Apparently this little pier is almost always photographed when there's new visitors. I obliged! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1492572481880-P77CDKO2XT8OPF55X807/PA261653.jpg Stories & Announcements - Australia Part 13 - Mornington Peninsula - Point Nepean The spot we went for a hike used to be an old military installation. It's been left to the wildlife for quite some time though. This picture looks to the lighthouse across the bay. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1492572491983-IUVB0P69SY5O8JI9DD4H/PA261685.jpg Stories & Announcements - Australia Part 13 - Mornington Peninsula - Lookout This was one of the old gun emplacements. The grass and animals had made this bunker their home. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1492572500719-V6K1ZEZLAKKXEKXQ84ZK/PA261701.jpg Stories & Announcements - Australia Part 13 - Mornington Peninsula - Colours Out Beyond Seriously, how is any water this colour. Surreal. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1492572512821-L5E1E32M78IAIGLA4IYC/PA261711.jpg Stories & Announcements - Australia Part 13 - Mornington Peninsula - Getting Closer The fort was starting to come into view at this point; the colours were still amazing. It started to become "the norm" at this point. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1492572514249-GYAK1X7N803HTXZXUHAO/PA261722.jpg Stories & Announcements - Australia Part 13 - Mornington Peninsula - Inside the Tunnels You can walk through all the old installations and see what's left. I couldn't resist the light in the hallway. Thanks Kristal! I think you're the only other person I photographed besides me on this trip. https://kyle-bosch.com/stories-announcements/2017/4/15/australia-part-12-brisbane monthly 0.5 2025-03-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1492314881623-TP98TVHJPU8PAZEDRFTK/PA251513.jpg Stories & Announcements - Australia Part 12 - Brisbane - Story Bridge My hotel was in the prime position to cross Story Bridge and over to Kangaroo Cliffs. This looks south on another perfect day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1492314904853-H1EXE5QR1EW0TZOVNQCH/PA251519.jpg Stories & Announcements - Australia Part 12 - Brisbane - Captain Burke Park Looking up at Story Bridge, this park became a good friend to me. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1492314915193-V78R04O8YUR9DVSNIJSF/PA251522.jpg Stories & Announcements - Australia Part 12 - Brisbane - Looking on the CBD I had a suspicion that the sun would be perfect this time of day. Glad to be right once in a while. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1492314942471-2XAZ7EOUP5T26QLK8DDW/PA251525.jpg Stories & Announcements - Australia Part 12 - Brisbane - Trees for Days I liked how the tree seemed to glow with the CBD in the background. A surprise photo that I forgot about until editing came around. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1492314954543-PKCJWUWL3AJJMUAA7T93/PA251534.jpg Stories & Announcements - Australia Part 12 - Brisbane - Watch Out Apparently not all cyclists use bells on this pathway. While getting this photo I almost got ran over. The man was mad at me. Please wear bells, so innocent photographers like me are safe. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1492314963707-SX1BW0JLDBHFMIETH1NY/PA251540.jpg Stories & Announcements - Australia Part 12 - Brisbane - Light It Up Seriously, that light. Beautiful. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1492314972606-OUFF2HCJ9RAFR0I7TSQB/PA251550.jpg Stories & Announcements - Australia Part 12 - Brisbane - Innocuous Road People were looking at me funny for taking this photo. It was on the side of the road where there was nothing of great consequence. Love the shafts of light piercing the trees. https://kyle-bosch.com/stories-announcements/2017/4/14/australia-part-11-brisbane monthly 0.5 2025-03-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1492202991517-CMHSD0FIQ8H7YV5NTM1O/PA231324.jpg Stories & Announcements - Australia Part 11 - Brisbane - German Beer and Night Sky I met a friend for dinner that night after I had drove back from the zoo. We went to a place that specialized in German cuisine, which means I ate meat and drank beer. Hard to turn down because this was essentially the view. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1492202991559-6GAFW1LPV7I75XIU59CF/PA231342.jpg Stories & Announcements - Australia Part 11 - Brisbane - Australian Squirrel These lizards were everywhere (I really have to start remembering the names of all there creatures). Their relationship to they city seems similar to the squirrels back home. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1492203011427-1JGYM46Q77G80PXK813J/PA231424.jpg Stories & Announcements - Australia Part 11 - Brisbane - Moody Clouds There's a café up on the top of Kangaroo Cliffs where you could have some lunch and assorted drinks. The clouds that afternoon were gorgeous. Exectly what I look for in a landscape photo. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1492203035365-6P3OVTTWOM4I2V5GI24A/PA231431.jpg Stories & Announcements - Australia Part 11 - Brisbane - The Purple Tree This tree is called the Jacaranda, and I heard tell of a great spot where they bloom. I walked up there on my way back to the hotel and was pleasantly surprised. Sometimes the internet lies, if you don't know. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1492203035157-8OYRX7U4V4F03O5KK7GN/PA231440.jpg Stories & Announcements - Australia Part 11 - Brisbane - Phone Wallpaper I've gotten into a habit on my trips of taking a "homepage wallpaper" for my phone that has awesome colour and detail but isn't distracting. This one has yet to be displaced. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1492203054773-UOVXYKP8R3J4UB0XYEL1/PA241484.jpg Stories & Announcements - Australia Part 11 - Brisbane - City Beach In a country full of beaches, I found it incredibly funny that Brisbane put one in the middle of the city. Stay weird Brisbane. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1492203051190-F91ANTVHY4M376GDDFDG/PA241509.jpg Stories & Announcements - Australia Part 11 - Brisbane - Hotel Mirrors This optical illusion greeted me every day for a week as I got back from my adventures. https://kyle-bosch.com/stories-announcements/2017/4/12/australia-part-10-australia-zoo monthly 0.5 2025-03-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1492057618250-HSSC5629A9ECAY3LJZDJ/PA221237.jpg Stories & Announcements - Australia Part 10 - Australia Zoo - Lunch Time All around Australia Zoo you'll come across keepers that bring the more manageable animals out onto the pathways. An engaging way to personalize conservation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1492057600216-FE78HID8128AOQAV245Q/PA221247.jpg Stories & Announcements - Australia Part 10 - Australia Zoo - Eye on You After perusing the selection of snakes at Australia Zoo; the unprepared Canadian in me was happy that I didn't come across any in the wild . https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1492057632758-3I2CAVYIT9QX07XIN1RL/PA221251.jpg Stories & Announcements - Australia Part 10 - Australia Zoo - Tiger Time The tigers were a big draw and I happened to walk by around the time the keepers were presenting. I didn't stay long because crowd freak me out, but I did find a quiet corner to spend some time with this calm kitten. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1492057638051-IRLUPDBY1KDSJ7S3D62J/PA221260.jpg Stories & Announcements - Australia Part 10 - Australia Zoo - Loud Neighbour While preening their feathers, this macaw was incredibly loud. The lemurs that surrounded him weren't bothered in the least. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1492057651708-74U61MJACTUSYG1Q484F/PA221266.jpg Stories & Announcements - Australia Part 10 - Australia Zoo - Giraffe Snacks Down the path from the macaw were the African selection of animals. I stopped by when the family was chowing down on some grub. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1492057665173-VK245TUOKISZWRUD5YQO/PA221273.jpg Stories & Announcements - Australia Part 10 - Australia Zoo - Jaw-some The sun wasn't out and most of the large reptiles were insistent on sunning. Keep warm you deadly beauties. Loved the angles and enclosure in this photo. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1492057666701-K0MBANDMK0TZEG6QSZ15/PA221278.jpg Stories & Announcements - Australia Part 10 - Australia Zoo - Going to Get you Having grown up watching Steve Irwin feed crocodiles, it was really interesting to see it live. Brave keepers indeed! https://kyle-bosch.com/stories-announcements/2017/4/11/australia-part-9-australia-zoo monthly 0.5 2025-03-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1491936362585-ED9BT0J6YKT6OS4I84DJ/PA221164.jpg Stories & Announcements - Australia Part 9 - Australia Zoo - Squishy Face He chowed down on breakfast as we hung out in his cage, taking turns to walk up and say hi. I hear this red panda is new to the behind the scenes game, but he was a champ and performed like a veteran. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1491936367571-VV6J7NVRDMACD7LM2FLY/PA221169.jpg Stories & Announcements - Australia Part 9 - Australia Zoo - Otters at Play We have otters back in Calgary, but it's hard not to love them even though they're no new to me. Often rambunctious, these otters were tearing around their enclosure chasing after pebbles. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1491936375281-VUD7PFDAX4JP3ZI6Y0QK/PA221174.jpg Stories & Announcements - Australia Part 9 - Australia Zoo - First Love, Owls There's a specific theme of owls in my pictures as well. This inquisitive feathered friend was intrigued by my camera's lens. Perhaps their own reflection s what caught their eye. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1491936390778-45GGHDDRUOF30KDVBYNF/PA221198.jpg Stories & Announcements - Australia Part 9 - Australia Zoo - At Peace Koalas are everywhere at the Australia Zoo. Throughout the park there's several spots where groups of trees contain multiple Koalas. If not asleep, then most certainly eating. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1491936393240-SY2UXU2LG7GIX570G4DU/PA221203.jpg Stories & Announcements - Australia Part 9 - Australia Zoo - Curious Binturong I had heard of a binturong before, but never seen one. This was the first time I had been able to spend time with one. This darling creature posed for me long enough to snag a picture. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1491936404901-8VSG8BBDA8O2JBXY178Y/PA221209.jpg Stories & Announcements - Australia Part 9 - Australia Zoo - Open Field There is an open section of field in Australia Zoo where you can walk through and mingle with the locals. Like a single's mixer for kangaroos. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1491936412049-GBZRV3XHF6FMAW3IHQDS/PA221213.jpg Stories & Announcements - Australia Part 9 - Australia Zoo - Nap Time The way this duck lingered made me unusually suspicious he was up to no good. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1491938120669-E86LK5C2L2GDFKWGF30A/0843821Q-AZRPDPA161023P3%7EAZ62970843821QAE.JPG Stories & Announcements - Australia Part 9 - Australia Zoo - Bonus Picture - Red Panda Full disclosure, this picture was taken by the lovely photographer at the Australia Zoo. As a general rule, I'm not comfortable editing photos without permission. This means it's raw and unchanged! Meeting a red panda is a bucket list item I can now check off. https://kyle-bosch.com/stories-announcements/2017/4/6/australia-part-8-north-stradbroke-island monthly 0.5 2025-03-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1491542958982-BJE525PMI488PLXCX2IM/PA211046.jpg Stories & Announcements - Australia Part 8 - North Stradbroke Island - Hidden Treasure I have a running theme in a lot of my trips where I hide birds in my photos. This is the first instance of a hidden crab. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1491542989300-CPAGXA4TLPXII1VLDAXW/PA211050.jpg Stories & Announcements - Australia Part 8 - North Stradbroke Island - Look Up These are the types of trees where koalas love to sleep. They hang out all day and eat, sleep, and defecate. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1491542976514-K8HR78KZ2UK70305R8VS/PA211061.jpg Stories & Announcements - Australia Part 8 - North Stradbroke Island - Beaches For Days It would be incredibly hard to come to Australia and not see a beach. You would have to come with a mission to actively avoid them. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1491543007380-A784LUWYQDW41XAHJM96/PA211079.jpg Stories & Announcements - Australia Part 8 - North Stradbroke Island - Windswept More pictures of trees! I liked the visual proof that gravity and wind had battered the coast. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1491543006573-WM8UUW9H0UD986PEEUD4/PA211094.jpg Stories & Announcements - Australia Part 8 - North Stradbroke Island - Surfing Town There was some sort of major surfing competition going on the day we were on the island. Sadly this was as close as I got. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1491543027074-UWCXCCD8NUC4Q2WG9Q30/PA211104.jpg Stories & Announcements - Australia Part 8 - North Stradbroke Island - Waves For Days This picture I hadn't intended, but worked out perfectly. I adore how it shows the waves on the water. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1491543019547-OA4NQEQ41AHYSHGECL3I/PA211127.jpg Stories & Announcements - Australia Part 8 - North Stradbroke Island - First Kangaroo This was the first kangaroo I spotted in the wild. He was kind enough to hold still while I captured him. https://kyle-bosch.com/stories-announcements/2017/4/5/australia-part-7-brisbane monthly 0.5 2025-03-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1491452278800-9VQZ3CHPZZHQW2DROBMO/PA200965.jpg Stories & Announcements - Australia Part 7 - Brisbane - Brisbane The one thing I've had to learn how to do while travelling is trusting complete strangers with my SLR. This one turned out really well. Thanks stranger! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1491452279376-P5E2F9ZJQT6WYBOGSMHU/PA200945.jpg Stories & Announcements - Australia Part 7 - Brisbane - Mount Coot-Tha I hadn't planned my first day in Brisbane at all. Luckily I had the foresight to rent a car. I drove up to Mount Coot-Tha for a view of the city; it also happened to have a great spot for lunch and paved pathways. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1491452301985-IAVNKI4C1CRT0D6R1Y5C/PA210984.jpg Stories & Announcements - Australia Part 7 - Brisbane - South Bank I walked down the river to the Southbank later that day to get a better feeling for the city. The weather held out and I was lucky to meet a friend for dinner and drinks. Brisbane has some great food by the way. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1491452306186-TJYDKKS4IYJP3MGCT9GB/PA210992.jpg Stories & Announcements - Australia Part 7 - Brisbane - Night Time Brisbane has a deep fascination with putting lights on structures. This was before many of the bridges and buildings were fully lit up, but was a view I won't soon forget. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1491452338311-HQVP8E4M3PXV4RWJLE28/PA211005.jpg Stories & Announcements - Australia Part 7 - Brisbane - Brown Lake The picture doesn't do it justice, because the sky was reflecting a lot more blue than I anticipated. This lake is stained brown because of all the Tea Trees that surround it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1491452309940-3RNBBPI1K9YLQH7CDEWM/PA211000.jpg Stories & Announcements - Australia Part 7 - Brisbane - Little Frog Friends These small fellows were hard to photograph. They were however all over the place and so tiny and cute. Easy to miss if you didn't happen to take a closer look. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1491452325434-R0BZGRJSUEJ9YL52DTHL/PA211006.jpg Stories & Announcements - Australia Part 7 - Brisbane - Bark Has Bite I am very interested in tree bark. These trees looked like they shed a coat like a dog does in spring. Weird and wonderful. https://kyle-bosch.com/stories-announcements/2017/4/1/australia-part-6-taronga-zoo monthly 0.5 2025-03-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1491106197543-TTK9RU99KYUO64CPL9SE/PA190777.jpg Stories & Announcements - Australia Part 6 - Taronga Zoo - Rock Wallaby This section of the zoo was one of my favourites. It was in the style of an aviary, but contained a whole ecosystem of animals. This little gentleman was elusive. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1491106193070-UVZ63BFXZFGKF9GSRJV6/PA190781.jpg Stories & Announcements - Australia Part 6 - Taronga Zoo - Bird-o I love birds as well. I don't have a good enough memory to remember them all. I do remember this colourful brid chirping at me as I walked by. Angry or happy, I'm still not sure. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1491106203359-J27H4TFIV1KGXLEJQ9CW/PA190857.jpg Stories & Announcements - Australia Part 6 - Taronga Zoo - Family Values These chimpanzees were a big draw so I didn't spend too much time with them. It was enough time to see their family structure and how that plays into grooming. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1491106215646-52WQ78S9B9ZNOS6O2SD0/PA190874.jpg Stories & Announcements - Australia Part 6 - Taronga Zoo - Turtle Friend We stared at each other for a good solid 20 minutes. He clearly was interested in my camera and I in him. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1491106222518-ZPLLNCL0FQW664KRBWBZ/PA190888.jpg Stories & Announcements - Australia Part 6 - Taronga Zoo - Sleepy Boy This tree was covered in koalas. They were all sleeping. This guy looked the most peaceful. Not even a gaggle of school children could wake him. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1491106223863-G3YA9J58DQHE2FFZLPRD/PA190900.jpg Stories & Announcements - Australia Part 6 - Taronga Zoo - Lemurs They were my favourite when I was a child and a favourite now. My time with them was short, but it was the perfect period of the day to photograph them. Quiet and sleepy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1491106234231-G5PD85RJ1HRTGHK5B0Z4/PA200924.jpg Stories & Announcements - Australia Part 6 - Taronga Zoo - Sydney Tower Eye I ended the day with a tourist trap. I went up the tower at the centre of the city and made a solid effort to get a good skyline. The light was perfect, and the refliections are minimal. I'll call this a win. https://kyle-bosch.com/stories-announcements/2017/3/29/australia-part-5-ruined-castle monthly 0.5 2025-03-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1490837126498-O9LZPM5HS2MJDECLUUUR/PA180605.jpg Stories & Announcements - Australia Part 5 - Ruined Castle - A View From The Top I coaxed my guide into coming up to top of the Ruined Castle. The climb wasn't really much of anything, but it was sheer and I was the only one (aside from the guide) to go up to the top. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1490837125961-UX0Z2RSICO42C2CXWVV8/PA180616.jpg Stories & Announcements - Australia Part 5 - Ruined Castle - Green and Blue It was wonderful and quiet at the top. Instead of eating my lunch, I chose to sit on my perch and drink in the view. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1490837161161-DVV765ON5QPZ0AT6APH8/PA180629.jpg Stories & Announcements - Australia Part 5 - Ruined Castle - Cliffs Of Insanity These cliffs mesmerized me. I found them incredibly interesting to look at. Although I must admit I found it difficult to do their beauty justice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1490837160741-8JUH8NOM8MF9KFMM8EH8/PA180656.jpg Stories & Announcements - Australia Part 5 - Ruined Castle - What Would Mom Think? I came close to the edge to get this picture in an attempt to cut out some of the shrubs getting in my way. One of my fellow hikers kept laughing at me while asking "what would your mom think?" https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1490837197590-RPX3JKSTR67OYIL5I8EZ/PA180688.jpg Stories & Announcements - Australia Part 5 - Ruined Castle - Down, Down, Down The cliffs were steep, but the hike itself was moderate. The weather retained the blue sky for the entire day, allowing us time to tarry and relax for a bit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1490837171189-E81JIKDYRPVSTCCEPU4H/PA180707.jpg Stories & Announcements - Australia Part 5 - Ruined Castle - Local Colour These little flowers dotted our route all the way throughout the path. I didn't notice the little bug until after I had taken the picture. Unintentional Where's Waldo. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1490837201749-JUBSATYPWW6NUDYG45QU/PA190720.jpg Stories & Announcements - Australia Part 5 - Ruined Castle - One Last Look This was the view on the way back to Sydney. Out guide stopped to show us the waterfalls that scatter the valley below. https://kyle-bosch.com/stories-announcements/2017/3/28/australia-part-4-blue-mountains monthly 0.5 2025-03-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1490754463936-84NX5WIU2TTV8E9R59AS/PA180512.jpg Stories & Announcements - Australia Part 4 - Blue Mountains - Down and Around We set off early in the morning. It was a mildly chilly morning that steadily grew warmer the closer we got to the Blue Mountains. To get to the path that would take us to the Ruined Castle, we took a steep (and old) rail system deep into the valley. These were the cliffs that surrounded us. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1490754485847-LYCVB8IC0ZUEXO4BBI6B/PA180537.jpg Stories & Announcements - Australia Part 4 - Blue Mountains - Canopy From below, the paths seemed tropical. Slightly unusual because peeking through the bush the distant scenery looked like Canada. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1490754510892-GOSE49L2FQGZL6N3NN8Z/PA180577.jpg Stories & Announcements - Australia Part 4 - Blue Mountains - Enchanted Path The sunlight was bright and harsh. The shrubbery reflected the light without abandon. It made sections of the path quite magical. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1490754527248-6UIA2WS5RYF7OSNUMXEI/PA180579.jpg Stories & Announcements - Australia Part 4 - Blue Mountains - Peeking Through This particular spot came after a long and dark section through the forest. A friendly hiker warned my group of a Brown Snake sleeping on the path. We didn't meet the snake. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1490754519454-WBFKFJBWISQM1E3BZ562/PA180591.jpg Stories & Announcements - Australia Part 4 - Blue Mountains - Waratah This is the flower of New South Wales and it seemed clear that we were slightly lucky to see one. We only saw a few the entire hike, and this was the only one that was accessible via pathway. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1490754532923-3RCDCEJATBYEDGY27X90/PA180592.jpg Stories & Announcements - Australia Part 4 - Blue Mountains - Lunch Stealer This curious fellow stole part of a hiker's lunch. They're clever, and were waiting patiently for us to leave our food unoccupied. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1490754538413-NHY4K2GQXN8MUUIWERZ6/PA180602.jpg Stories & Announcements - Australia Part 4 - Blue Mountains - Blue Tongue These Blue Tongue Skink (I think at least) were everywhere once we reached the Ruined Castle. They bathed in the midday sun and weren't bothered by the birds or us. https://kyle-bosch.com/stories-announcements/2017/3/27/austalia-part-3-sydney monthly 0.5 2025-03-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1490664274092-O8MFT37VF4P3N2ROA9H8/PA170331.jpg Stories & Announcements - Austalia Part 3 - Sydney - Bondi Beach This was the spot I ate ice cream on the grass while enjoying the perfect weather. Normally I would be enticed to swim or lay on the beach, but I desired a long walk. So no swimming today. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1490664279518-UXY2FH7AOOSGDZZGIV9B/PA170375.jpg Stories & Announcements - Austalia Part 3 - Sydney - Towards Coogee The view was enticing. I happened to show up on one of the first days where art installations were set up all along the walk. Art show and excellent views! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1490664305581-CKJ3JVT4NG30JG02VP7J/PA170380.jpg Stories & Announcements - Austalia Part 3 - Sydney - Looking Back It's often difficult to remember in photography that looking back is can be more important than looking forward. This is one of my favourites; looking back at the path I just tread. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1490664304301-26OZAT0S713ACJPW8W5R/PA170394.jpg Stories & Announcements - Austalia Part 3 - Sydney - Waverley Cemetery Part of the path I was using had been washed away during a particularly rough storm. Usually, the path doesn't go directly into the cemetery, but I'm glad it did. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1490664331378-RAPLAMGDQJIM1B9V0289/PA170402.jpg Stories & Announcements - Austalia Part 3 - Sydney - Coogee This was the home stretch with Coogee in the distance. I was on a time crunch at this point, racing the sun to get a sunset picture. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1490664325775-L19LH2H8ZCAJDB4T4RUM/PA180438.jpg Stories & Announcements - Austalia Part 3 - Sydney - Opera at Night This was the sunset from Mrs Macquarie's Chair. I got absolutely soaked trying to get his picture because the tide came in much quicker than I anticipated. Luckily some new friends lent me a dry cloth to wipe my camera off. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1490664336355-6L1F9K8VBJL4W9SEL24K/PA180470.jpg Stories & Announcements - Austalia Part 3 - Sydney - Sydney Opera House This funnily enough is the only close up picture of the opera house I liked. I was glad I took the time to capture this shot. The gardens were closing, so security was giving me constant reminders to get going. They were very patient. https://kyle-bosch.com/stories-announcements/2017/3/25/australia-part-2-sydney monthly 0.5 2025-03-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1490493304963-6SAILXZVOAACV9CMQ2WF/PA170178.jpg Stories & Announcements - Australia Part 2 - Sydney - Australian National Maritime Museum On vacation, I am usually far too early for any scheduled activity. While waiting for the aquarium to open I wandered the outside exhibits of the Maritime Museum. To help pass the time they have a small outdoor café to hang out while sipping delicious coffee. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1490493306253-925U2CMUQJJWKOXHVVK7/PA170194.jpg Stories & Announcements - Australia Part 2 - Sydney - Sea Life Sydney Aquarium I have been trying to get solid photos in aquariums for years. I feel like I'm almost there. It helped this little clown fish was extremely welcoming. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1490493327849-5J18G8ZKCOZP28IQIMJP/PA170239.jpg Stories & Announcements - Australia Part 2 - Sydney - Sharks, Lots of Sharks I was so early that many of the busy areas of the Aquarium were completely dead. I made sure to take the chance to soak in time with these underwater kings. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1490493322082-QESG8YW772V3G58P4E9V/PA170245.jpg Stories & Announcements - Australia Part 2 - Sydney - Shark Selfie I became a bit of a master at taking selfies with my SLR. This is another that turned out surprisingly well. Shark tank ahoy! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1490493346317-E19ZIA3TAE6UAWEXM6WI/PA170251.jpg Stories & Announcements - Australia Part 2 - Sydney - Fishes! I completely forgot to get the name of these fish. I'm going to pretend they're angel fish. I'm really not sure. Sorry fishies. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1490493350640-KBSTT6UIBQ45DHK0NEQ0/PA170255.jpg Stories & Announcements - Australia Part 2 - Sydney - Clowning Around This one is fuzzier than I typically allow. However, I love the colour and the depth of field. So it stays. Enjoy an oddity that passes my "quality test". Imperfection is beautiful. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1490493357383-VJWGGPMXODZU4EMWB78B/PA170289.jpg Stories & Announcements - Australia Part 2 - Sydney - Town Hall While trekking over to the train station on my way to afternoon adventures, the weather was absolutely perfect all day. I couldn't help but stop and take a picture. https://kyle-bosch.com/stories-announcements/2017/3/24/australia-part-1-sydney monthly 0.5 2025-03-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1490400662722-PA92K8546GMUXCZP9DJN/PA160117.jpg Stories & Announcements - Australia Part 1 - Sydney - Just Landed I played the part of "obvious tourist #50,000" when I made my way into Sydney. I went straight for the Opera House. I'm not ashamed because even on a rainy day it was incredibly special. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1490400655610-SBNVBF4S1FOQAWRV65C8/PA160011.jpg Stories & Announcements - Australia Part 1 - Sydney - Harbour Bridge This was incredibly close to my hotel and I was central to most everything I wanted to see on the first day. This was essentially the first real sight I saw. Let me tell you, the Harbour bridge is massive. A good place to watch the ships pass by. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1490400657685-K6VOA28ON1NYXZ1QC57F/PA160061.jpg Stories & Announcements - Australia Part 1 - Sydney - Royal Botanic Gardens This little bird friend hung out with me in the rain for a solid hour as I rested my feet. He was patient as I tried to get a lovely portrait of him. Stay dry bird-o! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1490400673805-VEP593XHZSQI273VCZSL/PA160124.jpg Stories & Announcements - Australia Part 1 - Sydney - St. Mary's Cathedral When I started my walk, I really had no plan for the day. Luckily, that seemed to pay off because I stumbled across this cathedral just outside of the Royal Botanic Gardens. A good place to dry off and enjoy quiet atmosphere. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1490400680736-QH4EVIFN6NMCKTMGYSVT/PA160132.jpg Stories & Announcements - Australia Part 1 - Sydney - Keeping Dry I found a quiet place in the back to soak in the atmosphere. It was peaceful and just what I needed after a long series of flights. This is also the spot I realized I needed a wider lens. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1490400705290-INXEUEPJ61BYT55LYKKG/PA160162.jpg Stories & Announcements - Australia Part 1 - Sydney - Hyde Park There's apparently a Hyde Park in Sydney! It's green and lovely in the rain. If it wasn't for the rain, I would have spent a lot more time here laying in the grass and looking up and the sky. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1490400704733-NLNFYKSMZTUO2PLD0DO7/PA160170.jpg Stories & Announcements - Australia Part 1 - Sydney - Observatory Hill Park Almost cruelly the sun came out late that evening. The observatory was an interesting spot that I ended up frequenting often as I walked back to my hotel. Would sightsee here again. https://kyle-bosch.com/stories-announcements/2016/9/11/dinosaur-adventure monthly 0.5 2025-03-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1473641888142-M2AA3B9BR5737GDP2OP1/image.jpg Stories & Announcements - Dinosaur Adventure My niece would have been just a snack to this T-Rex. Luckily he's just bone now.  https://kyle-bosch.com/stories-announcements/2016/5/20/saying-goodbye-to-gramps-earl-betker monthly 0.5 2025-03-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1463796158747-GHJXCUF995AENMP506H7/image-asset.jpeg Stories & Announcements - Saying Goodbye to Gramps, Earl Betker My mom with my grandpa. One of my favourite pictures of them. https://kyle-bosch.com/stories-announcements/2016/4/26/part-10-waitomo-and-auckland monthly 0.5 2025-03-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1461727205953-T54JJSYWLHJQE4H4V2IY/PB031509.jpg Stories & Announcements - NZ Part 10 - Waitomo & Auckland - Glowworm Caves I stopped in Waitomo to see the glowworm caves and go spelunking. I wasn't disappointed. The further I went underground the darker it got. Without the headlamps it was pitch black. The lights that the worms gave off looked like millions of stars in a night sky. Gorgeous. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1461727205924-AVEX87798BFN0IT1RMJU/PB041534.jpg Stories & Announcements - NZ Part 10 - Waitomo & Auckland - Lodging This was the road to my hotel for the evening while I was in Waitomo. Was an enchanting scene and after a long day I treated myself to a fantastically expensive dinner. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1461727208602-P0996Y6X18G5D48U4P4V/PB041540.jpg Stories & Announcements - NZ Part 10 - Waitomo & Auckland - Farm Life The same road, but another picture I love. I must point out that in my room I found a surprising amount of bugs. All friendly, but indeed disconcerting. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1461727207845-B1D46NI03FFBGF1M4KWJ/PB051559.jpg Stories & Announcements - NZ Part 10 - Waitomo & Auckland - Backtracking I only had a few days left when I got back into Auckland. At this point I was exhausted and just looking to relax. The weather was too good to waste inside. Because of this I went back up Mount Eden to get a better image of the city. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1461727210248-BVG1J76TY2BKP7RINS1S/PB051609.jpg Stories & Announcements - NZ Part 10 - Waitomo & Auckland - City of Volcanos I won't lie to you, Auckland I'm told is essentially surrounded by Volcanos. This didn't stop me from falling in love with its charms and I was more than happy to enjoy one last clear day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1461727210713-HPXYV2HN4AY1W7C1WNYV/PB061621.jpg Stories & Announcements - NZ Part 10 - Waitomo & Auckland - Parklife It was my last day and I was determined to make the most out of my time. However, after getting the perfect weather (again) and rumours of snow back home. I decided to find a park and just enjoy the sun. This was my view. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1461728023362-ETKAGYKTXPGW01SEKK2O/PB031509.jpg Stories & Announcements - NZ Part 10 - Waitomo & Auckland https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1461728023413-950I59BSZG8XH9KA3XRO/PB031513.jpg Stories & Announcements - NZ Part 10 - Waitomo & Auckland https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1461728026559-97MEMAYFWXC2VL3OWLHI/PB031517.jpg Stories & Announcements - NZ Part 10 - Waitomo & Auckland https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1461728025059-7MIFFRKXBJ7936F92GH1/PB041528.jpg Stories & Announcements - NZ Part 10 - Waitomo & Auckland https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1461728028800-4A6OI078BIVLRCKEL15G/PB041530.jpg Stories & Announcements - NZ Part 10 - Waitomo & Auckland https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1461728029120-Z98HF4YD4DP0F0QCFW58/PB041534.jpg Stories & Announcements - NZ Part 10 - Waitomo & Auckland https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1461728031477-ZG0MIQFPDCGSO3GJFXXY/PB041538.jpg Stories & Announcements - NZ Part 10 - Waitomo & Auckland https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1461728032603-V4WSZIYX4RGK8BM6OBJE/PB041539.jpg Stories & Announcements - NZ Part 10 - Waitomo & Auckland https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1461728035863-2D11IL0ECVWF92KOV763/PB041540.jpg Stories & Announcements - NZ Part 10 - Waitomo & Auckland https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1461728034368-P7SWXLRTN7ZAWPWQKQRH/PB041549.jpg Stories & Announcements - NZ Part 10 - Waitomo & Auckland https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1461728036837-LM5LT9BJTAO3GZ7D0A48/PB041554.jpg Stories & Announcements - NZ Part 10 - Waitomo & Auckland https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1461728038885-5P7Y4A5XAJ6J6XFG3EXR/PB051559.jpg Stories & Announcements - NZ Part 10 - Waitomo & Auckland https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1461728039861-54VZ1K1MOECSB3RT0SDJ/PB051565.jpg Stories & Announcements - NZ Part 10 - Waitomo & Auckland https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1461728041523-2ZJ2WNKSV3NU3T8YQRBD/PB051577.jpg Stories & Announcements - NZ Part 10 - Waitomo & Auckland https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1461728043603-Z5D7R0V80D9N0GE5XWCB/PB051609.jpg Stories & Announcements - NZ Part 10 - Waitomo & Auckland https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1461728044546-N4XX6MIDGIMWMQP4DCAC/PB051616.jpg Stories & Announcements - NZ Part 10 - Waitomo & Auckland https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1461728047426-29AGZ3MVMOM5VW9HO1PF/PB061621.jpg Stories & Announcements - NZ Part 10 - Waitomo & Auckland https://kyle-bosch.com/stories-announcements/2016/4/25/part-9-wellington-area-for-lord-of-the-rings monthly 0.5 2025-03-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1461640689486-0261Z9GPMMN9S6VKP8PA/PB011334.jpg Stories & Announcements - NZ Part 9 - Wellington & Area For Lord of the Rings - Hobbit Hideaway When I got back to Wellington, I was on my own and took some time to relax. Apparently my form of relaxing was immediately hiking up to Mount Victoria to find the Hobbit Hideaway. A filming location for Lord of the Rings. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1461640689543-2L7DDEMDNAMRHZUNACCX/PB011369.jpg Stories & Announcements - NZ Part 9 - Wellington & Area For Lord of the Rings - Black Riders Full disclosure, I have no idea if this is the right fallen tree. However it is entirely possible this is the tree where the Hobbits hid from the Black Riders. If it's not, I still really like the picture. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1461640743710-6EZIJMAVYX7DLONVGJH3/PB021412.jpg Stories & Announcements - NZ Part 9 - Wellington & Area For Lord of the Rings - Putangirua Pinnacles This geological formation was also in Lord of the Rings during the Paths of the Dead sequence. It was an excellent reason to take drive on a beautiful day and hike the countryside. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1461640691728-W2ZKC4WT436L5P7IHLMB/PB021435.jpg Stories & Announcements - NZ Part 9 - Wellington & Area For Lord of the Rings - Touch of Green The Pinnacles were a bit precarious. The further I walked up the pathways to explore, the smaller the passages became. Rocks would tumble down behind me and settle at the bottom of the path. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1461640693846-PZLSVSLLFKOSNNKSPWA4/PB021456.jpg Stories & Announcements - NZ Part 9 - Wellington & Area For Lord of the Rings - Dead End I thought this was a cool spot and luckily the sky above the Pinnacles clouded over. Suddenly the pathways became ominous as I reached the end of my path. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1461640695376-7ML8UVI1XZ8F0IB43AUZ/PB021490.jpg Stories & Announcements - NZ Part 9 - Wellington & Area For Lord of the Rings - Rivendell This was the location where they built Rivendell. Conveniently, it was located on my drive back to Wellington from the Pinnacles. Apparently Orlando Bloom stood on this spot. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1461642490763-6BM2FA54YHP3FJJ8JY4G/PB011334.jpg Stories & Announcements - NZ Part 9 - Wellington & Area For Lord of the Rings https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1461642490585-S6IJBJFY7PZRS0SH7G2P/PB011335.jpg Stories & Announcements - NZ Part 9 - Wellington & Area For Lord of the Rings https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1461642493296-J7WO2SKIMZXAYEKVFX1G/PB011369.jpg Stories & Announcements - NZ Part 9 - Wellington & Area For Lord of the Rings https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1461642492573-5Y1DULHQ0TOH9AWKE1O9/PB021393.jpg Stories & Announcements - NZ Part 9 - Wellington & Area For Lord of the Rings https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1461642495377-VAES7CCDOOQK7MRAQP8Z/PB021398.jpg Stories & Announcements - NZ Part 9 - Wellington & Area For Lord of the Rings https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1461642496624-8MNOCQRCH2HQ1V8AWVUY/PB021403.jpg Stories & Announcements - NZ Part 9 - Wellington & Area For Lord of the Rings https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1461642510851-J6HTGPQS8BFBY8K7W1U6/PB021412.jpg Stories & Announcements - NZ Part 9 - Wellington & Area For Lord of the Rings https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1461642511721-DO0IXQPTNI3VHGN8XJZC/PB021422.jpg Stories & Announcements - NZ Part 9 - Wellington & Area For Lord of the Rings https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1461642513459-H2WZY4WO4922ZUDJ2AZO/PB021426.jpg Stories & Announcements - NZ Part 9 - Wellington & Area For Lord of the Rings https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1461642515501-XOVHBHOE61JANET8LPKG/PB021431.jpg Stories & Announcements - NZ Part 9 - Wellington & Area For Lord of the Rings https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1461642520249-23GBAIDSVHVZZ3JRDCWK/PB021435.jpg Stories & Announcements - NZ Part 9 - Wellington & Area For Lord of the Rings https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1461642520193-N1Y0WIMX8ETOXG3W8FDQ/PB021443.jpg Stories & Announcements - NZ Part 9 - Wellington & Area For Lord of the Rings https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1461642527075-D2NXVF1U7JVAQ0VT7HGS/PB021456.jpg Stories & Announcements - NZ Part 9 - Wellington & Area For Lord of the Rings https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1461642527106-5HR5Y974OXWQAU2B13MV/PB021462.jpg Stories & Announcements - NZ Part 9 - Wellington & Area For Lord of the Rings https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1461642531171-QT0H65DHIOWDDZTXPEXX/PB021476.jpg Stories & Announcements - NZ Part 9 - Wellington & Area For Lord of the Rings https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1461642530645-870JWUQYVISCB0LXU9IV/PB021481.jpg Stories & Announcements - NZ Part 9 - Wellington & Area For Lord of the Rings https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1461642546359-X5YY7CLS1IWLDQJXPC8S/PB021490.jpg Stories & Announcements - NZ Part 9 - Wellington & Area For Lord of the Rings https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1461642534292-8O69JF1ZO2FFP8XS81XL/PB021496.jpg Stories & Announcements - NZ Part 9 - Wellington & Area For Lord of the Rings https://kyle-bosch.com/stories-announcements/2016/4/22/part-8-lake-ohau-to-farm-life monthly 0.5 2025-03-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1461389554597-YFI6XVDND5VB42RNXZQ7/PA291198.jpg Stories & Announcements - NZ Part 8 - Lake Ohau to Farm Life - Evening at Ohau We arrived fairly late in the day at Lake Ohau, but still had enough time to go down to the water and enjoy the last few moments of sun. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1461389579916-LRJRJEOK0O8IJ2GDCS42/PA301245.jpg Stories & Announcements - NZ Part 8 - Lake Ohau to Farm Life - Alone With The Stars A few weeks before I left to go to New Zealand I had an unforgettable night under the stars. It was that night I fell in love with the night sky. Shortly after my group arrived at Ohau, I realized the location was a dark sky preserve and I needed to spend all night with nothing but the stars to guide me. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1461389560684-82AFNW8NJ3ID7WGVESL7/PA301258.jpg Stories & Announcements - NZ Part 8 - Lake Ohau to Farm Life - Good Morning I was supposed to be at breakfast, but I had a hunch the lake would be special in the morning. It was a clear sky and I woke up with the sunrise. Beautiful colours and a calm surface for reflections. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1461389576196-JFZU2H27YEJBQCPCVCG8/PA301266.jpg Stories & Announcements - NZ Part 8 - Lake Ohau to Farm Life - Mount Cook The tallest mountain in New Zealand. Was quite the sight to be able to see it. I would genuinely like to climb it some day, but that may be crazy talk. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1461389583874-Z9ZOKV1Y4YNBHOO9MK7I/PA301303.jpg Stories & Announcements - NZ Part 8 - Lake Ohau to Farm Life - Angular Sheep Between the beautiful soft lighting and the forlorn sheep in the perfect spot. This is another one of my favourites. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1461389609897-MHY1D20JB964S85B3YJG/PA301317.jpg Stories & Announcements - NZ Part 8 - Lake Ohau to Farm Life - Little Swingers He was dubbed Little Swingers by our bus driver. If it's not clear, the name is in regards to his swinging genitalia. He took after his father, Big Swingers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1461390779885-CYJ9VG50VRUZPZ79ESSI/PA291198.jpg Stories & Announcements - NZ Part 8 - Lake Ohau to Farm Life https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1461390780499-0C6U1WEB5K42SHAZHTFN/PA301245.jpg Stories & Announcements - NZ Part 8 - Lake Ohau to Farm Life https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1461390781701-BHUK0HNYQTL5JCEL88B2/PA301249.jpg Stories & Announcements - NZ Part 8 - Lake Ohau to Farm Life https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1461390782715-2WKMRYWEQWPPGYH84GZS/PA301258.jpg Stories & Announcements - NZ Part 8 - Lake Ohau to Farm Life https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1461390785012-DK2IXE6WIB8VHT4X1C3J/PA301266.jpg Stories & Announcements - NZ Part 8 - Lake Ohau to Farm Life https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1461390788888-XO990VUVX9CX2I72FAT8/PA301272.jpg Stories & Announcements - NZ Part 8 - Lake Ohau to Farm Life https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1461390787867-5GBFNEVLT33LWPVFQYBK/PA301277.jpg Stories & Announcements - NZ Part 8 - Lake Ohau to Farm Life https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1461390790020-2DBS2BKK2ZFU7O3BAOM2/PA301278.jpg Stories & Announcements - NZ Part 8 - Lake Ohau to Farm Life https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1461390793243-YRYLAAAJ772UQ3UDKHWU/PA301282.jpg Stories & Announcements - NZ Part 8 - Lake Ohau to Farm Life https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1461390795498-PASETZ26OX4BSJWF47LI/PA301286.jpg Stories & Announcements - NZ Part 8 - Lake Ohau to Farm Life https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1461390797825-MBJKULWNC69UMT5PZJAW/PA301294.jpg Stories & Announcements - NZ Part 8 - Lake Ohau to Farm Life https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1461390800830-F303FHRXJKUQYOJ40LDM/PA301300.jpg Stories & Announcements - NZ Part 8 - Lake Ohau to Farm Life https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1461390803538-J1BO6QTN25QQB2MT9OER/PA301303.jpg Stories & Announcements - NZ Part 8 - Lake Ohau to Farm Life https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1461390805069-X3A2DBDT1UJ61GRB6OQG/PA301310.jpg Stories & Announcements - NZ Part 8 - Lake Ohau to Farm Life https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1461390808246-A2OBJX8KHEUUQP8YPMZD/PA301317.jpg Stories & Announcements - NZ Part 8 - Lake Ohau to Farm Life https://kyle-bosch.com/stories-announcements/2016/4/21/milford-sound-arrowtown monthly 0.5 2025-03-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1461302126222-5T60M5XLT36Q65HD3LIR/PA281045.jpg Stories & Announcements - NZ Part 7 - Milford Sound & Arrowtown - To Milford This field was on the side of the road as we drove to Milford Sound. Another case of moody skies and breath taking scenery that caught my attention. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1461302127507-S03UCIQSMWH18SKL9C96/PA281081.jpg Stories & Announcements - NZ Part 7 - Milford Sound & Arrowtown - Winding River The rivers in New Zealand were always beautiful. The colours were bright and the sounds of birds filled the air. Another stop on the road to Milford Sound. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1461302375954-XXI7W2AHN4Z5QAHMBH22/PA281089.jpg Stories & Announcements - NZ Part 7 - Milford Sound & Arrowtown - Milford Sound The view was astounding right from the get go. Capturing the sheer scale of this sound was tough, but if you look closely you can one of the boats that puts it all into perspective. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1461302757431-ITD4ISKXZR8WKT2ZARI1/PA281135.jpg Stories & Announcements - NZ Part 7 - Milford Sound & Arrowtown - Wider Still A better wide shot of the valley that get's carved out by massive glaciers of a bygone age. Deep and wide with water pouring in from the surrounding peaks. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1461302129980-NXCYUTEZLAF2QD6M5Z9N/PA281153.jpg Stories & Announcements - NZ Part 7 - Milford Sound & Arrowtown - Shattered Water You're probably noticing a theme by now. I have a uncontrollable interest in water and how it moves. I found this waterfall interesting because or how it spread out like shattered glass when it hit the sound's surface. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1461302134156-KU4437X2MPFOM3SZPC1V/PA291181.jpg Stories & Announcements - NZ Part 7 - Milford Sound & Arrowtown - Jump When Approved We had to backtrack a little because of how New Zealand roads wind around the mountains. Just outside of Arrowtown by Queenstown there's a pedestrian bridge on the Kawarau River. 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This was also an accurate representation of the forest in it's natural form. Hiking trails and camp sites were scattered all over. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1461214082442-V7MR487ZDSODG6F2PSGN/PA260860.jpg Stories & Announcements - NZ Part 6 - Queenstown - Paradise While on the Dart River Jet Boat cruise we darted passed a location called Paradise while the boat was travelling obscene speeds. This was my attempt to capture Paradise while fighting extreme winds. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1461214084616-CVUF1WG77BAQ1P7WPXX3/PA270912.jpg Stories & Announcements - NZ Part 6 - Queenstown - Up, Up, I Go! This was the view after about an hour of hiking. That's Lake Wakatipu down below and a good representation of where I started the hike up to the Ben Lomond summit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1461214087548-OYEUKBCE9QITNPAZCLZF/PA270936.jpg Stories & Announcements - NZ Part 6 - Queenstown - Halfway There After about 3 hours I was pretty tired. The hike ended up being longer than I expected and this is where I took my lunch. A friendly bird joined me at this point. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1461214087302-RTSGM4BAMFE6S5P0R4US/PA271000.jpg Stories & Announcements - NZ Part 6 - Queenstown - A View of the World Queenstown sat like a distant memory down below. This picture gives an excellent sense of scale as the green grass by the lake is where I started walking. 4 or 5 hours to the top, but well worth the effort. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1461214089017-WGDOX0LGKIXVLW82FFB1/PA271016.jpg Stories & Announcements - NZ Part 6 - Queenstown - Bird Friend This was the little fellow that followed me up the mountain. Coincidently, a satisfying shot of the snow still capping the mountains. 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Conveniently placed with big beautiful eyes? Perfect animal. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1461125932432-RQVU50PDDBF4QHZE2CQG/PA230715.jpg Stories & Announcements - NZ Part 5 - Kaikoura & the road to Queenstown - Sea of Green This was where the Kaikoura walk took us. It reminded me a lot of the fields in Switzerland. A flowing sea of bright green grass. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1461125934565-SQXZTS07WS65EJMUGS3Q/PA250747.jpg Stories & Announcements - NZ Part 5 - Kaikoura & the road to Queenstown - Firestarter I happened to walk outside with my camera when one of the fellows at the hostel in Fox Glacier started fire dancing. The perfect moment to pactice long exposures. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1461125934568-5L40UND4LUH1TUHRIGG2/PA250779.jpg Stories & Announcements - NZ Part 5 - Kaikoura & the road to Queenstown - Fox Glacier In the distance, past the green grass you can see the massive sheet of ice that carved out deep valleys in the mountains. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1461125936182-CM1MAPKUZE7RTPPLP37R/PA250790.jpg Stories & Announcements - NZ Part 5 - Kaikoura & the road to Queenstown - Little Friend This bird sat perfectly for me while I stretched my legs in Makarora. The rest stop was perfect. I was able to watch horses run in farmer's fields with mountains surrounding me. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1461125936461-8ONJQ7B5XJXZV6M1C940/PA250798.jpg Stories & Announcements - NZ Part 5 - Kaikoura & the road to Queenstown - Valley Overlook This was the road we took to get to Queenstown. The clouds were brilliantly moody; just how I like them. https://kyle-bosch.com/stories-announcements/2016/4/18/part-4-nelson-abel-tasman-national-park monthly 0.5 2025-03-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1461036283934-TDKWYJK0HXLWEPO83YVI/PA200513.jpg Stories & Announcements - NZ Part 4 - Wellington, Nelson, & Abel Tasman National Park - A View For Victoria I was glad we drove up to the top of Mount Victoria, situated in the heart of Wellington. A gorgeous but windy day to enjoy before we caught the ferry to the south island. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1461036283547-TZULEEYTX7C4ONO25I2F/PA210553.jpg Stories & Announcements - NZ Part 4 - Wellington, Nelson, & Abel Tasman National Park - Fish & Chips The sand got everywhere. I was finding it in my shoes for days afterwards. It was however a brilliant view as I wandered the little area around my hotel. A perfect day in Nelson with brilliant fish and chips to top it off. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1461036286189-0IDJ00JH5LXP3P63DOAA/PA220601.jpg Stories & Announcements - NZ Part 4 - Wellington, Nelson, & Abel Tasman National Park - Reflections I have a deep fondness for reflections. This was my attempt to capture the serene quality of the park and the colours that reflected in the calm water. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1461036287829-7RLUIROSYG2WTNUBMJ1F/PA220605.jpg Stories & Announcements - NZ Part 4 - Wellington, Nelson, & Abel Tasman National Park - Into the Trees I also love suspension bridges. They they're simultaneously thrilling, terrifying, and beautiful. I especially like how the bridge seems to disappear into the forest. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1461036299011-G0PNLXX92L3VSWT8ECH5/PA220634.jpg Stories & Announcements - NZ Part 4 - Wellington, Nelson, & Abel Tasman National Park - Hidden Birds are all over New Zealand and this little green and yellow fellow perfectly blended into the shrubs. 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Either way, the view of Taupo was quite lovely. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1460788980708-1TBEEIONTCB8N6PINLXG/PA190381.jpg Stories & Announcements - NZ Part 3 - Taupo & Tongariro National Park - River Runs Through It In the middle of Tongariro National Park sits Mount Ruapehu. This picture is one of my favourites from the trip. I love the water and colour of the fields that lead up to the cloudy peaks. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1460788982621-T2QBGDA9B8DXL6RQUG9U/PA190417.jpg Stories & Announcements - NZ Part 3 - Taupo & Tongariro National Park - The Overlook One of the first big hikes I did let me up a long and winding path to a view of the Upper and Lower Tama lakes. This is Mount Ruapehu with the Lower Tama lake in the foreground. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1460788982996-DKEDHMONLO3J7U1Q10AL/PA190432.jpg Stories & Announcements - NZ Part 3 - Taupo & Tongariro National Park - Foot of Mount Doom This was the Upper Tama lake. It is situated at the foot of Mount Ngauruhoe. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1460788984449-YW58OEM52KGBEDYPQOMN/PA190456.jpg Stories & Announcements - NZ Part 3 - Taupo & Tongariro National Park - Mount Doom One of the reasons I came to New Zealand was to discover some locations from the Lord of the Rings movies and experience a new country. I wasn't disappointed. This mountain (Ngauruhoe) was the inspiration for Mount Doom. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1460788985349-K5N452KMTCX0TN7O4I0I/PA190500.jpg Stories & Announcements - NZ Part 3 - Taupo & Tongariro National Park - Brief Repose This spot was incredibly peaceful. The weather had finally cleared after a few hours of walking and the only sounds I could hear was tumbling water flowing into the creek that disappeared into the forest canopy. https://kyle-bosch.com/stories-announcements/2016/4/14/nz-part-2-hobbiton monthly 0.5 2025-03-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1460694350188-06YG6FYSAI3JLEQFH80A/PA170145.jpg Stories & Announcements - NZ Part 2 - Hobbiton - Enter Middle Earth Hobbiton is located just outside of Rotorua in Matamata. This shot was what you see when your first walk into the small valley where they built the set. As you can see, green rolling hills abound. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1460694349992-X06MG88WG5AVXM4YP85E/PA170156.jpg Stories & Announcements - NZ Part 2 - Hobbiton - Gardens for Sam They have full time gardeners in Hobbiton, and it shows. A fitting tribute to Samwise Gamgee. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1460694352899-6JJO80V8IB09D8HRYBTA/PA170157.jpg Stories & Announcements - NZ Part 2 - Hobbiton - Party Tree The Party Tree was massive, and out of all my pictures this one best showed the scale. Also a closer look at the small table with fake 'taters. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1460694352376-A1T78BAO4FITL0O49Q6I/PA170184.jpg Stories & Announcements - NZ Part 2 - Hobbiton - No Admittance Loved this sign in the movies, and loved this sign in real life. Bilbo's home and the iconic green door of Bag End. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1460694354667-60AP72S2DEM5ZPR4A6AH/PA170213.jpg Stories & Announcements - NZ Part 2 - Hobbiton - Green Hills The light reflected off the green hills and I was in love. it's easy to see why this spot was chosen. A good find. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1460694357576-A2R8B9OHDS1CPQ0EM1XQ/PA170231.jpg Stories & Announcements - NZ Part 2 - Hobbiton - Green Dragon Inside the Green Dragon Pub, where we got a chance to rest and drink in the social home of the hobbits. 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My hotel room wasn't ready and none of the shops were open. That was when I decided to go for a walk. This pier was my starting point and it was the perfect place to start a journey. Quiet and calm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/569539b99cadb69b288c3052/1460608421266-6ZY5TAEWIW8LLC416KRC/PA150020.jpg Stories & Announcements - NZ Part 1 - Auckland & Rotorua - Stones of Mount Eden I loved the mossy stones that littered the path up to the top of Mount Eden. 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