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Nico Plage
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Photos and videos from nature, landscapes and of things that inspire me. Definitely not current but possibly timeless. P.s. I have a weakness for climbing.
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The Onuma Quasi-National Park (大沼国定公園) on Hokkaidō offers picturesque lakes such as Lake Ōnuma (大沼), islands and the active volcano Mount Komagatake (駒ヶ岳). Taikobashi (太鼓橋), which means drum bridges, connect the many small islands.

#Photography #volcano #nature #lake #Japan #travel #bridge
Das Bild zeigt eine malerische, geschwungene Bogenbrücke, die typisch für traditionelle japanische Landschaften ist. Die Brücke besteht aus Holz und hat rote Geländer, die sich harmonisch in die natürliche Umgebung einfügen. Ihre sanft geschwungene Form ragt über einen ruhigen, klaren Fluss, dessen Oberfläche von den Ästen der umliegenden Bäume teils beschattet und teils vom Sonnenlicht erhellt wird. Die Brücke führt von einem grasbewachsenen Ufer zu einer kleinen Insel, die von dichter Vegetation umgeben ist. Der Fluss schlängelt sich durch eine üppige Landschaft, die von zahlreichen Bäumen und Sträuchern geprägt ist. Viele der Bäume tragen frisches, hellgrünes Laub, das auf Frühling oder frühen Sommer hindeutet. Einige kleinere Büsche und Pflanzen zeigen rote Blüten oder Beeren, die einen schönen Kontrast zum dominierenden Grün bieten. Das Wasser des Flusses wirkt ruhig und reflektiert teilweise die umliegende Natur. Im Hintergrund erhebt sich ein bewaldeter Hügel oder Berg, der von der dichten Vegetation und den Wolken leicht verdeckt wird. Es könnte sich dabei um den Mount Komagatake (駒ヶ岳) handeln, der für die Region des Onuma Quasi-Nationalparks (大沼国定公園) auf Hokkaidō charakteristisch ist. Die Wolken am Himmel sind weiß und leicht, lassen aber viel Sonnenlicht durch, sodass die gesamte Szenerie freundlich und lebendig erscheint. Die Atmosphäre des Bildes ist ruhig und friedlich, eine Einladung, die Natur zu genießen und die Harmonie der Umgebung zu spüren. Die Brücke selbst, oft als „Taikobashi“ (太鼓橋) bezeichnet, deren Name „Trommelbrücke“ bedeutet, ist ein ästhetisches Highlight. Sie fügt sich nicht nur funktional, sondern auch visuell perfekt in die Landschaft ein. Das Bild vermittelt eine zeitlose Ruhe und die Schönheit traditioneller japanischer Gartenkunst.
January 26, 2025 at 9:30 PM
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The majestic Yōtei (羊蹄山), also known as "Ezo-Fuji" (蝦夷富士), rises above Lake Tōya (洞爺湖) on Hokkaido (北海道). This volcano is similar to Mount Fuji (富士山) and the lake is known for its never-freezing water.

#Photography #volcano #Hokkaido #nature #lake #Yōtei #JapanTravel #travel
January 20, 2025 at 12:17 PM
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The Tokyo Tower (333 m), Japan's tallest steel lattice tower in the Eiffel Tower style, glows orange and white to fulfil aviation regulations. There are 5 other towers in Japan, such as the Nagoya TV Tower in Sapporo or Nagoya.

#Photography #tokyo #tower #japan #travel #art #street #bigcity
January 18, 2025 at 8:22 PM
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The Tokyo Tower (東京タワー), which is reflected here, is still a popular tourist destination and a symbol of Tokyo (東京) at 333 metres. It was built in 1958 and serves as a viewing platform and radio tower.

#Photography #tokyo #tower #japan #travel #art #street #bigcity
January 17, 2025 at 10:15 PM
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Evening mood at Sakura Matsuri! shows an evening festival trail in Hirosaki. Colourful stalls with warm lights line the street while people stroll in a relaxed atmosphere. The contrast of the deep blue sky and lanterns creates a peaceful, festive mood.
#Photography #japan #travel #art #street
January 16, 2025 at 10:02 PM
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In Maruyama Park (円山公園), the Yae-Zakura (八重桜) can be seen with its double cherry blossom. It is sterile, therefore hardly produces any fruit and offers neither pollen nor nectar. Still pretty and decorative, but no ecological interwining.
#photography #cherryblossom
#花見 #japan #nature #travel #art
January 15, 2025 at 11:26 AM
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The governor's residence (五稜郭奉行所) in Hakodate was the scene of the Battle of Hakodate (箱館戦争, 1868-1869), the last clash of the Tokugawa shogunate. A symbol of the transition from samurai to the Meiji period, here during Hanami (花見).
#photography #sakura #花見 #art #japan #nature #travel #landscape
January 14, 2025 at 12:27 PM
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A spring day at Ishizakijinushikai Shrine (石崎地主海神社, close to Hakodate): The delicate cherry blossoms (桜) envelop the street (道路) in a sea of pink, while a suitably coloured car (車) looks like a painting.

#photography #cherryblossom #sakura #花見　#japan #nature #travel #Hokkaido #landscape
January 13, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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Hirosaki Castle (弘前城), built in 1611, is located in Hirosaki Park (弘前公園) with 2,600 cherry trees (桜の木). Famous for the cherry blossom festival (桜まつり) and "flower carpets" (花の絨毯) in the moats.
#photography #cherryblossom #sakura #hanami #花見 #japan #nature #travel
January 12, 2025 at 1:17 PM
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The Yamazakura (山桜), Japan's wild cherry, grows in mountainous regions such as Nikko. With delicate flowers and 5 petals, it differs from cultivated varieties which have double flowers due to terryphoria!

#photography #cherryblossom #sakura #花見 #japan #nature #hiking #travel #forest #landscape
January 11, 2025 at 9:31 AM
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When crossing a torii (鳥居):
1. bow slightly (お辞儀, Ojigi) to show respect.
2. walk calmly and respectfully.
3. use the right or left edge of the path, as the centre belongs to the kami (神, God).

#photography #japan #nature #hiking #travel #shrine
January 10, 2025 at 9:58 PM
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The legendary Fairy Bridge of Glen Creran. This was a bit tricky to find but not a long hike at all.
#photography #art #moss #travel #uk
January 9, 2025 at 12:25 PM
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The Shinkyō (神橋) (built around 1636) marks the entrance to the sacred sites of #Nikko, #Japan and symbolises the connection between the world of the living and the gods. The red colour often marks sacred sites and is associated with happiness and joy!
#photography #nature #hiking #travel #bridge
January 9, 2025 at 9:37 AM
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In Nikko (日光) there is a small but very beautiful hiking trail through the countryside between Tōshōgu (東照宮) and Takinoo-Jinja (滝尾神社)!

#photography #nikko #japan #shrine #nature #hiking
January 8, 2025 at 7:43 AM
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Kitsune (狐 (fox) here at 滝尾神社) are often found at shrines (神社) and are considered sacred messengers of the rice god Inari (稲荷). They are protective spirits and symbolise fertility and prosperity. The red clothing symbolises protection (守護, shugo) & purity.
#photography #nikko #japan #shrine #nature
January 7, 2025 at 8:48 AM
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Bell rods, similar to those in Futarasan Shrine, are used by pilgrims to ask for protection (守護, shugo) when travelling. The suzu bells (鈴) drive away evil spirits (and bears 🐻), purify the path (清め, kiyome) and call on the kami (神) for guidance.

#photography #nikko #japan #shrine #nature
January 6, 2025 at 2:50 PM
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These stone lanterns (Tōrō, 灯籠) symbolise wisdom and the connection btw. heaven and earth. Meaning: base (基礎, Kiso) - earth, shaft (竿, Sao) - connection, light chamber (火袋, Hibukuro) -enlightenment, roof (笠, Kasa) - protection, crown (宝珠, Hōju) - heaven.

#photography #nikko #japan #shrine #nature
January 5, 2025 at 12:11 PM
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The Three Wise Monkeys (三猿, Sanzaru) at Tōshō-gū shrine stand for see, hear and say no evil (Mizaru, Kikazaru, Iwazaru). The wood carving teaches moral behaviour according to Confucian principles, especially for children, and symbolises purity and protection.

#photography #nikko #japan #shrine
January 4, 2025 at 8:02 PM
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The gate seen here, the Yōmei-Mon (陽明門), shows Kirin (麒麟) (not Dragons) to symbolise peace, justice and the divine legitimacy of Tokugawa Ieyasu (徳川家康). The roof shingles end with the mitsuba-aoi (三つ葉葵), three daisy petals, the Tokugawa family crest.

#photography #nikko #japan #shrine
January 3, 2025 at 8:54 AM
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The image shows the roofs of the Tōshō-gū Shrine (東照宮) in Nikko (日光), built in 1617 as the final resting place of Tokugawa Ieyasu (徳川家康), founder of the Tokugawa Shogunate. The shrine reflects the grandeur of the Edo period (江戸時代).

#photography #nikko #japan #shrine
January 2, 2025 at 10:13 PM
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A miko (巫女) walking past some kazaridaru (飾り樽). These barrels are often used as symbolic offerings in shrines and represent gratitude and prayers for a good harvest or protection. As a rule, they no longer contain sake, but are a ritual and aesthetic element.
#photography #nikko #japan #sake #shrine
January 1, 2025 at 6:24 PM
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One of the most impressive "lantern floats" that are carried through Aomori for the Nebuta Matsuri (ねぶた祭り) (early August). The festival attracts 3 million visitors every year and is a spectacle and an intangible UNESCO World Heritage Site.
#photography #aomori #art #japan #lantern
December 31, 2024 at 7:55 PM
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Still in Aomori on a cold May day in 2024 on the same tranquil lighthouse jetty, still sunset mood but this time with a view of the city. #photography #sunset #landscape #japan
December 30, 2024 at 12:13 PM
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Eine weitere Atmosphärische Perspektive des Leuchtturms in Aomori! #sunset #japan #photography
December 29, 2024 at 7:56 PM
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Der Leuchtturm von Aomori bei Sonnenuntergang an einem kühlen Maitag. Nur einige weniger Angler eine Hand voll Jogger und ein weiterer Photograph wollten an diesem Tag diese Stimmung mit mir teilen. Der Steg ist schön lang und lädt an schönen Abenden zum Spazieren gehen ein.

#japan #sunset
December 28, 2024 at 3:42 PM