Alex Berger
@alexberger.bsky.social
Nature and Travel Photographer/Blogger. Invented @MistDefender, wrote Practical Curiosity and VirtualWayfarer. Work in AdTech. Based in Copenhagen. From AZ. Nat Geo Picture of the Year Honorable Mention 2023.
That’s a wrap for my photos from Japan. As always, if you like the series and what I’ve shared here, make sure you check out the full color/b&w albums over on flickr. Also don’t miss my top 100 photos from 2024 where I spotlight my favorites. Here’s one final sunset from Kyoto. December 2024.
November 16, 2025 at 7:07 PM
That’s a wrap for my photos from Japan. As always, if you like the series and what I’ve shared here, make sure you check out the full color/b&w albums over on flickr. Also don’t miss my top 100 photos from 2024 where I spotlight my favorites. Here’s one final sunset from Kyoto. December 2024.
Isn’t this a vivid illustration of the changing of the seasons? What you’re seeing in the purple is the discoloration caused by cold air blowing down a valley and unevenly across this plant. The top leaf has protected the bottom from the wind/cold. The result is a clear outline where the leaf sat.
November 12, 2025 at 7:58 AM
Isn’t this a vivid illustration of the changing of the seasons? What you’re seeing in the purple is the discoloration caused by cold air blowing down a valley and unevenly across this plant. The top leaf has protected the bottom from the wind/cold. The result is a clear outline where the leaf sat.
I went to a popular spot to watch sunsets in Kyoto. However, even though it was Dec., the crowds were overwhelming. Instead of setting up ear to ear I chased the more intimate light as it threaded through the bows of the trees and lit the leaves on fire in a tranquil torrent of auburn, red and gold.
November 11, 2025 at 9:27 AM
I went to a popular spot to watch sunsets in Kyoto. However, even though it was Dec., the crowds were overwhelming. Instead of setting up ear to ear I chased the more intimate light as it threaded through the bows of the trees and lit the leaves on fire in a tranquil torrent of auburn, red and gold.
What's this!? Dust removal in lightroom? At long last? I think I might cry.
November 10, 2025 at 6:34 PM
What's this!? Dust removal in lightroom? At long last? I think I might cry.
I just adore the power of the light in this image. It’s such a simple one. And yet I feel you truly get a sense of the light and energy and invigorating serene beauty that I felt in the moment. Kyoto, Japan | December 2025.
November 8, 2025 at 4:50 PM
I just adore the power of the light in this image. It’s such a simple one. And yet I feel you truly get a sense of the light and energy and invigorating serene beauty that I felt in the moment. Kyoto, Japan | December 2025.
Can you feel the depth of this slot canyon? The draw of it…and the tickle that makes you wonder if dragons are truly truly the stuff of fantasy? #iceland #photography
November 5, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Can you feel the depth of this slot canyon? The draw of it…and the tickle that makes you wonder if dragons are truly truly the stuff of fantasy? #iceland #photography
Nothing fancy - just a fun moment - Kyoto - December, 2024.
If you enjoy these make sure to visit my post where I showcase my top 100 favorite images I made in 2024. Link is in my bio or on virtualwayfarer.
If you enjoy these make sure to visit my post where I showcase my top 100 favorite images I made in 2024. Link is in my bio or on virtualwayfarer.
November 4, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Nothing fancy - just a fun moment - Kyoto - December, 2024.
If you enjoy these make sure to visit my post where I showcase my top 100 favorite images I made in 2024. Link is in my bio or on virtualwayfarer.
If you enjoy these make sure to visit my post where I showcase my top 100 favorite images I made in 2024. Link is in my bio or on virtualwayfarer.
Kyoto | Black and White plant details | One day in December, 2024.
October 30, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Kyoto | Black and White plant details | One day in December, 2024.
October 28, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Autumn Light in Kyoto, Japan | December 2024
October 27, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Autumn Light in Kyoto, Japan | December 2024
Copenhagen beneath the northern lights - last Saturday. Wild that you can spot them in the heart of the city during stronger storms - don't you think?
October 23, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Copenhagen beneath the northern lights - last Saturday. Wild that you can spot them in the heart of the city during stronger storms - don't you think?
As I explored the area looking for opportunities to capture the sense of city and the northern lights above I stumbled onto this heron. I love the mix: brightly lit port, the natural phenomena of the northern lights filling the sky above, and a reminder of the animals sharing cities with us.
October 21, 2025 at 6:46 AM
As I explored the area looking for opportunities to capture the sense of city and the northern lights above I stumbled onto this heron. I love the mix: brightly lit port, the natural phenomena of the northern lights filling the sky above, and a reminder of the animals sharing cities with us.
I'm 10 months late BUT this post is now LIVE! Featured locations: Denmark, Japan, Norway, Spain, Slovenia, the US, and Mexico. I would LOVE to hear which resonate with you:
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October 19, 2025 at 8:28 PM
I'm 10 months late BUT this post is now LIVE! Featured locations: Denmark, Japan, Norway, Spain, Slovenia, the US, and Mexico. I would LOVE to hear which resonate with you:
virtualwayfarer.com/2024-a-year-...
virtualwayfarer.com/2024-a-year-...
Up the path, over a hill, past a grand overlook and then down a cobblestone path I went. Chasing the radiant morning light. And that’s when I found myself pausing here. Kyoto | December, 2024
October 14, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Up the path, over a hill, past a grand overlook and then down a cobblestone path I went. Chasing the radiant morning light. And that’s when I found myself pausing here. Kyoto | December, 2024
The beauty of Kyoto’s bamboo groves are in the way the light and textures intermingle as the sun rises | December, 2024.
October 13, 2025 at 3:04 PM
The beauty of Kyoto’s bamboo groves are in the way the light and textures intermingle as the sun rises | December, 2024.
I’ve finished my edits form Japan last December - better late than never right? Now just a few more to share and then moving on to Iceland edits. This B&W is one of my favorites from the trip though. #kyoto
October 11, 2025 at 7:50 PM
I’ve finished my edits form Japan last December - better late than never right? Now just a few more to share and then moving on to Iceland edits. This B&W is one of my favorites from the trip though. #kyoto
Pushing past | Kyoto | December 2024
October 8, 2025 at 6:50 AM
Pushing past | Kyoto | December 2024
Autumn in Kyoto - December 2024
October 7, 2025 at 6:43 AM
Autumn in Kyoto - December 2024
When nature sticks its tongue out at you. :p
October 6, 2025 at 6:43 AM
When nature sticks its tongue out at you. :p
Welcome back from the retro walk down memory lane. Now - we dive back into the latest edits from last year in Tokyo and Kyoto. This fern is from December in Kyoto.
October 5, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Welcome back from the retro walk down memory lane. Now - we dive back into the latest edits from last year in Tokyo and Kyoto. This fern is from December in Kyoto.
Throwback to somewhere in the Danish countryside | October 2014
October 1, 2025 at 6:42 AM
Throwback to somewhere in the Danish countryside | October 2014
Continuing my series from the archives - throwback to a very special place in Northern Arizona | October 2017
September 24, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Continuing my series from the archives - throwback to a very special place in Northern Arizona | October 2017
Every time I see these my heart aches for the suffering that has transpired since we had our visit. Myanmar was my favorite of all the places we got the chance to explore in the region. This image is another in my current walk down memory lane. Bagan, Myanmar - July 2016
September 20, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Every time I see these my heart aches for the suffering that has transpired since we had our visit. Myanmar was my favorite of all the places we got the chance to explore in the region. This image is another in my current walk down memory lane. Bagan, Myanmar - July 2016
Today’s image from the archives - Bagan, Myanmar | July 2016.
September 19, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Today’s image from the archives - Bagan, Myanmar | July 2016.