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Japan: Himeji Castle, the Grace of the White Heron
Himeji Castle, also known as "Hakuro-jō" or "Shirasagi-jō" (White Heron Castle), is one of the most remarkable examples of Japanese...


Shanshui and Sansui: Differences and Influence in Landscape Photography
Shanshui in China and Sansui in Japan are two concepts focused on the artistic representation of natural landscapes, though their...


Japan: The Great Tsunami of 2011, Already 10 Years
On March 11, 2021, Japan commemorates the 10th anniversary of the most significant tsunami in their history. On March 11, 2011, a violent...


Japan: Kami, Spirits of Nature and Ancestors in Shinto Tradition
Shintoism, the indigenous religion of Japan, centers around the worship of Kami, which are revered spirits or deities. The Kami can...


Landscapes and Minimalism: The Influence of Japanese Sansui in Photography
Sansui refers to the artistic representation of landscapes in Japan. A genre that has played a central role in traditional painting,...


Walking: Active Meditation and Tool of Inspiration in Photography
Since antiquity, walking has been considered an exercise that promotes reflection, concentration, and spiritual awakening. From...


Japan: The 5 Best Spots to Photograph Around the Ariake Sea
The Ariake Sea in Japan offers immense potential for minimalist photography. Its vastness, low tides, shrines, and traditional fisheries...


Landscapes and Minimalism: The Influence of Chinese Shanshui in Photography
Shanshui (山水), which literally means "mountain-water" in Chinese, is an artistic and philosophical concept of landscape representation...


Japan: Jingu, Taisha, Jinja, the Hierarchy of Shinto Shrines
Shinto shrines in Japan are categorized into several groups, each with its specific significance and importance. Ranging from small local...


Member of the Jury for the B&W Minimalist Photography Award 2020
The prestigious magazine dedicated to black and white minimalist photography launched its first competition in 2020. I have the honor and...


China: Yuyuan, the Garden of Harmony and Health in Shanghai
Yuyuan Garden, located in the old town of Shanghai, is an outstanding example of the classical Chinese gardens of the southern Yangzi...


Japan: Shimenawa and Shide, Shinto Spiritual Symbols
The decorative and symbolic elements of Shinto shrines, such as shimenawa and shide, play a crucial role in Japanese tradition and...
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