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Ishiyamadera in Shiga Prefecture.

I visited Nanzenji and Tenjuan after the rain. The temples were quiet, the air was fresh, and the smell of wet leaves and the ground made the morning feel peaceful.

Nanzenji and Tenjuan, Kyoto

I visited Nanzenji and Tenjuan after the rain. The temples were quiet, the air was fresh, and the smell of wet leaves and the ground made the morning feel peaceful.

Kyoto always has a way of slowing me down.

shot with fujifilm xm5 + xc15-45 kit lens.
made with lightroom.
this place is called “ishiyamadera” located in shiga prefecture in japan.

i’m new to fujifilm world.
i welcome advice and feedback to improve my photography.

One of the first scenes I saw after entering the shrine. The tiled roof, the stone path, and the dense maples all came together in a way that immediately caught my attention.

南禅寺と天授庵での静かな時間、京都。
雨上がりに南禅寺と天授庵を訪れました。
境内はとても静かで、空気が澄んでいて、濡れた葉や土の香りが朝の時間をより穏やかに感じさせてくれました。
カメラを持って歩く時間は、まるで瞑想のようでした。
完璧な写真を探すのではなく、小さな美しさや静かな瞬間を感じながら歩きました。京都はいつも、心をゆっくりにしてくれます。
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南禅寺と天授庵での静かな時間、京都。

雨上がりに南禅寺と天授庵を訪れました。
境内はとても静かで、空気が澄んでいて、濡れた葉や土の香りが朝の時間をより穏やかに感じさせてくれました。
カメラを持って歩く時間は、まるで瞑想のようでした。
完璧な写真を探すのではなく、小さな美しさや静かな瞬間を感じながら歩きました。
京都はいつも、心をゆっくりにしてくれます。

南禅寺と天授庵での静かな時間、京都.

雨上がりに南禅寺と天授庵を訪れました。
境内はとても静かで、空気が澄んでいて、濡れた葉や土の香りが朝の時間をより穏やかに感じさせてくれました。
カメラを持って歩く時間は、まるで瞑想のようでした。
完璧な写真を探すのではなく、小さな美しさや静かな瞬間を感じながら歩きました。
京都はいつも、心をゆっくりにしてくれます。

This morning’s photowalk began just after the rain had passed. The streets were still damp, the air felt fresh, and the city hadn’t quite woken up yet. There were no crowds, no rush—just silence, soft reflections, and the quiet rhythm of walking.

I removed the English text because some people immediately dismiss anything that sounds AI-generated. I'm Japanese, so expressing my thoughts naturally in English is difficult for me. I use AI to help put my feelings into words, but after receiving criticism about it, I decided to remove the text.

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今朝は雨が上がったあとに少しだけ街を歩いてきました。

路面はまだ濡れていて、空気もひんやり。街もまだ完全には目覚めていなくて、人も少なく、とても静かな朝でした。

今日は「いい写真を撮ろう」というより、普段なら見過ごしてしまうような景色をゆっくり探しながら歩いていました。水たまりや曇り空の色、誰もいない道。そんな何気ない風景が妙に心地よく感じました。

写真を撮っていると、不思議と気持ちが落ち着きます。その場の空気や静けさを、そのまま一枚に残せたらいいなと思いながらシャッターを切っていました。

うまく伝わっているかは分かりませんが、この日の写真を見て少しでも同じ空気を感じてもらえたらうれしいです。

撮影：Fujifilm X-M5 + XC 15–45mm

構図や色づくりなど、気になった点があればぜひ教えてください。写真も表現も、まだまだ勉強中です。

Photography has become a form of meditation for me. Each frame is an attempt to translate a sense of calm into an image. Not just to document a place, but to preserve the feeling of being there. Peaceful. Reflective. Present.

Whether I succeeded or not, I’m not sure. But this walk reminded me that sometimes the greatest reward isn’t the photos you bring home, it’s the quiet you find along the way.

These were taken with my Fujifilm X-M5 + XC15/45mm.

I’d genuinely appreciate any constructive criticism or feedback. I’m always looking to improve both my compositions and my ability to tell a story through my images. Thank you. 🙏

I visited Hiyoshi Taisha on a quiet morning, with the temple grounds almost entirely to myself. Surrounded by deep summer greens, I found myself slowing down with each step.

There’s something about places like this that makes the mind quieter. No rush, no destination—just the sound of leaves in the breeze and the feeling of being present. ☘️

I visited Hiyoshi Taisha on a quiet morning, with the temple grounds almost entirely to myself. Surrounded by deep summer greens, I found myself slowing down with each step.

There’s something about places like this that makes the mind quieter. No rush, no destination—just the sound of leaves in the breeze and the feeling of being present. 🌿

A peaceful visit to Hiyoshi Taisha, surrounded by vibrant summer greens and almost no crowds. The stillness of the shrine grounds invited me to slow down, breathe deeply, and simply enjoy the moment.

Sometimes the most memorable walks aren’t about seeing something extraordinary—they’re about finding calm in ordinary beauty. 🌿🍃

Today I went on a Zen photowalk early in the morning, just after the rain. The sky was overcast, casting beautiful soft light and gentle shadows across the landscape. Everything felt calm and unhurried.

I took a deep breath and soaked it all in—the cool morning air, the earthy scent of rain, and the freshness of the green leaves glistening with droplets. There was a quiet sense of peace in simply being present and observing the world as it slowly woke up.

For this walk, I brought my Fujifilm X-M5 paired with the XF 15–45mm kit lens. It was a simple setup that allowed me to move lightly and focus on seeing rather than thinking about gear. The experience reminded me that sometimes the most meaningful photographs come not from chasing a subject, but from slowing down enough to notice what is already there.

Today I went on a Zen photowalk early in the morning, just after the rain. The sky was overcast, casting beautiful soft light and gentle shadows across the landscape. Everything felt calm and unhurried.

I took a deep breath and soaked it all in—the cool morning air, the earthy scent of rain, and the freshness of the green leaves glistening with droplets. There was a quiet sense of peace in simply being present and observing the world as it slowly woke up.

For this walk, I brought my Fujifilm X-M5 paired with the XF 15–45mm kit lens. It was a simple setup that allowed me to move lightly and focus on seeing rather than thinking about gear. The experience reminded me that sometimes the most meaningful photographs come not from chasing a subject, but from slowing down enough to notice what is already there.

Today I went on a Zen photowalk early in the morning, just after the rain. The sky was overcast, casting beautiful soft light and gentle shadows across the landscape. Everything felt calm and unhurried.

I took a deep breath and soaked it all in—the cool morning air, the earthy scent of rain, and the freshness of the green leaves glistening with droplets. There was a quiet sense of peace in simply being present and observing the world as it slowly woke up.

For this walk, I brought my Fujifilm X-M5 paired with the XF 15–45mm kit lens. It was a simple setup that allowed me to move lightly and focus on seeing rather than thinking about gear. The experience reminded me that sometimes the most meaningful photographs come not from chasing a subject, but from slowing down enough to notice what is already there.