Comments on: Introduction to a Snowy Gokayama Village http://regex.info/blog/2010-01-22/1429 Not a photo blog. A personal blog with photos. Wed, 23 May 2012 20:38:13 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: JasonP http://regex.info/blog/2010-01-22/1429#comment-37965 JasonP Fri, 22 Jan 2010 18:25:49 +0000 http://regex.info/blog/2010-01-22/1429#comment-37965 "...but I see now that had I also used an umbrella..." During our recent snow-dump here in the UK I used the deep telephoto hood from my 100-400 lens instead of the normal petal-shaped hood for my 24-105 lens (as well as a rain cover). That helped a bit more to keep the snow off the front although there is the expected vignetting at the wide end (I made sure to work with it). The next step was a UV filter on the front and a micro fiber cloth to wipe the flakes that made it through. Lastly,keep the camera pointed down with the lens cap on until ready to shoot. I think I would have thrown the umbrella away after trying to hold it with one hand while shooting one-handed with the other. Makes me think of a circus tightrope walker ;) Also on the subject of umbrellas I have to say that they looked a little odd to me in the snow. In my years living in snowy climates (Northern Wisconsin and Alaska) I don't think I've ever seen one used in the winter :) <div class='jfriedl'><p>The 24-70 I used has a pretty deep hood, so I didn't worry much about snow getting <i>on</i> the lens (I never once wiped the lens during the entire trip, for example), but the flakes that might find themselves immediately in front of the lens that seem problematic. An umbrella would have helped here (and later I did use an umbrella, and I think those don't suffer from the white-spot problem, but to give a hint on how busy I've been lately, I haven't even looked at all the photos from the trip yet.</p><p>I grew up in very-snowy Ohio, and had never seen an umbrella in the snow. Thought it was silly at first, and still think it looks silly, but I'm sold on the practicality.... whether photographing or not. —Jeffrey</p></div> “…but I see now that had I also used an umbrella…”

During our recent snow-dump here in the UK I used the deep telephoto hood from my 100-400 lens instead of the normal petal-shaped hood for my 24-105 lens (as well as a rain cover). That helped a bit more to keep the snow off the front although there is the expected vignetting at the wide end (I made sure to work with it). The next step was a UV filter on the front and a micro fiber cloth to wipe the flakes that made it through. Lastly,keep the camera pointed down with the lens cap on until ready to shoot. I think I would have thrown the umbrella away after trying to hold it with one hand while shooting one-handed with the other. Makes me think of a circus tightrope walker ;)

Also on the subject of umbrellas I have to say that they looked a little odd to me in the snow. In my years living in snowy climates (Northern Wisconsin and Alaska) I don’t think I’ve ever seen one used in the winter :)

The 24-70 I used has a pretty deep hood, so I didn’t worry much about snow getting on the lens (I never once wiped the lens during the entire trip, for example), but the flakes that might find themselves immediately in front of the lens that seem problematic. An umbrella would have helped here (and later I did use an umbrella, and I think those don’t suffer from the white-spot problem, but to give a hint on how busy I’ve been lately, I haven’t even looked at all the photos from the trip yet.

I grew up in very-snowy Ohio, and had never seen an umbrella in the snow. Thought it was silly at first, and still think it looks silly, but I’m sold on the practicality…. whether photographing or not. —Jeffrey

]]> By: Grandma Friedl, Ohio, USA http://regex.info/blog/2010-01-22/1429#comment-37964 Grandma Friedl, Ohio, USA Fri, 22 Jan 2010 16:51:17 +0000 http://regex.info/blog/2010-01-22/1429#comment-37964 I have always been intrigued with thatched roofing, but wasn't sure what materials are used. These appear to be some kind of long reeds, probably tied in smaller bundles way up inside. I believe the Irish huts used a special kind of reed grass. Because we have some sort of reed grass growing here,I have been tempted to try my hand on a smaller scale (like a birdhouse) just for the charming effect. Would also probably provide wonderful insulation against either heat or cold. Might like to see you visit this same place in summer and post about it then too. I have always been intrigued with thatched roofing, but wasn’t sure what materials are used. These appear to be some kind of long reeds, probably tied in smaller bundles way up inside. I believe the Irish huts used a special kind of reed grass. Because we have some sort of reed grass growing here,I have been tempted to try my hand on a smaller scale (like a birdhouse) just for the charming effect. Would also probably provide wonderful insulation against either heat or cold. Might like to see you visit this same place in summer and post about it then too.

]]> By: Peter in Wales http://regex.info/blog/2010-01-22/1429#comment-37963 Peter in Wales Fri, 22 Jan 2010 16:16:41 +0000 http://regex.info/blog/2010-01-22/1429#comment-37963 Ever since I was given a postcard showing the similar houses in Shirakawa, probably about 1978, I have wanted to see more of these wonderful houses, but never got there; so I am greatly enjoying your post - glad to see it is 'to be continued'. Ever since I was given a postcard showing the similar houses in Shirakawa, probably about 1978, I have wanted to see more of these wonderful houses, but never got there; so I am greatly enjoying your post – glad to see it is ‘to be continued’.

]]> By: Bertrand M http://regex.info/blog/2010-01-22/1429#comment-37962 Bertrand M Fri, 22 Jan 2010 14:28:08 +0000 http://regex.info/blog/2010-01-22/1429#comment-37962 it is excellent, the way they manage car parking outside the village and access by a tunnel. is it to preserve the village or because of the snow ? <span class='jfriedl'>I'm sure it's to preserve the village. The village felt very uncommercial. It was wonderful. —Jeffrey</span> it is excellent, the way they manage car parking outside the village and access by a tunnel. is it to preserve the village or because of the snow ?

I’m sure it’s to preserve the village. The village felt very uncommercial. It was wonderful. —Jeffrey

]]> By: Peter G http://regex.info/blog/2010-01-22/1429#comment-37961 Peter G Fri, 22 Jan 2010 09:54:56 +0000 http://regex.info/blog/2010-01-22/1429#comment-37961 Wow..More snow than I ever saw when I was there in 2001 and 2002. Hope that you got to SHIRA KAWA GO . Its even more impressive. I am in Australia BTW Wow..More snow than I ever saw when I was there in 2001 and 2002. Hope that you got to SHIRA KAWA GO . Its even more impressive. I am in Australia BTW

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