
Nikon D4 + Nikkor 300mm f/2 — 1/1600 sec, f/2, ISO 320 — map & image data — nearby photos
Lovely Smiles
Kyoto Imperial Palace Park (“Kyoto Gosho”, 京都御所)
This posts continues “Enjoying the Blossoms at the Kyoto Imperial Palace Park” from the other day, with more folks enjoying themselves, as seen through the uncommon perspective of 300mm at f/2.

Nikon D4 + Nikkor 300mm f/2 — 1/1600 sec, f/2, ISO 320 — map & image data — nearby photos
From Behind Cover

Nikon D4 + Nikkor 300mm f/2 — 1/1600 sec, f/2, ISO 720 — map & image data — nearby photos
Helping Hand
(The mask, common in Japan during pollen season, is likely to help ease her allergies.)

Nikon D4 + Nikkor 300mm f/2 — 1/1600 sec, f/2, ISO 800 — map & image data — nearby photos
Ride-by Shooting

Nikon D4 + Nikkor 300mm f/2 — 1/1600 sec, f/2, ISO 110 — map & image data — nearby photos
The Force
is strong in this one
Some of the unspecific shots of blossoms seem a bit mesmerizing to me...
At one point Paul Barr stopped by, and tried the 300m f/2 a bit himself...

Nikon D4 + Voigtländer 125mm f/2.5 — 1/1600 sec, f/8, ISO 1400 — map & image data — nearby photos
Battle Stations!
On the way home I couldn't help but pause for a quick shot from time to time...

Nikon D4 + Nikkor 300mm f/2 — 1/1600 sec, f/2, ISO 640 — map & image data — nearby photos
Along Kawabata St.

Nikon D4 + Nikkor 300mm f/2 — 1/1600 sec, f/2, ISO 800 — map & image data — nearby photos
Along the Canal
in Okazaki
But mostly what I noticed on the way home was the utterly oppressive traffic that cherry blossoms and fall foliage bring to Kyoto, particularly on the outskirts like where I live in Okazaki. The roads where parking lots in directions that led to scenic areas, or, later in the day, in directions that led out of town.

Nikon D4 + Nikkor 300mm f/2 — 1/1600 sec, f/2, ISO 450 — map & image data — nearby photos
Looking South
along Higashioji Street toward Sanjo St.
Travel by motorcycle or scooter is a lot easier, but bicycle, train, and/or feet are much better. During this season, bus, taxi, and car are for the crazy or angelically patient.