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Nick Pitsas
Australia
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Hi and welcome. My name is Nick Pitsas. I’m a photographer and filmmaker, and this channel is about traveling and photography.
The channel was previously known as Japan Photo Explore, but since I live in Australia and travel to other destinations apart from Japan, I decided to change the name to broaden the scope of the content. Of course I still love traveling to Japan and there will more content from Japan in the future.
The channel was previously known as Japan Photo Explore, but since I live in Australia and travel to other destinations apart from Japan, I decided to change the name to broaden the scope of the content. Of course I still love traveling to Japan and there will more content from Japan in the future.
Santorini Greece Amazing Clifftop Photo Walk
Join me for a spectacular clifftop walk on the the unique island of Santorini in Greece. I'll be hiking from the town of Imerovigli along a cliff created by a volcanic explosion, to the gorgeous village of Oia, one of the most photographed places in Greece, if not the world.
This walk is about enjoying the spectacular views, but I'll also be taking photos wherever I can along the way. I'll also give you some tips on how to make the most of this incredible walk.
Hi, my name's Nick Pitsas. I am a photographer and video producer . If you have any questions about travel and photography, I'm happy to try to answer them. I look forward to your comments and questions. So if travel and photography are your thing, please subscribe and click the notifications button so that you’ll know when new videos are uploaded.
For all the photography in this video I used Fujifilm X-T4 and the Fujifilm XF XF16-80mm f/4. For the video I used the X-T4 and a GoPro Hero 11
Please note that this channel was previously known as Japan Photo Explore, but since I live in Australia and travel to other destinations apart from Japan, I decided to change the name to broaden the scope of the content. Of course I still love traveling to Japan and I will continue to create more content from Japan in the future.
None of the content of this video, nor the equipment used, was sponsored.
Instagram @nickpitsas
MUSIC
Skating On the Uppers - National Sweetheart
Celestial caravan - Patrick Patrikios
Nebular Focus - Dan Henig
This walk is about enjoying the spectacular views, but I'll also be taking photos wherever I can along the way. I'll also give you some tips on how to make the most of this incredible walk.
Hi, my name's Nick Pitsas. I am a photographer and video producer . If you have any questions about travel and photography, I'm happy to try to answer them. I look forward to your comments and questions. So if travel and photography are your thing, please subscribe and click the notifications button so that you’ll know when new videos are uploaded.
For all the photography in this video I used Fujifilm X-T4 and the Fujifilm XF XF16-80mm f/4. For the video I used the X-T4 and a GoPro Hero 11
Please note that this channel was previously known as Japan Photo Explore, but since I live in Australia and travel to other destinations apart from Japan, I decided to change the name to broaden the scope of the content. Of course I still love traveling to Japan and I will continue to create more content from Japan in the future.
None of the content of this video, nor the equipment used, was sponsored.
Instagram @nickpitsas
MUSIC
Skating On the Uppers - National Sweetheart
Celestial caravan - Patrick Patrikios
Nebular Focus - Dan Henig
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Sapporo at Night - Snowy Street Photography.
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Hokkaido Street Photography. Join me for some night street photography in Sapporo, Japan. It is winter and I am in Susukino, Sapporo's vibrant entertainment area. I go out to take some photos in 'blue hour', but can't believe my luck as it starts to snow and I am treated to the opportunity to do some snowy street photography on a Saturday night in Susukino. For this shoot I am using my Fujifilm...
Hokkaido Japan in Winter - Snowy Drive in Biei
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Welcome to my channel. Join me on a snowy drive in Hokkaido, Japan’s large northerly island. We’ll start at Hokkaido’s second largest city, Asahikawa, driving to the town of Biei and its beautiful rolling hills, a Mecca for minimalist photography. Then on to Shirogane Onsen with its gorgeous icicle and hot spring waterfall. And I’ll be stopping to take some photos wherever I can. Japan Photo Ex...
Hokkaido Japan in Winter - Snowy Walk in Asahikawa
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Welcome to Japan Photo Explore. Today I'm on the island of Hokkaido, on a beautiful winter walk through Hokkaido's second largest city, Asahikawa. I'm here a couple of days before the Asahikawa Winter Festival, so I'm walking from JR Asahikawa station, through the center of the city, then through snowy Akiwa Park to the riverside site of the festival, where Ill be photographing snow sculpting a...
Athens Street Photography - Omonia Square, Athens Greece. The real Athens!
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Join me for a some street photography in one of my favourite lcations in Athens Greece - the vibrant and authentic area of Omonia Square. Away from the monuments and tourists, this is a slice of the real Athens. I’ll show you how I approach street photography and the things I look for.. Hi, my name's Nick Pitsas. I am a photographer and video producer . If you have any questions about travel an...
Mastering the Shinkansen : Your Ultimate Guide to Japan's Bullet Train
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🚅 All aboard the Shinkansen! In this guide I give you my top ten tips for how to travel comfortably, economically and stress-free. There’s just been a massive price rise in Japan Rail Passes from October 2023, so do they still represent good value if you want to use the Shinkansen? What are the alternatives? From getting the best value tickets, making seat reservations, finding where to stand o...
Wakkanai Hokkaido. Winter Photography in Japan's Extreme North.
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Join me on a winter photography shoot in remote Wakkanai, Japan's most northerly city, on island of Hokkaido. Landscape photographer Michael Kenna came here for minimalist photos of fish drying racks. But there's more to Wakkanai than fish drying racks. This extraordinary location has great photo potential, so whether you're a beginner or an experienced photographer, there's something here for ...
Wakkanai Hokkaido Japan Winter Photography - In Search of Minimalism
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This is part one of a winter photography shoot in remote Wakkanai, Japan's most northerly city, on island of Hokkaido. The trip was inspired by the Hokkaido minimalist photography of Michael Kenna. Wakkanai was one of the locations of Kenna's Hokkaido photos. Of course, the aim was not to copy Kenna's work. It is to come up with fresh images in this extraordinary location. Whether you are plann...
Sapporo Snow Festival 2023. Photo walk and behind the scenes at Japan's largest winter festival.
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Welcome to Japan Photo Explore, where we travel to and photograph extraordinary places. It's winter, and in this episode I am in Sapporo for the Sapporo Snow Festival. I’m going to show you some festival highlights the as well as some tips on photographing the exhibits here. There's also a behind the scenes look at what goes into creating a festival like this. Whether you are planning to travel...
JAPAN PHOTO EXPLORE Back in Japan February 2023 Update. Photography and Travel.
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Welcome to Japan Photo Explore, where we travel to and photograph extraordinary places. After three years I am back in Japan to shoot new Japan Photo Explore videos. In this vide I give an update of where I'll be shooting in February 2023. Whether you are planning to travel to Japan, or just enjoy some virtual travel, you have come to the right place. Japan Photo Explore is a series of travel a...
Acropolis Athens Greece - Photo Walk. Photography and Travel
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Join me for a photo walk through the incredible Acropolis, in Athens Greece. I’ll give you my thoughts on how to make the most of a visit here, as well as general photography tips that you can use here and in other iconic locations. Hi, my name's Nick Pitsas. I am a photographer and video producer . If you have any questions about travel and photography, I'm happy to try to answer them. I look ...
Lixouri and Melissani Lake Kefalonia Greece Photography and Travel
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Join me for some travel photography on the the beautiful island of Kefalonia (Cephalonia), in Greece. I'll be visiting the traditional Greek town of Lixouri and the stunning Melissani Lake. Hi, my name's Nick Pitsas. I am a photographer and video producer . If you have any questions about travel and photography, I'm happy to try to answer them. I look forward to your comments and questions. So ...
Assos and Myrtos Beach Kefalonia Greece. Travel and Photography. Photo Explore Greece.
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Join me for some travel photography on the the beautiful island of Kefalonia (Cephalonia), in Greece. I'll be visiting the village of Assos and Mrytos Beach, two of the most stunning locations on the island. Hi, my name's Nick Pitsas. I am a photographer and video producer . If you have any questions about travel and photography, I'm happy to try to answer them. I look forward to your comments ...
Travel and Street Photography in Argostoli on the Island of Kefalonia, Greece.
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Join me for some travel and street photography in Argostoli, the capital of the beautiful island of Kefalonia (Cephalonia), in Greece. I'll be squeezing in as much photography as I can while enjoying a holiday with my wife. Welcome to Japan Photo Explore, where I normally upload videos about travel and photography in Japan. However, while Japan was closed to visitors due to COVID, I travelled t...
Mombetsu, Hokkaido Japan. Street Photography in a Snowstorm.
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Welcome to Japan Photo Explore, where we travel to and photograph extraordinary places. Its winter, and in this episode I am in Mombetsu, on the island of Hokkaido, Japan. During an overnight stay, Mombetsu is hit with a snowstorm is so severe, that all roads out of the city are closed. I can't leave, so do I stay in the warmth of my hotel or do I go out to take photos in a snowstorm? Whether y...
Japan Photo Explore - Tohoku Winter Photography
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Japan Photo Explore Iwate Travel and Street photography
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Biei, Hokkaido - Minimalist Winter Photography and Travel Guide. Japan Photo Explore
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Biei, Hokkaido - Minimalist Winter Photography and Travel Guide. Japan Photo Explore
Hokkaido East Coast Photography Road Trip.
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Hokkaido East Coast Photography Road Trip.
Hokkaido Japan in Winter - Surprising Photography in Muroran
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Hokkaido Japan in Winter - Surprising Photography in Muroran
Hokkaido Japan in Winter - Lake Toya Snowy Drive
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Hokkaido Japan in Winter - Lake Toya Snowy Drive
Rausu Hokkaido - Drift Ice Cruise in Hokkaido with Epic Bird Photography
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Rausu Hokkaido - Drift Ice Cruise in Hokkaido with Epic Bird Photography
Japan Winter Photography Extreme Snow - Hokkaido Road Trip to Torii Gate in 4K
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Japan Winter Photography Extreme Snow - Hokkaido Road Trip to Torii Gate in 4K
Welcome to Japan Photo Explore. Join me to discover extraordinary places in Japan.
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Welcome to Japan Photo Explore. Join me to discover extraordinary places in Japan.
Japan Winter Photography Extreme Snow: Hokkaido Photo Vlog Ep 1: Wakkanai and Cape Soya
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Japan Winter Photography Extreme Snow: Hokkaido Photo Vlog Ep 1: Wakkanai and Cape Soya
Absolutely spectacular. The stills of the various churches are beautifully composed and add a whole other dimension to the video. And being a geology geek, I greatly appreciated your commentary. I hope the trip back was a bit easier than getting there. Thanks Nick, it's a great video. Cheers Ted
Many thanks for your kind words, Ted. Glad you liked the geology references. Fortunately we got the last 2 seats on the bus back. Much easier than walking there!
What a great walk Nick! Made me want to know more about the place - like where does the tradition of painting buildings white come from? The rocky scrubby appearance looked unlike anything I’ve seen, but then I haven’t been walking over exploded volcanoes before as far as I know! 😂 good to have those tips about avoiding the crowds. On my trips I have been entertained by other travellers taking pictures. People’s interactions with their friends and the places are often interesting in themselves.
Thanks for your comments, Malcolm. Yes, that walk is unique. Really. There was an outbreak of cholera in 1938 and people were ordered to paint their buildings white due to the antibacterial properties of lime wash. Also, summers are scorching hot, so the white helps the passive cooling of the buildings. I should have put that in the script! Ha ha!! Have you heard of the legendary English photographer Martin Parr? He almost built an entire career out of taking pictures of people reacting and interacting on holiday.
What a practical reason for painting the buildings white! And only relatively recently in history terms. I will definitely have to look up Martin Parr - would be interesting to see. Thanks for all the effort you put into these productions Nick.
can I see the same scene if I trade 1st week of Dec?
Right off the bat, the water is so blue and the area is so beautiful!
It really is!
Interesting.... I traveled through Muroran a few years ago by accident and stayed the night because it was much cheaper than other places in the larger area. I ended up driving through an area on the hills surrounding the steel plant and it was absolutely fascinating. I had never seen a steel plant before and I have to say the sight and sheer size is impressive. No regrets coming through.
did your lens fog up when you moved out of the heated cabin
No. Its when your camera is very cold from being outside for a while, then go into a warm space, that your lens fogs up. If your camera is in a camera bag when you come inside, leave it in the bag for a couple of hours so that it warms up gradually.
Great birding video, can you please share the cruise booking contact. Always wanted to do winter birding in Hokkaido. Thanks you
This is the company I used. www.e-shiretoko.com/en/
Wow 😮 such an amazing journey! Thank you for sharing.
Do you need snow chain on the car tyres to drive safely?
No. You just need to make sure that the car is fitted with winter tyres. Every car rental I've had in Japan in winter has had them.
Another beauty. Especially the top-down pics of the herring drying racks.
Very nice location. I recently moved to Athens (About 3 months ago) and i also recently started with street photography. I have struggled with Athens since i would really like to go for architecture photos. But in my opinion Athens is not the city for that since alot of the buildings feels like copy and paste. I have alot of time left to explore and also to learn more about street photography but i really liked the theme you were going for.
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Last time I was in Hokkaido one of the locals told me that if it gets very snowy you can't access Shiretoko. Do you have any experience with this in February?
Yes, that's right. Most of the Shiretoko Peninsula is not accessible by road during winter, including February.
Thank you much for amazing destination 😊
You're welcome. Glad you enjoyed it!
Very nice place 😊
Another beautiful video. I am envious.
Thank you, Terry. I really appreciate your feedback.
Been here for the past two years in a row and heading back in June ❤ thanks for sharing, your video made my day!
Your voice and perspective on things are very soothing. I thank you for these videos and photos.
Nicely done Nick
Thanks Nick for your inspirational videos of Wakkanai. We've recently had the pleasure of visiting and photographing Wakkanai and Abashiri in winter. Such a wonderful experience!
Beautiful video ! thanks for sharing.
Thank you for this great video. I live in Hokkaido and visit Biei and Furano often throughout the year. It's a beautiful location and always a pleasure to visit, as well as always providing a multitude of locations for photography.
Thanks for the information, I'm heading there in a month.
So nice
Great video, thx for sharing. Now for those photos, OH MY 🙌🙌Phenomenal, thank you for this amazing work
Thank you for your feedback. I really appreciate it.
Did car rental give winter tyres ?
Yes. I'm pretty sure they are required for driving in Hokkaido in winter.
I to agree Michael Kenna is one hell of a photographer.
Well done Nick, beautiful minimalist shots. Superb location.
Many thanks, Ted. Always fun going back to Biei. I never tire of it. And even Susan is keen to go back - for furher purchases from Super Fuji Mart!!
Some great drone work, Nick, and some of your best stills yet! Interesting to see how many other photographers were out and about in those wonderful minimalist areas.
Thanks, John. Really appreciate your comments. Yes, for better or worse, Biei seems to have been 'discovered' since I first went there in 2015.
Great video, well shot and extremely informative.
Lovely stuff, Nick. Looking forward very much to the next episode: I feel I am travelling with you, but keeping warm as well!
Thank you, John! Next one is a return to Biei and its coming soon. I feel that's my calling - to get cold so you don't have to!
Sounds like a plan!@@nickpitsasphoto
Well done Nick. I so enjoyed this walk and felt like I was right there with you. The crunching snow and the intermittent voices and sounds of those amazing people at work made my day. Ted
Thanks, Ted. I could not have wished for a better reaction to the video. Cheers!
I was cold just watching this Nick. Credit to you hanging round as the temps started dropping! I enjoyed your still images showing us what caught your eye on that walk. What’s the different process between the white snow sculptures and the clear ice ones? And can the sculptors repair any mistakes just by slapping slushy ice onto the existing structures. I watched a sand sculptor a few weeks back in Newcastle and his technique didnt really leave a lot of room for mistakes.
Thanks for your feedback, Malcolm! The bears were sculpted with ice, not snow like most of the sculptures. Ice sculpting is less forgiving. Much harder to put a chunk of ice back compared to grabbing a handful of snow to add to your work.
Thanks for your comment, Darren. You're welcome! Hope you get to visit Hokkaido someday.
Would love to visit Hokkaido! Such a beautiful country. Thanks for sharing your travels/imagery/thoughts with us!
Thanks for the video, really enjoyed it. I'm planning a trip to Biei this coming Jan and stumbled upon your video in my research. Would you mind sharing where to obtain the map of those scenic spots as shown in your video. Many thanks!
Thanks for the feedback! I'm glad you enjoyed the video. You can get the map at the Biei Tourist information Center, just near the train station, or you can download it if you Google "Biei sightseeing map pdf". I hope you have a great trip!
Hi, there! Thank you for this great video. Do you think that visiting Biei and Hokkaido at the end of February is a good time of the year? Are the chances of still having snow high?
Thanks, Lucien. Glad you enjoyed the video. I have been there in the third week of February and there's been plenty of snow. So I think there's a good chance there will still be snow there at the end of February. On average, the daily maximum temperature would still be below freezing, so whatever snow is on the ground is unlikely to start melting yet.
Stunning photos and location, I will be returning for my 3rd Hokkaido trip in February 2024. I'm there mainly for bird photography but I am extending my trip this time to explore from Sapporo to Wakkanai. Who knows we may bump into each other lol.
Thanks, Robin. So have you seen my other videos on Hokkaido bird photography? February is the only month where you can photograph eagles on sea ice in Rausu, Hokkaido. Amazing. Highly recommended. I hope you have a great time. Cheers.
@@nickpitsasphoto Yes I know about Rausu we did 3x 530am morning cruises, but this year they extended into March due to drift ice. You should visit Notsuke Peninsular.
What temperature you trouble in wakkanai that day?
It was about -15 deg celsius, which felt cold enough, but in the exposed areas, the wind chill factor made it feel like -25 or -30!
I took a trip to Wakkanai this past August based off of your video. It is a truly amazing area even without all of the snow. I stayed at the same hotel as well, really nice accomodations and the city was amazing to visit. Great pictures and drone videos! Cheers!
Great to hear! Thanks for the feedback. Yes, Wakkanai is a really interesting place. Cheers!
Another great video Excellent images too I always learn lots from you wonderfully laid back asides Carefully crafted ,no doubt! Thanks Nic Keep them coming
Thanks, David. Glad you enjoyed it!
Nick: excellent tutorial. Such smooth video too - how do you do it?! Thanks
Thanks, John! If by 'smooth' you mean not wobbly, then the GoPro has to take a lot of the credit with its inbuilt image stabilisation.
Maybe. But your expertise roo! @@nickpitsasphoto
Loved the video. Some wonderful images in a part of the world that I will never get to see. Thanks for sharing!
I am planning to be in Japan this fall 3rd week of Nov - a week long trip on my way back from Alaska. My passion was the autumn colours but now after stumbling upon Biei I am fascinated and would love to go. Would this be the right time and any tips on how should I go about it. Any chance wherein I can get a partner are there local support available there. Tks and appreciate your assistance.
Autumn comes early to Hokkaido. By the third week in November you're more likely to get snow around Biei than autumn foliage. But you'll probably be there at the best time to photograph the nearby Blue Pond. For Autumn colors at that time of the year, you need to be much further south around, say, Kyoto. You can probably tell from the video that my favorite time to visit Biei is winter. Sorry, I've not used any local support so can't comment on that. Hope you have a great trip!
Brilliant informative video, we are visiting back end of September so found this very useful. 👍
There's a little minimalist quality in the Japanese landscape itself, the way they lay out the trees and landscapes.
Had no idea that's where Kombu comes from. A gourmet item. Loved the video, superior photography, especially the fox adventure.
Glad to see you made it out to this unique location. Beautiful work across the board.
Thanks, Jane. I really appreciate your feedback!
I loved the video Nick. It's upbeat and packed with useful advice. I'm sure more videos on travel advice would be very welcome.
Thanks, Ted! I'm considering doing another couple - one on traveling by bus, and another on car rental in Japan. Cheers.
I think I want to hop on one right now. Thanks, Nick. All very helpful
Ha ha! Thanks, John! Glad you found it helpful. Just remember to get to the platform early!😊