I really enjoyed this video. My mother was from Kagoshima. She and my father met during the Korean war. I've never been to Japan but have a deep fascination with it. I doubt I'll ever be in a position to go so seeing your images of Kyoto was very enjoyable. I look forward to seeing more of your work there. My father was a commercial photographer so I have been involved in photography most of my life, operating a camera repair business for about 12 years, and I really enjoy your large format videos. Thank you for this video, I look forward to more.
Thank you for this lovely note. So glad you liked this video, and if you ever do get a chance to visit Japan, go, you won't regret it. And thanks for helping keep cameras running.
I enjoyed this Todd I think I may have to put this on my travel list. If you have time try Malta one day. The cities of Valleta,Mindia and Sliema are wonderful and great light and a long history.
Wonderful to see your images of Kyoto todd and your philosophy which guides all of your work be it here in Kyoto or back home in canada . zen billings.
I took a trip to japan a few years ago. Divided my time there between Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka. I left Osaka early and went back to Kyoto to finish my trip. I absolutely loved Kyoto. The city was spared bombing in WWII thankfully.
@@shawnhinton68 I hear ya, Osaka was a place I struggled the most making images. Kyoto seemed much more natural to me. I could have stayed there longer.
Funnily enough this video release has perfectly coincided with my my first trip to Kyoto. Im about to head out to explore more of the city today. I do have the distinct advantage in that im living in Japan for a year so I've more time than most to explore. I am also averaging around 30k steps per day! If you really like Japanese gardens then i highly recommended visiting the Ritsurin Gardens in Takamatsu on Shikoku. I went there last week and they are stunning, one of the largest in Japan I believe.
I was in Kyoto a few days before you ~ how did you get so many shots without the crowds? Everywhere I went I waited and waited for a moment without people! Love the way you get a Leica look from the Sony.
@@jeremytilford8167 Some places were tough, I just left a lot of places because too many people and just looked for out of the way places. With the Sony A6600, I had two lenses on it, the equivalent of a 28mm and a 43mm. ;-)
One of your best! I love Japan! For reasons unknown, I understand much of their way of life! Even deciphered their modern writing! Enjoy remainder.Hokkaido?
Glad that you enjoy Japan. Now you covered the major cities, please head to more obscure places like Kyushu island (where I live). Anyway, great video and images! Cheers from Japan. 😃
I was in Kyoto last month and it's just an amazing place to be. I took some photos and haven't had a chance to curate and upload to my site. I live in Hong Kong so thankfully it's not very far to travel to.
I’ve only visited Japan once (Tokyo and the surrounding area), and after 6 days, felt like I could live there. Kyoto and Fuji-san are on my list of must visit cities. Todd shooting mirrorless full frame cameras? I was expecting at least a 4x5 field camera.😊
@ I agree. I have a range of digital (APS-C and full-frame) and film (35 mm, 6x6, and 4x5 field) cameras. The quality, portability, and convenience of digital cameras are undeniable.
Cool trip video. Most Shoguns didn’t rule from Kyoto which was the Imperial City, except during the Ashikaga Shogunate which had a Northern Court in Kyoto and a Southern Court in Yoshino. Kamakura was the capital city of the first shogunate of the same name and Edo (Tokyo) for the last Tokugawa shogunate capital city.
Hey Todd, my name is Johnny and I'm a freelance logo designer, would you love to have a logo for your channel that is large and medium format inspired to have an abstract and artistic branding that represent you in a fun and memorable way which can attract new audience and clients even better and also as merchs print and trademark of your hardworks as well? Let me know if you interested and I would love to work with you on your logo and possible many more artwork for your brand elements too! :-)
I really enjoyed this video. My mother was from Kagoshima. She and my father met during the Korean war. I've never been to Japan but have a deep fascination with it. I doubt I'll ever be in a position to go so seeing your images of Kyoto was very enjoyable. I look forward to seeing more of your work there. My father was a commercial photographer so I have been involved in photography most of my life, operating a camera repair business for about 12 years, and I really enjoy your large format videos. Thank you for this video, I look forward to more.
Thank you for this lovely note. So glad you liked this video, and if you ever do get a chance to visit Japan, go, you won't regret it. And thanks for helping keep cameras running.
I enjoyed this Todd I think I may have to put this on my travel list.
If you have time try Malta one day. The cities of Valleta,Mindia and Sliema are wonderful and great light and a long history.
@@williamorford6966 it’s on there now, thanks for the tip. Funny enough my wife and I were just looking at going to Sicily just the other day.
Great images, great perspective. Nicely done
Thank you.
Thank you for these beautiful images and words
@@jamesbarnes3063 Thank you for watching.
Wonderful to see your images of Kyoto todd and your philosophy which guides all of your work be it here in Kyoto or back home in canada . zen billings.
Thanks so much Zenon for always watching!
Beautiful images and great storytelling!
@@L.E.Santo02 Thank you so much!
2:39 nice statement, I‘m with you on this one!
@@sentimental7167 Thanks for coming along!
I took a trip to japan a few years ago. Divided my time there between Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka. I left Osaka early and went back to Kyoto to finish my trip. I absolutely loved Kyoto. The city was spared bombing in WWII thankfully.
@@shawnhinton68 I hear ya, Osaka was a place I struggled the most making images. Kyoto seemed much more natural to me. I could have stayed there longer.
Funnily enough this video release has perfectly coincided with my my first trip to Kyoto. Im about to head out to explore more of the city today. I do have the distinct advantage in that im living in Japan for a year so I've more time than most to explore. I am also averaging around 30k steps per day!
If you really like Japanese gardens then i highly recommended visiting the Ritsurin Gardens in Takamatsu on Shikoku. I went there last week and they are stunning, one of the largest in Japan I believe.
Oh nice, enjoy. I will make a note of those gardens and hit them up next time I am back in the country, thanks.
I was in Kyoto a few days before you ~ how did you get so many shots without the crowds? Everywhere I went I waited and waited for a moment without people! Love the way you get a Leica look from the Sony.
@@jeremytilford8167 Some places were tough, I just left a lot of places because too many people and just looked for out of the way places. With the Sony A6600, I had two lenses on it, the equivalent of a 28mm and a 43mm. ;-)
Japan is definitely on my bucket list - Nice video. Enjoy Silence !
@@rfw3studio That was my favourite sign by far.
One of your best! I love Japan! For reasons unknown, I understand much of their way of life! Even deciphered their modern writing! Enjoy remainder.Hokkaido?
@@jasongold6751 No unfortunately not enough time but next time for sure, I hear that place is wonderful as well.
Great images.
@@carbonejack Thank you very much.
Glad that you enjoy Japan. Now you covered the major cities, please head to more obscure places like Kyushu island (where I live). Anyway, great video and images! Cheers from Japan. 😃
@@wichersham oh yes I would love to. I am already making plans of visiting the out of the way places, I am very interested in those.
GRABE Naman enjoy silence😊
@@michaelacuñatorres best sign ever!
If you pass through Nagoya give me a shout. I've been following your channel for a few years now and really enjoy it.
Thank you, I will.
Enjoyed the video, but I always look forward to your film photography. Hope you took the Rolleiflex ?
Indeed, I have some videos coming out from Japan with the Rolleiflex soon.
@ Great, Looking forward to that one
I was in Kyoto last month and it's just an amazing place to be. I took some photos and haven't had a chance to curate and upload to my site. I live in Hong Kong so thankfully it's not very far to travel to.
Nice, I will be in Hong Kong in two weeks, I can't wait to go back there.
I’ve only visited Japan once (Tokyo and the surrounding area), and after 6 days, felt like I could live there. Kyoto and Fuji-san are on my list of must visit cities.
Todd shooting mirrorless full frame cameras? I was expecting at least a 4x5 field camera.😊
I know right, but these little mirrorless cameras are so good!😉
@ I agree. I have a range of digital (APS-C and full-frame) and film (35 mm, 6x6, and 4x5 field) cameras. The quality, portability, and convenience of digital cameras are undeniable.
素晴らしい京都写真です。 沢山の京都禅寺改めて見るとやっぱり良いですね
ありがとございます。 日本より
ありがとうございました。京都はとても美しく、あなたの国が本当に大好きです。私たちは京都を訪れてとても楽しい時間を過ごしました。ご視聴ありがとうございました。
Hi Todd, when did you visit? Looks like you got nice overcast weather and some of leaves started turning yellow.
@@silenttramping the weather was lovely. Just last week.
@@toddkorolphoto Interesting, I was thinking 2-3 weeks earlier. Cheers for that and looking forward to more videos from the trip.
Hi Todd, hope you brought your Rolleiflex too?! Nice video:))
@@Jan-yl1fw Don’t leave home without it! Rolleiflex video coming once I get back home, can’t develop film on the road. 😉
@ Looking forward to it! Thoroughly enjoyed your images from Thailand.
What is the camera bag you were using, if I may ask?
Wotancraft 7 litre, I have a short review of it coming soon
Cool trip video. Most Shoguns didn’t rule from Kyoto which was the Imperial City, except during the Ashikaga Shogunate which had a Northern Court in Kyoto and a Southern Court in Yoshino. Kamakura was the capital city of the first shogunate of the same name and Edo (Tokyo) for the last Tokugawa shogunate capital city.
@@toulcaz31 So much history there, I am getting a book about that history and will take a deeper dive into it.
@@toddkorolphoto @KistReadsBooks has a solid list of recommandations on his channel and on Instagram
Sony makes the world's finest digital cameras? You're joking, right?
Damn : Canadians sure travel a lot , I guess they are doing real well up there.
@@chrisloomis1489 worked hard all summer to leave during the cold weather. :-)
I like the compositions, but the pictures are too dark for me. Too much dark and not enough light.
No Leica camera this trip🙁 I immediately can see that your photography is not amazing as it used to be ‼️
That makes me sad...
@@toddkorolphotohi Todd, it’s just my opinion and how I saw it!!
You are still one of my favorite photographers‼️apologies‼️
@@Leicashootr Oh thanks! ;-))
Hey Todd, my name is Johnny and I'm a freelance logo designer, would you love to have a logo for your channel that is large and medium format inspired to have an abstract and artistic branding that represent you in a fun and memorable way which can attract new audience and clients even better and also as merchs print and trademark of your hardworks as well? Let me know if you interested and I would love to work with you on your logo and possible many more artwork for your brand elements too! :-)