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Tumultuous Taiza

© Susan Jane Allen

Tumultuous Taiza

Uploaded: July 07, 2007 11:48:51

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12/03/06, Taiza, Japan. Taiza crab is enormously popular these days and decided to take two old friends from out of town to enjoy the delicacy. But getting there was an adventure. As they could read the map better than I, navigation was their job. But after way, way too long on the road, the mountains were looming way too high, and the road was getting way too narrow. It was when we hit the snow and sleet that I jerked the car to a stop and said, "Are you SURE this is the right way?" And they said, "No, actually we're lost..." It turns out that we were deep, deep into another prefecture, in an area so remote the villagers we asked had never heard of Taiza. We eventually found our way, four hours late for our reservation, but just in time for me to capture a few shots of the tumultuous Taiza coast on the Sea of Japan at sunset. Finding landscape photography to be an enormous challenge, amd usually scurry back to macro to regain self-confidence!

Comments

Mike D. Perez level-deluxe July 07, 2007

Sounds like quite an adventure, Susan! Nice composition, clarity and colors on this capture! #686867

Susan Jane Allen level-classic July 08, 2007

Thanks for the encouragement, Mike! #4483892

Ken Smith level-classic July 10, 2007

Love your colors on this, Susan. I'm not sure about the brick in the bottom right. Beautiful, regardless! #4493734

Susan Jane Allen level-classic July 11, 2007

Thanks Ken! Yes, know the brick isn't terribly aesthetic..., but thought it did tend to lend direction to the eye...? Maybe not... ":^) #4494849

A C August 20, 2007

I actually like the brick ... I think it makes it more interesting because I start to wonder where it came from, who left it there, etc.

Great job on colors, comp, and everything else! #4676349

Susan Jane Allen level-classic August 20, 2007

Thanks so much for visiting my gallery and nice to see you around again. I've just moved and won't have internet at home for another couple weeks or so my
BP activity is very limited. Be back soon I hope! #4676375

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe August 27, 2007

Congrats Susan on your Excellent Finalist!! Jeff #4706659

Susan Jane Allen level-classic August 31, 2007

Thanks so much, Jeff! As of tonight, I'm finally connected at home, after a month of internet withdrawal symptoms! Hurray! #4728161

Ken Smith level-classic August 31, 2007

I like the brick! LOL Congrats on this beautiful finalist, Susan, and YOUR INTERNET! #4730152

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