Blog, Photos, Life and Golf in Kiminomori 季美の森 Japan

Praying for Japan

gocchin — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 21:41:05 +0000

A girl prays at Meiji Jingu along with many others.

gocchin — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 16:53:41 +0000

Test again.

gocchin — Sat, 13 Nov 2010 10:37:59 +0000

Taka and I have been heading to Mobara and Moon Lake for night golf.

It’s very convenient as its only 20 minutes away and you can play up to 11pm.

Shot with the Panasonic GF-1 but I really should have brought my Sony a33 as its superior in low light.

This big picture is Taka taking a practice swing… (people still on the green)

gocchin — Fri, 12 Nov 2010 10:27:02 +0000

Koko and I were in Mobara and we decided to try out Sympa Cafe in Mobara.

Wonderful organic food in a nice and cozy little cafe all made with the freshest ingredients right in front of you.

Check it out if you get a chance!

sympa cafe
営業時間　ランチタイム　AM11：30～PM2：00
ナイトタイム　PM5:00～PM10:00[ラストｰオーダー　PM9:30]
お休み　月・火曜日
〒297-0029千葉県茂原市高師975-3
tel 0475・24・1624

gocchin — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 10:18:53 +0000

We packed a lunch and took Saku-chan and Hana-chan to Ojagaike about a 20 minute hike from our house.

The hike around the lake is an additional 3-4 hours (including a stop for lunch!)

It was a beautiful day and I brought the Sony a33 plus DT 16-105mm lens.

gocchin — Sun, 07 Nov 2010 10:12:24 +0000

Shot a few pics while walking around Kiminomori the last few days.

Love the 50mm 1.7 though it gets too close… meaning I have to back up a lot.

Shooting a prime makes you think and forces you to get into position to catch the good shot.

gocchin — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 10:06:45 +0000

Shibas like chewing on sticks… Saku is always chewing on some stick…

a33 with Minolta 50mm 1.7RS.

gocchin — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 09:59:25 +0000

Finally picked up a new Sony a33 and a couple of older but awesome Minolta lenses.

Took it on our walk around Kiminomori with Saku and Hana today and the colors from the Minolta 50mm 1.7RS are just superb!

Still got to get used to focusing with these fast moving shibas!

gocchin — Mon, 01 Nov 2010 05:46:04 +0000

Went for a walk with Hana-chan today. As always she followed Saku-chan everywhere.

Once again the Olympus E-PL1.

gocchin — Sun, 31 Oct 2010 05:35:40 +0000

We walked over to Midorigaoka today which is the community down the mountain next to Kiminomori.

They were having a festival there today with lots of food and performances.

Took along the Olympus again.