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The Importance of Going Out There in Landscape Photography

A couple of months ago, I asked whether photography can be considered a numbers game. My answer was yes – but not in the volume of photos you take. Instead, it’s how many times you go out and take photos in the first place. I experienced a great reminder of this recently. Before I tell the story, I should say …

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I’m from Japan what I drink every day for a long life

Growing up in Nara, Japan, surrounded by tea fields, matcha has always been a part of my life. The full aroma and the deep bitter and sweet umami taste of this vivid green tea evokes so much nostalgia for me.  When I was in high school, I started taking formal tea ceremony lessons. It was a highlight of my week. …

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