Nicole and Chrystine were kind enough to come out to Hakone Gardens on short notice and let me use my rented lens on them (yes, the same 50mm/1.2 I’ve been talking about seemingly forever — what can I say? I took a lot of pictures during that week!). I shot everything that day at f/1.2 despite the bright, sunny day because darn it, that lens demands it. (And thank goodness for tall trees and lots of shade.)
~ Thanks for putting up with me, N and C! You guys are wonderful.~
I met up with Stephanie (from the awesome food photography blog Desserts for Breakfast) and traipsed around Hakone Gardens. (I’ve also posted a trip there before.) Despite the way harsh overhead light, it was still picturesque. (And help me try to convince Stephanie to post her pics!) [Edited: She posted her pics! Check it out!]
PS: Thanks so much for all the comments and support about the Local Creators! So much appreciated. :)
~So great to meet you, Stephanie! Looking forward to future ice cream adventures with you!~
Some shots of Hakone Gardens, a Japanese garden nearby, taken in late October. A big thank you to the mister for indulging my perpetual requests to go walk around someplace and take pictures. :)
a happy day 