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The Bookshop on the Corner, Rottweil, Germany

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Published: July 23, 2026 23:22

Exterior of a small local bookstore in the town of Rottweil in southwestern Germany.

Dance of the Scarecrows, Shirakawago, Gifu, Japan

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Published: July 22, 2026 23:24

On my walk through Ogimachi Village in Shirakawago, Japan, I suddenly found myself facing a line-up of scarecrows.

I Moved My Website to Leaflet

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Published: July 22, 2026 05:22

I'm leaving behind Content Management Systems for good, in order to focus on creating and publishing photography content on the ATmosphere.

Naramachi Side Street, Nara, Japan

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Published: July 21, 2026 23:22

Walking along a quiet side street in the Naramachi area of Nara, Japan. Shot on 16-years-expired Fuji Astia slide film.

Ascent to the Castle, Kumamoto, Japan

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Published: July 20, 2026 23:30

Kumamoto Castle in Kumamoto on Kyushu is considered one of the three premier castles in Japan, along with Himeji Castle and Matsumoto Castle.

Boardgame Afternoon, July 20, 2026

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Published: July 20, 2026 10:51

The weather on today’s bank holiday (with a “feels-like” temperature of 43.3°C) was too hot to go out; we played a round of Carcassonne at home instead.

Mitsukoshi Department Store, Tokyo, Japan

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Published: July 19, 2026 23:19

An interior shot of the Mitsukoshi Department Store in the Nihonbashi district of Tokyo, Japan.

Drumming Lesson, Komagome, Tokyo, July 19, 2026

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Published: July 19, 2026 07:47

In today’s drumming lesson, I continued to practice 16th-note accents, and how to distribute them across the kit.

Alone, Mercedes-Benz Museum, Stuttgart, Germany

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Published: July 18, 2026 23:17

A museum attendant is taking a contemplative break at the Mercedes-Benz Museum in Stuttgart, Germany.

The Temple under the Cliff, Utsunomiya, Japan

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Published: July 18, 2026 00:33

Oya Temple (Oyaji) is a 1,200 year-old Buddhist temple constructed in the volcanic stone cliffs on the outskirts of Utsunomiya in Tochigi Prefecture, Japan.

Yesterday's Monochrome Way Home, Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan

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Published: July 16, 2026 23:34

It was hot and muggy last night, but that didn't stop me from getting off my train earlier to walk home through the neighborhood and take some monochrome shots.

Tradition Captured, Kanazawa, Japan

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Published: July 15, 2026 23:07

Walking around Higashi Chayagai, a historic district in Kanazawa, Japan, I saw two young women in kimono emerging from one of the old buildings.

Kibune River Cascades, Kyoto, Japan

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Published: July 14, 2026 23:15

A young couple is seen photographing the cascades of Kibune River in northern Kyoto, Japan.

Platform 1, Mojiko Station, Kitakyushu, Japan

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Published: July 13, 2026 23:26

A perspective study along platform 1 of Mojikō Station in Kitakyushu, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan.

Old Town Rickshaw, Kawagoe, Japan

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Published: July 12, 2026 23:21

Amidst the historic warehouses of Kawagoe in Saitama Prefecture, Japan, a jinricksha driver is soliciting customers to fill his next tour.

Drumming Practice, July 12, 2026

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Published: July 12, 2026 10:42

After a five-month break due to sports injury, I finally was able to practice drumming again today at a local studio in the Itabashi Ward of Tokyo, Japan.

Urban Rainbow, Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan

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Published: July 11, 2026 23:12

Towards the end of a rain-filled day, a rainbow rises over the eastern part of Itabashi ward in Tokyo, Japan.

On the Rooftop, Milan, Italy

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Published: July 10, 2026 23:55

Visitors are taking in the incredible views from the rooftop of Duomo di Milano, the cathedral church of Milan, Italy.

Downtown Samurai, Matsue, Japan

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Published: July 10, 2026 00:29

A participant is seen wearing a period costume at the annual Musha Gyoretsu Warrior Parade in Matsue, Shimane Prefecture, Japan.

Life Along the Tracks, Asakusabashi, Tokyo, Japan

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Published: July 8, 2026 21:55

Along the elevated JR Sobu Line train tracks in Asakusabashi, Tokyo, traditional craft wholesalers, lively izakayas and ramen shops blend into a vibrant whole.

Osu Kannon Flea Market, Nagoya, Japan

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Published: July 7, 2026 23:16

On the 18th and 28th day of every month, a flea market is held on the grounds of Ōsu Kannon, a Buddhist temple in Central Nagoya, Japan.

Reflections, Ariake Garden, Tokyo, Japan

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Published: July 6, 2026 22:22

Window and ceiling reflections at Ariake Garden, a shopping, dining and entertainment complex in Tokyo Bay, Japan.

Kanazawaya Bedding Store, Takasaki, Japan

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Published: July 6, 2026 00:02

Since 1836, Kanazawaya (金澤屋) in Takasaki, Gunma Pref., has been helping customers enjoy a comfortable night's sleep with quality bedding and sleep essentials.

Backstreet Encounter, Asagaya, Tokyo, Japan

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Published: July 4, 2026 00:46

While setting my film camera for a photo along Star Road in the Asagaya area of Tokyo, I saw a bicyclist approaching in the viewfinder - and pushed the shutter.

Through the Veil, Kyoto, Japan

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Published: July 3, 2026 01:00

Rays of sunlight are breaking through the clouds to illuminate the southern part of central Kyoto. The pagoda of Toji Temple is visible towards the right side.

Izakaya Evening, Asagaya, Tokyo, Japan

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Published: July 1, 2026 23:26

Evening life at an Izakaya (Japanese pub) in the Asagaya area of Tokyo, Japan. I love scenes like this one; fortunately there is no shortage of them here. 😍

Geese at the Dock, Isola Madre, Italy

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Published: July 1, 2026 00:39

A gaggle of geese are waiting for their boat connection at a dock on Isola Madre, the largest island of the Isole Borromee archipelago in Lake Maggiore, Italy.

Four square images from Graz, Austria

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Published: June 30, 2026 02:23

Around 10 years ago, there used to be a camera app called 6x6, which took square photos emulating a film look. Here is a set of such images from Graz, Austria.

Painterly Reflection, Kurashiki, Japan

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Published: June 29, 2026 01:13

In the Bikan historical quarter of Kurashiki in Okayama Prefecture, Japan, Edo-era storehouses are being reflected off of the surface of a canal.

Rainy Taxi Ride, Kyoto, Japan

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Published: June 28, 2026 04:00

During heavy rain in Kyoto, Japan, this photo was taken on a taxi ride through the Gion district.

Landhaus Courtyard, Graz, Austria

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Published: June 27, 2026 00:38

The arcaded inner courtyard of the Landhaus in my birth town of Graz, Austria, is a masterpiece of the Italian Renaissance built in the mid-16th century.

All Quiet at Dusk, Hakodate, Japan

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Published: June 26, 2026 00:43

A peaceful scene at dusk in the Kanemori Red Brick Warehouse district of Hakodate in Hokkaido, Japan. The warehouses trace their origins to 1869.

Inside Outside, Museum of Modern Art, New York

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Published: June 24, 2026 23:34

On my 2005 visit to the Museum of Modern Art in New York City, I played around with layering interior museum reflections over the Midtown Manhattan exterior.

June Evening Sky, Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan

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Published: June 24, 2026 00:14

On my way back from the kickboxing gym last night, the sky had put on a particularly nice color display. Two quick shots from the neighborhood.

Waiting for Enoden, Kamakura, Japan

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Published: June 23, 2026 07:34

An Enoden (Enoshima Electric Railway) Train is approaching Kamakurakokomae Station in Kanagawa Prefecture. Sections of the line run close to the Shonan Coast.

Railway Crossing, Hatanodai, Tokyo, Japan

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Published: June 22, 2026 01:47

Afternoon scene at a typical street-level railway crossing in the Hatanodai area of Shinagawa Ward in Tokyo, Japan.

Shrine Approach, Sapporo, Japan

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Published: June 21, 2026 06:35

The approach to Hokkaido Jingu, a major Shinto Shrine in Sapporo, Japan, takes visitors through this huge toori gate in Maruyama Park.

Cathedral Angle, Helsinki, Finland

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Published: June 20, 2026 06:28

A view towards Helsinki Cathedral (Helsingin tuomiokirkko) as seen from the pedestal of the Alexander II. statue on Senate Square.

Along Dotonbori Canal, Osaka, Japan

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Published: June 19, 2026 01:46

An evening perspective along the Dōtonbori Canal in Osaka, Japan. Historically a theater district, Dotonbori is now a popular nightlife and entertainment area.

Rainy Commute, Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan

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Published: June 17, 2026 23:49

It was a rainy morning when I went to the station earlier today, but also a good opportunity to try and capture that typical “rainy-season blues”.

Four More Scenes from Helsinki, Finland

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Published: June 17, 2026 02:16

Another small collection of images photographed at various locations during a recent stay in Helsinki, the capital of Finland.

Four Random Scenes from Helsinki, Finland

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Published: June 16, 2026 05:54

Taken during a recent stay in Helsinki, Finland, here are four scenes photographed in different areas of the city.

Spiral Staircase, Helsinki, Finland

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Published: June 15, 2026 01:04

Oodi, Helsinki's magnificent modern library near its Central Station, features an art installation in Finnish language called ‘Omistuskirjoitus’ (Dedication).

Drumming Lesson, Komagome, Tokyo, June 14, 2026

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Published: June 14, 2026 09:15

After a 4-month hiatus due to sports-related injuries, I was finally able to go to Komagome in Tokyo again today, where I resumed my drumming lessons.

Academic Bookstore, Helsinki, Finland

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Published: June 13, 2026 07:16

Interior photo of Akateeminen Kirjakauppa, the Academic Bookstore in Helsinki, Finland. The building was designed by renowned Finnish architect Alvar Aalto.

Rōketsuzome, Kyoto, Japan

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Published: June 12, 2026 02:15

During a stay in Kyoto in 2014, my wife and I went to 京ローケツ やまもと染工 to try our hands at Roketsuzome, a traditional Japanese wax-resist textile dyeing technique.

A Walk around Porvoo, Finland

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Published: June 11, 2026 01:30

This set of 12 photos was taken during a walk around Porvoo, Finland. The picturesque town is renowned for its red riverside warehouses and cobblestone streets.

Ascent to Vernal Fall, Yosemite N.P., California

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Published: June 10, 2026 01:49

One of the highlights of a California round-trip 25 years ago was this hike along Mist Trail and up 600 granite steps to Vernal Fall in Yosemite National Park.

Going Home in Monochrome, Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan

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Published: June 9, 2026 04:15

At the end of my office afternoon yesterday, I got off the train two stops early and took a lengthy walk home to take some monochrome neighborhood photos.

Midday Chat, Munich, Germany

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Published: June 8, 2026 01:30

On Marienplatz in the city center of Munich, Germany, two people are having a chat during lunch break. The white building in the back is the Old Town Hall.

Pastry Heaven, Helsinki, Finland

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Published: June 7, 2026 05:27

While having lunch at a café in the Kruununhaka district of Helsinki, Finland, I noticed this reflection of other customers in a framed image of pastries.

Back at the Office, Tokyo, Japan

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Published: June 4, 2026 00:09

Today is my first day back at work after the recent Europe trip. The view from the 18th-floor office towards Tokyo Station is still as thrilling as ever.