Tips on shooting temples in Japan?

Soob-san KonBanWa, こんばんは！

I am a Japanese and live in KUMAMOTO as a week end photographer.

The best season for photograph may be mid April for full blossom of  Cherry tree and also mid November for fall colors in the mid area of Japan Islands.  Almost all of site having viewing points do NOT permit to use tripod,  you have to use IS or VR lenses in order not to vibrate images.

I think it may be impossible at the famous sites of viewing.  In early morning just after opening their gates it may NOT be filled with too many people....

It may be not easy but try it with just smile as saying SUI MA SE-N SYASHN TO RA SE TE KUDASA-I

Just with smile and Camera

I recommend you to Panorama Stitch to get wider area with natural perspective.

Please refer
http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/post/50367341
and previous thread
http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/post/50371372
My gallery including Shinto Shrine and castle
http://www.dpreview.com/galleries/1297026435

Regards
HAMADA

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