In this video, we enjoy some landscape photography around Okutama Lake in Tokyo, Japan.
Opportunities for hiking and photography are in abundance at this site. Various popular subjects include the dam, the lake, mountain mist, heavily forested woodlands, and seasonal colors like cherry trees in spring and autumn leaves in fall. If you arrive early enough in the morning, you might be lucky enough to catch some wildlife as well.
Aside from photography, the area includes many easily accessible trails for nice strolls in the woods, with various outlook points with beautiful views.
The location is accessible by car (free parking), tour bus, and public transportation (bus and train).
Info on how to access Okutama Lake by train or car is available at my blog:
Gear used for this photo shoot:
Camera: Pentax KP
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Standard zoom lens: smc Pentax-DA 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 ED AL[IF] DC WR
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Telephoto zoom lens: HD Pentax-DA 55-300mm F4.5-6.3 ED PLM WR RE
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Tripod: Manfrotto MT190CXPRO4 (carbon fiber legs with quick locking clamps)
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Ball head: Manfrotto Cloud XPRO Series Ballhead BHQ2 with 200PL locking plate
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Video camera: Canon EOS Kiss M/M50 Double Zoom Kit
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SIGMA 16mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary C017 (Canon EF-M Mount, APS-C Size, Mirrorless Only)
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PolarPro 67mm QuartzLine Circular Polarizer Filter
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Zhiyun Weebill-S Gimbal
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Synco Wireless Microphone
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Music Tracks Licensed for this video through Epidemic Sound. Visit this link to subscribe:
“Across the Waters” performed by Dream Cave and composed by Johannes Bornlöf.
“Olympus” performed by Dream Cave and composed by Johannes Bornlöf.
“On the Train to Paris” performed by Epidemic Sound and composed by John Åhlin.
“Strange Signs” performed and composed by Diskant.
“The Feeling Is All Gone” performed by Epidemic Sound and composed by “ChMc”.
Alo Japan.