Join me on a hike to Cape Tsumeki and Suzaki Port located in the city of Shimoda, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. 今回は、静岡県下田市にある爪木崎の海景写真撮影の為に行ってきました。
On this photo shoot, we go on a morning walk to shoot seascape including a sunrise at Tsumekizaki Beach, geometric patterns of columnar joints on the coast, Tsumekizaki Lighthouse, Tsumeki Island, shots in the Tsumekizaki Flower Park, shots at Suzaki Port, and more.
爪木崎の日の出、五角形の石「俵磯」、灯台、爪木島、爪木崎花園、須崎港など爪木崎付近を歩き撮影します。
Photos were shot on the full-frame DSLR Pentax K1-II with the Pentax D FA 28-105mm f3.5-5.6ed DC WR HD lens and the Fujifilm X100V (23mm) with a 5% diffusion filter.
Cape Tsumeki and Suzuka Port in Shimoda, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan, are located within a 2- to 3-hour drive from Tokyo (depending on traffic) or a 2.5 hour train/bus ride if you take the bullet train from Shinagawa Station.
The cape is a picturesque location on the easternmost part of the Izu Peninsula and is a popular spot for sightseeing, swimming, fishing, and hiking.
With its beautiful blue sea, verdant greenery, flower parks, botanical greenhouse, hiking trails, geological formations, and breathtaking views, Cape Tsumeki earns high rankings among the more popular tourist destinations in Shimoda.
On this photo shoot, I focused more on the hiking trail that extends around the entire cape where I was able to enjoy stunning views from several observatory points.
The trails do not require special footgear, but proper-fitting shoes are recommended for the many stairs and some wet stretches where splashing waves can make part of the trail slightly slippery at high tide.
Whether you’re looking for a relaxing day at the beach or an adventurous outdoor activity, Cape Tsumeki has something for everyone.
Check out my blog post for this photo shoot where details of all the photos are provided in addition to more in-depth looks at the historical background of this cape, its unique attractions, how to access, and source references for all the details I researched.
https://www.pix4japan.com/blog/20230125-cape-tsumeki
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Below is a list of gear I took with me on this photo shoot.
Camera Gear:
Pentax K-1 Mark II (K1-II)
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Standard zoom lens: Pentax D FA 28-105mm f3.5-5.6ed DC WR HD Lens
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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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Fujifilm X100V
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Moment Camera Filter 5% CineBloom Diffusion Filter
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Haoge LH-ES3 Square Metal Lens Hood with Hollow Out Design 49mm Adapter Ring with Cap
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Fujifilm PRF-49S
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Video Gear:
GoPro Hero 11 Black + Accessories Bundle
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GoPro Chesty (Chest Mount)
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Filters & Filter Systems:
PolarPro QuartzLine ND 64 Filter – 67mm (ND64 6-stop reduction in light)
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PolarPro QuartzLine ND1000 Filter – 67mm (ND1000 10-stop reduction in light)
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PolarPro QuartzLine ND100k Filter – 67mm (ND100K 15-stop reduction in light)
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PolarPro QuartzLine Circular Polarizer – 67mm
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PolarPro Summit | Landscape Filter System Custom Kit (Core, Thread Plate, ND4-GR filter, ND8-GR filter, Circular Polarizer)
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Pack:
F-stop Tilopa 50L Adventure and Travel Camera Backpack (Essentials Bundle: backpack, rain cover, internal camera unit)
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F-stop Tripod Bag (large)
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“Distant Fortune” composed by Daniel Kadawatha and performed by Daniel Kaede.
“Sentient” composed and performed by Gavin Luke.
“From the Ashes of a Previous Life” composed and performed by Lama House.
“Big Sky” composed and performed by Gavin Luke.
“Morning Mist” composed and performed by Staffan Carlén.
“Eyes of Yours” composed by Johannes Bornlöf and performed by Edgar Hopp.
“I Remember Well” composed by Cody Butler and performed by Cody Francis.
“A Nightingale’s Journey” composed by Victor Lundberg and performed by Wanderer’s Trove.
“Things That Matter” composed and performed by Frank Jonsson.