I found this tree on a hill while I was looking for a waterfall nearby. The waterfall was underwhelming but this tree was great. It's rare to find a long tree on a hill with nothing cluttering up the background. I chose to photograph it in infrared as the white foliage creates a magical scene.
This is the little waterfall in Takachiho gorge. The hike through the gorge is a great experience and it's worth the trip to this small town. The people are friendly, the food is great, and there are a few nice temples around. This waterfall has been photographed many times before, but I think this shot through the bridge railing achieved a more creative and unique image.
This is a waterfall that's right at the beginning of the hike through Shiratani Unsuikyo, a famous hike through an ancient forest on Yakushima Island. This was probably the most amazing hike I've ever done. You pass giant trees that are thousands of years old, waterfalls, and you even walk through trees in a couple places. This is where the "moss forest" is, made famous in the movie Princess Mononoke.
