Explore Breathtaking Japanese Landscapes: An Exclusive Landscape Photography Print Gallery by T. Mellon. Welcome to my landscape photography print gallery, where I celebrate the stunning landscapes of Japan. My collection is designed to captivate art enthusiasts and collectors alike. Discover the Diverse Beauty of Japan: Japan's unique geology and vast coastline create a rich tapestry of environments, making it a paradise for landscape photography. From pristine white sand beaches and crystal blue waters in the south to glacier-capped mountains and lush forests in the north, each piece in my gallery captures the country’s incredible diversity. Experience the beauty of active volcanoes, serene hot springs, intricate cave systems, and even tranquil desert landscapes, as I journey through the Nature of this Land of the Rising Sun, camera in hand. As a landscape photographer living in Japan, the choices are limitless—much like a child in a candy store! Each trek is an opportunity to discover new vistas, and my rotating gallery reflects that ongoing journey. With numerous planned excursions in the coming months and years, my collection is constantly evolving. Be sure to visit often to see where my explorations lead next, including revisiting some of the enchanting places that inspired me before I delved deeper into landscape photography. Invest in Timeless Art : My landscape photography prints offer a unique investment opportunity. Each piece is meticulously crafted and printed on the finest gallery grade paper with modern and traditional framing options to bring the beauty of Japan into your space, adding elegance and character to any collection. Shop now to find that perfect statement piece that resonates with a love for art and nature. Stay Connected : Immerse yourself in the breathtaking landscapes of Japan, Explore my gallery today and elevate your space with the enchanting beauty of Japan's landscapes!
Depth-of-Winter-Nagano-Japan Limited Edition 20 prints total.
Part of a small limited edition Series I will steadily be releasing. This image was taken in the depth of winter during my first trip to see the snow monkeys of northern Japan. I traveled on a late night bus to ensure arrival in time to catch the first train which would ultimately time my arrival to the snow monkey park at just before the gate opens. However the same reason I chose this day to arrive, ultimately led to me arriving late. In fact the bus was the only bus which departed Shinjuku that evening heading north as all others were cancelled. Still it made the journey successfully. Arriving at Nagano station in the dark I had about 1 hour before the first train arrived. Snow was falling outside the station and temperatures were very low even north Japan standards, reminding me of the year I lived in Alaska in my youth. When the train arrived, it rolled in very very slowly, and was covered with Ice including a skirt of Icicles. It was beautiful and filled me with a deepened sense of my day ahead during the blizzard. Still dark locals who generally dress surprisingly light in Nagano were bundled up and many were clearly very cold as the trains heater seemed to be having problems, with any heat generating quickly escaping and being replaced with an arctic chill at each stop when the doors opened. I fortunately came very prepared as working on a mountain in the lower 48 and living in Alaska as a child taught me it's always better to be too warm rather than too cold. As the train moved on into the wind, snow, and slow hints of sunrise it began to slow little by little until reaching an outright crawl just as landscapes began to be visible to the naked eye, and then it stopped on the tracks for a very long time. It was during this time as the sun began to hit the mountains in the distance that I aimed my medium format camera at the emerging landscape. At times snow flurries made it impossible to get a clear image, but as if by destiny, there were beautiful moments of comparative calm, revealing the beauty in front of me. I was beginning to sense I may not arrive on time to the monkey park, if at all, but was so enchanted by this landscape that I would have been fine staying here all day and exploring it more intimately. However the train did begin to move again, in the opposite direction! It went to the last station where we directed to busses but ultimately re-directed to the train. Apparently there was severe ice on the tracks ahead which at the last moment was cleared. Ultimately I arrived at the park about 1 hour late, as the storm subsided. Of course I wanted to capture the snow monkeys during the blizzard, however I would not trade these landscape photos for the world. I am in fact planning a full day trip to this area this winter when the weather is similar.