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Some Distant Memory – Phnom Penh Market – Family Back Home
Phnom Penh was a fascinating place. I promised myself I’d return but ten years have passed since I said that and I’m no nearer returning today. With changing responsibilities and a different world in 2022 I have no idea if I’ll ever keep my promise.
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Shonai River Trail Run
Mix it up. Try something new. Avoid routine. You only cycle, or hike, or run in the neighbourhood so go out when it’s 0°C and run in the mud. Bump up the contrast and try black and white again (breaking your own rules as you go).
Toshiotoko and Rules for Taking Photos
During the winter break I found myself going through my digital photos and deleting any unnecessary clutter. In total around 10,000 images taken between 2019 – 2021 were culled.
The Good and Not So Good of 2021
Above – the most memorable moment of 2021. Playing with my daughter in torrential rain. Time for some reflection on
Nakasendō – Walking Nakatsugawa to Takenami
With the Kiso-ji section of the Nakasendō coming to an end on my last walk I needed to decide on a plan to continue. Either turn around and start again heading northeast back along the Kiso-ji again (but why so soon?) or continue walking west along the Nakasendō.
Film Nostalgia on the Kiso-ji
Every now and then I get pangs of nostalgia, pull out the Leica M6, and shoot a roll or two of film. Anyone that has shot film before knows that it slows you down, forces you to think before pressing the shutter
Nakasendō/Kiso-ji – Walking Nagiso to Nakatsugawa
It took me a year, but the Kiso-ji section of the Nakasendō from Shiojiri to Nakatsugawa is now complete. Pre-baby-toddler daughter and I would have finished it much sooner, but I quite enjoyed stretching it out over a year – it meant I got to see the Kiso Valley in all seasons.
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