Monkeys bonding by cleaning ticks out of each other

This shot was on Shidoshima Island on a nice warm day. I had a chance to hang with the locals as no other humans were around so they seemed to not mind me after awhile.

Colors awash in a background of Vermilion. Kyoto Japan

Three girls chat during the “Ohmato Taikai”, the 400 year old archery competition held at the Sanjūsangen-dō Temple in Kyoto.

Torii Gate leads to Lake Biwa, Shiga Japan

Torii Gate on Lake Biwa as dusk settles.

Kano Tailor Shop Kyoto Japan

Kano Tailor one of many old businesses in Kyoto.

Winter on Lake Biwa Shiga Prefecture

Sun rays light the frozen shores of Lake Biwa.

Spring Cherry Blossoms Kyoto

Spring Cherry Blossoms line the Biwako canal Kyoto City

Pontocho alley Kyoto

Two women in traditional clothing walk through Pontocho alley in Kyoto.

Streets of Kyoto

Two Maiko and a Geiko wait at a cross in Gion, Kyoto Japan.