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Urban heron<br /> <br /> Grey heron, Naruto Harbour, Shikoku Island, Japan. The Grey herons in Naruto are thoroughly urbanized and seem to have a commensal relationship with the fisherman. <br /> <br /> This is a very busy image and the bird, although in plain sight, is almost invisible at smaller sizes (try larger, too). Normally I like much simpler images that feature a single subject, but the chaos of this scene, for some reason, appealed to me and prompted the choice of the caption. <br /> <br /> Several photos of these urbanized heron are posted here: <a href="http://goo.gl/3Yq2t2">http://goo.gl/3Yq2t2</a><br /> <br /> 05/12/14 <a href="http://www.allenfotowild.com">http://www.allenfotowild.com</a>
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Urban heron

Grey heron, Naruto Harbour, Shikoku Island, Japan. The Grey herons in Naruto are thoroughly urbanized and seem to have a commensal relationship with the fisherman.

This is a very busy image and the bird, although in plain sight, is almost invisible at smaller sizes (try larger, too). Normally I like much simpler images that feature a single subject, but the chaos of this scene, for some reason, appealed to me and prompted the choice of the caption.

Several photos of these urbanized heron are posted here: http://goo.gl/3Yq2t2

05/12/14 http://www.allenfotowild.com

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  • The Kazurabashi Suspension Bridge (best larger)<br /> <br /> This bridge, in the mountains of Shikoku Island, is a popular Sunday outing for the local people of Tokushima, Japan, especially when the leaves are starting to turn. The people were clinging pretty tightly to the side supports.<br /> <br /> I sent my D800 in for cleaning and a 'tune-up' to Nikon and they reported it as 'unrepairable' and gave me a discount on the new D810, which I picked up today. All my shots from Japan were taken on my back-up D7100, but now I have the D810 to test out on my next trip. <br /> <br /> Ilene, I complained to Nikon that the LED screen was out of focus and I couldn't tell if my shots were sharp (they were, but it wasn't obvious until I downloaded them onto my computer). They determined that it was the result of an impact to the camera and it couldn't be fixed. Haven't had a chance to use the D810 yet, but reviews suggest that it has some improved features over the d800.<br /> <br /> 05/11/14 <a href="http://www.allenfotowild.com">http://www.allenfotowild.com</a>
  • Crossing the Iya River on a vine bridge (Kazurabashi), Shikoku Island, Japan
  • Sunday outing on the Kazurabashi Suspension Bridge, Shikoku Island, Japan
  • Fall colours with the Kazurabashi Suspension Bridge, Iya River, Shikoku Island, Japan
  • Iya River gorge in the fall with the Kazurabashi (vine) Suspension Bridge, Shikoku Island, Japan (best larger to see the details)<br /> <br /> Although vine suspension bridges used to be common in Japan (perhaps because they were easily chopped down if you were being pursued) they are rare nowadays. This used to be the only way to cross the Iya River. Rebuilt every three years, this bridge is designated as a national important folkloric property and is one of Japan's three rare bridges.<br /> <br /> Other views of the bridge and the surrounding area can be seen here: <a href="http://goo.gl/JbtKlA">http://goo.gl/JbtKlA</a><br /> <br /> Merry Christmas everyone!<br /> <br /> 24/12/14 <a href="http://www.allenfotowild.com">http://www.allenfotowild.com</a>
  • Roadside BBQ, near the Kazuarbashi Suspension Bridge, Iya River, Shikoku Island, Japan
  • Barbecue, Japanese style<br /> <br /> This small roadside BBQ stand, near the Kazurabashi Suspension Bridge (a popular tourist spot in the mountains), was selling grilled fish and BBQ sticks with different kinds of potatoes. The shop's owner kept the turnstyle rotating so the food cooked evenly. The prices, seen on the sign at the back were from around $3 to $5. The sign above the food translates literally to 'hold and go home', meaning 'take out'.<br /> <br /> 29/10/14 <a href="http://www.allenfotowild.com">http://www.allenfotowild.com</a>
  • Ayu (also called sweetfish) grilling over charcoal, near the Iya River, Shikoku Island, Japan
  • Man in traditional warrior costume, county fair, Shikoku Island, Japan
  • Fishing boats in Naruto Harbour, Shikoku Island, Japan
  • Old and new ways (best larger to see the details)<br /> <br /> I like the way this fisherman was fishing using a centuries old technique next to the large modern boats fitted with the latest new technologies.<br /> <br /> The last of the photos from Naruto Harbour can be seen here (all with lots of detail, so best larger): <a href="http://goo.gl/dt2fzW">http://goo.gl/dt2fzW</a><br /> <br /> 5/01/14 <a href="http://www.allenfotowild.com">http://www.allenfotowild.com</a>
  • Man repairing fishing nets the traditional way, Naruto Harbour, Shikoku Island, Japan
  • Repairing the nets (best larger to see his hands)<br /> <br /> The worn nets have taken on a pinkish colour, fitting in with the pink theme for today.<br /> <br /> Photo just taken a few minutes ago at the harbour at Naruto on Shikoku Island, Japan. I had a short conversation with this fisherman who said it was OK to take his picture. He said that repairing the nets wasn't hard work on the land, since he'd been doing it all his life, but when he had to repair the nets out on the boat on the open ocean, it could be very difficult.<br /> <br /> 26/10/14 <a href="http://www.allenfotowild.com">http://www.allenfotowild.com</a>
  • Repairing a fishing net, Naruto Harbour, Shikoku Island, Japan
  • Begging for fish<br /> <br /> Grey heron, Naruto Harbour, Shikoku Island, Japan
  • Waiting for fish scraps<br /> <br /> Grey heron, Naruto Harbour, Shikoku Island, Japan
  • Grey heron on fishing floats<br /> <br /> The harbour at Nauto had many grey herons (Ardea cinerea) sitting on the boats and the floats, probably waiting for handouts.
  • Urban heron<br /> <br /> Grey heron, Naruto Harbour, Shikoku Island, Japan. The Grey herons in Naruto are thoroughly urbanized and seem to have a commensal relationship with the fisherman. <br /> <br /> This is a very busy image and the bird, although in plain sight, is almost invisible at smaller sizes (try larger, too). Normally I like much simpler images that feature a single subject, but the chaos of this scene, for some reason, appealed to me and prompted the choice of the caption. <br /> <br /> Several photos of these urbanized heron are posted here: <a href="http://goo.gl/3Yq2t2">http://goo.gl/3Yq2t2</a><br /> <br /> 05/12/14 <a href="http://www.allenfotowild.com">http://www.allenfotowild.com</a>
  • Hanging out on a fishing boat<br /> <br /> Grey heron, Naruto Harbour, Shikoku Island, Japan
  • Fishing buddy<br /> <br /> Grey heron, Naruto Harbour, Shikoku Island, Japan
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