Yokohama Fall - Minato Mirai From Yamashita Park

Minato Mirai From Yamashita Park
Originally uploaded by typh00nrider

This weather is great for sports, fitness, and being outside, but refrain from mountain climbing and hiking since all the clouds hang at about 6,000 to 7,000 feet. Thick fog and drizzle does not make for a very fun photographic environment, but it does require creativity and is a challenge! Anyway, have decided that my next climb will be after three things:
1) The new winter-rated sleeping bag arrives (supposed to be tomorrow)
2) The weather breaks long enough to get at least one clear night and morning
3) I complete this wireless security project

All of this will come to pass by about next Saturday when I MAY go to Hirugatake, then go off the trail around Fudonomine and descend straight down upon Hayato Otaki (water falls).... but... I have to go to my daughter's sports day event next Saturday, so may hold out for a three day, two night venture to Okutama the following weekend. Or, maybe both if I can leave the house by about 2:30 or 3:00 p.m. next Saturday - then hike into the night (ugh!).

To pass time photographically over the past couple weeks, have been taking advantage of the clear weather spots here and there, but no where in particular. Mountains and nature has turned into such a subject for me, that I feel awkward taking pictures of city scenes these days.

I got out of the house early morning late last week and caught a couple of these pictures of Minato Mirai at about 8:00 a.m. The light was harsh and exposed rather harsh despite the CP filter used, so I let HDR work some wonders. Have figured out how to consistently get a painting, artsy look by adjusting luminance and contrast in opposite directions. Give it a try, or leave a comment or question.