We had the perfect conditions for Mt Fuji! ...until we didn't.

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In this photography vlog, I go to my favourite place to take photos in Japan, Lake Kawaguchi. I've been here so many times across every single season because everywhere you go, there's a wonderful view of Mount Fuji in the background of every shot. It's amazing.
This location is one of the best to capture the Autumn leaves in Japan, and I explore some classic spots with ‪@kimdao‬, her partner Eric, and ‪@STEFATTY‬
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[@lunaraynwolf7036]

This was so nice and the pics and footage were so awesome! Thanks for bringing us along!

[@BadSloucher]

Love how calm and chill this video is. Feeds the soul 💛 I've always wanted to visit Kawaguchiko 🗻 great work

[@111alic]

Enjoyed landscape - great shots

[@matthewriley3778]

Beautiful vlog Pat.

[@rolf.koizumi]

Great video! I really like this vlog-type videos where you show us a day of photography. 😊

[@Mr.julian]

Even through CZcams Fuji looks so menacingly beautiful. Gigantic holy crap

[@CurrentlyHannah]

Oh that photo of the momiji corrider was stellar! Looks much better early morning than midday like when we went 😂 Now I'm excited to edit my footage from here too!

[@kelleyb80]

Great timing! I just arrived at Lake Kawaguchi. Can’t wait to get up early for sunrise. I also have your Japan guide which is very helpful.

[@PeteD]

Aw man I was there literally yesterday. 'moody' was the nice way to describe it.
This morning though, amazing. Rain overnight (so snow for the mountain) and blue skies. I only had time for a morning in fujiyoshida and not enough time to make another trip back to the lake :(

[@hunterevns]

Dream conditions! Lovely shots man. Can’t wait to be there my self fall 2023

[@pamdanielle428]

thank you for taking us here today!!! From Ashland Oregon

[@seansaca]

👍 great photography vlog

[@gunn1ng]

That Fujiyama drone sequence! That alone made the whole day worth it. Sometimes photography is like that 😅

[@DavidRamgobin]

Reppin FamiChiki supremacy. Great views man ✨
Planning to do a first sunrise shoot around the five lakes pretty soon, and really getting some serious inspo from your shots. Cheers

[@yongkwon4777]

love your video!

[@akiemchandra1250]

Very cool video ! Keep up the good work man ! Anyway, I just bought the 35mm GMaster lens. Wonder if this focal length is good for landscape photography. Just want to know your thoughts on this matter hahaha

[@rouksx]

The wide shoot of the fuji with the drone is just magic !
I've noticed in the video that you shoot with different cameras (with different lenses), is there a particular reason for switching (lenses ? settings ? any other things ?)

[@marciomaron]

Hi, I understand that this video isn't recent and was posted around mid-December 2022. Please, would you mind sharing when you were there? I'm planning a trip to Japan for late November to early December, and it would be helpful to know if these conditions are typical for that time of year. Thank you!

[@smlhtr]

I love your videos, Pat. Bought both your books which I religiously referred to in my 3 trips to Japan and for my upcoming fourth.But in a couple of videos I’ve noticed you subtly bash on tourists. Don’t forget, you were a tourist there too (I’m aware you live there now). Being a photographer doesn’t entitle you to a more exclusive access to a location. Let everyone live and enjoy their time too. 😊

[@nooons8729]

Thanks Pat! I'll be visiting this spot however I don't know exactly where it is. Can you give me the coordinates? Thank you!

[@intelligentinsects]

Hi Pat I just have a question , looking to stay for 2nights at Kawaguchiko next autumn in November. Not much budget (100-150 per night) accomodation available now, is it too early to book

[@sd2023.]

I heard that the ukiyo-e painter Hokusaisan painted 36 views of mt fuji...I think this will be a good subject for a video series

[@indraIW]

Is that allowed to fly drone there in Japan?

[@TheIppoippo]

For the last 5 years or so, I've not really done any landscape photography, I've pretty much been absorbed into shooting Portrait stuff (mostly studio). So, whenever I end up in the countryside (Okutama, Takao, Tanzawa range, Kawaguchiko etc), I end up going full "Walter Mitty : czcams.com/video/JfjkiTB1fHQ/video.html : Just being there, enjoying the scene. ", and not taking photos.
BUT, my !!! That drone footage. That's sparked something. Even if I never take the footage I shot and put onto social media..... ; to actually go and see it via the drone footage live. Thanks Pat. Got a serious case of G.A.S now 😂