muikabochi 208 Posted February 28, 2011 Author Share Posted February 28, 2011 Haha thanks. I don't think I'd ever tire of it there. snowboard, A decent camera, good lenses, stunning scenery and good weather is all a very big help! I have only just recently found out that RAW is my friend as well, and enjoying learning about that. Link to post Share on other sites
snowboard 0 Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 Cool. They sure look great anyway. Thanks for sharing them always. Link to post Share on other sites
mina2 6 Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 Originally Posted By: snowboard Just excellent. I don't know how you get your photos so glossy and sharp, they look incredible. I think these are your best yet. Looks like someone rode down here: wow That looks like some wicked terrain! Where does it go down too?! Hell? Link to post Share on other sites
JellyBelly 1 Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 Those close up images from that top area are incredible. Really does look like some otherworldly scene. Where's next muika? Link to post Share on other sites
BagOfCrisps 24 Posted March 3, 2011 Share Posted March 3, 2011 Stunning, just stunning. Great place too. Link to post Share on other sites
Saitaman 1 Posted March 3, 2011 Share Posted March 3, 2011 Can someone tell me about how long it takes to drive into Yamagata from Zao Onsen? You guys have sold this place on me big time. Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted March 3, 2011 Author Share Posted March 3, 2011 That would be about 25 minutes to the centre of the city. Not been 'selling' but glad that you like the look of the place. Link to post Share on other sites
brit-gob 9 Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 By car, right? I presume an official bus or whatever would take longer than that... Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted March 7, 2011 Author Share Posted March 7, 2011 Well yes I would say so. I wasn't crawling along so I suppose that is the fastest possible. Link to post Share on other sites
norcal 5 Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 Is the expressway up there ok for regular tires? I'm coming up this weekend in my CRV & have chains, but don't want to put them on unless I have too. (I'm sure I might need them OFF of the expressway) Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted March 7, 2011 Author Share Posted March 7, 2011 I would think it would be ok - the lower areas get much less snow. But I would be surprised if there was any snow on the road anyway down there. Link to post Share on other sites
Metabo Oyaji 71 Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 On the Yamagata Expressway to Zao, you will drive past St. Mary ski area in Miyagi -- actually right through it, with the slopes crossing above and below the expressway -- so the weather forecast for this ski area should give an idea of what you will be driving through. Right now light snow being predicted for Thursday and Friday: http://www.snowjapan.com/e/resorts/resortdetail.php?resid=226 Link to post Share on other sites
Suzzyann 0 Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 Just WOW. You sure can take amazing photos. I thought mine looked pretty before I saw these! We were there about the same time. Link to post Share on other sites
humper 0 Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 These pics are just amazing. Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted March 22, 2011 Author Share Posted March 22, 2011 Thanks. These are my favouries from this season, or any season actually. I was planning on lots more this spring. Actually might have a few left to post that I haven't yet, will check. Link to post Share on other sites
Ozzy-OzBorn 0 Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 Just love it. Love it. Must go! Link to post Share on other sites
saba 0 Posted April 20, 2011 Share Posted April 20, 2011 Incredble, muikabochi. Your photos are always so vivid, love it. Link to post Share on other sites
fill 0 Posted April 23, 2011 Share Posted April 23, 2011 When I do eventually get to Japan, this place is definitely on the list. Link to post Share on other sites
sskee 0 Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 Incredible images! What camera do you use muikabochi? Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted May 26, 2011 Author Share Posted May 26, 2011 Hi sskee, a Nikon D300. Although I'm hoping that some new toy is launched in the near future so I can get a new one. Link to post Share on other sites
ILoveZao 8 Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 You did Zao proud Mr muikabochi. If you plan to come again please do let me know! Link to post Share on other sites
Gunma Boarder 14 Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 Wow. Amazing photo's I need to check this place out with some snowshoes and a camera. Link to post Share on other sites
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