Popular Post muikabochi 208 Posted February 13, 2012 Popular Post Share Posted February 13, 2012 So I have waited a week for another clear day and this morning started off sunny so it was time to check out Ishiuchi Maruyama, just to the north of Yuzawa - connected with Gala Yuzawa resort - and actually in Minamiuonuma. About 15 minutes drive from my home. Lovely weather early on though once again gradually it started to cloud over and was getting overcast in some directions. As I write this now it's very grey all round here in Minamiuonuma. I really enjoyed this morning - snow was really nice up top, a little heavier down below but still decent. A fair few people about but by no means 'busy'. I've never really loved Ishiuchi Maruyama, it all seems a bit..... 'industrial'. I don't know how to explain it. Lots and lots of lifts all over the place and they even often sound like their cranking noisily up into action, even the quad lifts. It's never been one of my go-to places either for the skiing or the photos. But today was probably my best experience of Maruyama and I am keen to go back. I was skiing pretty good today as well. Hiding in the distance It has snowed quite a bit From the old now-closed First Ishiuchi resort Haro Chopper! Yuzawa in the distance Can you find the way in? I like trails as well as trees Chopper! Possibly taking new big poster shots for gaijin tourists! The (it was hazy so these are) Black and White Photos! I tried to get them to wave. They weren't having it. Colour! Gala Yuzawa I like trees Beautiful snow Natural snow seat Muikamachi in the background Lifts all over the place Hey you! Trendy crew! Having a good time? Oh yes! 4 Link to post Share on other sites
tokabochi 9 Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 Sure looks better than my day! And yes it really has clouded over today hey. Dark grey here now. Link to post Share on other sites
moshi-moshi 0 Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 I tried to get them to wave. They weren't having it. Great stuff. Link to post Share on other sites
ippy 66 Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 duuuuude, naeba's lifts want a word with you. Also, you spell colour correctly. Well done. I bet you had to ignore the fascist spell checking wiggly red line to do it Finally, how was the crud? Its the first word that comes into my head when i think of ishiuchi now. Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted February 13, 2012 Author Share Posted February 13, 2012 The snow was really nice I thought. I easily found fresh. No complaints at all. Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted February 13, 2012 Author Share Posted February 13, 2012 No uso! And, not a whole lot since yesterday actually. Although, they did pay me to say that, so take that into consideration. They didn't really. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Saitaman 1 Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 Hey you! Trendy crew! Having a good time? Whats this mean, muika? Link to post Share on other sites
Saitaman 1 Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 Just noticed it on his bag! Fab pics as usual. Link to post Share on other sites
kokodoko 67 Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 Is this a Red-tailed Hawk? fantastic photo. [ the snow ones are good too ] Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted February 13, 2012 Author Share Posted February 13, 2012 Thanks. I don't know what he/she is, but they were pretty cool and I would say quite gnarly too. Circling around in the sky for long enough for me to change my lens to get a shot! I said thank you. Link to post Share on other sites
kokodoko 67 Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 more photos of the birds in your area please. Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted February 13, 2012 Author Share Posted February 13, 2012 Oh gosh, I will try if I see any good ones. There's lots of crows! My request to you is photos of Furano town kind of areas. Link to post Share on other sites
kokodoko 67 Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 crows i have seen. lots. furano town photos duly noted, sir. Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted February 13, 2012 Author Share Posted February 13, 2012 I just remembered this fella I took a few weeks ago on a cloudy day. Not very good I'm afraid Link to post Share on other sites
kokodoko 67 Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 Some type of Egret. possibly a Great Egret. yip, almost definitely a Great Egret. Link to post Share on other sites
klingon 10 Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 Very cool. I know what you mean by the 'industrial' comment. Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted February 13, 2012 Author Share Posted February 13, 2012 This isn't good, it is raining here now. Hopefully changing to snow very soon. Link to post Share on other sites
pie-eater 207 Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 Loverly photos again mr muikabochi. I noticed that the bird seems to have 6 'fingers'. Reminded me a bit of The Simpsons, only they all have only 4. Link to post Share on other sites
pie-eater 207 Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 what's more, they are fictional. Link to post Share on other sites
Metabo Oyaji 71 Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 Natural snow seat Looks comfy! Link to post Share on other sites
grungy-gonads 54 Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 what's more, they are fictional. Good point. But why do The Simpsons only have 4 fingers? Link to post Share on other sites
grungy-gonads 54 Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 Some beautiful shots of untouched snow there, just love this one Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted February 13, 2012 Author Share Posted February 13, 2012 Yes I like that one too. Love taking photos of untouched snow like that. It's just so beautiful. Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted February 13, 2012 Author Share Posted February 13, 2012 This isn't good, it is raining here now. Hopefully changing to snow very soon. Snow now. Phew! Link to post Share on other sites
Mick Rich 78 Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 ...for the return of the snow and the photos!!! Link to post Share on other sites
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