Japan Sept/Oct 2010 - Pics & HD Vids - Page 6

inefekt · April 29th, 2012, 03:32 AM

I was really looking forward to seeing Himeji Castle in all its glory, imagine my disappointment when I was greeted with this sight

Anyone wondering what that wavy, banding type artifact that's present in a lot of my pics, you can see it in the blue sky in this pic, well it's Neat Image's idea of noise reduction. I've tried to get rid of it but to no avail. I won't be using it again. Typically with point and shoot camera's you get quite a bit of grainy noise which I was trying to minimize using Neat Image. I think I'll stick with photoshop. It certainly isn't present in the original pics so it's definitely not the camera.

inefekt · April 29th, 2012, 03:34 AM

inefekt · April 29th, 2012, 03:36 AM

This is what it should look like....thanks to a promotional poster I saw walking back to the bus station

inefekt · April 29th, 2012, 03:38 AM

At least I could still go inside......

inefekt · April 29th, 2012, 03:38 AM

inefekt · April 29th, 2012, 03:50 AM

Engyo-ji

Ropeway ride to the top. 781m ride to the 210m mark of Mt Shosha. It's not the summit though which is another 161m up and about a 1km hike from the ropeway station

Free rental? Bit of an oxymoron I think

inefekt · April 29th, 2012, 03:51 AM

The views are pretty spectacular

inefekt · April 29th, 2012, 03:54 AM

After hiking uphill for 1000m this is the sight that greets your burning thighs

inefekt · April 29th, 2012, 03:57 AM

inefekt · April 29th, 2012, 04:05 AM

The temple was used as a location for parts of the 2003 film The Last Samurai. An old monk spent several minutes eagerly recounting the time Tom Cruise filmed several scenes within the temple complex

You can see several artists painting on the verandah

inefekt · April 29th, 2012, 04:09 AM

inefekt · April 29th, 2012, 04:26 AM

Vids..........

inefekt · April 29th, 2012, 04:27 AM

inefekt · April 30th, 2012, 02:16 PM

Day 16 - Hiroshima & Miyajima Island

Hiroshima is a little under three hours from Osaka via the Shinkansen. Again I chose a hotel close to the main Shinkansen station in Hiroshima. I was there for two nights but didn't get into the city until around 9pm so pretty much just crashed as I had a big day ahead of me as you'll soon see

Miyajima
The JR Rail Pass covered my whole trip to Miyajima, transport wise. 'Free' rail, ferry and ropeway. It also covers all trams in Hiroshima.

inefekt · April 30th, 2012, 02:28 PM

This statue stands in front of the ferry terminal

It's not the longest ferry ride in the world, which is good if you tend to get sea sick....which luckily I don't. Oh, that's me in the pink shirt

Itsukushima Shrine's famous floating torii gate, as seen from the ferry. It's world hertiage listed, designated a national treasure and is one of the most popular attractions in all of Japan. It's fully exposed at low tide.

inefekt · April 30th, 2012, 02:34 PM

The island is not only famous for its shrine

inefekt · April 30th, 2012, 02:37 PM

inefekt · April 30th, 2012, 02:38 PM

Sake barrels - not sure if they're full of sake though!

inefekt · April 30th, 2012, 02:43 PM

Time to make my way to the ropeway.....

inefekt · April 30th, 2012, 02:46 PM

I was lucky enough to catch a traditional Japanese wedding, or at least the ride to the honeymoon suite???

April 29th, 2012, 03:32 AM	#101
inefekt Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Perth Posts: 1,160 Likes (Received): 18	I was really looking forward to seeing Himeji Castle in all its glory, imagine my disappointment when I was greeted with this sight Anyone wondering what that wavy, banding type artifact that's present in a lot of my pics, you can see it in the blue sky in this pic, well it's Neat Image's idea of noise reduction. I've tried to get rid of it but to no avail. I won't be using it again. Typically with point and shoot camera's you get quite a bit of grainy noise which I was trying to minimize using Neat Image. I think I'll stick with photoshop. It certainly isn't present in the original pics so it's definitely not the camera. Last edited by inefekt; April 29th, 2012 at 05:23 AM.

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes	Rate This Thread
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode	Rate This Thread:

April 29th, 2012, 03:34 AM	#102
inefekt Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Perth Posts: 1,160 Likes (Received): 18

April 29th, 2012, 03:36 AM	#103
inefekt Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Perth Posts: 1,160 Likes (Received): 18	This is what it should look like....thanks to a promotional poster I saw walking back to the bus station

April 29th, 2012, 03:38 AM	#104
inefekt Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Perth Posts: 1,160 Likes (Received): 18	At least I could still go inside......

April 29th, 2012, 03:38 AM	#105
inefekt Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Perth Posts: 1,160 Likes (Received): 18

April 29th, 2012, 03:50 AM	#106
inefekt Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Perth Posts: 1,160 Likes (Received): 18	Engyo-ji Ropeway ride to the top. 781m ride to the 210m mark of Mt Shosha. It's not the summit though which is another 161m up and about a 1km hike from the ropeway station Free rental? Bit of an oxymoron I think

April 29th, 2012, 03:51 AM	#107
inefekt Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Perth Posts: 1,160 Likes (Received): 18	The views are pretty spectacular

April 29th, 2012, 03:54 AM	#108
inefekt Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Perth Posts: 1,160 Likes (Received): 18	After hiking uphill for 1000m this is the sight that greets your burning thighs

April 29th, 2012, 03:57 AM	#109
inefekt Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Perth Posts: 1,160 Likes (Received): 18

April 29th, 2012, 04:05 AM	#110
inefekt Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Perth Posts: 1,160 Likes (Received): 18	The temple was used as a location for parts of the 2003 film The Last Samurai. An old monk spent several minutes eagerly recounting the time Tom Cruise filmed several scenes within the temple complex You can see several artists painting on the verandah

April 29th, 2012, 04:09 AM	#111
inefekt Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Perth Posts: 1,160 Likes (Received): 18

April 29th, 2012, 04:26 AM	#112
inefekt Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Perth Posts: 1,160 Likes (Received): 18	Vids..........

April 29th, 2012, 04:27 AM	#113
inefekt Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Perth Posts: 1,160 Likes (Received): 18

April 30th, 2012, 02:16 PM	#114
inefekt Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Perth Posts: 1,160 Likes (Received): 18	Day 16 - Hiroshima & Miyajima Island Hiroshima is a little under three hours from Osaka via the Shinkansen. Again I chose a hotel close to the main Shinkansen station in Hiroshima. I was there for two nights but didn't get into the city until around 9pm so pretty much just crashed as I had a big day ahead of me as you'll soon see Miyajima The JR Rail Pass covered my whole trip to Miyajima, transport wise. 'Free' rail, ferry and ropeway. It also covers all trams in Hiroshima.

April 30th, 2012, 02:28 PM	#115
inefekt Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Perth Posts: 1,160 Likes (Received): 18	This statue stands in front of the ferry terminal It's not the longest ferry ride in the world, which is good if you tend to get sea sick....which luckily I don't. Oh, that's me in the pink shirt Itsukushima Shrine's famous floating torii gate, as seen from the ferry. It's world hertiage listed, designated a national treasure and is one of the most popular attractions in all of Japan. It's fully exposed at low tide.

April 30th, 2012, 02:34 PM	#116
inefekt Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Perth Posts: 1,160 Likes (Received): 18	The island is not only famous for its shrine

April 30th, 2012, 02:37 PM	#117
inefekt Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Perth Posts: 1,160 Likes (Received): 18

April 30th, 2012, 02:38 PM	#118
inefekt Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Perth Posts: 1,160 Likes (Received): 18	Sake barrels - not sure if they're full of sake though!

April 30th, 2012, 02:43 PM	#119
inefekt Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Perth Posts: 1,160 Likes (Received): 18	Time to make my way to the ropeway.....

April 30th, 2012, 02:46 PM	#120
inefekt Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Perth Posts: 1,160 Likes (Received): 18	I was lucky enough to catch a traditional Japanese wedding, or at least the ride to the honeymoon suite???