This winter, I traveled to Hokkaido to experience minimalism photography, which has filled me with sentiments of peacefulness, calmness, tranquility and serenity.
The main idea behind minimalist photography is simplicity. In this genre, composition is crucial because there is little need for distracting components in a picture. Our attention to lighting, textures, patterns, and shapes draws attention to the subject matter when it is presented in an uncluttered manner.
The little town of Biei is encircled by expansive farmland and gently undulating hills. Cycling or driving around the hills and stopping at some of the flower fields and well-known trees is a lovely way to take in Biei's attractiveness.
There are a few noteworthy trees in Biei that have drawn interest from both residents and visitors. Since this was my first visit, I wanted to experience firsthand what all the fuss was about as they appear to be the more popular spots.
Marketing experts have been drawn to the area's beauty over the years, and certain trees have appeared in advertisements or on package labels. These well-known trees include the Seven Star Tree (which was featured on cigarette packaging), a poplar named Ken and Mary Tree (from a vehicle commercial), and a series of larch trees on the Mild Seven Hill (from a cigarette commercial).
Sure, I wanted all the nice things that other photographers have, but I need to have some different ideas of my own as well. So I picked a more normal, but less photographed scene of some roadside hills and generally leaveless trees after a big snowstorm. The fine art print looks like a pencil sketch and should do well in a cluttered library or a dark room....something a little different from the portraits of people that I am better known for.
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