Kumano Kodo

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  • Traditional torii on a trail on the Kumano Kodo, Japan
    Camera OM5 (micro 4/3)
    Lens Zuiko 20mm F1.4 pro
    Focal length 20 mm
    Shutter speed 1/8 sec
    Aperture f/7.1
    ISO 200
  • Statues of Jizō in the Kumano Kodo forest, Japan
    Camera OM5 (micro 4/3)
    Lens Zuiko 20mm F1.4 pro
    Focal length 20 mm
    Shutter speed 1/6 sec
    Aperture f/1.6
    ISO 200
  • Wooden rest area on the Kumano Kodo, Japan
    Camera OM5 (micro 4/3)
    Lens Zuiko 40-150mm f/4 pro
    Focal length 35 mm
    Shutter speed 1/20 sec
    Aperture f/4
    ISO 200
  • Buddhist altar in a temple on the Kumano Kodo, Japan
    Camera OM5 (micro 4/3)
    Lens Zuiko 40-150mm f/4 pro
    Focal length 50 mm
    Shutter speed 1/30 sec
    Aperture f/4
    ISO 200
  • Cabin among cedar trees in the Kumano Kodo forest, Japan
    Camera OM5 (micro 4/3)
    Lens Zuiko 20mm F1.4 pro
    Focal length 20 mm
    Shutter speed 1/30 sec
    Aperture f/4
    ISO 200
  • Kumano Kodo trail among tall trees
    Camera OM5 (micro 4/3)
    Lens Lumix 9mm f/1.7
    Focal length 9 mm
    Shutter speed 1/160 sec
    Aperture f/1.7
    ISO 200
  • Road through forest and mist on the Kumano Kodo, Japan
    Camera OM5 (micro 4/3)
    Lens Zuiko 20mm F1.4 pro
    Focal length 20 mm
    Shutter speed 1/50 sec
    Aperture f/3.5
    ISO 200
  • Sakura no Sono rest area on the Kumano Kodo, Japan
    Camera OM5 (micro 4/3)
    Lens Zuiko 20mm F1.4 pro
    Focal length 20 mm
    Shutter speed 1/80 sec
    Aperture f/4
    ISO 640
  • Kumano Kodo signpost
    Camera OM5 (micro 4/3)
    Lens Zuiko 20mm F1.4 pro
    Focal length 20 mm
    Shutter speed 1/50 sec
    Aperture f/2.2
    ISO 200
  • House among forest and mist on the Kumano Kodo, Japan
    Camera OM5 (micro 4/3)
    Lens Zuiko 20mm F1.4 pro
    Focal length 20 mm
    Shutter speed 1/160 sec
    Aperture f/8
    ISO 200
  • Turnoff with wooden steps on the Kumano Kodo
    Camera OM5 (micro 4/3)
    Lens Zuiko 20mm F1.4 pro
    Focal length 20 mm
    Shutter speed 1/3 sec
    Aperture f/5.6
    ISO 200
  • Stairway leading to Kumano Hongū Taisha, Japan
    Camera OM5 (micro 4/3)
    Lens Zuiko 20mm F1.4 pro
    Focal length 20 mm
    Shutter speed 1/15 sec
    Aperture f/2.2
    ISO 320
  • Stone steps among cedar trees and stone lanterns on the Kumano Kodo, Japan
    Camera OM5 (micro 4/3)
    Lens Zuiko 20mm F1.4 pro
    Focal length 20 mm
    Shutter speed 1/30 sec
    Aperture f/1.6
    ISO 200
  • Buddhist statue with offerings on the Kumano Kodo, Japan
    Camera OM5 (micro 4/3)
    Lens Zuiko 20mm F1.4 pro
    Focal length 20 mm
    Shutter speed 1/13 sec
    Aperture f/5.6
    ISO 200
  • Statues of Hotei and Jizō on the Kumano Kodo, Japan
    Camera OM5 (micro 4/3)
    Lens Zuiko 20mm F1.4 pro
    Focal length 20 mm
    Shutter speed 1/400 sec
    Aperture f/8
    ISO 200
  • Buddhist stone steles on the Kumano Kodo, Japan
    Camera OM5 (micro 4/3)
    Lens Zuiko 20mm F1.4 pro
    Focal length 20 mm
    Shutter speed 1/8 sec
    Aperture f/5
    ISO 200
  • Great torii of Oyunohara on the Kumano Kodo, Japan
    Camera OM5 (micro 4/3)
    Lens Zuiko 20mm F1.4 pro
    Focal length 20 mm
    Shutter speed 1/80 sec
    Aperture f/5.6
    ISO 200
  • Hina dolls for Hinamatsuri on the Kumano Kodo
    Camera OM5 (micro 4/3)
    Lens Zuiko 20mm F1.4 pro
    Focal length 20 mm
    Shutter speed 1/15 sec
    Aperture f/1.4
    ISO 200
  • Buddhist oratory on the Kumano Kodo
    Camera OM5 (micro 4/3)
    Lens Zuiko 20mm F1.4 pro
    Focal length 20 mm
    Shutter speed 1/100 sec
    Aperture f/5.6
    ISO 200
  • Oratory and ōji for stamping the Kumano Kodo credential
    Camera OM5 (micro 4/3)
    Lens Lumix 9mm f/1.7
    Focal length 9 mm
    Shutter speed 1/25
    Aperture f/2.5
    ISO 200
  • Small traditional building among cedar trees on the Kumano Kodo, Japan
    Camera OM5 (micro 4/3)
    Lens Zuiko 20mm F1.4 pro
    Focal length 20 mm
    Shutter speed 1/20 sec
    Aperture f/4
    ISO 200
  • Small waterfalls among moss in the Kumano Kodo forest, Japan
    Camera OM5 (micro 4/3)
    Lens Zuiko 40-150mm f/4 pro
    Focal length 320 mm
    Shutter speed 1/6 sec
    Aperture f/4
    ISO 200
  • Small Shinto shrine on the Kumano Kodo, Japan
    Camera OM5 (micro 4/3)
    Lens Zuiko 20mm F1.4 pro
    Focal length 20 mm
    Shutter speed 1/10 sec
    Aperture f/3.5
    ISO 200
  • Pilgrim writing in a traditional Japanese room on the Kumano Kodo
    Camera OM5 (micro 4/3)
    Lens Lumix 9mm f/1.7
    Focal length 9 mm
    Shutter speed 1/4 sec
    Aperture f/4
    ISO 200
  • Daimon-zaka stamp station on the Kumano Kodo, Japan
    Camera OM5 (micro 4/3)
    Lens Zuiko 20mm F1.4 pro
    Focal length 20 mm
    Shutter speed 1/15 sec
    Aperture f/2.8
    ISO 200
  • Triangular shelter in the middle of the forest with a chair and table
    Camera OM5 (micro 4/3)
    Lens Lumix 9mm f/1.7
    Focal length 9 mm
    Shutter speed 1/20 sec
    Aperture f/2.5
    ISO 200
  • Traditional Japanese corner with tanuki on the Kumano Kodo
    Camera OM5 (micro 4/3)
    Lens Zuiko 20mm F1.4 pro
    Focal length 20 mm
    Shutter speed 1/5000 sec
    Aperture f/8
    ISO 200
  • Starting shrine of the Kumano Kodo
    Camera OM5 (micro 4/3)
    Lens Lumix 9mm f/1.7
    Focal length 9 mm
    Shutter speed 1/30 sec
    Aperture f/2.5
    ISO 200
  • Kumano Hongu Taisha shrine on the Kumano Kodo, Japan
    Camera OM5 (micro 4/3)
    Lens Lumix 9mm f/1.7
    Focal length 9 mm
    Shutter speed 1/25 sec
    Aperture f/5
    ISO 200
  • Kumano Kodo completion certificate
    Camera Xiaomi/Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G (smatphone)
    Focal length 6.19 mm
    Shutter speed 1/25 sec
    Aperture f/1.7
    ISO 1600
  • Shinto shrine in the Kumano Kodo forest, Japan
    Camera OM5 (micro 4/3)
    Lens Zuiko 20mm F1.4 pro
    Focal length 20 mm
    Shutter speed 1/10 sec
    Aperture f/5
    ISO 200
  • Stone trail among cedar trees on the Kumano Kodo, Japan
    Camera OM5 (micro 4/3)
    Lens Zuiko 20mm F1.4 pro
    Focal length 20 mm
    Shutter speed 1/40 sec
    Aperture f/1.8
    ISO 200
  • Stone trail among roots and forest on the Kumano Kodo, Japan
    Camera OM5 (micro 4/3)
    Lens Zuiko 20mm F1.4 pro
    Focal length 20 mm
    Shutter speed 1/25 sec
    Aperture f/2
    ISO 200
  • Trail through cedar trees and moss on the Kumano Kodo, Japan
    Camera OM5 (micro 4/3)
    Lens Lumix 9mm f/1.7
    Focal length 9 mm
    Shutter speed 1/20 sec
    Aperture f/3.2
    ISO 200
  • Trail among cedar trees and roots on the Kumano Kodo, Japan
    Camera OM5 (micro 4/3)
    Lens Zuiko 20mm F1.4 pro
    Focal length 20 mm
    Shutter speed 1/80
    Aperture f/2
    ISO 200
  • Trail through cedar trees and rays of light on the Kumano Kodo, Japan
    Camera OM5 (micro 4/3)
    Lens Zuiko 20mm F1.4 pro
    Focal length 20 mm
    Shutter speed 1/13 sec
    Aperture f/3.5
    ISO 200
  • Trail among stone lanterns in the Kumano Kodo forest, Japan
    Camera OM5 (micro 4/3)
    Lens Zuiko 20mm F1.4 pro
    Focal length 20 mm
    Shutter speed 1/40 sec
    Aperture f/1.6
    ISO 200
  • Signs pointing to Kumano Hongū Taisha on the Kumano Kodo, Japan
    Camera OM5 (micro 4/3)
    Lens Zuiko 20mm F1.4 pro
    Focal length 20 mm
    Shutter speed 1/1000 sec
    Aperture f/1.4
    ISO 200
  • Climb covered with tree roots
    Camera OM5 (micro 4/3)
    Lens Zuiko 20mm F1.4 pro
    Focal length 20 mm
    Shutter speed 1/40 sec
    Aperture f/2.2
    ISO 200
  • Wooden torii in the Kumano Kodo forest, Japan
    Camera OM5 (micro 4/3)
    Lens Zuiko 20mm F1.4 pro
    Focal length 20 mm
    Shutter speed 1/25 sec
    Aperture f/3.5
    ISO 200
  • Yunomine Onsen on the Kumano Kodo, Japan
    Camera OM5 (micro 4/3)
    Lens Zuiko 20mm F1.4 pro
    Focal length 20 mm
    Shutter speed 1/80 sec
    Aperture f/4
    ISO 200
  • Seiganto-ji Pagoda and Nachi Falls on the Kumano Kodo, Japan
    Camera OM5 (micro 4/3)
    Lens Zuiko 20mm F1.4 pro
    Focal length 20 mm
    Shutter speed 1/160 sec
    Aperture f/8
    ISO 200