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Jordan McChesney @jordanmcchesney.bsky.social · 07/03/2026

Yellow Light. Every once in a while, I find myself with enough free time to sort through and edit older photos. This is a shot I took back in August while spending the day capturing Skytree. I’ll hopefully be able to catch up on some older photos before spring gets into full swing.

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Jordan McChesney @jordanmcchesney.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

Kyoto Tower. I had a little bit of free time in the morning, during a recent visit to Kyoto. I had come across this scene on a previous visit and knew I had to photograph it in the morning light. Not quite sure if I completely nailed it, but I’m happy with the result.

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Jordan McChesney @jordanmcchesney.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

Daruma Burning 2026 In what will likely become annual tradition, I took a 3 hour local train ride to watch this Daruma burning. I didn’t get nearly as many photos as last year, I’m still glad I went. Looking forward to a second event, next week! Have you had your first photo outing of the year?

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Jordan McChesney @jordanmcchesney.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

Trainspotting. There was a time when I’d avoid photographing any location I’d considered oversaturated, however in recent years I’ve changed my perspective. When possible, I try to take a unique image that stands out amongst the rest. #tokyo #japan #trains #日本 #東京 #sunrise

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Jordan McChesney @jordanmcchesney.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

Nagano Sunset I challenged myself to photograph anything other than the castle. Nothing beats a quiet countryside sunset to yourself. #japan #nagano #matsumoto #sunset #松本 #長野県 #夕食

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Jordan McChesney @jordanmcchesney.bsky.social · 16/11/2025

The Dunes. During my recent trip to Tottori, the sand dunes were actually the place I was least excited for. To my surprise, I spent over 4 hours there as it turned out to be an absolute paradise for minimalist photography. Definitely one to come back to! #photography #japan #鳥取 #日本 #nikon

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Jordan McChesney @jordanmcchesney.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

Daisen Sunset. The weather was looking a little iffy going into my photography trip to Tottori, but I actually could not have asked for better conditions. I visited this location three times in one day to capture the seasonal beauty on display. #photography #tottori #japan #sunset #nature #日本 #鳥取

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Jordan McChesney @jordanmcchesney.bsky.social · 08/11/2025

Shizuoka by Night. A night shot from a hike I did last winter. When you’re sitting in a spot like this all by yourself watching the light fade, it can almost feel like a sort of zen meditation. #mountfuji #fujisan #photography #japan

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Jordan McChesney @jordanmcchesney.bsky.social · 18/10/2025

Morning Scene from Nagano. While on a work shoot, I decided to wake up extra early to check out the crisp morning scenes in Nagano. I don’t know if there is anything quite like a quiet morning in the Japanese countryside #japan #photography #nature #landscape #nagano

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Jordan McChesney @jordanmcchesney.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

Scenes from Otaru A collection of shots from my stroll around Otaru. Unfortunately, I couldn’t stick around for the night view, but these moody scenes provided more than enough to capture. #japan #hokkaido #nikoncreators #moody #ニコン #北海道 #photography #travelphotography #小樽

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Jordan McChesney @jordanmcchesney.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

Road to Fuji (2025) One of the benefits of living where I do is that I can see Mount Fuji from home. I saw some clouds forming around Fuji near sunset and opted to run out and get this shot. She doesn’t always come out in summer, but when she does, it is truly remarkable. #photography #fuji #japan

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Jordan McChesney @jordanmcchesney.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

Zen Red. Even in the rain Kyoto offers so much in terms of photography. For me, a perfect moment of zen is when I push the shutter knowing I got a keeper. I believe there are many paths to reaching nirvana — I’m getting there one photo at a time. #photography #zen #japan #garden #kyoto

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Jordan McChesney @jordanmcchesney.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

I came across this scene while heading back to the train station, last week. I definitely need to spend more time in Tokyo during golden hour. When the light hits, goodness does it hit. #streetphotography #nikoncreators #nikon #ニコン #japan #photography

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Jordan McChesney @jordanmcchesney.bsky.social · 13/09/2025

I got really fortunate with the timing on this shot. I’m not sure how frequently this yellow train goes by, but I’m glad it did. #train #japan #yellow #電車 #hiroshima #photography

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Jordan McChesney @jordanmcchesney.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

How it started (2017) vs how it’s going. (2025). I sometimes see photographers delete their older work from their feeds, but I opt to keep early work there. I love going back to see how much I’ve evolved over the years. #improvement #photography #japan #nikon #ニコン

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Jordan McChesney @jordanmcchesney.bsky.social · 24/08/2025

Skytree: Blue and White. Another shot I finally checked off the bucket list. In a city populated as Tokyo, I’m always surprised to find locations that aren’t swarming with tourists or other photographers. #japan #nihon #skytree #tokyo #nikon #nikoncreators

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Jordan McChesney @jordanmcchesney.bsky.social · 17/08/2025

Parting the Veil. I spent yesterday running around the Eastern side of Tokyo. I’ve spent a lot of time focusing on Tokyo Tower recently, so I thought it was only fair to show his younger brother some love. #tokyo #japan #skytree #goldenhour #photography

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Jordan McChesney @jordanmcchesney.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

I have some extra free time to myself this week, so I’ve been making the most of it. I finally checked off a photo in Tokyo that has been on my list for a long time. Hopefully the weather holds up over the weekend, so I can continue shortening the list. #tokyo #photography #tokyotower #cityscape

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Jordan McChesney @jordanmcchesney.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

We had a couple of weeks with good weather, so I made an effort to get out as often as possible. While at my local beach, I went to one of my favorite spots for minimalist shots and walked away with this one. It’s simple, but may be my favorite of 2025 so far #photography #japan #mountfuji

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Jordan McChesney @jordanmcchesney.bsky.social · 08/08/2025

Tokyo in Motion. Even after all these years, I still can’t get enough of Tokyo Tower. It truly is my urban Mount Fuji. As the city continues to develop old view points disappear, but new ones open up. #photography #tokyo #tokyotower #longexposure #traffic #japan #city #goldenhour

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Jordan McChesney @jordanmcchesney.bsky.social · 30/07/2025

浜降祭 Still not out of images from this year’s festival. I have a few batches left. Do you want to keep seeing them, or should I post something else for a bit? #わたしのちがすき写真展 #日本 #浜降祭2025 #浜降祭 #茅ヶ崎 #photography #festival #sunrise #朝日 #japan

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Jordan McChesney @jordanmcchesney.bsky.social · 28/07/2025

浜降祭x太陽 The sun came out to play during this year’s festival. I may have been a bit overzealous about capturing it, but I have no regrets. #japan #chigasaki #festival #sunrise #日本 #祭り #浜降祭

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Jordan McChesney @jordanmcchesney.bsky.social · 26/07/2025

Found this at the local Hard-Off for just ¥880. Feels like quite a steal. Have you had any budget-friendly finds lately? #vinyl #record #ccr #classicrock

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Jordan McChesney @jordanmcchesney.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

浜降祭(16x10) A collection of images from this year’s festival that I felt just looked better in 16x10. Still a ton of images to share, so I hope you’re enjoying them! #わたしのちがすき写真展 #ちがすき #浜降祭2025 #浜降祭 #茅ヶ崎 #photography #festival #sunrise #朝日 #わたしのちがすき2025

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Jordan McChesney @jordanmcchesney.bsky.social · 21/07/2025

Some early morning shots from this year’s Hamaori Festival. I love how festivals can bring us all together. I got to chat with some locals and traveling photographers. I’m already looking forward to next year! #photography #japan #chigasaki #湘南 #茅ヶ崎 #festival #祭

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Jordan McChesney @jordanmcchesney.bsky.social · 17/07/2025

Showcase: the beauty of Hokuriku. I had the opportunity to photograph this lesser-visited part of Japan back in 2021 and it remains one of my favourite photography trips to date. What is your favourite photograph road trip? #photography #japan #travel #hokuriku #日本 #北陸

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Jordan McChesney @jordanmcchesney.bsky.social · 12/07/2025

Summer hits different in Nagano. With cool temperature and low humidity, it made me feel like I’d traveled back to Vancouver… without the financially crippling price tag. #japan #summer #shinto #photography #travelphotography #nihon #japanesesummer

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Jordan McChesney @jordanmcchesney.bsky.social · 05/07/2025

One of these images was taken with an old full-manual lens. Can you tell which one? I decided to visit my favourite city spot a few weeks ago. I got lucky with the sun as it set between the two buildings across the bay. #japan #skyline #photography #sunset #yokohama #japanphotography

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Jordan McChesney @jordanmcchesney.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

I was planning to drive up to this location, but as fate would have it the road was closed for construction. I had two choices, scramble to find a backup plan or hike the mountain in nearly 40C temperature with high humidity. I think you can guess which way I went. #photography #japan #landscape

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Jordan McChesney @jordanmcchesney.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

My trip to Shizuoka fell through because of the weather, so on my way back home I stopped off at Odawara Castle. Not a horrible consolation prize, I suppose. What do you think? #japan #castle #photography #小田原城 #odawaracastle #kanagawa

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Jordan McChesney @jordanmcchesney.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

I looks like rainy season is finally here. In honor of its arrival, here is a photo of Japan’s iconic early summer flower. #landscapephotography #japan #photography #nature #ajisai

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Jordan McChesney @jordanmcchesney.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

You don’t have to go all the way to Kyoto to enjoy stunning bamboo scenery. Even during the peak hydrangea season, I had this little spot all to myself Where is your favourite bamboo grove? #landscape #photography #japan #wideangle #nihon #nikon

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Jordan McChesney @jordanmcchesney.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

I finally checked this location off of our bucket list. The light wasn’t great, but I made the most of what we had. I’ll definitely be back with better light. #streetphotography #tokyo #japan #日本 #東京 #ニコン #nikon #d850 #light_nikon #photography

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Jordan McChesney @jordanmcchesney.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

An Evening in Chinatown A selection of images from my latest workshop in Yokohama. No matter how many times I go, I’m amazed by how many different scenes there are to capture. #nihon #photography #streetphotography #yokohama #myyokohama #日本 #横浜 #chinatown #colourful #nightlife

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Jordan McChesney @jordanmcchesney.bsky.social · 25/05/2025

I finally had the chance to knock this temple off my bucket list a few weeks back. I always get a kick at seeing the various customizations made to the Daruma. #daruma #japan #japaneseculture #だるま #日本 #buddhism #travelphotography #photography

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Jordan McChesney @jordanmcchesney.bsky.social · 17/05/2025

I’ve had the good fortune of visiting the art islands multiple times this year. I popped by the iconic yellow pumpkin only to find that no one was there, so I couldn’t help but take a picture. Not a groundbreaking composition, but I did get lucky with that cloud. #photography #japan #art #travel

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Jordan McChesney @jordanmcchesney.bsky.social · 10/05/2025

I was lucky enough to have this view all to myself during sunrise. It can be hard to find moments of peace in the famous part of Japan, but if you wake up early enough, you can usually avoid the crowds. #japan #photography #traveljapan #traditionaljapan #日本 #travelphotography

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Jordan McChesney @jordanmcchesney.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

I decided to pop over to my favourite subject in the whole city. It may not be the tallest, but Tokyo Tower will always be number one to me. Mid-day, sunset, or night, is striking colour make it such a sight to behold. #photography #japan #tokyo #tokyotower #東京 #city

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Jordan McChesney @jordanmcchesney.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

I had the pleasure of spending a morning in Nara at the start of April. The weather wasn’t fantastic, but I decided to stroll around and spend some time with the locals. Where was your favorite spring location this year? #photography #travel #japan #cherryblossom #springinjapan #nara #deer

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Jordan McChesney @jordanmcchesney.bsky.social · 18/04/2025

An oldie from a local park. Is there anything more beautiful than spring in Japan? #photography #landscape #mountfuji #japan #springinjapan #富士山 #日本の春

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Jordan McChesney @jordanmcchesney.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

This is an image from #yamanashi that actually got left in the unedited pile for a while, due to the lack of clouds in the sky. I definitely used to be too fussy about what makes a worthwhile shot, but I’ve learned to tone it down a bit. #springinjapan #mountfuji #富士山 #日本の春 #sakura #桜

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Jordan McChesney @jordanmcchesney.bsky.social · 12/04/2025

Spending our Saturday enjoying the last of the cherry blossoms. How are you spending yours? #spring #japan #cherryblossoms #springinjapan #花見

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Jordan McChesney @jordanmcchesney.bsky.social · 11/04/2025

I don’t get to play around with my 40mm micro lens very often, so I decided to head out to a local park and grab some closeups of the cherry blossoms in my neighborhood. When I was younger these types of photos were my bread and butter. Feels nice to go back to basics, sometimes #springinjapan #日本

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Jordan McChesney @jordanmcchesney.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

Here’s a quick snap from Nara as I was on my way back to the train station. It’s amazing that I’ve been to Nara so many times and this is the first image I’ve ever shared from there. Hopefully more to come! #japan #nara #spring #springinjapan #cherryblossom

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Jordan McChesney @jordanmcchesney.bsky.social · 30/03/2025

While strolling around Kurashiki I noticed this rickshaw coming down the street, so I got in position and snapped this just as he came around the corner. Something about these simple traditional scenes are so special. #japan #japanese #traditional #streetphotography #nikon

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Jordan McChesney @jordanmcchesney.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

For whatever reason, I found myself filled with a feeling of nostalgia while on this ferry in Kagawa. Perhaps it brought by memories of my trips to Vancouver Island, or perhaps I just like early morning ferry rides. Whatever the reason, I saw this scene the way I edited it here

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Jordan McChesney @jordanmcchesney.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

My recent work trip to Kagawa reminded me that I still have plenty of images from my photography trip there left unedited. While this castle may not seem like much, it’s actually one of only 12 remaining castles from the Edo Period! #日本 #城 #japan #castle #moodyphotography #architecture

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Jordan McChesney @jordanmcchesney.bsky.social · 23/02/2025

I had to good fortune of visiting the mountains of Nagano back in December. I took a few quick snaps of the onsen monkeys. I didn’t get many keepers, but this one stood out among the batch. #monkeys #nikon #photography #japan #nature #ニコン #日本

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Jordan McChesney @jordanmcchesney.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

I visited one of my favourite local spots with my family. I was went there to grab a photo of Fuji, but as I was in position, the setting sun burst through this tree and I couldn’t resist grabbing a shot. Do you have a favorite local spot? #nature #landscapephotography #sunset #自然 #湘南 #夕焼け #ニコン

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