While leading Japan Photo Tours, Japan Dreamscapes’ (JDS’s) veteran photography workshop leader often remarks on how the journey to the itinerary’s specified locations can yield as many if not more unforgettable photos as the destination itself.  Chasing the light means being open to discovering photographic opportunities wherever they are.

Tunnels in particular have captured the interest of many clients and a large number of our Japan Photo Tour workshop leaders.  Some people view tunnels in a strictly utilitarian manner, only a means of transportation, a conduit for connecting one location from another.  In Japan especially, with so much untouched nature, the tunnels are small channels for cars and other vehicles to get people from Point A to Point B.

At JDS, our Japan Photo Workshop leaders see them as so much more.  We are always chasing the light, and tunnels yield some of the most amazing manifestations of light balanced with the dark.  An on some occasions, the light trapped in the tunnels and recorded on film yields images that border on unearthly.  Those images, like the one attached to this blog, capture the mystical side of Japan, images that defy explanation and are clearly art. 

Having traveled all over Japan leading photography workshops, JDS’s leaders are happy to take you anywhere in Japan you would like to chase the light, and you can take create your own photographic art while on an adventure with JDS and add to your personal gallery.