Off a main trail at Mer Bleue, this path could have been at some time, a trail used by deer to get to the grassy fields below.

Another one of my more abstract exercises, hoping to develop a looser style.

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A beautiful waterfall in the mountains (some close to 3,000 feet) near Itatori, Seki, Gifu, Japan. The steep, twisting and slippery trail leads to this hidden spot. A small shrine nearby sheltered by a large cedar, is a place of homage to the wild spiritual quality of this place.

Thanks to Norm Makamura (@tokyo_one) for his permission to use his video as reference. 

For a vicarious adventure in this beautiful place, check out his YouTube video (@TokyoLensExplore): “Hiking to Japan’s Hidden Forest Shrine”. 

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