Above the Crowds, Kyoto Mountians surrounded by a blanket of

surrounded by a blanket of snow-covered ground and endless clouds surrounded by grainte walls

It's a reflective journey into nature's calmness

the tents harbor stories of 27 days spent in this remote wilderness while filming a documentary

reflecting the warm hues of the season

its towering structure illuminated against the deep night sky

Above the Crowds, Kyoto Mountians surrounded by a blanket ofThis was taken near the top of the gates, after a long stretch where I barely saw anyone. At the base, the path was crowded. Phones out, people moving quickly, trying to capture the same moment from the same spot. I noticed a small dirt trail off to the side and followed it instead. It led through bamboo and up into the forest, and I walked alone for close to ninety minutes. When I came back down, the gates were nearly empty at the top. Each turn felt