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Nick Pitsas Photography
Australia
เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 30 ก.ค. 2015
Hi. I have been uploading various types of content to this channel for a few years, including some from Japan, on an intermittent basis. Since I have been travelling to Japan since 2009, and because I have so much Japanese content, I have decided to create a Japan only TH-cam channel, with regular uploads (every 2 to 3 weeks). Its called Japan Photo Explore:
th-cam.com/channels/PO-6SNwtpzlI6Ii3rOhDyg.html
What you going to find on Japan Photo Explore are photography travel vlogs and short films based on my travels in Japan. Join me to discover extraordinary places, some you’ve probably never heard of. I’m really excited to share my journeys with you.
Sound good? Use the link above to look at the content on Japan Photo Explore. If you like what you see, please subscribe and hit the notifications bell so that you don't miss new videos about interesting places to visit and photograph in Japan, and for some virtual travel adventures.
th-cam.com/channels/PO-6SNwtpzlI6Ii3rOhDyg.html
What you going to find on Japan Photo Explore are photography travel vlogs and short films based on my travels in Japan. Join me to discover extraordinary places, some you’ve probably never heard of. I’m really excited to share my journeys with you.
Sound good? Use the link above to look at the content on Japan Photo Explore. If you like what you see, please subscribe and hit the notifications bell so that you don't miss new videos about interesting places to visit and photograph in Japan, and for some virtual travel adventures.
Winter Flight Hokkaido - Drone video with relaxing music
An aerial tour of Hokkaido in winter. Hokkaido is the most northerly and coldest of Japan's main islands. Locations include Wakkanai, Shosanbetsu, Muroran and Rausu.
For winter photography videos in Japan, please visit my new TH-cam channel, Japan Photo Explore.
th-cam.com/channels/PO-6SNwtpzlI6Ii3rOhDyg.html
www.nickpitsas.com
Instagram @nickpitsas
For winter photography videos in Japan, please visit my new TH-cam channel, Japan Photo Explore.
th-cam.com/channels/PO-6SNwtpzlI6Ii3rOhDyg.html
www.nickpitsas.com
Instagram @nickpitsas
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On Location: Hokkaido Minimalist Snow Photography tips and techniques with photographer Nick Pitsas
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Photographer Nick Pitsas travels through incredible Hokkaido, Japan, to photograph in the middle of winter. Includes tips and techniques such as street photography in winter, minimalist composition, and long exposure. For more winter photography in Japan, visit my new TH-cam channel, Japan Photo Explore. th-cam.com/channels/PO-6SNwtpzlI6Ii3rOhDyg.html www.nickpitsas.com Instagram @nickpitsas
On Location: Venice Photography Guide.
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Tips on how to photograph the streets and canals of Venice, Italy. Photographer Nick Pitsas guides you with a tutorial on where and when to shoot to get photos that reflect your unique perspective, capturing a side of Venice that goes beyond the cliche. Even if you not planning to take photos in Venice, you can enjoy it as a virtual travel experience in one of the world's most beautiful cities....
Hokkaido Japan - A Winter Road Trip. With dash cam vision and relaxing music
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A road trip over snow an ice through North West Hokkaido, Japan, in the middle of winter. Features vision from cam mounted on windcreen with relaxing music. Starting in Asahikawa, to Wakkanai via Haboro, Mombetsu, Abashiri, then back to Asahikawa. Seven days in less than 8 minutes. Dedicated to the road crews that manage to keep these roads open in all but the biggest of snow storms. Production...
Snow Photography in Australia at Mount Donna Buang
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Snow Photography in Australia - A winter photography shoot at Mt Donna Buang near Melbourne, Australia. Photographer Nick Pitsas explores the photographic opportunities in the area and provides tips and tricks on how to make the most of them.
I love the evaluation/storytelling you do about each image. Very helpful for my A level photography course 😁
Hi Sebastian! Thanks for the comment. I'm really pleased it could help. FYI, this is my old TH-cam channel. If you'd like to see more, my newer videos are on my Japan Photo Explore channel.
👏 great video. Very thoughtful and inspiring. “Document or express yourself “. Thank you.
Thanks for your comment. I really appreciate it! If you liked this video, you might also like the more recent ones on my new channel, Japan Photo Explore.
Loving this video!
Thanks, Shanna! Glad you enjoyed it.
あんなに北海道の冬が嫌で東京に移住したのに、上京して25年、コロナ禍で小樽の冬が恋しくてたまらない。心が癒される動画ありがとうございます。
Fabulous!
Fantastic video , thanks for sharing.
Thank, Kim! You're welcome! Appreciate your feedback. Cheers!
Beautiful, and the music is chill as well. Thank you for sharing
Thank you for your feedback, Shel! Glad you enjoyed it.
Great footage Nick. So what did you do after when they closed the road to Abashiri? I think when the bad weather hits, not even the road would closed and also all public transport, my friend got stranded in Asahikawa last months for two days because trains are stopped. I'm planning to do a in Hokkaido next winter with other 3 friends, at the moment we are more leaning towards drive around than taking public transport. Myself have pretty decent winter driving experiences, but they all in good weather unfortunately, and I heard the bad weather in Hokkaido winter is in different level. My main concern so far is the part between Asahikwa to Abashiri and Abashiri to lake Akanko. Assuming the weather is good not in blizzard situation, is it still hard to drive in those remote area? Regards, Kenny
Hi Kenny. When I was turned back, I returned to my hotel in Mombetsu and booked an extra night. Then I asked them to ring my hotel in Abashiri to cancel that night's booking. The next morning the road had been cleared. It really is a matter of luck with the weather. I've now been to Hokkaido for the past five winters and have never had a train cancellation. If the weather is bad enough, you will get stranded however you go - even flights get cancelled. In fact, they can get cancelled before trains. If the weather is good and you've had winter driving experience, you shouldn't have any problems. All the best, Nick.
Loved the photographs. They are so different and represent life in Venice more accurately than some of the cliched ones we are used to seeing. The soft music and the explanations behind each shot makes it even more joyful to watch. Great content. Just a question. When were you in Venice? I'm planning a trip next month. I'm hoping it wont be as crowded as in the summer months.Subscribed, BTW.
Thanks for the comments and subscription! I was there in late September. I think March would be good too. Enjoy!
Thanks Nick. I'm going to be in Venice next Monday and Tuesday.
Enjoy!
Hi Tracy. Google maps says its just over 2 hours drive from CTS to Asahikawa. For driving carefully in winter, and allowing for bad weather, I would double that. Of course there are several routes you could take, the fastest being via the expressway. If you choose to go that way make sure your car is set up with an expressway pass. I agree that you should plan to do this in daylight hours.
Hi, I am planning to rent a car during Christmas in Hokkaido, not much experience in driving in snow, but I will be very careful. Drive from CTS to Asahikawa possible on first day? Can't really drive after 5pm as it is dark?
Magnificent story telling!
Thank you! I appreciate the feedback.
Great little video Nick! Love it.
Thanks, Terry. Glad you liked it. Cheers!
What was the date of the year you drive in Japan because we want to go to Japan in winter too but we want to go in January will there be lots of snow?
With weather there are no guarantees! This video was shot in February 2016. I was also driving in Hokkaido in Jan 2018 and there was lots of snow then too, although not quite as much as in this video.
It's so awesome place.
Great video. Love the quality. I am traveling to Hokkaido in late March this year. I believe its still going to be cold with some snow. I am looking to rent a car also. Do you think driving conditions in late march will be extremely difficult (snow and ice on the road)?
Hi Steve, can pls advise what was your experience driving in late March this year? We are planning for a drive trip in Hokkaido from 23 March to 1 April 2019. Wonder if it is safe to drive to Niseko? Many thanks in advance for your advise.
great pictures taken in great landscape
Thank you for your feedback! Cheers.
Love it great japan
HI, I planning a trip to Hokkaido road trip during April 2018 (1-8 April) still winter time, is it dangerous to drive ? Any advise ? where will you recommend to drive ? we are first time to Hokkaido , family 8 of us, need to rent MPV. what is your advise ?
Hi! I have to let you know that I don't live in Hokkaido, so I do not pretend to be an expert. Also I have never been in Hokkaido in April. I have been in January and February, the middle of winter! At that time driving can be dangerous so you do have to drive very carefully. Have you driven on snow before? If not, there's lots of information on the internet about it. My feeling is that in April, driving in the south part of Hokkaido would be easier because some of the snow on the roads would have melted. In the north, I would think most roads would still have snow on them. This link shows the most popular places to visit in Hokkaido. For Sapporo and Otaru you will not need a car. Enjoy! www.tripadvisor.com.au/Tourism-g298143-Hokkaido-Vacations.html
I was driving up to the various speed limits applicable - between 40 km/hr and 80 km/hr. Sometimes I would be traveling at less than 10 km/hr. Keep in mind that to make the video more interesting, the footage has been sped up, so it does look faster than I was actually traveling. The car was an all wheel drive sedan equipped with winter tyres.
Basically if you're a tourist not used to winter driving then take a train is a better option. Faster and safer than driving,every site keep advise not to drive in the winter unless you need to. At this speed it's going to take forever to go anywhere city to city travel would take almost half a day at this speed.
You also have to factor in that some days the roads between towns may be closed for the day because of heavy snow, which will disrupt your travel plans. This happened during the filming of this video. Next time I will be taking the train between cities and picking up a car, where necessary, for local travel.
May i also know the speed you are going at in this video?
May i know when is this video taken ?
I enjoyed this!
If you are thinking of driving in Hokkaido in winter, one thing I would stress is that you should drive to the conditions. Sometimes, if the hard-packed snow has been blown away by strong winds, there is ice below. In those conditions, driving at even 10 km/hr (6mph) may be too fast as you will have very little grip when you brake. Drive safely.
May I ask how fast were you driving there on highway ? Have you got any special tires or whatever ? it seems so stable
Hi Julie. I was driving up to the various speed limits applicable - between 40 km/hr and 80 km/hr. Keep in mind that to make the video more interesting, the footage has been sped up, so it does look faster than I was actually travelling. The car was an all wheel drive sedan equipped with winter tyres.
what was the camera that you used?
Hi Clive. It was shot with an SJCAM, a Chinese GoPro clone.
the speed of those overtakers amazes me! looks dangerous!
They were traveling way above the speed limit...
Hi, beautiful video! May I know what month was this taken in? :)
Thank you! The video was shot in January 2016.
thank u so much
You're very welcome, Allan!
so mnm ~ <3 ~ :D:P
Superb!