Maki Kawai
Maki Kawai is a nature and animal photographer who takes "the colors of nature" as her primary creative motif. She has held numerous exhibitions of her photos, taken in Japan and far-flung locations in Africa, Canada, and the Seychelles. She also frequently participates in photography workshops and seminars, providing tips not only on nature and landscape photography, but also about shooting close-ups, fireworks, night scenes, and other subjects. In April and May of 2005, Kawai appeared on NHK Educational Television's "World of Hobbies," presenting a series of how-to lessons for compact digital camera owners. Kawai is a member of the Japan Professional Photographer's Society.
On the wonder of photography
When I look through the viewfinder, I unconsciously begin to see the world with "photo vision." It's different from normal vision; it's a very colorful, happy, and carefree way of looking at life. Even little things you wouldn't ordinarily notice can shine like jewels in a treasure chest - so precious you want to keep them all to yourself, but so beautiful you want to share them with others. Each photo is like a little treasure, and today, I want to secretly share these treasures with you. Please look at them with "photographic vision" - and enjoy.
I Found Some Heart-Shaped Musical Notes!
Floating, Like Butterflies
Happy Sunshine Day
Reaching for the Sky
Pale Green Wind, Scent of Wisteria
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