A field of cosmos flowers in full bloom. I used wide-angle to make sure the shot included not only the cosmos flowers, but so that the field and sky was in the background.
Using the 28-200 mm zoom factor to frame at the intended angle of view (focal length). I included the portion of the five-storied pagoda in the background to accentuate the child flautist sculpture.
Koetsuji, the temple dedicated to Zeami, in Takagamine, Kyoto. Inspired by the design of the cobblestones leading out from the gate, I continued to gaze at the path. Knowing that I could only get this shot on a rainy day, I released the shutter.