Land of Clouds
Photo exhibition by Stirling Elmendorf
July 7 - Aug. 3, 2018
Stirling Elmendorf is a professional photographer who has lived in Japan for almost 10 years. He has worked internationally for architects, designers, hotels, magazines, newspapers, camera companies and lens makers alike. He began photographing the beauty of Shimane prefecture nearly 8 years ago...
Shimane Prefecture is a magical place. It's the cultural birthplace of Japan, home of many Shinto mythologies. My travels to Shimane began when I met my wife Kumiko, who was born in Izumo. I was captivated by the bucolic scenery, the rich, legend-filled cultural traditions and the dramatic and powerful Japan Sea coastline. The mix of modern lifestyles and ancient history is a delightful contrast.
After winning the Gran Prixe in a 2015 short film contest, Kumi and I became Izumo City Tourism Ambassadors. Since then, we have made an effort to travel back to Shimane, shooting stills and doing aerial (drone) photography in captivating locations around the prefecture and especially within Izumo.
This small selection of works is my introduction to a very special part of Japan, filled with life, color and history. It represents a broad range of the excitement of Shimane. I hope it will inspire you to visit someday. Thank you for being here!
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The Exhibition Committee