Hotaru Gari (Firefly Hunting)
(Mid. 2010s)
Fireflies shine beautifully from June to July. Going out to see the glowing fireflies is called “Hotaru Gari (firefly hunting)” in Japanese.
But foolishly, I went there that day without a fast lens or a tripod.
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No, I am still fighting a degenerative disease, but in good spirits, there is so much in life that’s still beautiful. You and I have lead parallel lives s o to speak. I was born in Dec 1963, my father was a fashion photographer in the 60s so I went into the creative business at a young age, was an executive creative director for the largest graphic art and photography studio in Canada for years. Went to Maui in the mid 90’s and worked as a DJ in my off hours. lol
At my previous home in the country, I had 5 acres and a huge natural pond spring fed and full of 2 foot Koi . Aside from all the animals that came to drink, my 2 favourite seasons were when the Spring Peeper frogs and huge Bull frogs 🐸 would sing most of the night.
Firefly season was next the whole property was alight with them. Sadly I had to sell my beloved home due to illness