Hi everyone, みなさんこんにちは
Here’s a new take on a subject I’ve been photographing every year for over a decade. It’s Japanese susuki grass, of course—often called silver grass or maiden grass in English.
I’ve always been drawn to the way susuki catches the light, especially in the soft glow of evening. Its plumes don’t simply reflect sunlight; they seem to hold it, diffusing it into a gentle, silvery shimmer that shifts with every movement of the light. Each autumn, I find myself returning to the fields near my home to photograph these plants.
This time, I tried something different—shooting from a low angle, looking up into the bright midday sun.
Susuki (Miscanthus sinensis) is common throughout Japan and across parts of East Asia. It grows in tall, elegant clumps with slender green leaves and soft, feathery plumes that emerge in late summer and autumn. In large fields, it becomes especially striking, creating a wave-like motion as the wind passes through.
Like many plants in Japan, susuki is also deeply tied to the seasons—quietly marking the arrival of autumn.
I hope you like it. If you’d like to see more images of Japanese nature, take a look at the galleries section of the site.
Thanks and enjoy!
