Memories of Nepal
Opening the doors into the heart of Hashimoto, the photographs beautifully reflected his love and respect for Nepal. The exposition displayed his brilliance with the camera and his keenness to capture every frame of the Himalayan kingdom.
The exhibition was carefully sectioned into five parts that reflected Nepal and three parts that pictured Japan. Also included were his profile and another display titled ‘Friends’. His pictures of Nepal showed the architecturally rich palace squares, temples and Dhunge Dhara.
The section titled ‘Mountains’ showed the snow-capped peaks under every influence of nature. Captured in frame as sometimes hidden behind the clouds and then basking in sunlight. At another moment, the crests are seen reddening under the light of dusk and then again celebrating the snow.
Other sections titled ‘People & Nature’ and ‘Terai’ featured various forms and images of Nepal. The narrow lanes and the wide lakes, the peasant girl and the vegetable vendors were all put together to celebrate Nepal. While ‘Flowers’, was a welcome sight with an array of colorful flowers, arrested in all their beauty.
Also exhibited were his photos of Japan which included images of Mount Fuji, Spring and Autumn. While the first flaunted the mountain’s landscape, Spring and Autumn presented Japan’s soft cherry blossom and flaming red, orange and yellow maple trees.
The exhibition was not just a photographic genius but an obvious reminder of how unforgettably encrusted Nepal was in the heart of Hashimoto. “It is sad that his journey only lasted this far because if he were here, he would have taken many more photos,†said his better half, Kumiko Hashimoto.
Ryo Hashimoto his eldest son, who was also present at the inauguration, expressed his gratitude. "So many people have appreciated his works and I feel happy and proud of my father’s works," he said.
(Source: http://www.kantipuronline.com/kolnews.php?&nid=92249 & http://www.nepaljapan.com/)
