George Nobechi is a Japanese-Canadian photographer living in Nagano, Japan. His work is often described as evoking solitude, duality and longing.  Being bicultural, he is simultaneously an insider and outsider in both Eastern and Western cultures and this is reflected in his sensibility and vision.Topics Richard and George discuss:• Japanese and Canadian cultures• Working with Sam Abell• The concept of Nukumori • Quiet Images• Being both an insider and outsider in Eastern and Western cultures• "Photography found me"• The American Southwest• Loneliness, serenity, and quietude• Wind and Light• The everyday life is worthy of being photographed• Is photography truth?Notable Links:George Nobechi WebsiteGeorge Nobechi Instagram*****This episode is brought to you by Kase Filters. I travel the world with my camera, and I can use any photography filters I like, and I've tried all of them, but in recent years I've landed on Kase Filters.Kase filters are made with premium materials, HD optical glass, shockproof, with zero color cast, round and square filter designs, magnetic systems, filter holders, adapters, step-up rings, and everything I need so I never miss a moment.And now, my listeners can get 10% off the Kase Filters Amazon page when they visit.beyondthelens.fm/kase and use coupon code BERNABE10Kase Filters, Capture with Confidence.