The illuminated Tokyo Tower is always a stunning sight but notoriously tricky to shoot, especially when it comes to nailing the white balance. The warm glow of the tower contrasts with the cooler tones of the city at night, making it a challenge to capture the scene just right. Still, it’s worth the effort every time—an iconic view that never gets old!
Ueno Zoological Gardens, commonly known as Ueno Zoo, is home to the snowy owl (Bubo scandiacus), a captivating bird native to the Arctic regions of North America and Eurasia. These owls are renowned for their striking white plumage and piercing yellow eyes. Exhibit Location: The snowy owl exhibit is situated in the East Area of…
Took the GX85 out for a spin at night, and it handled pretty well! The face AF tracking was impressively reliable, even in low light. Shooting straight JPEGs, the results were solid with manageable noise up to ISO 3000—beyond that, the denoise algorithm softens things too much. For a micro 4/3, though, it’s not bad…
Lupins are nature’s way of showing off. These spiky, colorful flowers stand tall like they’ve got something to prove, flaunting hues of purple, pink, yellow, and blue. Perfect for adding drama to a field or garden, they often look like a painter went wild with a giant brush. Their tall, cone-like blooms scream “look at…
Deep underground in Yodobashi Camera Akihabara, I discovered a bicycle parking area. At a fixed price of ¥400, it’s no surprise the place is almost always empty. Convenient location, sure—but at that rate, it seems like most people would rather take their chances elsewhere!
A timeless frame: the reflection in a car’s side mirror, shot wide open for a creamy, blurred background. The shallow depth of field pulls focus to the mirror’s details, whether it’s a stretch of road, a colorful sunset, or city lights glowing in the distance. Simple, yet endlessly captivating.
The Lost submarine, known as the Galaga, was a key part of the storyline in the later seasons of the show. It served as the Dharma Initiative’s submersible vehicle for transporting personnel and supplies to and from the Island. Scenes involving the submarine were filmed at Kualoa Ranch, utilizing its coastal areas to depict the…