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Gimme Money
Ever since the news about disguised Chinese guys posing as Japanese monks to scam money from donors, I can’t help but wonder: is this guy fake too? It’s a thought that crosses my mind every time I see a monk collecting donations now. The whole situation has made something so culturally iconic feel suspicious, which…
X-H1 IBIS
With IBIS on the X-H1, even small prime lenses can be stabilized: here the 23mm/f2 handheld at 1/4s. Long exposure with motion blur creates such dynamic and artistic shots. Whether it’s streaking lights, flowing water, or blurred movement of people, it adds a sense of energy and time to an image. The effect transforms everyday…
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Boarding Train
I’m really happy with the bokeh and colors of the XF 35mm f/2. It’s much lighter than the f/1.4 and focuses significantly faster—perfect for quick shots and everyday use. The weather resistance is an added bonus too. If you’re on the fence, I’d say make the switch—you won’t regret it!
Japanese Roadwork
A video of some interesting roadwork in front of my house in Tokyo. In my opinion, Japanese efficiency is hard to beat once a well-defined process is established.
Long Exposure Shibuya
Had a bit of fun in Shibuya with the GX85 and an ND400 filter, capturing the bustling streets in a whole new way. The long exposure turned the sea of people and cars into ghostly trails, while the iconic Shibuya Crossing remained sharp and vivid. It’s always exciting to experiment with light and motion in…
Memory Lane
Memory Lane, literally: remembering life before the pandemic in Omoide Yokochō – also known as Piss Alley. For the curious ones, I have not switched back to Fuji, these are photos I took earlier. Even though I was not posting for a while, I was still taking photos. Since the opportunities to go out are…