Beach Sunset
Some long exposure shots on the beach at Sunset in Hawaii (North Shore).
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North Shore
North Shore of Oahu, almost no-one but strong waves.
Rainy Shibuya
With the typhoon approaching I went to Shibuya with my little GX85 and two Lumix/Leica fixed focal lenses: NOCTICRON 42.5mm/f1.2 and SUMMILUX 12mm/f1.4. Again, very happy with the results this micro 4/3 produces.
Shibuya Crossing
I have always loved rainy days: makes your home more comfortable and gives you great photo opportunities. Took the little GX85 out for a walk together with a 12mm lens. Quite happy with the results.
Ainokura
Set far back in the valley, Ainokura (相倉) is the most remote village in the Gokayama region. It is also the largest of the villages with nearly 20 gassho-zukuri farmhouses. Many of them remain private residences. As it is less developed and harder to get to than Ogimachi, Ainokura is quieter and sees less tourist…
Kanazawa
Nice pictures from our trip in the Higashi Chaya district of Kanazawa. During the Edo Period, Kanazawa hosted the Maeda Clan, the second most powerful feudal clan after the Tokugawa. As a result Kanazawa grew to become a town of great cultural achievements, rivaling Kyoto and Edo. Luckily, during WWII, Kanazawa escaped destruction by air…
Tokyo Skies
Some amazing clouds above Tokyo a few days ago.
Matsuri Faces
Taking the GX85 for a night out. AF tracking of faces works really nicely, even in low light. JPEG are straight from the camera and noise remains ok up to ISO 3000. After that, the denoise produces overly soft pictures. Overall, not too bad for a micro 4/3.
Special Emas
Kanda Myojin is ~1,300 years old and specializes in pleasing the gods of the geeks : being not far from Akihabara, Kanda Myojin features rather special Emas. Emas are small wooden plaques which are commonly purchased at a Shrine in order to write wishes. But in Kanda Myojin the emas are beautifully made and often…
Kanda Shrine
One of the few Shrines that survived the WWII bombing, the Kanda Myojin has existed in its current form since 1934 (when it was rebuilt after being burned down by the fires of the Great Kanto Earthquake). Kanda Myojin enshrines three deities: Daikokuten – the god of good harvest and matrimony, Ebisu – the god…
Shake Shack
My first Shake Shak in Tokyo was a very pleasant experience. Just forget the fries, forget the over-priced drinks and order a simple burger: can’t go wrong!
San Francisco Pier
Perhaps my favourite shot from last week’s visit to San Francisco. Cannot decide which one I like best though: the color or black & white version…