A lunchtime outing in Akihabara with your trusty camera in tow. After grabbing that much-needed ND filter, a pit stop on the 8th floor of Yodobashi Camera delivers surprisingly decent food and a relaxed atmosphere. The only downside? The ¥400-per-30-minute parking fee—Tokyo’s relentless price tag strikes again!
A creative escape from the monotony of a traffic jam: capturing the car’s interior with fresh eyes. From the textured stitching of the seats to the play of light on the dashboard, every detail becomes a subject. Throw in some reflections or a shallow depth of field, and you’ve turned boredom into an impromptu photo…
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.
A delicate close-up of rain-kissed roses in Hakone, their petals glistening with water droplets. The Panasonic Leica Summilux 15mm @ f/1.7 paints a dreamy bokeh backdrop, softly blurring the lush greenery and rain-speckled surroundings. The colors are rich but need a bit of tweaking—Adobe’s RAW handling strikes again. With some fine adjustments, though, it’s all…
A dynamic shot capturing the contrast of stillness and speed: a person standing motionless on the platform while a train rushes past, leaving behind a sleek motion blur. The blurred lines of the train create an energetic flow, highlighting the serene figure in the chaos of urban life.
Roppongi’s Mori Tower: my office. A striking view of Mori Tower in Roppongi at night, its sleek silhouette illuminated by vibrant city lights. The building’s glass facade gleams, blending into Tokyo’s energetic nightlife while standing as a modern architectural beacon. And a long exposure shot of the Mori Tower entrance at night, with its grand…
Always a nice view from the office: A dazzling shot of Tokyo’s skyline at night, with the iconic Tokyo Tower glowing in warm orange against a backdrop of shimmering skyscrapers. The city’s lights create a kaleidoscope of color, reflecting modern energy and urban charm.
After a french dinner with my old friends, got a chance to try some long exposure shots with my GX7Mk2 / GX85. Not bad at all. If only Adobe could process the Panasonic RAW in a decent way. The colors of the JPEG produced by the camera are always so much more accurate. What are…
Staffed manual car washes in Japan are like a spa day for your car. The staff, often wearing matching uniforms, handle your vehicle with incredible care and attention to detail. They’ll start with a thorough rinse, apply a foamy wash, and scrub gently with soft mitts or sponges to ensure every inch is spotless. Expect…
