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Shinjuku Japan
A few random shots from my ventures this week… こんしゅうのしゃしんです。。。 Today’s Configuration: Leica M9 with Summilux 35mm f/1.4 and my FujiFilm x100. 今日のカメラ：私のライカM９をつかいます。レンズはSummilux 35mm f/1.4。FujiFilm...
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Hello Jiyugaoka – Photos of Tokyo
Finally we moved into our new place yesterday. Lots of unpacking to do but I am excited to start exploring a new part of Tokyo. I found a great place simply called ‘The Bake Shop’ just a few minute...
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Jiyugaoka Commute
I decided to make a time lapse video today. I was going to initially make it with my Canon 5D but then decided it would be more fun to make with my M9…nothing like pressing the shutter 800 times in a...
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Drinks With Safecast
Catching up with my photos from last week… after the Anti-Nuke Demo last week I caught up with the guys from Safecast. This is a very interesting group of concerned citizens who have built a crowd...
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Japanese Tour Buses
When I was walking into my office the other day there was a big Hato Bus parked out front… Kai loves Hato buses so I took a photo for him. Kids in Japan love Hato buses. I think they must be...
View ArticleHow Much Does Light Impact Your Photography?
Light is often one of the most important elements of your photograph. I always find it interesting when I hear comments like ‘wow you caught that at just the right moment’ or ‘he was really lucky to...
View ArticlePhotography Tips From What I’ve Learned & How I Shoot
I get a lot of emails from people asking me what settings I used in a particular picture or what settings I commonly use or recommend someone to use. I have written a lot of long emails replying to...
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Around Shinjuku and Golden Gai
Today’s Configuration: Leica M9 with Summilux 35mm f/1.4 and my FujiFilm x100. 今日のカメラ：私のライカM９をつかいます。レンズはSummilux 35mm f/1.4。FujiFilm x100もつかいます。 I stopped by Yodobashi Camera to have my x100 checked....
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Tokyo’s Visual Moments By Day & By Night…
Dog are people too… Capturing the life of the city at night This is one of my favorite shots. This is hand held and I simply love the contrast in the picture. This and the photo below it was taken...
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Exploring Jiyugaoka Through A Camera Lense
I took a walk around Jiyugaoka a little bit yesterday to begin to explore my new home… It fills up on the weekends as the shopping streets close for car traffic and open up for foot traffic. A pink...
View ArticleTokyo’s Very Authentic Asakusa Market & Taikokan Drum Museum
Asakusa is fairly well known to travelers heading to Tokyo — if it doesn’t come up in your research, I’d be surprised. Locals also recommend this as a stopping place, largely because its market spreads...
View ArticleWalking Through Tokyo’s Cultural & Very Alive Shinjuku District
I was told about the Shinjuku (新宿) district when I first arrived in Tokyo, but didn’t have an opportunity to explores its streets until my last two days in Tokyo. The sprawling area is one of the 23...
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Tokyo's Very Authentic Asakusa Market & Taikokan Drum Museum
Asakusa is fairly well known to travelers heading to Tokyo — if it doesn’t come up in your research, I’d be surprised. Locals also recommend this as a stopping place, largely because its market...
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Walking Through Tokyo's Cultural & Very Alive Shinjuku District
I was told about the Shinjuku (新宿) district when I first arrived in Tokyo, but didn’t have an opportunity to explores its streets until my last two days in Tokyo. The sprawling area is one ..... The...
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Reflecting on Culture & Patterns in Japan
I’m excited to go to Osaka since I haven’t been there in 10 years. I can’t wait to explore another part of Japan. It will be nice to take the Shinkansen ride down there. I ..... The post Reflecting...
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Tokyo & Osaka in Black and White
When I’m not traveling and at home in Tokyo, I tend to stay close to family and not getting out much. I miss getting out and shooting. Walking with no real purpose other than ..... The post Tokyo...
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Using the Leica M10 on the Streets of Japan
As I mentioned, my Leica M9 and Leica Monochrom have finally met their maker, quite literally since I traded them back in at Leica Ginza, and so I’m excited to show off some photos taken ..... The post...
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Tokyo’s Stunning Cherry Blossoms in the Spring
Spring has finally arrived in Tokyo and it is always my favorite time of year because the cherry blossoms are as vibrant as ever. They bloomed about a week early with peak bloom happening last weekend....
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Cycling in Japan’s Mountains & Going Inward
I had been training for the All Japan Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Masters Tournament on March 1st which was going to be my 1st tournament. I had completed all of my training and was resting for a ..... The...
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