Fuji X-Series, iPhoneography, Japan, Okinawa
Thomas Alan Smilie
Coin Laundry and Chicken
Coin Laundry and Chicken
Thomas Alan Smilie
Happy New Year
Happy New Year
Fuji X-Series, Photography
Thomas Alan Smilie
Fuji x100F w/ TCL-x100 Teleconverter

As I prepare to post my review, I thought I would share a couple photos. I love how my original TCL-x100 Teleconverter looks on my new x100F. I had originally purchased it with my black x100S, but I think I actually like this look better. I’ve now owned every x100 and the love affair just keeps growing with this camera. 

Fuji x100F w/ TCL-x100 Teleconverter
Tokyo, Street, Streets of Tokyo, Fuji X-Series
Thomas Alan Smilie
Streets of Tokyo with the Fuji x100F

This past July  my daughter and I decided on a whim to take a trip to Tokyo for a few days. She was out of school for the summer and it was perfect for some quality father daughter time. It’s been two years since our last trip. Scary how fast time goes by. On my last trip to Tokyo I had just bought the x100T and was testing it out.

Streets of Tokyo with the Fuji x100F
Photography, Fuji X-Series, Okinawa Journal, Okinawa, Japan
Thomas Alan Smilie
Photo of the Day - Waiting for a customer.

Hey everyone. Hope your all doing well today. I took this photo last year while testing my x100T that I had just upgraded to. The photo is part of a blog post I did on shop keepers in Naha. Click here to view that story. I love how he's surrounded with so much merchandise and yet everything looks in place.  

Photo of the Day - Waiting for a customer.

Japan

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Coin Laundry and Chicken

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I was out for an afternoon walk last week and spotted this coin laundry and chicken restaurant. I love the backdrop of the sunset and the contrast of the yellow signs from the chicken restaurant. I took a couple of shots with my x100F and with my iPhone 12 Pro. The wider angles and HDR of the iPhone show the image in a different light but I like them both.

Coin laundry and chicken restaurant at sunset in Chatan, Okinawa. Fuji X100F

Coin laundry and chicken restaurant at sunset in Chatan, Okinawa. Fuji X100F

Coin laundry and chicken restaurant at sunset in Chatan, Okinawa. iPhone 12 Pro.

Coin laundry and chicken restaurant at sunset in Chatan, Okinawa. iPhone 12 Pro.

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Mobile Monday

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Mobile Monday

Welcome to the first Mobile Monday post, dedicated to mobile only information and photos. I shoot more these days with my iPhone than with my beloved Fuji x100F. Sometimes I feel guilty and feel like I need to force myself to shoot more with my x100. Fact is though, it shouldn’t matter if I’m shooting with my iPhone, my x100F or any other camera.

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Starbucks & Ocean Layers

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Starbucks & Ocean Layers

A couple of shots taken with my iPhone X recently.

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Shot on iPhone - #Sunrise

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Shot on iPhone - #Sunrise

ShootLighter has always been about lighter, mobile-friendly photography. Sometimes my beloved Fuji x100 series camera is the star of the show, and sometimes it’s my iPhone or DXOOne connected camera. Apple has been promoting #ShotOniPhone for a few years now since the introduction of the iPhone 6, so I thought I would start a weekly “Shot on iPhone” series, a recap of my favorite iPhone photos from that week, or recently.

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Thank you and Happy Holidays

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Thank you and Happy Holidays

Thank you to everyone who has visited my blog, followed me on social media and endured my first year of videos on YouTube. I am looking forward to an even better 2017. From my family to yours, Happy Holidays.

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Photo of the Day - Traditional Humor

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Photo of the Day - Traditional Humor

This is a shot I took with my iPhone 6s Plus a few months back while shooting the annual King and Queen Parade held at Shuri Castle here in Okinawa. While waiting for the parade to start the performers relaxed and enjoyed some casual conversation. I heard them laughing and turned to fire off this shot in burst mode with my iPhone. Always remember while you definitely don't need to use burst mode every time, it can be very effective for quick snaps or when there's movement.

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Photo of the Day - Naha Backstreets

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Photo of the Day - Naha Backstreets

One of my favorite things to do here is walking the back streets and alleys with my camera. This is a side street near the covered mall in Naha. I shot this with my Fuji x100t. 

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Fujifilm Pic of the Day

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Fujifilm Pic of the Day

Gordy's Cafe in Kadena Town. Best burgers on Okinawa.  Fired this one off remotely using the Fuji app on my iPhone while my X100T was sitting on the table.