One of the things I miss most about living and working in the city is having to drive everywhere. I love cars, but as a photographer I am always seeing photos when I'm driving. I keep my camera within easy reach, usually in my bag, but it can be difficult, and dangerous trying to shoot and drive. Most of the time the only shots I can get are while waiting at an intersection, although occasionally I can grab a shot or two one handed from the window.
Nightfall in Chatan
We finally got some decent weather yesterday after a week of rain, clouds and cold. I decided to head over to Chatan and walk around with my iPhone 6 and my Fuji x100s. Just for a change I've had the TCLx100 on for a couple weeks now. I love the 35 equivalent I get from my x100s, but sometimes it's just nice to shoot with a 50mm focal length. I never grow tired of how even the most mundane can look interesting in late afternoon light. I shot the next two images from my car. I see so many photos from my car, but usually can't stop or get to my camera in time.
Breakfast at Hale Noa Cafe
This weekend my family and I tried the new Hale Noa Cafe in Chatan. The cafe is located near the entrance to Araha Beach, and next door to the Okinawan chain restaurant Chirugwa. My wife had driven by a couple days earlier, noticed Salted Caramel French Toast on their weekly special board outside, and we had to try it out. I'm so glad we did too as it turned out to be a great little breakfast spot, something that is in short supply here in Okinawa.
Okinawa, Haze - Fuji x100s/TCL-x100
Okinawa's sky is hazy lately from the dust and pollution passing through from China, and it reminded me of this image I shot a couple weeks ago. I was walking along the seawall in Chatan, and I saw this couple trying to soak up what little sun was making it's way through the haze/clouds that day. Times like this when the little bit of extra reach from the teleconverter pays off. Any closer and they would have noticed me and changed the moment. At almost 3:00 pm in the afternoon I was shooting slightly into the sun, pulling some contrast from the shot, but I still like it.
Fujifilm X Magazine 08
The latest issue of Fujifilm's X magazine is out with a focus on shooting portraits with the x-series cameras. Click on the story below to get the issue. Enjoy.
Fuji X-Series Rental Program
Good morning everyone. Fujifilm has started a rental service in the United States. Want to try out one of the new x-series cameras? Maybe your camera is in for repair? The new Fujifilm rental program may be just what the doctor ordered. Click on the FujiRumors link below to read more about the program.
Tokyo Bound with the Fuji x100s
Good morning everyone, or good evening depending on what part of the world your in. I'm at the airport heading out to Tokyo with my daughter for a few days. Gear for this trip will be my trusty x100s, TCL-x100 Teleconverter, and my iPhone 6 Plus. I've got my iPad Air in case I need the larger screen for editing in Lightroom Mobile.
Okinawa City Street
Good morning and Happy Friday! Today's photos are from Okinawa City, in and around Goya. I took both of these with my Fuji X-Pro1 and 18mm lens. Enjoy. :)