It's a beautiful day today in Okinawa. Hope everyone is enjoying it. Tina and I are out driving enjoying the view. Here's a couple shots, and a short video from Onna.
Beautiful Day in Okinawa, Japan
Last Sunset of 2014 in Okinawa
I haven't shot too many sunsets of late, but fortunately the weather cooperated today as I sat on Araha Beach in Chatan enjoying the last sunset of 2014. As is common for me, I preferred to photograph other people enjoying the sunset rather than just the sunset alone. :) Thank you all who have taken time to visit my site, and comment on my work. Hope everyone had a great year, and I wish you all a happy, safe, and prosperous 2015.
Kimono fashion w/ the Fuji x100s and TCL-x100
One of the main reasons I purchased the TCL-x100 for my x100s was to use it occasionally for portraits. The built-in 23mm lens is great for environmental portraits, but I also wanted the ability to get a little closer without distortion getting in the way. Plus, I just like the 50mm focal length sometimes, and it's great for fashion.
Kelly - Marketing
Meet Kelly, a marketing professional from New City, New York. Thank you Kelly for being a part of Project 1001 Faces.
Taichi - Teacher
Meet Taichi, a teacher from Okinawa, Japan. Thank you Taichi for being a part of Project 1001 Faces.
Lisa - Designer
Meet Lisa, a graphic designer from Okinawa, Japan. Thank you Lisa for being a part of Project 1001 Faces.
Tokyo Metropolitan Museum of Photography
This summer while on vacation my daughter and I ventured over to Meguro-ku to check out the Tokyo Metropolitan Museum of Photography. I was so excited to visit this, and as expected we really enjoyed it. It was even better since I got to share the experience with my daughter. One of those father daughter days I won't soon forget. The museum is located in the Yebisu Garden Palace building in Ebisu about a 10 minute walk from the station.
Tokyo Metropolitan Museum of Photography. Ebisu, Tokyo 2014.
Tokyo Metropolitan Museum of Photography. Ebisu, Tokyo 2014.
Tokyo Metropolitan Museum of Photography. Ebisu, Tokyo 2014.
Tokyo Metropolitan Museum of Photography. Ebisu, Tokyo 2014.
Tokyo Metropolitan Museum of Photography. Ebisu, Tokyo 2014.
Tokyo Metropolitan Museum of Photography. Ebisu, Tokyo 2014.
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Staying focused and the Fuji x100s
Photographers all love gear, to the point of obsession in fact for many of us. We love thinking about the cameras, lenses, lighting gear, and every form of case, bag, or strap. For some, having only one option is like no option at all. For others, it's relief. The Fuji x100s has a fixed 35mm equivalent lens. If you shoot with zoom lenses on a regular basis, having a fixed 35mm can appear to be a disadvantage, but it's actually an advantage, especially for those of us who struggle with any type of attention deficit. Mental focus is simple for many. For some However, it can be pure torture. I'm told I suffer from Attention Deficit Disorder, or A.D.D., as it's more commonly known. Focus flows with the wind. I'm even struggling to focus on my thoughts to finish this sentence, never mind trying to focus long enough to finish this post. Anyone who shoots with prime lenses understands the creative power of forcing focus by having only one focal length. One camera, one lens, frees you to focus only on what your shooting, not what piece of gear is best to shoot it. While I realize every situation is different, and there are times when you must bring more gear, I believe the more you simplify your gear choices, the better you can perform as a photographer. Although I own both the x100s and the x-pro1, I have learned to appreciate keeping my gear to a minimum with one camera, and one lens forcing me to be creative and work with whatever limitations I apply to myself. The simplicity of the Fuji x100s frees my mind to enjoy using the camera and create, rather than thinking about the gear.
My daughter at Shibuya Crossing, Tokyo 2014.
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