One light portrait of Jessica. Processed to B&W with Nik Silver Efex Pro 2.
One light portrait of Jessica.
Japan Photo of the Day
American Village in Mihama Okinawa, Japan. Fuji X-Pro1, 35mm f1.4
American Village in Chatan, Okinawa.
Lisa
Lisa is one of our graphic artist in the marketing department that I work with. Processed to Black and White using Nik Silver Effects 2.
One Light Portrait of Lisa 2013.
Cafe Doka Doka
Cool little cafe near Moon Beach that serves homemade pizzas, taco rice and curry in addition to a selection of tea and coffee. Deserts weren't too bad either. :) They also have a large selection of pottery for sale including the tea cup set shown here. It was raining and cloudy when I went but there's an awesome view of Maeda Point and Moon Beach on a clear day.
Cafe Doka Doka, Okinawa.
New X Series Cameras from Fujifilm
Fujifilm has released updated versions of the popular x100 and x10 cameras with all new higher quality sensors and faster focusing.
The brand new x100s also includes new manual focusing features, a much faster processing engine and up to 30% reduced noise at high ISO settings. Fortunately Fuji kept the near perfect design while adding to the already excellent technical capabilities of the camera. I'm glad that I ended up not selling my x100 (see previous post) as it has quietly become my favorite camera ever. So while I probably won't be upgrading anytime soon, the new x100s will most likely seal the deal for anyone who has been contemplating buying an x100.
Read all about the new x100s here and the also new but less expensive little brother x20 here.
Happy New Year from Japan
New Year in Japan is one of the biggest holidays observed usually over several days involving visits to family, friends and shrines or temples. Hatsumode (The first visit to a shrine in the new year) is very popular and for many may be their only visit of the year.
People waiting in line to pray at Nominoue Shrine in Okinawa, Japan on New Year's day.
While at the shrine it's tradition to purchase Omikuji (Fortune-telling papers) said to predict how ones year will unfold. If the fortune is bad the paper is tied to a tree or line at the shrine in hope that bad fortune will stay there. Some however also believe in leaving the fortune papers even if it is good.
A man purchases Omikuji (Fortune-telling papers) at a local shrine in Okinawa, Japan.
A woman ties her Omikuji onto a line at a shrine in Okinawa, Japan. Omikuji are traditional Fortune-telling papers purchased at shrines in Japan during Hatsumode (A person's first shrine visit of the year).
Japan Photo of the Day
Another shot from the Bike Fest in Okinawa City. Okinawa, Japan
Street Photo - Okinawa, Japan.
Japan Photo of the Day
Yesterday I walked around and shot for a bit at the annual Okinawa City Bike Fest. It was pretty quite this year and not that many people but I managed to snap a few worth keeping.
This guy caught my eye with his hat and beer in hand. Loved how the light isolating him in the crowd.
Gate 2 Street in Okinawa, Japan.