Without light there is no photograph, for photography is the capturing of light. Luckily, at ~7am in Tokyo at this time of year, the light is probably some of the best anywhere in the world.
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Back in Tokyo
After over a year away, I'm back in Tokyo with camera in hand.
Read MoreDas Pancolar - Vienna Pt3
This post has been a long time coming. I'm currently in Japan for a week, on business, and haven't had time to look at photos or really take many at all...
Read MoreAround ACV with the Zeiss C/Y Distagon 28mm F2.8 - Vienna Pt2
Let's talk about the Zeiss C/Y Distagon 28mm F2.8, where I'll used words such as "sharpness" and "micro-contrast".
Read MoreVienna with A7R - Pt 1
After 4 days back in the UK following on from my visit to Amsterdam, I was back at an airport. This time, I decided that being as I was on a work trip, alone, I could carry a bag of camera gear and it wouldn't get in the way of a holiday vibe. With my A7R and an assortment of focal lengths, I was ready to go.
Read MoreGood Morning Amsterdam
People say there are two great days in boat ownership; the day you buy it, and the day you sell it. I think that phrase was coined by some millionaire in Monaco, wasting money on the crew and upkeep of some magnificent yacht. I think the boats on the canals of Amsterdam are probably great fun as soon as you step inside.
Read MoreEspresso and Blossoms
Arguably the best thing about Europe is that there is a hugely diverse set of cultures, and histories, just a few hours away. As with anything, it's easy to take for granted.
Read MoreVertical Correction
Though it's possible to correct for vertical offsets in photographs, this practice is basically pointless in Amsterdam—the buildings are all over the place!
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Struggling into Spring
It's been 4 years since the Great Tohoku Earthquake and Tsunami, and though we were relatively unaffected by the ordeal, it's something we will never forget.
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A selection
Read MoreHints of Spring
The sun was out, so it was time to revisit the Cambridge Botanical Gardens again, and see how things have changed.
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