Fujifilm X-Pro1 Part 1 – First Look [video preview]

The Fujifilm X-Pro 1 is amongst the most exciting new cameras in recent months. It seems Fujifilm listened to the fans of the X100 and went back to the drawing board with a vengeance. It’s quite large – nearly identical in size to the Leica M9 and won’t win any beauty contests. But if the sensor is as great as Fuji has stated, this could be a reasonable alternative for many photographers looking to have a backup to their DSLR and forRead more

Bamboo Forest in Kyoto

The beautiful bamboo forest in Kyoto. Nature’s cathedral. The massive bamboo elicits a low rumble of beckoning; rhythmically leaning into their neighbors as if politely exchanging thoughts. Canon 5D Mk II | Canon 17-40mm | f/22 | 30 seconds | ISO 50Read more

Tokyo by night

There was this fantastic pulsing sculpture lit up and morphing into different colors. I put my camera down and set the timer for 8 seconds. You can barely see in this smaller version but there was a man sitting perfectly still by the base. Tokyo, Japan Canon 5D Mk II | Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L USM @ f/22 | 8 sec | ISO 100Read more