The family explores Akihabara, Japan’s Otaku culture hub, renowned for its colorful shops and vibrant atmosphere. After hours of excitement, they relax at Ueno Park, enjoying its serene environment. Their day ends with a mesmerizing sunset view from the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building’s observatory, capturing unforgettable memories of the city.
On their second day in Tokyo, the family visited Sensoji Temple in Asakusa, enjoying early morning tranquility. They explored Nakamise Street’s shops before witnessing the temple’s rituals. Afterward, they took in panoramic views from the Asakusa Culture Tourist Information Center and strolled along the Sumida River, appreciating the scenic beauty.
The family visited Tokyo from December 14-20, 2025, excited to explore the city together. They arrived at Narita Airport on December 14 and stayed at Shinjuku Washington Hotel. After settling in, they explored Shinjuku and enjoyed dinner at Tonkatsu Niimura, capturing memorable photos during their evening stroll amidst vibrant neon lights.
Grief… Live is filled with grief Grief for being born into a broken world Grief for growing up demeaned and bullied. Grief for the childhood lost Grief for that many life choices were subtly but firmly denied and decided for me Grief that the ability to dream had been supressed and lost Grief for a […]
As a hobbyist photographer, I would love to shoot on a daily basis but life happens and things do not always go as we planned. Sometimes I get to do it daily, but most of the times, I go on days without picking up my camera. These are some shots I was able to take […]
Last Saturday, my son and I had the opportunity to spend a couple of hours along Maginhawa Street for a photowalk. I had my Sony A7C2 along and he had his Fuji XE-4 with him. Both of us decided to shoot with primes , I had my Sony 50mm f/1.4GM and my son had his […]
The author reflects on their transition from using the Fuji XT5 back to the Sony A7CII, driven by a desire for more authentic photography. After becoming reliant on Fuji’s colors and recipes, they realized the importance of focusing on composition and light. The switch highlights their excitement about discovering new techniques and experiencing a learning curve with Sony’s system.
We took advantage of April 9 ( Bataan Day) being a national holiday to go to Makati for a family brunch at Spotted Pig (right across Yardstick) in Esteban, Legazpi Village. The food, coffee and ambiance were pretty good. Saw these luxury cars parked there so I just had to snap some shots. After our […]
Holy Week in the Philippines is a time for reflection and vacation. Many travel, transforming cities into quiet places. The author shares their experience in Clark, Pampanga, highlighting biking, swimming, and family gatherings. They reflect on the area’s development and express appreciation for the trip, mentioning photography with their Fuji XT5 camera.
One of my bucket lists is to be able to visit and see Mt Fuji. It has always been a dream of mine. As a photo enthusiast, I have always wanted to capture the majestic symbol of Japan through my lens. Mt. Fuji is an active volcano about 100 kilometers southwest of Tokyo. Commonly called […]
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