For 10 years, I’ve used the Sony RX1 for its compact size and simplicity, despite newer models emerging. Carrying one camera fosters a deeper mastery of its features, pushing creativity and resourcefulness. This minimalist approach helps me focus on composition and storytelling without distractions. For example, the egret photo above required broad framing, enhancing the overall shot.
Read MoreFlying stop to Nagoya to see a friend and do some shopping.
Read MoreEighteen years after my first trip to Japan, this marks my first time on the island of Hokkaido in the north. The area is a winter tourist spot due to the excellent snow and skiing, but we’re here to escape the heat further south. That’s written tongue-in-cheek/very relative as it’s 34ºC right now.
Read MoreA recommended spot to walk around in central Tokyo.
Read MoreA few photos and a few words, around the Imperial Palace gardens in Tokyo.
Read MoreAfter a 6 year hiatus, I am back. I won’t wait 6 years again…
Read MoreWritten whilst enjoying a single malt (Laphroaig, this time), "With a Whisky" brings you the latest ramblings from my side of the world. I can't promise prominent prose, or impressive imagery, but I'll do my best to keep you entertained.
Read MoreFollowing on from my last post, these photos were taken on the 4-hour walk to meet some friends in a part of Tokyo far from our hotel. The weather was hot and sticky, but it didn't stop me from bringing my camera with me, and I am glad I did.
Read MoreIt's always easy to find new places in Tokyo, even if you lived there for ~4 years.
Read MoreI don't usually put photos from my phone into the blog pages (though this may become more common, but more on that another time), but I really liked how the above image rendered.
I then took out my camera, and got some "real" snaps, from our hotel window in Hamamatsucho.
Read MoreAfter over a year away, I'm back in Tokyo with camera in hand.
Read MoreOwning the A7R is, in some ways, like being in a "British pub" in Japan.
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