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2013-05-20 03:13:41 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 2 +1s)

"Breast pudding" ???

I'm constantly surprised by the things Japan produces. Here "kawaii" (cute culture) meets "eroi" (erotica). I shouldn't be surprised ;) Isn't that why AKB continues to be popular?

2013-05-11 15:46:24 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

Pioneering work: color footage of London, 1927

Wonderful soundtrack, too.

http://petapixel.com/2013/05/10/old-color-footage-shows-what-london-looked-like-back-in-1927/

2013-05-10 13:30:17 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

It's official!

Olympus E-P5

http://petapixel.com/2013/05/09/olympus-pen-e-p5-official-retro-styling-and-solid-specs-in-a-flagship-camera/

2013-05-05 02:12:27 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 6 +1s)

A beautiful, old wisteria

2013-05-03 01:36:26 (1 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

More in the next release!

2013-05-01 13:10:16 (0 comments, 1 reshares, 7 +1s)

Spring flowers :)

It's nice to see the garden growing again.

2013-04-30 06:58:56 (1 comments, 1 reshares, 2 +1s)

Panasonic is adding their own wifi-capable m4/3 to the pool!

2013-04-29 13:18:39 (1 comments, 1 reshares, 18 +1s)

Passing train.

I was playing with a new 12mm lens.

2013-04-28 22:49:17 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

A nice flow chart on cc rights for your work.

2013-04-28 16:13:43 (1 comments, 0 reshares, 10 +1s)

Sunset drive...

2013-04-28 01:19:12 (5 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

Wondering which I should pickup:
the Olympus 12mm f2 or the Oly 9-18mm ...my main concern is chromatic aberration.

2013-04-26 02:52:14 (1 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

Hmm :) Wi-fi plus the expected sensor boost sounds nice. Weather-sealing like the OM-D? Probably not.

2013-04-21 05:54:12 (0 comments, 1 reshares, 5 +1s)

I need to do more of these rolling shutter shots. They're good exercise!

2013-04-13 16:37:29 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 3 +1s)

I like how the iPhone 5's panoramic setting works :)

2013-03-14 16:18:37 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 9 +1s)

Went to Kyoto...

2013-03-05 12:51:36 (2 comments, 0 reshares, 7 +1s)

Meiji Mura, Gifu Ken

2013-03-03 13:42:01 (2 comments, 0 reshares, 3 +1s)

2013-02-25 02:31:28 (3 comments, 1 reshares, 1 +1s)

This should be interesting!

2013-01-19 15:59:58 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 5 +1s)

Japanese Archery

- a little ZenBrush with a little masking.

2013-01-19 14:53:15 (3 comments, 0 reshares, 13 +1s)

Masked man (literally, figuratively)

- Nagoya Station, Aichi, Japan

2013-01-19 07:55:57 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

I have been recently inspired by a number of things that has led to changing the name of this community (preciously "Instagram Japan").

The first is a shout out to +Michelle Robinson for her mobile art and the worthy attention she is getting. While we all have our "angles" or styles of mobile photography (or art), I have to give it up to her as the one who has really followed her own evolution, that is to say, her mobile art.

I cannot define a clear difference myself, but there is a point where one takes a photo and actually manipulates it and creates something completely different. I call that art, and what I have seen from Michelle and others she follows is really cool and inspirational. Now I'm experimenting a bit more, seeing what happens. In the end, I am still a shoot-n-go guy ;)

The second shout is to no person in particular, but to an idea... more »

2013-01-19 07:38:53 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

I updated the rules of this community since Instagram's terms of service changes.

I am still using Instagram, and short of being some super-famous mobile photography dude, I don't see the big kerfuffle over the TOS. I do realize that there are some that will have to be careful with Getty's terms as there are bound to be little licensing snags.

Other than that, I still use it, but I have gotten on board with EyeEm, another great photo sharing service. I actually like them a little more because...
1.) better app and interface
2.) no cropping restrictions (where Instagram is 1:1 only)
3.) I think their team is really fresh, with a lot more unrestricted creativity (which I feel Instagram lost in the Facebook purchase)

What do you think about the mobile services you use? Why do you prefer the ones you use?

Hope everyone has a great 2013!... more »

2013-01-09 12:01:01 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 2 +1s)

Final autumn shots of 2012

2012-12-23 04:50:33 (2 comments, 0 reshares, 10 +1s)

Rolling Shutter

2012-12-18 14:10:19 (2 comments, 0 reshares, 3 +1s)

Instagram to license you photos with zero kickback to you.

#lame
#ThankYouZuckerberg
#ThankYouFlickrForTheNiceUpdate

2012-12-18 14:07:14 (1 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

Heads up: Instagram is going to start licensing your photos...for free according to the recent ToS.

For free = no fees paid to you.

2012-12-14 14:46:18 (3 comments, 0 reshares, 16 +1s)

2012-12-12 03:09:28 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 6 +1s)

Shoot 12/12/12 (noon, Tokyo Time)

"Eye spy"

2012-12-11 14:21:15 (7 comments, 0 reshares, 17 +1s)

Our first heavy snowfall...a few months early.

This was at Tenno River Park, Tsushima, Aichi Prefecture.

This closed section of the old river was part of the tariff-tax-free river system that carried commerce from Ise Bay all the way into the interior as far as Gifu Prefecture during the Edo Period.

Today it still enjoys much reverence from the city's people through various festivals and activites.

2012-12-11 13:25:52 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 6 +1s)

A postman's bicycle in Nagoya, Japan.

I don't see many of these anymore.

2012-12-10 03:38:59 (1 comments, 0 reshares, 24 +1s)

"Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow." 🎶

2012-12-10 00:24:17 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 13 +1s)

雪 / Snow... and lots of it is still falling!

2012-12-09 15:06:15 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

Yo-Yo Ma performs a solo with famed Japanese artist Tamasaburō Bandō.

I'm posting this as a continuation of my interest in beauty in light and shadows.

The last part of this performance plays with this idea. Stunningly beautiful.

2012-12-09 13:03:33 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 11 +1s)

First snow in Nagoya

2012-12-08 16:58:19 (1 comments, 0 reshares, 8 +1s)

"In Praise of Shadows"「陰翳礼讃」is a wonderful book by Tanizaki.

This is my interpretation of it.

Enjoying Japanese powdered tea, and the simple beauty of the room.

2012-12-08 12:51:40 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

"After the rain"

2012-12-08 12:49:23 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

Rules? There are none other than...

☆ using only mobile devices (generally iOS or Android-based) that are sharing on Instagram

☆ posting Instagram work here (or mobile art, too)

☆ posting any news or any related topics about mobile photography in Japan.

☆ Meet-ups and photo-walks are welcome of course!

This is really supposed to revolve around Instagramers and work or news related to our habitual need to grab our mobile device for "the moment."

If Instagram ever bites the dust, this will continue without it as thriving community of Japan-based mobile photography-art.

2012-12-08 09:34:23 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

Welcome all Japan-based mobile photographers. This community is dedicated to Instagramers shooting in Japan.

2012-12-08 07:13:49 (2 comments, 3 reshares, 9 +1s)

Hi, I'm Len. I appreciate the invitation!

I live in Japan.

I was turned onto the mFT system through a close, late friend at Olympus. For me the system strikes the perfect balance I've been looking for. Now I shoot with an E-P3, usually with prime lenses. I like moving around ;)

2012-06-30 16:58:29 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 2 +1s)

"Creepy Traffic Safety Mannequins"

I made some new friends in Nagano Prefecture. They were waving to me as I drove by, nearly causing me to run off the road!

These are not as creepy as the pole-mounted mannequin head scarecrows I see, but these still got my attention quickly. Aside from fatal shock, I guess they work pretty well!

2012-06-30 15:44:12 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 2 +1s)

OK I admit I'm digging the new Chrome app for iOS because of its UI and syncing feature. If rumors are true that Safari will also feature syncing between devices come this Fall's iOS 6 release, it will bye-bye to the slightly slower Chrome.

http://arstechnica.com/apple/2012/06/chrome-for-ios-review-syncing-is-great-but-still-just-a-webkit-wrapper/

2012-06-19 08:52:24 (2 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

Subtle and creepy Thatcher Effect.

2012-06-18 13:33:59 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

Awesome 8-bit art story:

The Evolution of 8-Bit Art | Off Book | PBS

2012-06-18 13:21:48 (0 comments, 1 reshares, 2 +1s)

Shot entirely on a mobile device:

http://csp.picsearch.com/content?format=iphone&auth=PBicN-pVJQz9PB_0Sw6evuwkzeFG6SpZhXA-uFsSReHz7c6L32WTjtQj-kWO2XpD3vdB6yDLtuI_F2wHaOueVs67_k2NuV4N.mp4

2012-06-17 04:29:12 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

Super fun and clever video :)

2012-05-30 08:20:24 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

Oh my, this app must come to Japan (and be ported to iOS):

"Parking Douche"

http://www.petapixel.com/2012/05/29/new-app-uses-photo-sharing-to-shame-parking-douches/

2012-05-24 15:13:19 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 2 +1s)

iPhone photography on Mt. Everest:

http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/everest/blog/2012-05-23/on-everest-on-instagram

2012-05-23 23:17:48 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 5 +1s)

June 6, 2012 →The Transit of Venus

Asia-based photographers have the best vantage of this rare event.

Any shooting tips? Filter suggestions?

2012-05-21 14:54:18 (0 comments, 2 reshares, 6 +1s)

【月がセンターを取った瞬間】食の最大の時間2012/05/21 7:34:23だったらしく、撮影した画像情報からその瞬間の画像を探す。7:34:15というデータが見つかる。もしやカメラの設定時刻がズレていればという期待を込めて時報117で時刻を調べてみる。８秒遅れている事が判明！よってビンゴ決定！サンクスのろまなマイカメラ♡　注）撮影前に時刻合わせは済ませましょう。

2012-05-14 14:49:30 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

Forget swanky Hermes edition Leicas. This old one takes the cake at $2.79 million!