Earfun Air Pro 3: Budget-Friendly Wireless Earbuds with a Bass Boost

From Budget Buds to Immersive Audio: My Journey to the Earfun Air Pro 3 My journey began, like many others, with a pair of bargain-basement, $30 bud-style earphones. These little guys let all the ambient noise flood in, so while I could hear my music faintly, it disappeared entirely in loud situations. These earbuds simply… Read more »

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Decaf Triumphs at US Brewers Cup: Is This the End of Caffeinated Coffee’s Reign?

In a seismic shift for the coffee world, the 2024 US Brewers Cup witnessed a decaf coffee take the crown. Weihong Zhang, wielding a decaffeinated Colombian Typica, brewed a cup that wowed the judges, shattering the perception of decaf as a flavorless afterthought. This isn’t a mere blip – it’s a tremor that could trigger… Read more »

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Recycling Nespresso Coffee Pods

Coffee pods are a simple and fast way to get consistent, quality coffee in an instant. However, there are common issues against coffee pod machines. To reuse coffee pods with my own fresh coffee beans, I need to pay attention to the grind size and dose. Grinding the coffee too coarse will result in water… Read more »

Yokohama Chinatown, Classic Neg Film Simulation

Street Photography with the Classic Neg Film Simulation in Yokohama Chinatown, Japan This is a street photography series using the Fujifilm Film Simulation “Classic Neg” shot in Yokohama Chinatown, Japan. Classic Neg Classic Neg is a film simulation mode developed by Fujifilm that aims to replicate the look of classic color negative film. Classic Neg… Read more »

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Kansai in Kodachrome – Street Photography in Japan

New Japan Street Photography Series A new photo series inspired by Fujifilm Film Simulations. This time I’m capturing street photography in the Kansai region (around Kyoto, Osaka, Kobe) of Japan using the Kodachrome film simulation, so the theme is “Kansai in Kodachrome”. When I switched to a Fujifilm camera, I decided on a challenge to… Read more »

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Fujifilm X100V vs X-E4

Fujifilm X100V and X-E4 Head to Head The Fujifilm X100V and Fujifilm X-E4 are both digital cameras with similar features. They have identical image quality because they share the same 26.1MP X-Trans BSI CMOS 4 sensorX and X-Processor 4 Image Processor. However, there are some key differences between the two cameras. The X100V has a… Read more »

Filter/Immersion Coffee Method – with a Generic Drip Machine

This is my favourite coffee brew method. It gives me consistently better results than V60 Pour Over or French Press. It’s a mix of both of those brewing methods; Filter (Percolation) and Immersion. There are specific coffee brewers made for this, but you can achieve a similar brew with a generic drip coffee machine using… Read more »

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Naniwa Yodogawa Fireworks Festival 2022 Video

Introducing a Namtastic Video in Osaka, Japan – The Naniwa Yodogawa Fireworks Festival was held for the first time in 3 years on August 27, 2022.   The 20km Fireworks Video Challenge This is a video of the finale taken from 20km away in Hyogo Prefecture. From the viewing area I was at, people were… Read more »

French Press Coffee – James Hoffmann Style

New instructional video for my favourite French Press Coffee method; inspired by YouTube influencer and World Barista Champion James Hoffmann. French Press is an immersion method, different to percolating methods such as pour over coffee. It tastes similar to “cupping” which is reliably used to taste several coffees at the same time. I like to… Read more »

Why Not to Buy a Full Frame Mirrorless Camera

Why Not to Buy a Full Frame Mirrorless Camera Are you an amateur photographer looking to buy a new “Full Frame” mirrorless digital camera? I was about to buy one too, but this is why I chose not to. Don’t get fooled by marketing or influencers on YouTube. If you’re like me, chances are you… Read more »

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  • Busker in Sannomiya, Kobe – Monochrome and Colour

    I often hesitate on my decisions to make some photos monochrome. Usually it’s an easy decision if the photo is simple and has interesting textures. Architecture is popular too. However, in a shot like this I still think the colour version has something to offer. If you have any thoughts on this, please comment below.

  • Pikachu at Expo City

  • Brooklyn Roasting Company – Expo City (ブルックリンロースティングカンパニー) ららぽーと EXPOCITY店

    Brooklyn Roasting Company – Expo City (ブルックリンロースティングカンパニー) ららぽーと EXPOCITY店 I first visited Brooklyn Roasting Company in Kitahama, and after liking it I also visited South Swell in Honmachi. After talking to the friendly staff, they mentioned they were opening a new shop at the Expo City shopping and entertainment complex in Suita, Osaka. You can… Read more »

  • The 5th Kyoto Photowalk with Daijyoubu! Photography

    Thanks to a link posted by Cristobal Padilla on GooglePlus, I had the pleasure of joining a very large group of keen photographers at the 5th Photowalk in Kyoto. This Kyoto Photowalk event was hosted by Javier Montano of Daijoubu! Photography. Shrine Master Photography advice: Don’t walk away after the first shot; move and explore… Read more »

  • Berries and Pipes

    This photo was processed in HDR, then I added a filter from Snapseed. I liked the texture on the pipe originally, but I couldn’t get enough clarity out of the Snapseed app. I’ll be trying more, different effects in the future.

  • Cloudy in Keage

  • Aquaduct Bridge at Nanzen-ji Temple 南禅寺水路閣

    This aquaduct bridge is a popular site next to Nanzen-ji Temple in Kyoto, Japan. It’s close to Keage subway Station. This area is very crowded, especially during autumn. I avoided all the people by aiming my camera up for these shots. It might be nice to get a clean shot some time when it isn’t… Read more »

  • Time-lapse video of clouds with iPhone 6s

    I experimented with the time-lapse video function of my new iPhone 6s one afternoon. I followed some fast-moving clouds in downtown Osaka, trying to keep the phone reasonably steady. It was hard, since I was sitting in a funny position and trying to twist around, following the clouds’ path, without screwing up the angle too… Read more »

  • You’re waiting for a train…

  • Guardian of the Shrine