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Another Afternoon Osanpo

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Photo info: FUJIFILM X-T10, 27mm, f/2.8, 1/250 sec, ISO200
 “Ume Blossoms” Tatsuno, 2026

I went for another afternoon osanpo after wrapping up work for the day. There’s just so much here in Japan that catches my eye and makes me want to pull out my camera! 📸

I’ve realized I kind of gauge how much I like a place by how many photos I end up taking. The more shots, the more I’m loving it. ✨

Photo info: Apple iPhone 15 Pro, 6.7649998656528mm, f/1.8, 1/3600 sec, ISO80
 “Coffee” Tatsuno, 2026
Photo info: Apple iPhone 15 Pro, 6.7649998656528mm, f/1.8, 1/180 sec, ISO64
 “Torii” Tatsuno, 2026
Photo info: FUJIFILM X-T10, 27mm, f/5, 1/900 sec, ISO800
 “Tombo” Tatsuno, 2026
Photo info: FUJIFILM X-T10, 27mm, f/9, 1/450 sec, ISO800
 “Neighborhood Stroll” Tatsuno, 2026
Photo info: FUJIFILM X-T10, 27mm, f/5.6, 1/60 sec, ISO800
 “Elder Tree” Tatsuno, 2026
Photo info: FUJIFILM X-T10, 27mm, f/4, 1/850 sec, ISO800
 “Wishes” Tatsuno, 2026
Photo info: FUJIFILM X-T10, 27mm, f/4.5, 1/750 sec, ISO800
 “Through Trees” Tatsuno, 2026

Walk Around Town

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Photo info: FUJIFILM X-T10, 27mm, f/7.1, 1/450 sec, ISO400
 “Neighborhood Street” Tatsuno, 2026

After work today, I went for an osanpo (walk) around the neighborhood. It’s so fun to explore and snap photos! 📸 The highlight was definitely visiting the small castle and hiking up to the little shrines tucked away in the hills above town. Tatsuno is such a charming place! ✨🏯

Photo info: FUJIFILM X-T10, 27mm, f/7.1, 1/350 sec, ISO400
 “Akatombo-kun” Tatsuno, 2026
Photo info: Apple iPhone 15 Pro, 6.7649998656528mm, f/1.8, 1/380 sec, ISO64
 “No Poop” Tatsuno, 2026
Photo info: Apple iPhone 15 Pro, 6.7649998656528mm, f/1.8, 1/125 sec, ISO50
 “Café” Tatsuno, 2026
Photo info: Apple iPhone 15 Pro, 6.7649998656528mm, f/1.8, 1/170 sec, ISO100
 “Jitensha” Tatsuno, 2026
Photo info: Apple iPhone 15 Pro, 6.7649998656528mm, f/1.8, 1/2400 sec, ISO80
 “Tatsuno Castle” Tatsuno, 2026
Photo info: FUJIFILM X-T10, 27mm, f/2.8, 1/120 sec, ISO200
 “Little Shrine” Tatsuno, 2026
Photo info: FUJIFILM X-T10, 27mm, f/5.6, 1/140 sec, ISO400
 “Mountain Path” Tatsuno, 2026

Kodak Charmera Gift

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Photo info: Apple iPhone 15 Pro, 6.7649998656528mm, f/1.8, 1/60 sec, ISO640
 “Kodak Charmera” Cedar Park, 2026

Mariko gifted me a new camera today! It is a tiny Kodak Charmera digital camera, and I love it already.

The camera produces really lo-res images, and you can apply different filters and frames, which makes shooting with it a lot of fun. It takes photos, records video, and somehow also manages to be a keychain at the same time.

Not only is it adorable, but it feels like the kind of camera you can carry everywhere without even thinking about it. How cool is that?

Photo info: FUJIFILM X-T10, 35mm, f/2, 1/60 sec, ISO1250
 “Kodak Charmera” Cedar Park, 2026
Photo info: Generalplus CBB3, 5mm, f/3, 1/50 sec, ISO153
 “Lo-Fi Yuzu” Cedar Park, 2026

Twin Cameras

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Photo info: FUJIFILM X-E4, 27mm, f/2.8, 1/8 sec, ISO800
 “Osmo Twins” Cedar Park, 2025

I lined up my two DJI Osmo Action 4 cameras today for today’s photo. They have been great for my motorcycle videos, even though I really only need one. I bought the second one during a huge sale because I thought it would be cool to try a three-camera setup on the bike. Turns out that is a bit too complicated for me. Maybe I should sell one. I am still thinking about it!

For now, my favorite combo is the DJI Osmo Action 4 for the main POV shot and the Insta360 X3 for the selfie and 360 view. That pairing feels just right.

Film Stuff

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Photo info: FUJIFILM X-T10, 35mm, f/2, 1/60 sec, ISO3200
 “Film Stuff” Cedar Park, 2025

I pulled out a bunch of my old film gear, thinking I’d finally donate or sell it. Of course, I haven’t actually done that yet, so now it’s all just hanging out on my desk like a little museum of procrastination. Maybe I should just tuck it all away… until the next “decluttering” mood hits.