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Tonight’s Sunset

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Photo info: FUJIFILM X100T, 23mm, f/8, 1/13 sec, ISO200
 “Colorful Clouds” Cedar Park, 2019

こんばんは。How’s it going?

There’s a big storm to the south of us in Houston, but we’re starting to feel the effects up here in Austin. Rain’s in the forecast! I’m thinking of Bay, though, since he’s at school in Houston. He said classes might be cancelled tomorrow if the rain is to heavy. I hope it doesn’t flood down there!

Anyways, we had a beautiful sunset tonight and I set up my little time-lapse rig to capture it. I left the camera in aperture priority for this video, shot at f/8 and let the camera choose the shutter speed to adjust to the dimming sky. I think it did a pretty good job, with just a little bit of flicker. It’s fascinating to me to see how the clouds change color both gradually, and in sudden bursts of color. Time-lapse is like a glimpse into another world that is beyond our perception normally. Isn’t it incredible? I think so!

Fujifilm X100T Time-lapse – September 17, 2019 – Sunset from Barron Fujimoto on Vimeo.

I hope you had a nice day!

またね～

Oyakodon Dinner

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Photo info: FUJIFILM X100T, 23mm, f/2.8, 1/7 sec, ISO6400
 “Oyakodon” Cedar Park, 2019

Mariko had to work tonight, but she left some oyakodon half prepped for Koa and I on the stove. All I had to do was to add three mildly beaten eggs to the already cooked chicken in broth and cook to the desired done-ness before putting it over a bowl of rice, which was in the cooker and timed to be finished at 6:30 pm. Yay! By the way, oyakodon is my favorite food. It’s just a simple comfort food, but I just love it. Oyakodon and okonomiyaki are probably tied for the top spot… I could live off of these two dishes for the rest of my life. (and sushi, curry, burgers, pizza, burritos, ramen, Jamaican patties. etc… 😆)

Shonen Knife at Empire Control Room in Austin

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Photo info: FUJIFILM X100T, 23mm, f/2, 1/100 sec, ISO1250
 “Shonen Knife” Austin, 2019

Tonight we went to see a Shonen Knife at Empire Control Room in Austin. It was so much fun! I’ve wanted to see them live for many many years, and missed my chance last year when they were in town. This year Shonen Knife came back to Austin as part of their Sweet Candy Power North American Tour 2019 and Mariko, me,  and some good friends weren’t going to miss the show.

Shonen Knife were super cool and rocked the house. It was fantastic! And it was nice to see Atsuko play bass since she (and her sister Naoko) were founding members way back in 1981 (The band members have varied, with Naoko being the only constant through the years). Risa, the drummer, has been with the band for a few years now and is a super-genki drummer. She’s like pure energy behind the drumkit! It’s so cool that Shonen Knife is still going strong and having fun.

Off-stage, they were really friendly too. I was happy to be able to chat with them and take photos both before and after the show, and then super-stoked to have them sign the concert t-shirt.

What a fun night! 🎶🎸🥁🎤

Photo info: FUJIFILM X100T, 23mm, f/2, 1/90 sec, ISO6400
 “Atsuko and Naoko” Austin, 2019
Photo info: FUJIFILM X100T, 23mm, f/2, 1/950 sec, ISO6400
 “Shonen Knife” Austin, 2019
Photo info: FUJIFILM X100T, 23mm, f/2, 1/50 sec, ISO6400
 “Risa and Atsuko” Austin, 2019
Photo info: FUJIFILM X100T, 23mm, f/2, 1/125 sec, ISO800
 “Shonen Knife” Austin, 2019
“Oyaji and Risa” Austin, 2019
Photo info: FUJIFILM X100T, 23mm, f/2, 1/100 sec, ISO1250
 “Shonen Knife Goods” Austin, 2019
Photo info: FUJIFILM X100T, 23mm, f/2.8, 1/110 sec, ISO6400
 “Shonen Knife Shirt” Cedar Park, 2019
Photo info: FUJIFILM X100T, 23mm, f/2.8, 1/125 sec, ISO5000
 “Shonen Knife Autographs” Cedar Park, 2019

🎶 🎸 🥁 🎤

Why the Sink?

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Photo info: FUJIFILM X-T10, 35mm, f/2, 1/320 sec, ISO1600
 “Cat in the Sink” Cedar Park, 2019

Anko’s favorite place is the sink. Not only can she get a drop of water, but the stainless steel material must be nice and cool. Also, a decent view of the squirrels playing in the oak trees must be interesting to her. 😀

I hope you are having a great day!