Behind The Shot – The Fuji Tunnel
The Kawachi Fuji Garden is one of those hot spots/places to see before you die in Japan. This location has two tunnels, a dome, a small trail, and an additional…
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Alik Griffin
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A professional video editor, and photographer with a Bachelors in Film studies from UCSD. Based in Los Angeles, I have created commercials, trailers, and other video content for various clients and platforms since 2005. I also love to write about my passions and share my insights on my blog.
Canon Announces New 16-35mm F4L IS
Canon announces a new version of it's 16-34mm lens. Its a bit slower this time at f4 but comes with image stabilization.
Although I've yet to see any samples or tests, the MTF charts look like there is a significant improvement to sharpness especially along the edges.
The Golden Rice Terraces
After my fourth visit to Japan, I finally got the landscape photo I always wanted. It encompasses everything I love about Japan in a single shot: the golden sunset over…
How I Got The Shot – Above Tokyo
My most popular posts often include a breakdown of how I get some of these shots and my different photography techniques. So, with this night-building shot in Tokyo, I’ve decided…
Sakura Explosion – Tokyo Japan
I posted this photo on Google+ earlier today, letting people zoom in 100%. With the Zeiss Sonnar 35mm and Sony A7r, with its 36-megapixel sensor and no High Pass filter,…
The Onsens Of Yufuin
We spent a day in Yufuin and a night at the Onsen in Yamashiroya. I wish I had taken more pictures of Yamashiroya because it was super cool. It felt like it…
Last Days Of Kyoto
The last day in Kyoto was probably the most fun day. However, it’s very crowded this time of year with busloads of tour buses and tourists wherever possible. It didn’t…
Nara Japan And The Toji Temple
It took me a while to process all the photos from Nara Japan. I shot more landscape stuff despite it being the middle of the day. Everything here is also shot on the Sony A7r.
Traveling Japan – Arashiyama, Kyoto
The last time I went to Kyoto, I was there for a day and then got sick, so I never got to see all the cool stuff that I’m getting…
Sony A7 & A7r Electronic First Curtain Shutter Tests
I've never in the 13 year's I've been shooting photography seen a camera get as much scrutiny as the Sony A7 & A7r. And they are extreme. Laughable.
Want to know more about the first curtain shutter shock on the Sony A7r?