Author: Alik Griffin

The Rolling Rice Fields of Bali

This is taken on the 800-meter hike to the Sari Organik Cafe in the middle of the Rice Fields of Bali. It was quite a hike that I did in sandals, injuring my foot in the process. But it was well worth it. I got many great shots from this hike. It was one of…
Itsukushima Shrine of Miyajima

This is the Itsukushima Shrine of Miyajima, Japan. It’s off the coast of Hiroshima. They built this shrine about 400 years ago, and they built it in the water because they believed the island itself was a god.
Looking Down the Takachiho Gorge

This shot is from a higher elevation on the path that follows the edge of the Takachiho Gorge. The Takachiho Gorge is located on Kyushu Island in the Miyazaki Prefecture of Southern Japan. This gorge is a natural wonder formed by volcanic eruptions and erosion. There are several great spots to take photos, from up…
Kawabata Street in Fukuoka Japan

This photo shows Kawabata Street in the downtown area of Fukuoka Japan. It’s close to Canal City in the Nakasu district. The Kawabata Street is a row of various shops under a dome roof. If you like exploring some Japanese stores and culture this is a good spot.
Transcend U3 SD Memory Card Review

Transcend is one of the better memory card brands when it comes to performance. They’re UHS-I cards aren’t quite as fast as what you can get from Sandisk, Kingston and Delkin, but they are all around decent cards and Transcend is a very reliable brand that has been making memory cards for a very long…
Lexar 600X SD Memory Card Review

The Lexar 600x has just about the same performance as the 633X but is a touch slower. The 600x is also only available in the U1 speed class where as the 633X can be found as both the U1 and U3 class. In terms of performance and speed, the card is about average, it’s not…
Delkin 633X SD Memory Card Review

The Delkin 633X U3 is an incredibly fast UHS-I SD memory card and gives even the top brands like Kingston and Sandisk a run for their money. The Delkin 633X is often in the top of the list with the in-camera memory card speed tests and Delkin is a very reliable and trusted brand. This…
Manai Falls at the Takachiho Gorge

This photo shows the Manai Falls of the Takachiho Gorge. It’s on Kyushu Island in the Miyazaki Prefecture of Southern Japan. This place surprised me with how cool it was in real life. This area is stunning, especially in the fall. The Manai Waterfall is one of the top 100 falls in Japan. You can…
Yutoku Inari Shrine, Japan

This photo shows Yutoku Inari Shrine, one of the most famous and beautiful Inari shrines in Japan. It is located in Kashima City, in the southern part of Japan on Kyushu Island. The area is known for its rice-farming culture and its stunning scenery. Rice fields are nestled among volcanic mountains that are covered with…
Front View of the Pasadena City Hall

If you haven’t been there before, Pasadena is a small town with a lot of vibe. It’s where the annual Rose Parade is held. The Pasadena City Hall is the center of the city. Many films and TV shows have been shot here, and if you watch The Big Bang Theory, this is the view…