Thank you for the roundup of your writing this year! I love the summary and the look back. The poll was great, too, and it's fun to read about your expectations of the results. I'm one of the people who chose the travel pass on Earth without a second thought - I was thinking about all of the places I still haven't been to on Earth that I'd enjoy seeing, but maybe my brain did associate the moon with the rich's approach to space...!
Thanks for sharing as always and I hope you have a wonderful last month of the year.
I completely feel you about Canon and having just the right camera for you in your hand! I have been a Canon girl since my first point-and-shoots gifted to me when I was young. I tried switching over to Sony many years ago, also for a mirrorless, but could immediately feel it wasn't for me. At least you gave it a longer shot. I sold it to a friend after the first test session out. Went back to my Canon and felt the surge of excitement to photograph again.
Jo, thank you for sharing your experience! Honestly, two years with Sony was too long, as I quickly realized it would not work for me. In the past, I also tried the Fuji system - with X-Pro 2, alongside the Canon. Fuji was a pleasant experience, but nothing beats the Canon for me, and I guess for you too! My only complaint about R6 is the 20 MP resolution - I would not mind something in the mid-20s. With the release of R6 Mark III, I hope second-hand prices for R6 II will come down so I can buy one.
On a side note, congratulations on your gig with lecturing. That's really awesome!
I did a course with JETRO last year which sounds similar to the one with JICA. There were lots of interesting lecturers from all over the world. It was difficult for me to manage work, the course ( and Substack lol) but I learnt a lot. I can only imagine what it was like to balance being a lecturer with other things!!
On my visit to Kanazawa, i have noticed the number of Italian restaurants and stores, then thought like, there must be an Italian community living here, somehow. :)
Unfortunately i could not be a witness of snowy weather but only cold. Maybe another time in Hokkaido!
I enjoyed this roundup, it must have been interesting for you to read through the past year’s work and think about it with a wider lens, so to speak. The only season I have not experienced in Japan is winter, I need to do that soon! And I appreciated your comment about cameras, I shot Nikon for many years before I finally had to give up my SLR for mirrorless. I now have a Fuji but it still feels awkward after a year. It never occurred to me to switch back, thank you for the food for thought!
Thank you for the roundup of your writing this year! I love the summary and the look back. The poll was great, too, and it's fun to read about your expectations of the results. I'm one of the people who chose the travel pass on Earth without a second thought - I was thinking about all of the places I still haven't been to on Earth that I'd enjoy seeing, but maybe my brain did associate the moon with the rich's approach to space...!
Thanks for sharing as always and I hope you have a wonderful last month of the year.
Chelsea, thank you for your time and reading along (and voting)!. I hope you have a lovely holiday season.
December and January have long been our favourite months in Japan.
Great months to visit the country.
Beautiful work this year. It was a pleasure reading along 🙃
I especially love that snowy photo from Kanazawa!
Thank you, James. I also loved following your posts. Wishing you a great new year!
Gorgeous, as usual! x
Thank you Valerie!
I completely feel you about Canon and having just the right camera for you in your hand! I have been a Canon girl since my first point-and-shoots gifted to me when I was young. I tried switching over to Sony many years ago, also for a mirrorless, but could immediately feel it wasn't for me. At least you gave it a longer shot. I sold it to a friend after the first test session out. Went back to my Canon and felt the surge of excitement to photograph again.
Jo, thank you for sharing your experience! Honestly, two years with Sony was too long, as I quickly realized it would not work for me. In the past, I also tried the Fuji system - with X-Pro 2, alongside the Canon. Fuji was a pleasant experience, but nothing beats the Canon for me, and I guess for you too! My only complaint about R6 is the 20 MP resolution - I would not mind something in the mid-20s. With the release of R6 Mark III, I hope second-hand prices for R6 II will come down so I can buy one.
Your photos are spectacular!
Ah, thank you Lisa!
Lovely summary and photos.
On a side note, congratulations on your gig with lecturing. That's really awesome!
I did a course with JETRO last year which sounds similar to the one with JICA. There were lots of interesting lecturers from all over the world. It was difficult for me to manage work, the course ( and Substack lol) but I learnt a lot. I can only imagine what it was like to balance being a lecturer with other things!!
On my visit to Kanazawa, i have noticed the number of Italian restaurants and stores, then thought like, there must be an Italian community living here, somehow. :)
Unfortunately i could not be a witness of snowy weather but only cold. Maybe another time in Hokkaido!
Have a great trip to Istanbul Burcu!
I enjoyed this roundup, it must have been interesting for you to read through the past year’s work and think about it with a wider lens, so to speak. The only season I have not experienced in Japan is winter, I need to do that soon! And I appreciated your comment about cameras, I shot Nikon for many years before I finally had to give up my SLR for mirrorless. I now have a Fuji but it still feels awkward after a year. It never occurred to me to switch back, thank you for the food for thought!