Colors of My Heart

June marks the beginning of the rainy season in Tokyo. The persistent heat and humidity each day have been quite tough on my body. Today, I happened to notice a maple leaf, and its cool, vibrant green felt incredibly refreshing and beautiful. When autumn arrives, those same leaves transform into brilliant shades of red, delighting everyone with their stunning colors. Nikon D40x / AF-S DX 18-140mm F3.5-5.6G ED VR / 1/15s / F5.6 / ISO 800 / 0.0 Nikon D40x / AF-S DX 18-140mm F3.5-5.6G ED VR / 1/50s / F4.8 / ISO 800 / 0.0 Nikon D40x / AF-S DX 18-140mm F3.5-5.6G ED VR / 1/30s / F5.6 / ISO 800 / 0.0 Nikon D40x / AF-S DX 18-140mm F3.5-5.6G ED VR / 1/20s / F5.6 / ISO 800 / 0.0 Nikon D40x / AF-S DX 18-140mm F3.5-5.6G ED VR / 1/30s / F5.6 / ISO 800 / 0.0 The leaves were turned into red  (Taken at the same place on  21st Dec 2025 ) Nikon D40x / AF-S DX 18-140mm F3.5-5.6G ED VR / 1/160s / F5.6 / ISO 400 / 0.0 Nikon D40x / AF-S DX 18-140mm F3.5-5.6G ED VR / 1/640s / F5.6 / ISO 40...

While tidying up my moving stuffs, I found my old camera! It is a Nikon D40x, a model that was released in 2007 (Actually purchased on 23rd June 2007). The camera features a 10.2-megapixel sensor, a 3-point focus area, and an ISO maximum of 1600. Compared to the latest models, it may seem somewhat underwhelming, but it is a camera that holds many precious memories, as I gifted it to my wife as the first her DSLR. Today, for the first time in 15 years, I decided to give it a try pairing with an 18-140mm VR lens. It was difficult to take pictures with the old camera, but it felt like I was taking pictures carefully one by one with film in the old days, and it was a lot of fun. I plan to continue cherishing this camera as my go-to tool for leisurely walks in the future. The flower photos were taken in Sano City, Tochigi Prefecture. Nikon D40x / AF-S DX 18-140mm F3.5-5.6G ED VR / 1/125s / F5.6 / ISO800 / 0.0 Nikon D40x / AF-S DX 18-140mm F3.5-5.6G ED VR / 1/60s / F5.6 / ISO800 / 0.0 Nikon ...