Colors of My Heart

My new super-telephoto lens—the Nikon AF-S 200-500mm F5.6E ED VR—just arrived!​ Here are the Nikon cameras and lenses I currently use and hold dear. D850 with  AF-S 200-500mm F5.6E ED VR From Right  D850 w  AF-S 24-70mm F2.8G ,  D750 w  AF-S 28-300mm F3.5-5.6G VR , and  D40x w  AF-S DX 18-140mm F3.5-5.6G VR D5500 with  AF-S DX 18-200mm F3.5-5.6G VR II (My wife's one) My Equipment Bodies - Nikon D850 - Nikon D750 - Nikon D5500 - Nikon D40x Lenses - AF-S 16-35mm F4G - AF-S 24-70mm F2.8G - AF-S 70-200mm F2.8G VR II - AF-S 200-500mm F5.6E ED VR - AF-S VR Micro Nikkor 105mm F2.8G IF-ED - AF-S 28-300mm F3.5-5.6G VR - AF-S DX 10-24mm F3.5-4.5G - AF-S DX 18-140mm F3.5-5.6G VR - AF-S DX 18-200mm F3.5-5.6G VR - AF-S DX 18-200mm F3.5-5.6G VR II Teleconverters - Kenko G/E Teleplus HD1.4X DGX - Nikon TC-20E III Tripod - Rollei Compact Traveler No.1 (Arca Swiss type) Bag - Vanguard VEO Select 48BF My main setup is F-mount, but I’d be happy to chat about any cam...

Graceful and Captivating Beauty I recently had the opportunity to photograph Tokyo Tower using my handheld Nikon D40x. Most of the shots were taken from around Shiba Park and Zojoji Temple. Due to the significant contrast between the tower and its background, I found it challenging to determine the optimal exposure. I set the ISO to 400 to minimize noise and carefully adjusted for camera shake, which made the process quite demanding —but I thoroughly enjoyed the experience. ​​​​Tokyo Tower, modeled after the Eiffel Tower in Paris, possesses a graceful and captivating beauty. While Tokyo Skytree is also stunning, Tokyo Tower exudes an elegant dignity that gives its charm a refined quality - making me feel compelled to photograph it time and again. Nikon D40x / AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-140mm F3.5-5.6G ED VR / 1/5s / F5.0 / ISO 400 / +0.5 Nikon D40x / AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-140mm F3.5-5.6G ED VR / 1/30s / F4.2 / ISO 400 / 0.0 Nikon D40x / AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-140mm F3.5-5.6G ED VR / 1/25s / F3.8 / ISO 4...

I had an errand near Tokyo Station and took some nighttime photos around the Tokyo Station. As I was using an old camera, I set the ISO to 400 to minimize noise and paid close attention to avoid camera shake during the shoot. It felt very much like taking photographs with a classic film camera—which made the experience all the more enjoyable for me.   Tokyo Station is a major transportation hub situated in the heart of Japan’s capital, Tokyo, serving as a vital gateway for travelers from both within the country and abroad. Since its opening in 1914, the station has played a significant role in supporting the development of Japan’s economy and culture. The Marunouchi Station Building constructed with red brick is highly regarded for its dignified European-style architectural beauty. Nikon D40x / AF-S DX NIKKOR 10-24mm F3.5-5.6G ED / 1/3s / F4.0 / ISO 400 / 0.0 Nikon D40x / AF-S DX NIKKOR 10-24mm F3.5-5.6G ED / 1/3s / F4.5 / ISO 400 / 0.0 Nikon D40x / AF-S DX NIKKOR 10-24mm F3.5...