MY MOST INTERESTING SNAPSHOTS!
Today has been raining all day long in Ikebukuro, the area I live in (not sure about other areas of Tokyo though, 'cause sometimes it can be just a local area rain). But it doesn't stop me for going to my favourite ramen shop...hahaha. I love this ramen shop...とてもおいしいです！^__^
This saturday night I had a surprised visit from an old friend of mine from Columbus, Ohio who happened to visit Tokyo. I was quite surprised how he ended up in Tokyo all of a sudden. However, he told me as well that he has moved to Orlando, Florida. I said "wow" that was another surprise. I guess I have missed alot of information here...hahaha. We ended up having dinner together and a nice talk around Roppingi Hills area that is quite nice for night live. I am happy as he told many stories about how Columbus has become quite developed now...well, 'cause I used to grow up there as well. It was nice to hear stories from an old friend ^__^. I also had a chance to take some shots of night time at Roppongi Hills.
Today I was planning to find a beautiful sunset in Tokyo after my regular activity, so I went around Odaiba area in the evening. I always enjoy going to this part of city around bay area. It is always a refreshing time enjoying the sunset there. These images were actually taken while I was inside Yurikamome monorail, therefore it was kind of hard to take good focus with my camera. 
This skycrapper photo was taken in Toyosu on my way to Odaiba since I got the chance to see beautiful reflection over the building window glass.
However, this photo I took just infront of Takadanobaba station which I thought it would be interesting. I didn't know what these people were doing until I actually asked a friend of mine what they are. He said it was chindongya. Though, I am still not sure what they actually do...^__^
These photos were actually taken yesterday when I was sort of walking around Tabatta, Tokyo in the evening. The sun was really hot, so I thought I wanted to try to take snapshots with diffent exposure (the first 2 shots). I am not yet an experienced photographer, so therefore trying different exposure shots was quite interesting for me to learn. So here are the results. However, for the last photo he is too cute to ignore so might as well take another shot for his cheerfulness...hehehe!
I finally had a chance to walk around my campus in the evening after a hard rain from the morning. The atmosphere of a campus life has always been a refreshing moment in my life knowing that I will soon leave this campus. However, it was a great opportunity for me to be back in campus again for a while. I am sure I am gonna miss a campus life again sometimes in the future ^__^.
Although Spring season has ended now in Japan, but this season has always been quite special in Japan because of Sakura. I love seeing sakura on every spring in Japan since I know this flower don't last very long (about1-2 weeks)....once in a year! O.0....I surely never wanna miss this moment of "breath taking" Sakura view. ^__^
Hongkong...well, what can I say about this city except great place for night entertainment and good place to have your dinner as well. I enjoy walking around in this city as much as i enjoy the food here since it is almost similar to Tokyo how the city is constructed (except smaller of course ^__^).
For those who has never been to Kamakura in Japan, once you have a chance to visit Japan please do visit this place. It is not only beautiful in nature, but it has a well-known Daibutsu with several interesting temples around this area as well. In addition, the Fujisan sunset view is extremely beautiful here. For those who love photography in real life, take you best shot here ^__^
Sometimes last year I had a trip to Karuizawa, one of very beautiful spot not far from Tokyo also. It takes about 2 hours by using Shinkansen Train (This train is extremely fast, you guys need to try this...^__^) I wanted to show in this blog how beautiful scenery of nature in Japan is. I love traveling in Japan, because you can always find interesting spots ^__^
Tonight while I was having dinner at the restaurant, I was sort of experimenting with real life snapshots without the use of camera flash. I let my camera depend only on the soft light from the restaurant. Then I realize that sometimes taking snapshots without your flash light at certain light condition may be able to make the photograph more interesting in term of light and shadow. ^__^
Although today may not be the perfect day to take real life snapshots in Tokyo (I'm a bit bored with Secondlife snapshots with all its lag...hehehe) since it is raining all day; however, i manage to take some random snapshots (I use my Canon EOS X-series camera). I do like to walk around Tokyo, because the city is always alive and busy. These real life images are taken in Tokyo "Meiji Jingu", a very nice and peaceful shrine that I always visit to get my relax mood ^__^. For you guys who have never been to Tokyo, I suggest on your first trip to Tokyo you must visit this place ^__^. And enjoy the JR-Yamanote Line that will take you around Tokyo in a circle (dont worry you won't get lost with this train...lool). Hope you guys enjoy these photos!
Well I guess tonight my photograph are a bit different 'cause it is a real life photograph which i accidently took last night when I was hanging out in Roppongi Tower, one of well-known developed area in Tokyo. I did not have my real camera with me, but I thought it would be interesting spot to take snapshot, so therefore, I took this photograph from my mobile phone camera and re-edit again. Hope you guys find this interesting ^__^
As in today, I finally have the chance to try on the new bikers' track SIM in secondlife (with good network condition now ^__^) called "HellFire Territory". The track condition is awesome! It is not an exaggeration, but honestly speaking it is one of the best tracks in secondlife. The track is designed considerably wide enough as if in U.S Interstate Highway I would say...hehehe(except no Highway Patrol here...lool). A perfect virtual place to ride your favourite bike ^__^. I have also taken snapshots of some bikes being parked here, Sweet Bikes (including my MLCC Twin!)
My experience of being part of bikers group in secondlife actually shares similar experience as what i have experienced in real life bikers group as i used to be member of HOG (Harley Owner Group) myself in real life (that reminds me of my old man ^__^). As these guys may seemingly rough and wild looking; however, they are cool and courteous people. Great crowds guys! thank you! ^__^
Motorworld SIM of secondlife is designed for bikes lover, and the sim itself is reasonably no lag which makes a perfect place to ride your bikes there. Thanks to these guys (Cronzz, Micky and Soevilzzz) for letting me take snapshots of them with their cool bikes. Cool people with cool bikes, aren't they? ^__^
SecondlifeのMotorworld SIMはバイクラバーのための場所です。このSIMではラグがあまりないので、バイクを乗るのには最高です。Cronzzさん、MickyさんとSoevilzzzさん、写真を取らせてくれてどうもありがとうございました。写真の中で皆さんかっこいでしょ？^__^
I think capturing motion images in secondlife photography is very interesting just like capturing motion images in real life photography (well...at least i think so ^o^;), because it really involves right timing to capture good moment snapshot. When I compare photo images of secondlife and real life, they both share similar tricks and a little luck in a way to get the right image as you wish...hehehe ^__^ (these real life images i had taken during my trip to は対馬(Hatsushima)、one beautiful island not far from Tokyo)
It has been quite a while since my last photography of people in secondlife world. Honestly speaking, I prefer to take snapshots of people within secondlife...^__^ The photos are more alive!
最近secondlifeで人の写真をあまり取っていませんが、本当は人の写真を取る方がすきです ^__^。
Well...all i can say about this island is beautiful and relaxing ^__^. I love to spend my free time here relaxing on the beach and listening to good music as well....mmm, take some snapshots too for a wonderful memory Y(^o^)
この島はきれいでリラックスできます。この島で暇のときにすきな音楽を聞いて、リラックスするのが大好きです。。。ええと、ここで思い出のために写真をとるのもすきです。Y(^o^)
Las Islas Republic
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