The perfect camera? After spending almost a year with the Fuji X100VI, I can confidently say this camera is an absolute joy to use and travel with. It’s compact, lightweight, and incredibly easy to pack, making it the perfect companion for any adventure. Unlike bulky DSLRs or even some mirrorless setups, the X100VI is discreet… Read More
Cold days Photography in Iceland is a bit binary: You can have really bad days and you can also have the most amazing experiences. Weather is extremely volatile and the bad days are just that: really bad. My latest trip through Iceland didn’t start well with extreme rain for almost 48hrs. But things improved when… Read More
There’s something magical about visiting a city after its peak tourist season. At the end of October, my son Max and I decided to visit Tallinn for 24 hrs via ferry from Helsinki. The experience felt like stepping into a quieter, more intimate version of the medieval city. Medieval Magic Without the Crowds Tallinn in… Read More
Ultra-wide lens The ultra-wide Fuji 8mm is slowly turning into my favorite lens. It is so small and light but is capable of producing fantastic photos. People say that gear doesn’t turn you into a better photographer. I disagree when it comes to this lens. It has given me a boost to head out in… Read More
This post features sample images taken with the new Fuji X100VI.
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Go wide Wide-angle lenses have always been my favorites. I love the immersive look and feel. Up until recently, the Samyang 12mm f/2.0 was my go-to lens. Unfortunately, it took an ice bath at the shore of Diamond Beach in Iceland last year. It’s still usable but the photos are fuzzy. Three weeks ago, I… Read More
xLove Over the past weeks, I had the opportunity to use the X100VI in many situations. To make it short, I love this camera. It is a big step up from the predecessors. Some people complain that it’s bigger and heavier but you don’t notice once you start using it. It feels like the same…. Read More
The wait Fuji recently announced the sixth iteration of the crazy popular X100 series. I have been an avid user of different versions of this ubiquitous camera. Some of my favorite photos were shot with these. Needless to say, I was excited about the new iteration. But hang on – there was a small problem:… Read More
Gorgeous winter mornings: A Bavarian wonderland A cold weather system arrived in Bavaria a few days ago and it has created some of the most amazing views. Trees are covered with snow, the air is full of ice crystals and the sky is blue. Sunrises have had gorgeous hues of pink and orange. Morning runs… Read More
vík í Mýrdal 2023 has been a special Iceland year for me. My wife and I went there in mid February and I ended up returning at the end of July to watch the recent Lili-Hrutur volcano eruption. Vík was high up on our list for both trips. A nice benefit of going there in… Read More
A Coruña There is a magnificent gem located in the North West of Spain. It seems to have gone somewhat unnoticed by the millions of tourists that flock to the South every year. The gem is a sparkling city on the Atlantic. It features picturesque alleys, an abundance of amazing restaurants and a number of… Read More
Volcano: Litli-Hrutur Do you have a bucket list? I certainly do and there was one item all the way up on that directory: to experience a live volcano. The closest I have come to fulfil this dream was to fly over Mt St Helens on a clear day in 2004 during a brief period of… Read More
Finding a camera that delivers awesome image quality in a small and light package has always been a quest of mine. While there are a ton of great tiny cameras out there, none of them have really clicked for me (no pun intended). That’s why I got excited when the good guys at Fujifilm announced the Fuji… Read More
The beauty of traveling for business is that you get to see a lot. At least I do as I am a passionate runner. I always get up really early and go running in the different places I have to travel to. Some runs are better than others. Earlier this week, I had a fantastic… Read More
Hidden Beauty – Penang Penang is a state & island in Malaysia right by the Strait of Malacca. Its capital George Town is characterized by a wonderful mix of old British colonial style, ethnical flair and modern construction. Walking around the narrow streets is an unrivalled experience. Malays, Chinese, Indians and others ethnical groups live peacefully right… Read More
Batu Caves The Batu Caves is a series of well known limestone caves outside of Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia. The caves and the exterior house a number of hindu shrines that are dedicated to Lord Murugan. The whole place is extremely impressive and one could easily spend many hours exploring and observing. Unfortunately, we only had… Read More