Tokyo in Spring / Why I Love the Ricoh GRIII

Spring vibes and some thoughts about why I love my Ricoh GRIII.
0:00 Tokyo in Spring
4:00 Sakura & Arizona Trip
6:00 Why I love the Ricoh GRIII
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[@monikabrandenstein5011]

Thanks for the video, in which I could hear an accompanying piece of music with the wonderful sound of the cello in the first part. On the one hand, you really have to admire the aesthetic look of all those delicate cherry blossoms, and because so many people do it, sometimes it seems that the total number of people matches the total number of blossoms ;-). Here in my country there is an expression that just came to mind when I was looking at it: “You can't see the forest for the trees.” ;-) I don't know if there is a similar saying in your language? Thank you also for the brief insight into your family visit to Arizona. Among other things, I really like this 6:25 photo - this scene shows a moment of pure joy. I can imagine that it was an exciting and very nice meeting with family and friends for you. And last but not least, I can very well understand the feeling of being “connected” to the GRIII.

[@jamesford_jp]

The weather was a little disappointing, but even with the overcast sky it was still quite beautiful to see so many cherry blossom trees everywhere. I’m not sure we have a saying, though there very well could be and I may just not be familiar with it 😅 And yes! I captured many more family photos than I did “street/art” photos while I was there. Some of my favorites where actually the ones with my brother’s dogs, the two golden doodles. I spent so much time with them and miss them already 😭

[@TokyoGritandGrain]

It was good seeing Phoenix through your lens. Great images as always, James.

[@jamesford_jp]

Thanks bud! We should catch up sometime soon and talk Phoenix 😄

[@camerabaka]

I can really relate to the extra work involved in shooting B-roll separately along with your photo work. It basically doubles the time. On the positive side, it does help burn calories. Keep up the great work!

[@jamesford_jp]

Yeah… it's fun, but it takes up too much time. But you're right, the extra calories burned is always a plus 😝

[@richardrainsford4500]

Great intro music!

[@jamesford_jp]

Thank you!

[@SerhiiPshenychnyi]

Really beautiful!

[@jamesford_jp]

Thank you!

[@mrbrown8502]

Very nice photos! Are they edited or straight out of the camera?

[@jamesford_jp]

Thank you! I've edited all of them in lightroom.

[@series25a]

Discovered your channel! This video was amazing! I like this. I also have a GRIIIx HDF and a XT-5 and hope to showcase the capabilities of the GRIIIx!

[@jamesford_jp]

Thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed it. How are you liking that HDF? The new models definitely piqued my interest a bit… GRIII & XT5 combo is 👌😁

[@series25a]

@@jamesford_jp I'm still learning the camera as this is my first Ricoh camera. Just got it like 2 days ago.

[@marving1416]

I wish there were Cherry blossoms like that in Chicagoland!

[@jamesford_jp]

I’m very lucky to live with so many of them around me 😁