Ah, it's summer and time for the requisite summer vacation. We here at BNJ are taking the week off and heading to Hawaii. While away we will try and update the site the best we can, but we thought we’d take this opportunity to repost some of our favourites.

With vacations also come loads of photos, that upon your return you must inflict on friends and family. I’ve come to realize that most Americans don't take the time and focus to create great photographs, unlike the Japanese. I am always trying to explain the science behind Japanese photography, and most people just stare back at me with confusion until I show them these: