Antony Ingram
@antonyingram.bsky.social
Car geek | Words for hire | Cars (French and Japanese), gaming (racing and visual novels), photography (film)
Some surrealism yesterday with the white marble sculptures at the Hill of Hope, at Kousanji Temple on Ikuchi Island.
November 27, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Some surrealism yesterday with the white marble sculptures at the Hill of Hope, at Kousanji Temple on Ikuchi Island.
Haven't raided the proper camera for a kei car yet so here's another from yesterday, a Suzuki Carry or similar cosplaying as something old.
November 27, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Haven't raided the proper camera for a kei car yet so here's another from yesterday, a Suzuki Carry or similar cosplaying as something old.
I'd definitely do it again, and the full thing next time, though I'd also probably set aside 2-3 days and take my time. Bike rental can be pretty cheap - this one was about 20 quid for the day I think.
November 26, 2025 at 11:37 AM
I'd definitely do it again, and the full thing next time, though I'd also probably set aside 2-3 days and take my time. Bike rental can be pretty cheap - this one was about 20 quid for the day I think.
The route is marked out perfectly and there are several rest areas, billions of vending machines with drinks etc. I went for an assisted bike as I've not ridden basically since I got my car licence...
November 26, 2025 at 11:33 AM
The route is marked out perfectly and there are several rest areas, billions of vending machines with drinks etc. I went for an assisted bike as I've not ridden basically since I got my car licence...
As I didn't clarify earlier, the cycling was because I rode (some of) the Shimanami Kaido, an absolutely spectacular island-hopping route across the Seto inland sea. I started on the left (actually the south) and made it to the Omishima Bridge marked on the map.
November 26, 2025 at 11:27 AM
As I didn't clarify earlier, the cycling was because I rode (some of) the Shimanami Kaido, an absolutely spectacular island-hopping route across the Seto inland sea. I started on the left (actually the south) and made it to the Omishima Bridge marked on the map.
Had the Paseo when I drove the GR for the first time and couldn't resist this shot.
November 26, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Had the Paseo when I drove the GR for the first time and couldn't resist this shot.
Bicycle beauty shot.
November 26, 2025 at 8:43 AM
Bicycle beauty shot.
Didn't snap any kei cars yesterday, but making up for it with this modified Copen.
November 26, 2025 at 8:41 AM
Didn't snap any kei cars yesterday, but making up for it with this modified Copen.
I dunno if they eat curry on the Tour de France but they might be missing out if they don't.
November 26, 2025 at 3:14 AM
I dunno if they eat curry on the Tour de France but they might be missing out if they don't.
Two-wheelin' it today.
November 26, 2025 at 3:10 AM
Two-wheelin' it today.
In case you're wondering the Japanese snack battle is currently a two-horse race between Family Mart chocolate marshmallows, and 7-Eleven chocolate grapes. Given the packaging similarity though I suspect they're all made in the same place.
November 25, 2025 at 11:23 AM
In case you're wondering the Japanese snack battle is currently a two-horse race between Family Mart chocolate marshmallows, and 7-Eleven chocolate grapes. Given the packaging similarity though I suspect they're all made in the same place.
One off the "big" camera.
November 25, 2025 at 11:08 AM
One off the "big" camera.
Do like a good cityscape. Takamatsu, from Mt Yashima.
November 25, 2025 at 3:51 AM
Do like a good cityscape. Takamatsu, from Mt Yashima.
Pissing it down desu
November 25, 2025 at 12:25 AM
Pissing it down desu
Side alley in Osaka, before and after editing.
November 24, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Side alley in Osaka, before and after editing.
Not exactly a glamour shot but first snap of the first rental car. Familiar, and yet different. Worse things to do than spend a day cruising around Wakayama and Osaka with the top down.
November 24, 2025 at 7:25 AM
Not exactly a glamour shot but first snap of the first rental car. Familiar, and yet different. Worse things to do than spend a day cruising around Wakayama and Osaka with the top down.
Easy pick again for Kei of the Day, with this Hijet at TRIAL.
November 24, 2025 at 7:13 AM
Easy pick again for Kei of the Day, with this Hijet at TRIAL.
Couple more snaps from yesterday. Hi-Ace on Wats, and some retro-look wheels on a Hilux Surf.
November 23, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Couple more snaps from yesterday. Hi-Ace on Wats, and some retro-look wheels on a Hilux Surf.
Kei of the Day is err... a Daihatsu Move? All I know is that the BBS wheels are a great choice (basically identical to the ones on my old Eunos Roadster).
November 23, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Kei of the Day is err... a Daihatsu Move? All I know is that the BBS wheels are a great choice (basically identical to the ones on my old Eunos Roadster).
16-80 a bit bulky as a travel lens really though there's also very little it doesn't cover, and when it's not sharp it's usually user error. Only issue is the aperture ring slips out of auto a little too easily, and into f22, which has stumped me a few times until I noticed.
November 23, 2025 at 5:36 AM
16-80 a bit bulky as a travel lens really though there's also very little it doesn't cover, and when it's not sharp it's usually user error. Only issue is the aperture ring slips out of auto a little too easily, and into f22, which has stumped me a few times until I noticed.
Ōsaka is delivering so far.
November 23, 2025 at 5:31 AM
Ōsaka is delivering so far.
Not really into Volvos, but a pristine 240 in Osaka deserves a snap.
November 23, 2025 at 4:23 AM
Not really into Volvos, but a pristine 240 in Osaka deserves a snap.
Lemme tell you this place was only just getting started...
November 22, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Lemme tell you this place was only just getting started...
Kei of the Day could only be this spectacular duo in America-Mura in Osaka.
November 22, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Kei of the Day could only be this spectacular duo in America-Mura in Osaka.