Dan Bailey and his wife Amy were in need of getting out of the poor Alaskan winter Anchorage was having and made a shout out on Facebook, "Who should we come visit during our anniversary trip downstates?" I was the first to respond, so they came to Oregon and stopped by for a couple nights, before flying back to Alaska. I hadn't seen them since last year's Knik Glacier bikepacking trip. Dan is also a Fuji X Photographer and the main conspirator of my switch to and love for Fuji X cameras.
Dan Bailey on the Oregon beach with the Fuji X70, shot with my X70.
Dan brought me a Fuji X hat!
We of course had to go shooting, at least for a little bit, the first night. A potential aurora show helped to get us out, admittedly.
Double Superstars: Dan Bailey shooting the stars reflecting off water with his Fuji X-T1. Shot with my X-T1.
With temps in the sunny 70s in Eugene, we thought a camping trip on the Oregon coast beach sounded like a good idea. Halfway there, clouds overtook the sky and at the beach, it was under 50 and blowing rain. Alas, a day at the beach is a day at the beach, especially at the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area.
We walked and ran barefoot for a mile up the beach, with the wind and rain at our backs before I said we should turn around, as the storm turned into a real gale and driving rain. We were completely soaked, but warm enough from running.
While not water resistant like the Fuji X-T1 or X-Pro2, I was thankful for my X70, as it's pocketable, including the tiny chest pockets on rain jackets. Pull it out for a photo and quickly stash away, no real need for WR. I wish Fuji made a 50 or 85mm version.
Retreating on our beach walk, back to the car.
Frostbite enjoyed the day out, running in the sand and chasing beach birds (on a long leash).
Thanks to Dan & Amy for the visit and getting us out despite the conditions.
Check out Dan's work at DanBaileyPhoto.com
Jen braving the gale.
All images taken with the Fuji X70 unless noted
