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Masa Kuwajima | 桒島正明
@masak.bsky.social
Mostly harmless.
parenting | neuroscience (UT-Austin) | portrait photography | mentoring
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This was a test shot from a recent headshot session. Hair is messy because I just came from swimming.
#photography #selfportrait 📸
October 27, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Meeting of minds: Gina Turrigiano stopped by the lab of Kristen Harris (UT-Austin, @texasscience.bsky.social ) while visiting Austin to give a seminar on homeostatic plasticity. Learn more about @turrigiano.bsky.social at www.turrigianolab.org.

#photography #scientists #neuroscientists 📸🧪
October 24, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Sunrise this morning in Austin, Texas. I managed to catch this view just before my camera's battery died.
#photography 📸
October 23, 2025 at 12:54 AM
A view of the moon this morning in Austin, Texas.
#photography 📸
October 9, 2025 at 1:50 AM
Testing and refining headshot lighting today.
a: butterfly
b: similar to Peter Hurley's triangle
c: 3-point
#photography 📸
September 11, 2025 at 9:29 PM
From one of my early morning walks in DC. Southwest Waterfront Park, November 2023.
August 12, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Golden Hour in Little Cottonwood Canyon (Utah). From a recent trip. 📸 #photography
August 5, 2025 at 1:44 AM
A red-shouldered hawk, seen on my way to work this morning. I saw this one just perched on a lamp post, probably enjoying the morning sun, but surrounded by several angry Blue Jays. 📸🪶 #photography #birds
June 18, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Hope you are enjoying your weekend.
Earlier this afternoon, I was testing a lighting setup (inspired by Peter Hurley's triangle light) for an upcoming headshot session. 📸 #photography #selfportrait
May 26, 2025 at 1:18 AM
What does a neuroscience pioneer look like?
Dr. Kristen Harris has been at the forefront of studying the nanoscale 3D structures of brain cells, such as synapses. Studies done by her lab contributed greatly to our understanding of synapse structure and connections involved in learning and memory. 📸🧪
April 27, 2025 at 1:53 AM
I recently had the honor of working with Mark Bernat, a world-renowned double bassist. In addition to leading an active career as a soloist, chamber musician, and orchestral player, Mark is passionate about bringing classical music to new and wider audiences.
#photography #portrait #classicalmusic
March 8, 2025 at 7:18 PM
These #SuperbOwls spent a few days in my front yard four years ago. I hope you are enjoying your weekend.
#birds #photography 📸
February 9, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Got my ass kicked playing paintball today, first time in maybe 20 years.
January 12, 2025 at 3:39 AM
Having a conversation with my speedlight for the last (#52) of my 2024 self-portrait challenge. #photography 📸
There are many things I learned from this project -- some highlights are:
1) I got to know my lighting equipment better, which means that...

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December 31, 2024 at 7:24 PM
A rainy scene (simulated with glycerin on a clear plexiglass panel) for #51 of my 2024 self-portrait challenge.
#photography 📸
December 28, 2024 at 5:10 PM
A beautiful Christmas evening in Salt Lake City, Utah.
#photography 📸
December 26, 2024 at 6:13 AM
Inspired by old master painters (in case it's not obvious). #50 of my 2024 self-portrait challenge.
#photography 📸
December 22, 2024 at 5:12 PM
Just a couple of manual speedlights and a reflector for #49 of my 2024 self-portrait challenge.
#photography 📸
December 21, 2024 at 2:04 AM
Taking hints from Gregory Heisler again. This is #48 of my 2024 self-portrait challenge.
#photography 📸
December 15, 2024 at 10:48 PM
I've had this 8-inch acrylic globe lamp shade since January and wanted to use it as a practical. This is #47 of my 2024 self-portrait challenge.
#photography 📸
December 8, 2024 at 10:55 PM
An edgy look for #46 of my 2024 self-portrait challenge. Iterating on #16 with better separation from the background. Six more to make in 4 weeks before end of the year.
#photography 📸
December 5, 2024 at 3:11 AM
Trying to get better at white background with #45 of my 2024 self-portrait challenge. If this looks familiar, it is a variation of #38 I made a couple of months ago.
#photography 📸
November 30, 2024 at 10:28 PM
I enjoy using my 105mm lens. I just need to clear some space in my garage to make it more useful. #44 of my 2024 self-portrait challenge.
#photography 📸
November 26, 2024 at 3:35 AM
Posing at a makeshift table for #43 of my 2024 self-portrait challenge. 6 weeks left before end of the year, 9 more images to make. #photography 📸
November 18, 2024 at 2:46 AM
Another monochrome for #42 of my 2024 self-portrait challenge. The same lighting positions as #41 but different ratios.
#photography 📸
October 27, 2024 at 2:04 AM