Category Archives: Japan

Okinawan Woman

Posted on May 21, 2013 by

Rainy season in Okinawa, but at least some people are still smiling. Pentax 645D HD PENTAX-D FA645 MACRO 90mmF2.8ED AW S

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Noguchi-gera / Pryer’s Woodpecker / Sapheopipo noguchii

Posted on May 16, 2013 by

Up early again today. Jumped in the car and met up with birder Ichiro Kikuta to check out another family of Pryer’s Woodpeckers. It was misty and rainy, but the hole in the tree was low to the ground and … Continue reading →

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Ie Island, Okinawa

Posted on May 6, 2013 by

Took a 30 minute ferry ride from Motobu across to Ie Island. I’d never been to the island previously, which is amazing considering I’ve lived on Okinawa for over a decade. It also looks to have some great shore diving. … Continue reading →

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No Osprey Protest – Torii Base, Okinawa

Posted on May 5, 2013 by

Another No Osprey protest took place last week outside of Torii Army Base. It was much smaller than the event I’d previously photographed near the Ginowan Convention Center. On Friday, there were around 100 protestors (and a couple of bulls), … Continue reading →

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Ryukyu Mike

Posted on March 2, 2013 by

  While out shooting Rie in the flower field I bumped into Ryukyu Mike for the first time. He’s a long term resident of Okinawa, and he loves to document the local flora and fauna. Check out Mike’s blog over … Continue reading →

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Tatami Rocks – Kume Island, Okinawa

Posted on March 1, 2013 by

Interesting interlocking rocks on Kume Island. They’re called tatami rocks after the Japanese floor matting, but they look more like turtle shells to me.

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Travels through the Cosmos

Posted on February 28, 2013 by

Good weather, and a field of flowers in bloom. Time to get out of the studio, and make the most of the natural environment. Model – Rie Tanaka            Makeup and Hair – Summer Johnson.

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Kiyoshi Yogi – Uechiryu Karate & Ryukyu Kobudou

Posted on February 27, 2013 by

Kiyoshi Yogi is a master of Uechiryu Karate & Ryukyu Kobudou. He was the sai world champion, the bou world champion, and the first Okinawa traditional karatedo world champion. Yogi sensei was the 17th master to be photographed as part … Continue reading →

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Business Portrait – Hisano Pankiewicz

Posted on February 27, 2013 by

Hisano Pankiewicz makes traditional Okinawan sweets. It’s been the family business for over a century. They have a small store in Naha called Jahana Kippan, which can also be found online at OkinawaSweets.com Her husband James is the owner of The Dojo … Continue reading →

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Pentax K5 IIs Exhibition

Posted on February 15, 2013 by

Starting February 13 in Tokyo, Pentax is having an exhibition of images shot with the new K5IIs camera. 15 photographers are involved and I was lucky enough to be asked to be one of them. Pentax selected a couple of … Continue reading →

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