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Bright Red Lilies in a Rock Garden (8 Photos)

Bright Red Lilies in a Rock Garden (8 Photos)

Mike's Ryukyu Gallery ― Almost in My Backyard These brilliant red lilies started opening a few days ago, right behind my office. ∙ Normally, I wouldn't hop somebody's fence to get into their rock garden. ∙ But, nobody was home so, I did. ∙ It reminds...

Tags: Rock Garden, Pentax, G12, Ie Jima, Flowers, Okinawa

RyukyuMike ― 5 weeks 6 days ago

Travel Photo Senagajima Windsurfers Okinawa, Japan

Travel Photo Senagajima Windsurfers Okinawa, Japan

Mike's Ryukyu Gallery ― Just off the coast of Senagajima these brave souls were windsurfing. ∙ April 7, 2013 late afternoon ∙ Camera: Pentax KD10 ∙ Lens: Pentax 18-250 at 120mm ∙ Visit my website for today's Feature Photo

Tags: Pentax, Travel Photo, Senagajima, Okinawa, Windsurfers, Japan

RyukyuMike ― 6 weeks 1 day ago

Demon Fighting on a Rainy Day in Okinawa (Photos)

Demon Fighting on a Rainy Day in Okinawa (Photos)

Mike's Ryukyu Gallery ― Old People: Don't Try This at Home It all started when someone shared this through StumbleUpon. ∙ School girls in Japan are making these awesome photos. ∙ They get these whacky ideas from watching the manga movies Dragon Ball. ...

Tags: Bengay, Rainy Day, Makankosappo, Okinawa, Fighting, Demons

RyukyuMike ― 6 weeks 3 days ago

Camera Stroll Through Heiwa Dori Naha Okinawa (Photos)

Camera Stroll Through Heiwa Dori Naha Okinawa (Photos)

Mike's Ryukyu Gallery ― 12 Photos to Inspire the Shoppers At least once a month Yahoo emails asking for shopping articles to be written. ∙ They are asking the wrong person. Because, I don't like shopping. ∙ Photos of what you see in the local shops may ...

Tags: Kimono, Shopping, Tourists, Souvenirs, Okinawa, Naha

RyukyuMike ― 6 weeks 3 days ago

Doggie Photo: Rufus at Red Beach Okinawa, Japan

Doggie Photo: Rufus at Red Beach Okinawa, Japan

Mike's Ryukyu Gallery ― The best light for outdoor photography is before 9AM. ∙ This photo was taken this morning at 8:56 with the Canon G12 handheld. ∙ Camera specs: f/8 1/400 ISO 80 ∙ Lens at 16mm ∙ If anybody is looking for a little ...

Tags: Photo, Dogs, Canon G12, Okinawa, Outdoors Photography, Beach

RyukyuMike ― 6 weeks 4 days ago

A Day in Naha with Shisa and The Sweetest Gal in the City

A Day in Naha with Shisa and The Sweetest Gal in the City

Mike's Ryukyu Gallery ― There Was Some Racket Down the Street The weather didn't look too promising today. ∙ We packed up our cameras and headed for the big city. That's normal for foul weather days. ∙ No sooner than the car was parked, we heard the sound ...

Tags: Uehara-san, Tear Ducts, Okinawa, Naha, Sweetest Gal, Shisa Day

RyukyuMike ― 6 weeks 5 days ago

Okinawa 2013 Iris Report #3 and a Travel Tip

Okinawa 2013 Iris Report #3 and a Travel Tip

Mike's Ryukyu Gallery ― In Ogimi Okinawa the Iris Fields are Blooming We went up there today even though it was raining and, it's a good thing. ∙ After Iris Report #3 hits print everyone on the island will start heading north. ∙ Before traveling look at ...

Tags: Tip, Plants, Flip-flops, Flowers, Okinawa, Ogimi

RyukyuMike ― 7 weeks 3 days ago

Shooting the Almost Full Moon Ain't a Bad Idea

Shooting the Almost Full Moon Ain't a Bad Idea

Mike's Ryukyu Gallery ― Last night I saw the moon when I stepped out for some fresh air and nicotine. ∙ It's probably a good thing, I took a few practice shots. ∙ The weather for full moon photography, this month, is looking pretty grim. ∙ Right now...

Tags: Photography, Camera, Tripod, Tips, Full Moon, Okinawa

RyukyuMike ― 7 weeks 6 days ago

Monday Drive with the Professor and the Gals I Met

Mike's Ryukyu Gallery ― There's No Such Thing as Blue Monday on Okinawa The day started with some research on another island just a short drive away. ∙ Getting ready for some serious cultural photography takes a bit of advanced planning. ∙ It's best to meet...

Tags: Island, Sweet, Gals, Work, Okinawa, Monday Drive

RyukyuMike ― 8 weeks ago

Blooming in Okinawa: The Aloe Vera Plants (Photos)

Blooming in Okinawa: The Aloe Vera Plants (Photos)

Mike's Ryukyu Gallery ― These aloe plants were spotted on Kouri-jima, Okinawa, Japan. ∙ It was March 21, 2013 so, I guess these blossoms wait for Spring's official arrival. ∙ We used to grow the stuff but, I can't remember ever seeing these yellow flowers....

Tags: Aloe Vera, Plants, Blooming, Flowers, Okinawa, Kouri-jima

RyukyuMike ― 8 weeks 2 days ago

Jumping Over Mt Katsuu: How We Gotterdun

Jumping Over Mt Katsuu: How We Gotterdun

Mike's Ryukyu Gallery ― She Really Didn't Jump That High ∙ The pretty girl didn't have to jump over 400 meters in the air to compose this photo. ∙ I took it while waiting for the Katsuyama Shikuwasa Flower Festival Festival to Kick off. ∙ Most girls...

Tags: Photography, Girl, Facebook, Jumping, Okinawa, Zuckerberganator

RyukyuMike ― 8 weeks 3 days ago

Wildlife Photos: Grey Wagtail (Montacilla cinera)

Wildlife Photos: Grey Wagtail (Montacilla cinera)

Mike's Ryukyu Gallery ― Found in Europe, Africa and Asia This Grey Wagtail posed on a fencepost in Okinawa, Japan. ∙ The Montacilla cinera doesn't stay still for too long. ∙ Both photos of this bird were taken in Kin Town at 9:15AM March 13, 2013. ∙ ...

Tags: Montacilla Cinera, Grey Wagtail, Kin Town, Okinawa, Birds, Japan

RyukyuMike ― 8 weeks 5 days ago

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