Photography
Here we showcase a growing collection of premium artistic photographs taken around Okinawa. Contributors can geek out on how the image was captured and processed, and anyone who loves photography can read about their work. Want to be featured here? Send us a query on our Submissions page.
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The Cursed Coral Queens
Everyone loves mermaids, even scary ones. This photo from Hamahiga Island captures two of them in their native element.
‘Sakura’ Cat in an Okinawan Parking Lot
Stray cats in Okinawa make great photographic subjects. The trick is to frame the shot in a way that tells a story about the cat’s life.
Blood Moon over Okinawa
A blood moon (lunar eclipse) over Okinawa, photographed in Awase.
Fire Dancer at Sunabebaba
Kuon the fire dancer posed for this composite portrait at Sunabebabab Beach.