Happy Ocean Day -- Sea Day -- Umi no Hi (海の日) in Japan

This photo is the view, I saw, June 22, 2014 as I was leaving the Kerama Islands.

Today is sort of a national holiday in this part of the world.

Years ago, it was called Marine Day.

These days, Umi no Hi, Ocean Day or Sea Day are the proper titles.

Government institutions, schools and banks are all closed, for the holiday.

But, regular folks, like construction workers, are still out in the hot sun, doing what they do.

Japanese Holidays

 

With the busy summer schedule, I thought I might post some handy links.

It seems, these holidays sneak up on me and catch me off guard, regularly.

After talking with the wife, over breakfast, I realized why the beach was so busy last night.

People were camping overnight with their families, because they don't have work today.

Learn more about Marine Day at Office Holidays.

 To see all the holidays, celebrated in Japan, visit Japanese Holidays.

It's time for me to pack up the cameras and go celebrate Umi no Hi with some friends.

Ridea, is back in town, playing at a Live House !

Different Shades of Ridea: Selective Coloration

Last night we were at the Live House watching Ridea perform.

Getting good photos of a band, on stage, when the house is full, can be a real challenge.

Not real wild about the way shadows, colors and light turned out, I tried something new today.

Using the original photo (top above) I ran it through Selective Coloration in Adobe Elements.

Only, I told the thing to leave her lips alone.

You'll have to decide which shades of Ridea you like best.

Meanwhile, I'll be busy trying to chase that band down, to get model releases signed.

Maw, We Better Dust Off The Dancin' Shoes !

Ridea's Coming to Town

It was such a thrill running across this poster, I grabbed it and stuffed it in my pocket.

Getting all the wrinkles out takes too long. I have to pass the word quickly.

Ridea, will be here, at the Live House December 26, 2012.

Me and Maw, we need to get our dancin' shoes ready, now.

That Sweetheart of a Gal is in Tokyo Somewhere

 

Those city-slicker folks got her playin' concerts, far away from here.

Poor girl, only gets to come back to the Ryukyu Islands on weekends.

She's gonna be a superstar.  I know it.

So, me and the missus are making reservations.

We're goin dancin' that night.

And, I'll see if I can get an autograph from Ridea.

Maybe, even get someone in there with a video camera. 

Those city boys probably aren't aware of this.

Rednecks know some smooth moves, too !

Just to be on the safe side, look for Ridea here.

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We even got a picture of my Dancing Queen in that department.