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Showing posts with label Tips. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Tips. Show all posts
Tuesday, July 26, 2016

Knife Carrying in Japan: An Insider's Tips

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Japan Has Strict Laws     Over the past week the subject of knives in Japan has come up in a few conversations. And, I had ...
Saturday, September 27, 2014

Day Trip: Grab a Rope in the Guinness Record Tug of War Okinawa

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Naha Okinawa Tsunahiki     This article originally appeared at (now extinct) Yahoo Voices. The assignment, was to write a one...
Wednesday, May 7, 2014

The Japanese Wedding Invitation and What's a Kotobuki ?

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A Fancy Card Arrives in the Mail This photo shows the outside view of a wedding invitation in Japan. Fortunately, there are frie...
Friday, April 11, 2014

Okinawa's Iris Fields Are in Full Bloom Right Now !

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Some Photos and a Few Tricks     The other day, I saw it on the morning news. Big, bright green stems with purple, yellow and w...
Sunday, July 28, 2013

Photos: Fireworks (花火) in Okinawa, Japan and How It's Done

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  Last Night in Kin Town     Matsuri or, festival season is in full speed ahead mode, all over the Ryukyu Islands. These pho...
Tuesday, March 26, 2013

Shooting the Almost Full Moon Ain't a Bad Idea

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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...
Friday, December 23, 2011

Buzzard Eagle Perched (Photos) Sunny Day vs Cloudy Day

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This photo of a Grey-faced Buzzard Eagle was taken on a sunny day in December 2008. Here's a pose of the Buzzard Eagle (Butastor indicu...
Sunday, June 26, 2011

Photo Essay with Tips, Give Her Your Best Shot, Lady in Blue

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Shooting stage performances whether at night outdoors, or inside at a concert can be a challenge.  The lighting may change suddenly, peop...
Friday, December 10, 2010

Photos: My Pictures of the Week that Became Editor's Picks

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Here are three photos that made this week worthwhile. All of them became Editor's Picks this week at Better Photo (dot) Com. Title:...
Friday, October 8, 2010

Photography Tips: Travelers Be Aware!

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To me there’s nothing more annoying than having a camera that won’t shoot. Well, maybe eating live chickens. But, here are a few tips for tr...
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Saturday, October 2, 2010

Photography Tip: Patterns and Designs

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Train your eyes to find patterns or designs when you travel.   Then fill your viewfinder or LCD screen with them for some one of a kind trav...
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Wednesday, September 8, 2010

Tipping in Japan: An Insider's Tip

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TIPPING? So, you go to a really nice restaurant and are greeted by a friendly staff, waited on hand and foot. The steak is mouthwatering, ...
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