Photo Day: Royal Procession | Okinawa, Japan

26 Oct

It seems like every other weekend I find out about another fantastic festival of some kind happening on the island. This really gives me a chance to get out and enjoy the culture and take some pictures too!

This weekend I headed back down to Naha’s Kokusai street with my wife and sister for the Royal Procession. The Royal Procession is a parade of all volunteers that want to showcase what Okinawa was like during the time of the ancient kingdom. Members dress in colorful outfits and perform numerous dances.

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You can find all of the pictures taken throughout the day by checking out my Okinawa Photos section and selecting the Royal Procession album.

Leave a comment and let me know what you think.

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11 Responses to “Photo Day: Royal Procession | Okinawa, Japan”

  1. Jason 27. Oct, 2008 at 12:43 am #

    I like the three shots you put up. You should put more of them in the post.

    It looks like an interesting and colorful event to attend and a good one for shooting.

  2. Thai 27. Oct, 2008 at 3:11 am #

    great set. I still haven’t been on Kokusai street. One day…

  3. Jay 27. Oct, 2008 at 9:10 am #

    Hey Jason,

    I am glad you like the shots. I actually have all of them posted here under the Royal Procession gallery.

  4. Jay 27. Oct, 2008 at 9:11 am #

    Thai,

    Whats up with that?? We have to go to Kokusai sometime soon. Let me know if you are up for it??

  5. John 27. Oct, 2008 at 5:57 pm #

    Jason,

    Great pictures. I was going to head out there but decided I was too sore from the day prior…I know, no excuses! I was wondering what camera you shoot with?

  6. John 27. Oct, 2008 at 5:58 pm #

    I also want to let you know that you have a good eye for composition.

  7. Jay 27. Oct, 2008 at 6:57 pm #

    John,
    Thanks for the complement. I spend plenty of my free time trying to teach myself as much as possible.
    I currently use the first DSLR I ever bought, a d40x. I bought this about 4 months ago so I could learn and become more involved with photography. I am still learning everyday….but I think I am starting to out grow the d40x.

  8. Jason 27. Oct, 2008 at 9:01 pm #

    @Jay

    I bought a Nikon D80 (my first ever DSLR) back in August and am already feeling I’m outgrowing it. I think once you get a DSLR you learn much faster, especially if you are out taking nearly a 1,000 shots a week as I have been.

    What lenses do you have? I have the Nikkor 18-200mm VR lens and the Nikkor 50mm 1.8D lens. I still love the latter, but am seeing some limits with the former (can’t get super sharp shots at 200mm).

    What camera are you thinking of jumping to? The D90? For me, I’m already thinking about the D300, but maybe the money would be better spent on a better 200mm lens.

  9. brb 27. Oct, 2008 at 10:18 pm #

    nice pictures, jay. i like the whole set, especially the first one, with subtle bokeh.

    btw, the d300 is a dream camera, but i’d get the 70-200/f2.8 anytime if i have to choose. happy shooting!

  10. freedomwv 29. Oct, 2008 at 10:12 am #

    These pics are great!

  11. jay 29. Oct, 2008 at 1:34 pm #

    @brb & freedomwv,

    Thanks for comments.

    brb, I would love to own either the d300 or the 70-300/f2.8 you mentioned..

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