Keith Graff
I'm a retired Navy Chief Petty Officer living as an expatriate in the "Goya Republic" aka Okinawa Japan. I love this place for it's rich history, culture, and natural beauty. Presently, I do freelance writing and photography for local publications.
A writer first and photographer second, my passion is the photo essay. As such, I select the photographs I post to tell a story. Even though I'm still a hack wannabe, you're better served by reading my stories first and viewing the pictures second.
I can also be found at: http://www.goyarepublic.com/
Photo Essay
Castle Keep
2 October 2008 — 113 Views
A historical look at high treachery in Feudal Okinawa.
Photo Essay
It's called a "Sanshin" not a samisen
26 September 2008 — 148 Views
Though related, there's a difference beweet these two instruments and for once Okinawa came in first!
Photo Essay
A Day at the Zoo
22 September 2008 — 196 Views
A trip to a small municipal zoo captured on camera.
Photo Essay
Morning at the Market.
21 September 2008 — 156 Views
Where can two intrepid photographer wannabe's go to shoot pictures on Okinawa during a typhoon, the main marketplace in Naha of course!
Feature Story
Seijin-no-hi
16 September 2008 — 271 Views
We spy on a young woman being fitted for a formal Kimono.
Photo Essay
Itsty Bitsy Spider my @$$
12 September 2008 — 212 Views
Critters in the Southern Platitudes
Photo Essay
West meets East and then travels West again
10 September 2008 — 196 Views
Our entry in the "Burger" category is all the way from the Far East.
Photo Essay
At the Camera Store
26 August 2008 — 328 Views
We make a stop at our local (favorite) camera store to look at the toys and get some professional advice.
Photo Essay
Insidious disease grips the Far East
21 August 2008 — 238 Views
A new disease rips Far East Asia afflicting young and old alike.
Photo Essay
The "Karate Kid" Revisited.
11 August 2008 — 208 Views
A brief look at Karate on Okinawa.
Photo Essay
Okinawa Eisa
8 August 2008 — 195 Views
Eisa sometimes erroneously called the dance of the dead is a big time event for the living in the Okinawa archipelago.
Photo Essay
Typhoon Alley and the Typhoon of Steel
6 August 2008 — 187 Views
A visit to a local tourist attraction shows us the horrors of war and a peoples dream.
Keith's votable photos
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Hey! Who's in Charge Here?
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- 68 Views
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Don't be a Crab!
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- 96 Views
- 3 Favorites
- 1 Comment
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Father Mulcahey, Okinawa Style!
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- 135 Views
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