docgraff

Keith Graff

has been a member since January 2008 and goes by docgraff.

I'm a retired U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer living as an expatriate in the "Goya Republic" aka Okinawa Japan. I love this place for its rich history, culture, and natural beauty. Presently, I do freelance writing and photography for local English language publications.

A writer first, photographer second and a hack wannabe at both, my passion is photojournalism and the photo essay. As such, I select the photographs I post at JPG more to tell a story than for their artistic or aesthetic beauty.

Also found at: http://www.goyarepublic.com/

No Loaves and One Fish
Photo Essay

No Loaves and One Fish

8 December 2008 — 176 views

Kin town on Okinawa prepares a tasty treat for visitors to the annual health fair.

The Foul Weather Shoot
Photo Essay

The Foul Weather Shoot

27 November 2008 — 247 views

Where to go on a rainy day on a camera shoot. In Okinawa, it usually means the Naha Ichiba district.

Ten Reasons why I LOVE my Digital Camera more than my Wife
Photo Essay

Ten Reasons why I LOVE my Digital Camera more than my Wife

8 November 2008 — 282 views

Why do you love digital photography? Just like anything in life, there's never just one reason!

Pomp and Circumstance: The Ryukyu Kingdom Festival
Photo Essay

Pomp and Circumstance: The Ryukyu Kingdom Festival

2 November 2008 — 214 views

The coronation of the new king and royal procession from Shuri Castle in the Goya Republic are reenacted as part of this great festival event.

An Old Buddhist Proverb
Photo Essay

An Old Buddhist Proverb

28 October 2008 — 169 views

Celebrating the days past in style on Okinawa

Castle Bust
Photo Essay

Castle Bust

16 October 2008 — 201 views

While documenting the wondrous UNESCO World Heritage sites of the Ryukyu Kingdom aka Goya Republic, our two intrepid photographers get busted in the act.

The Great Naha Tsunahiki
Photo Essay

The Great Naha Tsunahiki

13 October 2008 — 297 views

Take 40 plus tons of rice straw, weave it into a rope and invite 280,000 of your closest friends and neighbors for a party.

Castle Keep
Photo Essay

Castle Keep

2 October 2008 — 283 views

A historical look at high treachery in Feudal Okinawa.

It's called a "Sanshin" not a samisen
Photo Essay

It's called a "Sanshin" not a samisen

26 September 2008 — 302 views

Though related, there's a difference beweet these two instruments and for once Okinawa came in first!

A Day at the Zoo
Photo Essay

A Day at the Zoo

22 September 2008 — 422 views

A trip to a small municipal zoo captured on camera.

Morning at the Market.
Photo Essay

Morning at the Market.

21 September 2008 — 296 views

Where can two intrepid photographer wannabe's go to shoot pictures on Okinawa during a typhoon, the main marketplace in Naha of course!

Seijin-no-hi
Feature Story

Seijin-no-hi

16 September 2008 — 548 views

We spy on a young woman being fitted for a formal Kimono.

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