f you shoot in black and white you have to be a little brave (or foolish). Most professionals recommend shooting in color, then post-process to B&W. But for me – when you walk out the door knowing you’ll only be shooting B&W you start to see the city differently – you’re looking for high contrasts, deep blacks, the way the light hits the subject and sort of simplifying the elements of your pictures. I’m not a professional photographer (at all). I just enjoy wandering the streets and taking some snaps.
Okinawa has a good mix of Naha street photography and natural landscapes, beaches and seascapes which beg for a wider lens. No matter how careful you are you’ll end up with beach sand in your equipment eventually, but it’s worth it.
In the wind…
Night restaurant
Flower
Far away and forgotten
The rocky path to the beach
Hanging lanterns
Waves of grass
On top of the cliff
Rainy days
Monochrom ice cream vending machines
Along the shore
Respite
