Typhoon Mawar: Like Chickens With Their Heads Cut Off !

The first typhoon, each year, that comes anywhere near Okinawa

has people running around like chickens with their heads cut off. 

Well, I just don't panic that easy.

So, I came in this morning to see who had the best online-typhoon information for you.

Some scientists, I think, at PHYS ORG were at the top of Google's page #1.

They say that Typhoon Mawar is heading out to sea.

That's where this island is; out to sea.

Now, I'm gonna start running around like a chicken, too.

If you are new to the island of Okinawa or, if you have friends, family, loved ones here, don't panic.

This is just a baby typhoon and everything will be fine, just a little wet.

Maybe, I'll sneak out and snap a few photos for you, later.

I gotta run. 

THE SKY IS FALLING !

THIS JUST IN. AN EXCELLENT, VISUAL UPDATE !!!

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Photo of the Week: UNESCO Castle Katsuren-jo at Night

Katsuren Castle in Okinawa, Japan is lighted with floodlights only one weekend a year.

This UNESCO World Heritage Site photo was taken 7:18PM May 26, 2011.

A tripod mounted Pentax K5 equipped with a Sigma 10-20mm lens at 10mm captured the shot.

Camera settings:  f/11  0.8sec  ISO100.

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Wildlife Photo: Coconut Crab on Tsuken Jima Okinawa, Japan

An unusual find, during daylight hours, this Coconut Crab was spotted by RyukyuRu of

Map It Okinawa

Location: Tsukan Jima Okinawa, Japan

Date and Time: May 24, 2012  11:55AM

Pentax K5 with Pentax 18-250 at 78mm Manfrotto Tripod and shutter cable release.

Normally, you won't see the Coconut Crab (Birgus latro) out and about during daylight hours.

This photo was taken with available light.

Previous photos I've taken of this critter required the use of flash.

Related posts:

Coconut Crab Sesoko Island

Coconut Crab Ieshima

 

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Wildlife Photo: Common Map Butterfly (Cyrestis thyodamas)

Known as the Ishigakecho, in Japan, this is a Common Map Butterfly.

They can be seen almost anywhere you go in Okinawa and lots of other places in Asia.

The wings look like they are a little busted-up but, that's normal for these characters.

Somebody at The Indian Foundation for Butterflies put together a neat

collection of these critters, at various stages in their life cycle.

You might want to take a look at it.

That way you won't accidentally step on one of the caterpillars and squish it or,

worse yet, sit on one of their eggs when you go for a nature walk !


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Photo: Editor's Pick for the Month of May 2012

Shuri Castle Gate

The hunt for tunnels has been put on hold temporarily but, I'll keep you posted.

Meanwhile, I have to chase down these two girls who modeled for the above photo.

Whenever someone poses for a picture and it becomes an Editor's Pick they get a print from me.

Instead of traveling up north to Motobu, I have business to do down in Naha.

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