Photo Essay written 25 April 2008
A rare opportunity to see practitioners of ancient rites in action is captured on camera.
Watching these two was almost as if we went back in time and were watching a play in an ancient Greek theater.
The Shaman priestess on Okinawa begins her dance. In this series of photographs if one looks closely at the position of the hands and feet they'll notice the movements mimic karate. Okinawa is the birthplace of this martial art.
Keith Graff has been a member since 7 April 2008 and goes by docgraff.
Currently in Okinawa.
A retired U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer living as an expatriate in the "Goya Republic." 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. I select the photographs I post on this and other sites to tell a story. Hence, even though I'm still a hack wannabe, you're better off reading my stories first and viewing the pictures second.
You can also find Keith at www.goyarepublic.com.