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Chris Willson · 02-16-2007, 03:58 AM

I'm originally from the U.K. but have lived in Japan for the last 8 years. I work part time teaching English at Okinawa University, but spend the majority of my days working as a freelance travel writer and photographer.
I use the Pentax 67II system which is known as "Gulliver" in Japan due to its monsterous size. Please take a look at my website

Travel 67 - Chris Willson

Would love to get some feedback from other Pentax users, and if you're ever heading out to the land of the rising sun, come check out my little island!

Cheers

Chris

roentarre · 02-16-2007, 04:57 AM

Wow, they are amazing shots!!

I found these images so appealing! I went to Japan up to 20 times so far and I failed to produce images as stunning as you did!! A difference between pro and amateur i guess

I had not visited Okinawa. I knew it is reknown for its bitter melon and sea salt! A cheaper option for Japanese people for overseas holidays!

Falcons · 02-16-2007, 05:02 AM

Wow - Truly awe inspiring photos,love your work.

Welcome to the forum.

My limited knowledge of Okinawa comes from training in Okinawan Kobudo.

Have you any martial arts shots from Okinawa?

Alvin · 02-16-2007, 08:00 AM

Welcome to the forums! Fantastic shots!

xfraser · 02-16-2007, 12:53 PM

Welcome to the forum! I visited your web site and the pictures are wonderful. I'm looking forward to going back and reading about your travels!

Chris Willson · 02-17-2007, 02:03 AM

Here's a shot of 8th Dan Uechi Ryu Karate Master Kioyhide Shinjo, one of the toughest martial arts experts you could meet.
I interviewed him for a local magazine and came away feeling quite in awe and a little scared.
Chris
Travel 67 - Chris Willson

Alvin · 02-17-2007, 04:49 AM

Wow! Excellent shot. He does look very mean in this shot.

Falcons · 02-17-2007, 08:07 AM

Thanks for he Martial arts photo.

The Kobudo club I belong to here in Perth is bringing out two 8th Dans from Okinawa later this year. Your photo sort of confirms what I have been told to expect when they come out - serious, no nonsense and full on martial arts training, and the look in the eyes of Master Kioyhide Shinjo pretty well sums that up.

Photography question - Will you be looking into the proposed 645D from Pentax or are you determined to remain with film?

Chris Willson · 02-17-2007, 05:47 PM

Yes, I am looking forward to the Pentax 645 digital especially if it comes out with the Kodak 31 Megapixel sensor. I would love to use it with the huge 400mm I have for the 67 system and take photos of the cranes dancing in the snow in the very north of Japan.

Chris

Travel 67 - Chris Willson

Kaimarx · 02-17-2007, 07:58 PM

Wow! i think we just found the catalyst for "Rocky Balboa 7"...great shot. Awesome images on your site too. No doubt you'll enjoy it here as i and so many others have found.

Chris Willson · 02-26-2007, 04:26 AM

Thanks for the comments, glad you like the site.
Here's one of my Fuji shots. It's normally hidden in the cloud but on a few clear days it's quite the thing to behold.
Chris
Travel 67 - Chris Willson

02-16-2007, 03:58 AM	#1
Chris Willson Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Okinawa, Japan Posts: 25	Hello from Okinawa, Japan I'm originally from the U.K. but have lived in Japan for the last 8 years. I work part time teaching English at Okinawa University, but spend the majority of my days working as a freelance travel writer and photographer. I use the Pentax 67II system which is known as "Gulliver" in Japan due to its monsterous size. Please take a look at my website Travel 67 - Chris Willson Would love to get some feedback from other Pentax users, and if you're ever heading out to the land of the rising sun, come check out my little island! Cheers Chris

02-17-2007, 02:03 AM	#6
Chris Willson Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Okinawa, Japan Posts: 25 Original Poster	Karate Master Here's a shot of 8th Dan Uechi Ryu Karate Master Kioyhide Shinjo, one of the toughest martial arts experts you could meet. I interviewed him for a local magazine and came away feeling quite in awe and a little scared. Chris Travel 67 - Chris Willson

02-26-2007, 04:26 AM	#11
Chris Willson Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Okinawa, Japan Posts: 25 Original Poster	Fuji! Thanks for the comments, glad you like the site. Here's one of my Fuji shots. It's normally hidden in the cloud but on a few clear days it's quite the thing to behold. Chris Travel 67 - Chris Willson

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02-16-2007, 04:57 AM	#2
roentarre Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 11,783	Wow, they are amazing shots!! I found these images so appealing! I went to Japan up to 20 times so far and I failed to produce images as stunning as you did!! A difference between pro and amateur i guess I had not visited Okinawa. I knew it is reknown for its bitter melon and sea salt! A cheaper option for Japanese people for overseas holidays!

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Falcons Inactive Account Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Perth Photos: Gallery Posts: 669	Wow - Truly awe inspiring photos,love your work. Welcome to the forum. My limited knowledge of Okinawa comes from training in Okinawan Kobudo. Have you any martial arts shots from Okinawa?

02-16-2007, 08:00 AM	#4
Alvin Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mississauga, Ontario, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,517	Welcome to the forums! Fantastic shots!

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xfraser Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Ohio Photos: Gallery Posts: 828	Welcome to the forum! I visited your web site and the pictures are wonderful. I'm looking forward to going back and reading about your travels!

02-17-2007, 04:49 AM	#7
Alvin Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mississauga, Ontario, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,517	Wow! Excellent shot. He does look very mean in this shot.

02-17-2007, 08:07 AM	#8
Falcons Inactive Account Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Perth Photos: Gallery Posts: 669	Thanks for he Martial arts photo. The Kobudo club I belong to here in Perth is bringing out two 8th Dans from Okinawa later this year. Your photo sort of confirms what I have been told to expect when they come out - serious, no nonsense and full on martial arts training, and the look in the eyes of Master Kioyhide Shinjo pretty well sums that up. Photography question - Will you be looking into the proposed 645D from Pentax or are you determined to remain with film?

02-17-2007, 05:47 PM	#9
Chris Willson Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Okinawa, Japan Posts: 25 Original Poster	Yes, I am looking forward to the Pentax 645 digital especially if it comes out with the Kodak 31 Megapixel sensor. I would love to use it with the huge 400mm I have for the 67 system and take photos of the cranes dancing in the snow in the very north of Japan. Chris Travel 67 - Chris Willson

02-17-2007, 07:58 PM	#10
Kaimarx Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Auckland Photos: Gallery Posts: 452	Wow! i think we just found the catalyst for "Rocky Balboa 7"...great shot. Awesome images on your site too. No doubt you'll enjoy it here as i and so many others have found.

Hello from Okinawa, Japan

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