Introducing: Okinawa Wildlife Photographer

04/8/09  Print This Post Print This Post    8 Comments      Written by Tim Patterson
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I am a retired USMC Engineer who decided to spend the rest of my days behind the lens viewer of a camera. Wildlife is my specialty.

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I’m fired up on showing the the world Okinawa and its unique culture through photography.

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Let’s collaborate: Wildlife/Travel Photographer looking to collaborate with any publications interested in my photos from Okinawa, Japan.

Matador Profile: Ryukyu Mike

Photography Website: Mike’s Ryukyu Gallery

Travel Blog Entry: Katsuren Castle


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About the Author

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Tim Patterson is a travel instructor for Where There Be Dragons and a contributing editor to the Matador Network.

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  • Julie replied on April 8, 2009

    Tim-

    I’m really glad you featured Ryuku Mike–he has a beautiful portfolio.

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  • Hal replied on April 8, 2009

    Second that…incredible.

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  • david miller replied on April 9, 2009

    sweet shots! is that a fruit bat? thing looks freaking cool!

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  • Judy replied on April 9, 2009

    I Lived in Okinawa for a couple of years when I saw a picture of the bat I had to laugh, we would take walks at night this five pound bat would hang from a tree right outside my front door. How about the Banana spiders they are a sight to see. Love the pictures brought back many memories.

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  • Ryukyu Mike replied on April 10, 2009

    Thanks to everyone for your kind comments. The Ryukyu Flying Fox is indeed called a Fruit Bat. It’s also listed as an endangered species, though I see them everyday. For years I thought they were helping me keep the mosquito population under control, but they don’t; they eat fruits and plants !

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  • Carlo replied on April 11, 2009

    Awesome shots Mike!

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  • Audrey Kanekoa-Madrid replied on April 22, 2009

    Amazing work as always my friend. I am so proud of you :)

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  • Ryukyu Mike replied on April 22, 2009

    Audrey, when National Geographic commissions me someday, I want you along as a writer; you have a way with words! Pretty skilled with a camera yerself, Buddy !

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