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26-MAY-2003

Kabira Bay again, Ishigaki Island

Ishigaki Island is the commercial and transportation hub of the Yaeyama Islands, with a larger and more modern city than the other islands in the group (population 48,000) and a new, expanded airport that serves thousands of tourists every year from both mainland Japan and overseas. It also has some of the most beautiful beaches in Japan as well as a rugged natural landscape and is famed for its snorkeling, diving and surfing spots.

Each of these three islands had a different look and feel – Iriomote was a wilderness, the very traditional Taketomi was like a step into the past, and Ishigaki was a blue water paradise.

Contrast in style, Ishigaki Island, posted earlier:


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larose forest photos20-Apr-2017 21:01
So beautiful! The abundance of greenery against that lovely water is so compelling. A very fine shot. V
Colin Storey20-Apr-2017 19:26
Another great coastal scene.
Don20-Apr-2017 19:20
A sub-tropical paradise!
Nirvan Hope20-Apr-2017 19:08
Wonderful tropical layers of turquoise, greens, and blue.
Suzanne Lanthier20-Apr-2017 19:02
Beautiful scenery with this lovely turquoise. Well done Helen !
Jim Coffman20-Apr-2017 17:37
A beautiful lush looking area... Very nice image...
Anitta20-Apr-2017 17:22
How very beautiful, Helen. V
Patrick Goossens20-Apr-2017 17:13
Love the different colors from the water.
Tom Munson20-Apr-2017 16:49
Love the water color on this beautiful capture.