What’s Your Preference?

mahaladawn · #1 (**permalink**) 09-02-2009, 03:57 AM

These are some shots of the Nakagusuku Castle Ruins in Okinawa, Japan. We visited it for what will probably be our last time (only have 8 months left on island) about a week ago. My camera will miss this island dearly. Enjoy!

Clouds looked like steam coming from a bowl....

leonaashlee · #2 (**permalink**) 09-02-2009, 04:24 AM

Really wonderful...I can't believe the color of the skies...just stunning

jennie · #3 (**permalink**) 09-02-2009, 04:24 AM

..hmmn..interesting..looks like Scotland or something..couldn't tell they were taken in Japan..i really would like to visit the place someday..i really like the contrast in the sky, the clouds and the castle ruins..tnx for sharing

mikez53 · #4 (**permalink**) 09-02-2009, 04:57 AM

These are gorgeous shots. Love the detail and the vivid colors. Very well done. I can see why you will miss it.

pjflan7 · #5 (**permalink**) 09-02-2009, 05:06 AM

Interesting shapes...any history as to whether it was ever finished? If so, what was the top constructed of and might it have looked like? how old is this structure?

Silhouette_drummer · #6 (**permalink**) 09-02-2009, 05:36 AM

Wow i love these! I cant wait to get stationed over seas and see something other than arizona!! Great shots

dizwold · #7 (**permalink**) 09-02-2009, 10:52 AM

\hi
these are great shots as this is a type of castle i havent seen before. I thought i new a bit about japanese warfare and was not aware that they built ones like this.#Brilliant and inspiring
thanks
mike

mahaladawn · #8 (**permalink**) 09-02-2009, 10:54 AM

Thank all of you for your kind comments!!

Nakagusuku was started in 1441 and took 10 years to build. On Okinawa, a castle was high land and instead of a moat, the sea was the barrier. The stonework however is said to be similar in construction to that of French castles. They are, as you can see, amazing to photograph!

Again, thank you!!

dizwold · #9 (**permalink**) 09-02-2009, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by mahaladawn

Thank all of you for your kind comments!!

Nakagusuku was started in 1441 and took 10 years to build. On Okinawa, a castle was high land and instead of a moat, the sea was the barrier. The stonework however is said to be similar in construction to that of French castles. They are, as you can see, amazing to photograph!

Again, thank you!!

oh no thank you for the info-appreciated
mike