Wednesday, March 20, 2013

VISITING ISLANDS AMONG CORAL REEFS 1/2

 We visited Southwestern islands in Okinawan archipelago. There are many islands among coral reefs there.

 南西諸島の4日間の旅に行きました。

 We enjoyed this 4 day tour. We got on a chartered plane 4 times. I took these photos from the one of the plane.

下の写真は宮古島から石垣島への遊覧飛行の時に写しました。

Almost all islands are surrounded by coral reefs here.
 
珊瑚礁がとても綺麗でした。
 
 
 
 
This sightseeing flight started from Miyakojima island.
 
 
 
 
The sand of all beach was white. Because almost all beach was made of broken coral.
 
 
 
 
Ishigakijima island.
 
 
 
 
Coral reefs are very clear.
 
 
 
 
Surrounded by coral reefs.
 
 
 
We got on this kind of a plane. The name is DHC8-Q100 by Bambardier inc.
The seating capacity is for 39 passengers.
 
ボンバルディア製の39人乗りの飛行機に乗りました。
 
I will upload other photos soon.
 
 
Sharing with Our World Tuesday.Walk and Click Wednesday.
Colors of Spring. ABC Wednesday.
 
 
 



 
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42 comments:

  1. Lissa ForbesMarch 20, 2013 at 1:16 PM

    These are great aerials, Minoru. Beautiful blues and greens. How fortunate for charter flights. Thanks for sharing with Walk and Click Wednesday!

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    1. Minoru SaitoMarch 20, 2013 at 7:41 PM

      Dear Lissa.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  2. linaMarch 20, 2013 at 2:31 PM

    What a lovely sight from up above. :)

    Thank you for sharing Minoru.

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    1. Minoru SaitoMarch 20, 2013 at 7:42 PM

      Dear lina.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  3. KusumMarch 20, 2013 at 2:49 PM

    Lovely sight from above! Hope to visit this part of the world some day!

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    1. Minoru SaitoMarch 20, 2013 at 7:43 PM

      Dear Kusum.
      Thank you very much for your comment. I hope so.

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  4. Minoru SaitoMarch 20, 2013 at 7:43 PM

    Dear Tina.
    Thank you very much for your comment.

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  5. Lisa GordonMarch 20, 2013 at 7:54 PM

    Oh Minoru, what amazing views!
    The colors are absolutely beautiful.
    I especially love the first one. When I look at it, I feel like a bird flying over it. So beautiful.

    Have a wonderful day, my friend!

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    1. Minoru SaitoMarch 20, 2013 at 8:26 PM

      Dear Lisa.
      Thank you very much.I was lucky that the weather was good.
      Wishing you a wonderful day.

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  6. AnonymousMarch 20, 2013 at 10:03 PM

    Magnificent photography of a beautiful place ~ the colors are astounding ~ Enjoy ^_^

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    1. Minoru SaitoMarch 22, 2013 at 6:23 AM

      Dear Carol.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  7. Tina´s PicStoryMarch 20, 2013 at 10:03 PM

    thanx for your link to colors of spring :)

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  8. rainfield61March 20, 2013 at 10:58 PM

    This must be how the view looks like from the heaven.

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    1. Minoru SaitoMarch 22, 2013 at 6:23 AM

      Dear Rainfield61.

      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  9. AnonymousMarch 21, 2013 at 1:52 AM

    Beautiful and awesome pictures!!
    Wish I could go snorkelling and diving along the reefs.
    Thank you,
    Gisela

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    1. Minoru SaitoMarch 22, 2013 at 6:24 AM

      Dear Guild-rez.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  10. Sarah HuizengaMarch 21, 2013 at 2:30 AM

    Oh my a small plane. Beautiful views looking down though.

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    1. Minoru SaitoMarch 22, 2013 at 6:25 AM

      Dear Sarah.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  11. sunshineMarch 21, 2013 at 2:56 AM

    Wow, very nice area.

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    1. Minoru SaitoMarch 22, 2013 at 6:26 AM

      Dear Christian.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  12. AnnMarch 21, 2013 at 5:39 AM

    Breathtaking beauty.
    Ann

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    1. Minoru SaitoMarch 22, 2013 at 6:26 AM

      Dear Ann.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  13. Roger Owen GreenMarch 21, 2013 at 6:10 AM

    the coral's so important for the ecosystem
    ROG, ABC Wednesday team

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    1. Minoru SaitoMarch 22, 2013 at 6:27 AM

      Dear Roger.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  14. seablueleeMarch 21, 2013 at 7:19 AM

    These are fascinating views of the islands and coral reefs. It makes me wonder if the water there is very warm. You've captured an interesting twist on Walk and Click Wednesday!

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    1. Minoru SaitoMarch 22, 2013 at 6:28 AM

      Dear seabluelee.
      Thank you very much for your comment. I feel happy you like my photos.

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  15. RuroushaMarch 21, 2013 at 8:19 AM

    Welcome back - just in time for Tokyo's cherry blossoms! :)

    The water around the islands is a stunning colour. I wish I could sit on one of those beaches ...

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    1. Minoru SaitoMarch 22, 2013 at 6:29 AM

      Dear Rurousha.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  16. Merry WitchMarch 21, 2013 at 9:45 AM

    こんにちは。雪上車に乗ったり、小型チャーター機に乗ったり、冒険家ですね。
    私も冒険に出かけたいです。

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    1. Minoru SaitoMarch 22, 2013 at 6:31 AM

      Dear Merry Witch.
      おはようございます。Merry Witch様はお若いですからそのうちに冒険出来ると思います。

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  17. ginaMarch 21, 2013 at 11:12 AM

    How beautiful! Thank you for sharing these wonderful images. Now I want to go there too!

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    1. Minoru SaitoMarch 22, 2013 at 6:31 AM

      　Dear Gina.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  18. UnknownMarch 21, 2013 at 2:22 PM

    こんにちは。綺麗ですね。どれも素晴らしい写真ばかりです。ボンバルディア機のＱ１００は、ＪＡＬが保有してたので、何回か乗りましたが、確か１～３列目までか、９・１０列目の座席を指定しないとプロペラが邪魔になって写真が撮れなかったような記憶があります。座席の確保もうまくいき、天気も良かったようで、ラッキーでしたね。グアム島で駐在員をやっていた時期に、島への離発着で似たような景色を見たことを思い出しました。

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    1. Minoru SaitoMarch 22, 2013 at 6:35 AM

      弘世旅空様
      　おはようございます。最後列に乗ったので写真を撮ることが出来ました。他の席はプロペラと本体が邪魔をしていました。
      　4回この飛行機に乗ったので、通になりました。
      　ガアムの美しさも素敵でしょうね。

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  19. Laura. MMarch 21, 2013 at 9:49 PM

    The Earth from the sky :))
    a hug.

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    1. Minoru SaitoMarch 22, 2013 at 6:36 AM

      　Dear Laura.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  20. Minoru SaitoMarch 22, 2013 at 6:22 AM

    Dear Tina.

    Hi! Thank you for hosting.

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  21. Katherines CornerMarch 22, 2013 at 11:16 AM

    what a beautiful place to spend time. Your photos are wonderful. Thank you for joining in the fun at the Thursday Favorite Things blog hop xo

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    1. Minoru SaitoMarch 22, 2013 at 8:32 PM

      Dear Katherine.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  22. CQUEKAugust 30, 2013 at 6:00 PM

    love the view up there... superb!

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    1. Minoru SaitoAugust 30, 2013 at 10:36 PM

      Dear cquek.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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