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2011/01/13

Anonymous Tree


Part 5 of the Buddhist Guardian ....

No No No, that Buddha statue series is just over!

This anonymous tree by the Sainoko Lake (西ノ湖) must be a centenarian (or double?). Needless to say, the weather was lovely when I photographed it with my favorite lens, Fisheye (15 mm, F2.8).

If you want to know more details about this lake, please click here.

Other photos taken at this lake are here:
















This is an entry for Sky Watch Friday.



  
Posted by Yoshi at 5:06 PM
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28 comments:

  1. Sylvia KJanuary 13, 2011 at 6:20 PM

    Superb capture as always, Yoshi! Love the tree silhouetted against the wonderful skies! Terrific composition! Hope you have a great weekend! Enjoy!

    Sylvia

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  2. KayJanuary 13, 2011 at 6:43 PM

    Very lovely! I've enjoyed all your Buddhist photos because my grandfather was a Sotoshu (Zen) priest in Sendai.

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  3. Daliana PacuraruJanuary 13, 2011 at 7:48 PM

    I think that somehow I can comunicate with this tree! It is a very meaningful image!
    And also I think that trees generaly speaking have a magical power inside...they can give energy and positive thoughts!
    My regards!

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  4. sheilaJanuary 13, 2011 at 8:01 PM

    Wow, stunning shots! You are quite talented!

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  5. jocoJanuary 13, 2011 at 8:44 PM

    Wonderful curved view of a great tree.
    Fisheye thingie?

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  6. AnonymousJanuary 13, 2011 at 8:57 PM

    WoW! =)

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  7. UnknownJanuary 13, 2011 at 9:00 PM

    Looks like you used a fish-eye lens for this wonderful capture, great tree!

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  8. KarenJanuary 13, 2011 at 9:05 PM

    Excellent, I love the effect of the lense.

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  9. EricJanuary 13, 2011 at 9:37 PM

    Very nice, well composed and i love the fisheye effect!! Great!

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  10. EG CameraGirlJanuary 13, 2011 at 9:44 PM

    Beautiful!

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  11. http://graceolsson.com/blogJanuary 13, 2011 at 10:01 PM

    VERY NICE SHOT
    http://graceolsson.com/blog/2011/01/halmstad-among-dreams-and-reality/

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  12. LesleyJanuary 13, 2011 at 11:07 PM

    that is an interesting way of capturing the whole scene!

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  13. Martha ZJanuary 13, 2011 at 11:59 PM

    An interesting shot, a fisheye lens, perhaps?

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  14. JamesJanuary 14, 2011 at 12:07 AM

    The sky and tree are beautiful and the photo is really cool.

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  15. Annie JeffriesJanuary 14, 2011 at 12:37 AM

    I love the drama that the rounded lens imparts to this tree.

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  16. AnonymousJanuary 14, 2011 at 1:12 AM

    Looks like a hand, maybe our 'all', holding already in advance, what is good, beautiful, timeless.

    Please have you all a good Friday.

    daily athens

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  17. EbieJanuary 14, 2011 at 4:42 AM

    Beautiful capture! I love the fish eye effect!

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  18. UnknownJanuary 14, 2011 at 5:58 AM

    beautiful fish-eye shot! what an amazing tree--the silhouette against the bright blue sky is spectacular.

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  19. dianasfaria.comJanuary 14, 2011 at 7:18 AM

    This looks like a magical tree and sky. Love the light and color in this.

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  20. Jidhu JoseJanuary 14, 2011 at 7:44 AM

    super shot

    happy SWF

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  21. AnonymousJanuary 14, 2011 at 9:14 AM

    What a giant tree this is! Very good photo, I like the fisheye effect!
    Have a nice weekend!

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  22. LauraJanuary 14, 2011 at 2:11 PM

    excellent photo Yoshi! what a gorgeous tree and view beyond!

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  23. Ms. BeckyJanuary 14, 2011 at 2:31 PM

    It's interesting how the lakes became separated. I wonder, does Sainoko ever dry up completely? this tree looks like it has weathered many years, and I only wish it could speak. But you know, it really has...through your photo. I love the fish eye lens and I've always wanted one myself. I'm guessing that it makes this tree taller than it actually is? this is beautiful magic Yoshi. Have a great weekend, and happy SWF!

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  24. Regina January 14, 2011 at 8:24 PM

    Wow great one!
    Happy weekend.

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  25. AnnaJanuary 14, 2011 at 9:13 PM

    Stunning picture !!
    I love it...
    Greetings from the Netherlands,
    Anna

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  26. AntoninaJanuary 14, 2011 at 10:41 PM

    Fantastic shot!
    Greetings from Poland.

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  27. ShirleyJanuary 15, 2011 at 1:09 AM

    Lovely silhouette. It is remarkable how the fish eye lens can alter the "feel" of a photo. Nicely done.

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  28. A.January 18, 2011 at 4:10 PM

    Oh, I've loved trees since I started using one to mark the end of my training course when I ran a lot!

    I like how this one looks so otherworldly. That little bit of sun between the branches is an especially nice touch.

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