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2011/02/17

Shrine Trees

Photographed at Futaarayama Shrine at night. The stage to the left is called Kaguraden Hall (神楽殿) where a traditional dance performance, Kagura (神楽), is dedicated to the Shinto deities.


This is an entry for Sky Watch Friday and Thursday challenge. The theme is "trees".

Posted by Yoshi at 2:12 PM
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26 comments:

  1. Indian Home MakerFebruary 17, 2011 at 2:43 PM

    Wow!!! I can never manage such great shots in such little light!

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  2. linaFebruary 17, 2011 at 3:59 PM

    I love how the moon (or was it a street lamp) peeking through the bare branches.

    Spooky yet intriguing. ;)

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  3. AnonymousFebruary 17, 2011 at 4:06 PM

    Wonderfully subdued and subtle!

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  4. Kim, USAFebruary 17, 2011 at 5:39 PM

    Wow love this shot! So beautiful!
    Signs

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  5. Sylvia KFebruary 17, 2011 at 6:41 PM

    Terrific capture, Yoshi, as always. Like ladyfi, I find it wonderfully subdued and subtle! Superb composition! Hope you have a wonderful weekend!

    Sylvia

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  6. ♫ Melody ♫February 17, 2011 at 6:48 PM

    beautyful picture!

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  7. B i r g i t t aFebruary 17, 2011 at 9:02 PM

    Wow! I love the contrasts between modern and old buildings. Great shot!

    http://fotochip.blogspot.com/2011/02/light-and-dark.html

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  8. Photo CacheFebruary 17, 2011 at 10:16 PM

    love the night photography. excellent composition.

    My skywatch

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  9. AnonymousFebruary 17, 2011 at 10:38 PM

    Very beautiful! =)

    Hope you have a wonderful weekend! =)

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  10.  gmirageFebruary 18, 2011 at 12:04 AM

    This shot reminds me a lot of a certain japanese film where the school kids were killing the teachers...spooky!

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  11. LauraFebruary 18, 2011 at 12:52 AM

    I love seeing the combination of contemporary and ancient side be side, all under the same eternal sky Yoshi! Beautiful.

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  12. KalaFebruary 18, 2011 at 3:39 AM

    The old and the new together - splendid composition.

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  13. SKIZOFebruary 18, 2011 at 4:50 AM

    Thank you for sharing
    This Wonderful work with us
    Good creations

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  14. T. BecqueFebruary 18, 2011 at 5:23 AM

    The lighting lends a definite atmosphere to the photo!

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  15. lina@women's perspectivesFebruary 18, 2011 at 5:31 AM

    I love the composition and the wonderful little light...

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  16. AnonymousFebruary 18, 2011 at 7:39 AM

    Very good night shot! The contrast between the old and the new buildings very interesting!

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  17. alicesgFebruary 18, 2011 at 8:27 AM

    A very beautiful night photo. Nice to have two different types of buildings in the photo. Have a nice weekend.

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  18. Regina February 18, 2011 at 8:30 AM

    Great one!
    Happy SWF!
    Enjoy your weekend.

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  19. UnknownFebruary 18, 2011 at 9:21 AM

    this is fascinating....the trees are eerily beautiful.

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  20. Jidhu JoseFebruary 18, 2011 at 9:43 AM

    Wow...superb shot

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  21. TrevorW�� February 18, 2011 at 1:28 PM

    Fantastic atmosphere...

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  22. Ms. BeckyFebruary 18, 2011 at 2:50 PM

    a moody and introspective photo, I love it. especially the perspective. great capture Yoshi.
    your nighttime photos are remarkable. and the architecture of that hall to the left is so beautiful. have a great weekend Yoshi!

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  23. UnknownFebruary 18, 2011 at 4:13 PM

    Fantastic portraits!!!

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  24. snowwhiteFebruary 18, 2011 at 6:03 PM

    Symbolic and great picture. This is Japan where the old and the new, the traditional and the modern are standing side by side in harmony.
    Your photo is more eloquien than words!
    Thank you for sharing!

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  25. UnknownFebruary 18, 2011 at 8:45 PM

    You use that fisheye lens so well. Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

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  26. AnonymousFebruary 18, 2011 at 10:34 PM

    wonderful photo!

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