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2012/01/23

Jizo Statue


A jizo (地蔵菩薩) statue photographed at the cemetery of Jikoji temple (慈光寺) of the Jodo school of Buddhism (浄土宗) in Utsunomiya city. It was heartbreaking to see that many statues, especially the old ones, were either cracked or crushed there and they still remained as they are up until now...

The statue in this photo is taller than me and obviously one of several that survived the March 11th earthquake!

南無阿弥陀仏...

This is a Outdoor Wednesday #159 and Sky Watch Friday entry.

15 comments:

  1. Great capture!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canda.

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  2. 見る角度によって印象が全く変わりますね。空に大きく広がる木々と対照的に地蔵さまの着物の袖と眉のラインが印象的です。寒い日々が続きますね。にゃんこと一緒に温かくお過ごし下さいませ。~~旦_(^‥^=)~

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  3. What a beautiful capture of sky, tones, statue and mood.

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  4. Very nice and I like the angle you took this from, interesting

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  5. Your subject, composition and processing are wonderful Yoshi! What magnificent statues these must be to see in person. Furthermore, I am glad you now have a new computer :^)

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  6. It is so nice to hook up with you again tonight. Somehow our paths have not been crossing as of late. Have been looking at all of your photos and they are nicer and prettier than ever. This shop from the different angle is awesome. I do hope you are well and busy with your camera. genie

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  7. wowwww.. grogeous!

    Lovely Friday skywatching~

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    南無阿弥陀仏...

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  8. Good angles! I like the way you perceive things.

    Have a wonderful weekend!

    Alexander
    Alex's World! - http://www.kakinan.com/alex

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  9. Composition is different. I like this photo.
    Joyce M

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  10. Great perspective. Lovely composition.

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  11. Wow - such a gorgeous shot! It exudes peace.

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  12. Very good photo.

    Regards and best wishes

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  13. I like this unique perspective. The tree branches and sky look as if they are swirling above the statue.

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