Prior to the rice planting ceremony organized by Moritomo Takino Shrine (森友瀧尾神社) in Nikko city, we had a dance performance offered to the God of cultivation. Two local lasses volunteered to be dancers...
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That is beautiful!!!
ReplyDeleteNice photo about a beautiful dancer!
ReplyDeleteher robe is beautiful. this is a photo of grace and movement. nicely done Yoshi!
ReplyDeleteShe is beautiful as is her robe and your capture. So captivating. I know this must have been a wonderful event to attend.
ReplyDeleteWonderful delicate balance and mood to your image Yoshi. The robe is simply beautiful.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful outfit.
ReplyDeleteYoshi, it is an excellent shot! How lovely this shrine maiden is! I have taken a lot of photos of shrine maidens mostly of Kasuga Grand Shrine. But,I haven't seen such a young shrine maiden. In the performance, I see condensed prayers of people. Have a nice week!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely girl dancing innocently to God! Her movement looks elegant. You captured a nice moment.
ReplyDeleteNice contrasts between her robe and her surroundings. The dance must have been a delight to watch.
ReplyDeleteThis is a stunning shot. So beautiful!
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