Miyajima is beautiful to wander around. Weaving your way between the islands friendly deer you can gape a amazing temples; stroll besides peaceful rivers and scramble up mountains for an awe inspiring views.
Top of the bill is the islands mystical floating Tori gate. It greets you on the ferry over- emerging gracefully out of the water, glinting in the sun. It doesn’t actually float- the illusion is spoilt as the tide retreats. It just sounds better that way.
These are some of my favourite shots. In the first I tired to join the gate to a temple, by a corner, for a more intriguing composition. In the next, I liked the the Japanese man peering into the side of the shot. Last, I love the way the deer appears to be staring, doe eyed and contemplative, across the water.
analoguejimi December 2, 2011
lovely shots
winegums December 3, 2011
Thank you! I checked out your blog and there are some really cool pictures. I have a Diana too. Still haven’t quite go to grips with it though. My first black and white film looked awful!
Bronnie December 2, 2011
i want a deer! it’s so cute!
winegums December 3, 2011
🙂 Mayyybe you can have one. But then only one sausage dog…
Andy Martin December 2, 2011
Nice shots, capped by an excellent play on words – “deer staring doe eyed”. Tour de force!
winegums December 3, 2011
I quite liked that one too!
marinachetner December 3, 2011
I do love the last image, though all are beautiful 🙂
winegums December 3, 2011
Thanks! Have been checking out your blog. Love the inspiration pictures! There are loads of ideas in there.
marinachetner December 4, 2011
Hey – thank you! And ditto re: your blog. I really would like to visit Japan.
Rory Alexander December 3, 2011
Hey,
I’ve nominated you for the Versatile Blogger Award:
http://roryinnewzealand.wordpress.com/2011/12/03/the-versatile-blogger-award/
Thanks for sharing,
Rory
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alicia scott photographer December 18, 2011
What a fantastic place! Haven’t had the opportunity to visit Japan yet, but I’m glad I’m reading your blog now 🙂 Lovely shots, really enjoy the b&w one, and of course your last image is a winner!
winegums December 19, 2011
Japan has so many cool things to photograph 🙂
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