Shutter Speed: 15 seconds, Aperture: F/9, ISO: 200
A nearby temple boasts a pretty pond- gentle, crystal clear and an unearthly blue. It casts a reflection of its temple surrounding, mainly a regal tori gate.
I used a long exposure to better light the scene and give the vibrant blue water a dreamy, hazy look.
snow monkey photography 
Bronnie July 18, 2012
could be another winner!
jimmityjangles@gmail.com July 19, 2012
Thank you blog manager 🙂 I will enter it somewhere!
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hannah meiklejohn July 19, 2012
This is beautiful. The bottom half looks almost like a Monet painting. It’s fabulous.
winegums July 21, 2012
Thanks! It was a beautiful place to photography, difficult to get a bad one! 🙂
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