Ginkaku-ji is another of Kyoto’s many temples- one part spectacular, one part disappointing. The disappointment is in the name- the silver pavilion. It left me with the grand illusion that it would be similarly precious to its big brother Kinkaku-ji (see it here). Unfortunately the architect died before he could realise his vision to gild it silver. It’s name aside, the temple is a pretty structure, commanding your attention as you wonder around the primped and preened Japanese gardens that surround it.
I couldn’t decided between the black & white and the colour for this shot so I thought I would post both and hold a vote…
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Richard Guest August 23, 2012
I love your use of colour for landscapes – you have a very good eye for composition, and B&W for street shots.
winegums August 24, 2012
Thanks! Im leaning towards colour too, as is the vote 🙂 loving your street portrait series, some really interesting characters! Your flag one is amazing too, love the mix of colour with the anonymous people reflected abstract.
Richard Guest August 24, 2012
Wow, thanks very much 🙂
mamasmorningcup August 23, 2012
I’m digging the color.
winegums August 24, 2012
I think I’m leaning towards that too 🙂 it’s winning 3 to 2!
belindainspiration49 August 24, 2012
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grumblinggaijin October 18, 2012
hey, great blog! i’ve just arrived in Japan, is there anything you’d recommend in Kyoto (on top of the two pavilions, of course)? 😀
winegums October 21, 2012
So much! Fushimi inari, the bamboo forest, wander around gion looking for geishas! If you search Kyoto on my blog there should be a few things 🙂
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