Category: Temples and Shrines

Temples and shrines- from different regions and different relisions.

Day 82- A Japanese Painting

I spotted this picture strolling around the gardens of a Buddhist temple, it seemed quintessentially Japanese- vibrant red autumnal leaves reflecting calmly in a dreamy stream. Like a scene I have seen before in a Japanese painting.

Day 80- Walking on a Shrine

Following on from my previous pictures of the Itsukashima Shrine (Click to see them) I took this shot. I thought it would be an interesting composition, to mingle the shrines many columns with its wandering admirers. I had to wait a little while, but eventually the shot fell into place- capturing each passer by in […]

Day 79- Eternal Flames

Glinting in the background you can see the eternal flame of Miyajima, burning for over 1160 years.