A monk tending the incense fire at Todai-ji shrine in Nara.
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Day 242- a wedding in the mirror
On a cherry blossom stroll in Kyoto I spotted a wedding photo party- making the most of a petal pink backdrop. To be stealthy, I decided to snap a reflection shot in a nearby shop window. I really like the scene- the couple in white, pretty pink cherry blossoms, passers by, the official photographer sneaking […]
Day 240- Tradition
One thing I love about Japan is the sense of ritual and tradition. At Shinto shrines they have Temizu basin’s, to wash your hands and purify. The ritual goes something like this (correct me if I’m getting it wrong)- Take the wooden ladle in your right hand and scoop up some water. Poor some water […]



