Buddhist temples in Japan are shrouded in incense smoke- rich plumes of perfumed, whispery smoke shroud the atmosphere with a pretty smell and a sense of spirituality. Temple attendees ritually cleanse themselves by lighting sticks and wafting the rich smoke in their faces.
A monk tending the incense fire at Todai-ji shrine in Nara.
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 […]
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