Tag: temple

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Day 271- an alcoholic Christmas tree

My favourite spot for photos in my Japanese home away from home is the local Shinto temple. Despite its tranquillity and calm there always seems to be something happening- a devoted monk wandering solemnly; the chime of bells; messages of fortune scrawled upon shrines. The peace and quiet is transformed into something as busy and […]

Shameless self promotion

I blogged a few posts back about one of my photos being shortlisted in the Voyage Travel Magazine Photography competition. With just a few days left until voting end, I thought it was time for a little more (and shameless) self promotion. So, if you can spare a few seconds, you can vote for me […]