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Hogon-in Kyoto autumn illumination

Tue, December 5, 2017, by Muza-chan
When I visit a Japanese garden offering autumn night illuminations I always try to find an image that defines it. Photographed here is a very beautiful and ingenious wooden lantern installed in the garden of the Hōgon-in temple in Arashiyama, Kyoto. It creates with light a Rising Sun Flag (Kyokujitsu-ki) which, besides other uses, is a symbol of tradition and good fortune.

Hōgon-in, Arashiyama, Kyoto
EXIF info:

Nikon Df
Lens: VR 28-300mm F/3.5-5.6G
Focal Length: 24mm
Aperture: F/2.8
Shutter Speed: 1/60s
ISO Sensitivity: ISO 4000


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