Muza-chan's Gate to Japan

Shinto Shrines, Suzu

Sat, May 18, 2013, by Muza-chan
As you know very well, I love taking photos, but I rarely record videos. I feel that the best way to express myself is through photos...
But I was always passionate about music and sounds... and maybe that's why, when I think about Japan, the first memories that came to my mind are the sounds - those sounds specific to Japan.

One of these sounds is the bell from the Shinto shrines, vigorously shaken by the visitors performing the hairei praying ritual. Called suzu 「鈴」, the bell is used at the beginning of the ritual to attract the attention of the kami...

Yuki Shrine, Mount Kurama, Kyoto
EXIF info:

Nikon D90
Lens: 18-70mm F/3.5-4.5G
Focal Length: 18mm
Aperture: F/5.6
Shutter Speed: 1/80s
ISO Sensitivity: ISO 800


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