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The perfect sand cone of Ginkaku-ji

Wed, February 7, 2018, by Muza-chan
One of the most beautiful representations of Mount Fuji is Kogetsudai, the 2-meters-tall perfect sand cone of Ginkaku-ji, in Kyoto. Sitting in the moddle of a Zen garden called the "Sea of Silver Sand", it was designed by a famous Japanese painter and landscape artist, Sōami.

Kogetsudai, Ginkaku-ji, Kyoto
EXIF info:

Nikon Df
Lens: 24-70mm F/2.8G
Focal Length: 42mm
Aperture: F/6.3
Shutter Speed: 1/1280s
ISO Sensitivity: ISO 320


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