According the Chinese zodiac, the year 2011 will be the
Year of the Rabbit. And since the
zodiac sign replacement just took place, let's have a look at this
year's zodiacal sign, the
rabbit... or, according to other translations, the hare...
If you ask me, I'd say the bunny! :)
There are many sculptures with the zodiacal signs in Japan. Here's one of my favorites, from the Five Storied Pagoda, Toshougu Shrine, Nikko:
Rabbit zodiacal sign, sculpture at the Five Storied Pagoda, Toshougu Shrine, Nikko EXIF info:
Nikon D90
Lens: VR 70-300mm F/4.5-5.6G
Focal Length: 170mm
Aperture: F/5.6
Shutter Speed: 1/25s
ISO Sensitivity: ISO 200