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Yamadera Ungyo Nio guardian

Sun, November 10, 2019, by Muza-chan
A close-up photo of the second Nio guardian at Yamadera, in Yamagata Prefecture. This represents the benevolent Buddhist king Ungyō, depicted with the mouth closed, signifying closed to shelter and keep in the good spirits.

Yamadera, Yamagata
EXIF info:

Nikon Df
Lens: VR 28-300mm F/3.5-5.6G
Focal Length: 300mm
Aperture: F/16
Shutter Speed: 1/60s
ISO Sensitivity: ISO 4000


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