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Aizu Jibo Dai-Kannon

Fri, December 14, 2018, by Muza-chan

With a height of 57 meters, the giant statue of Kannon in Aizu-Wakamatsu is the 31st tallest statue in the world. Erected 31 years ago, it represents the Buddhist goddess Kannon in the version Compassionate Mother (Jibo Kannon in Japanese).

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Aizu Jibo Dai Kannon, Aizu-Wakamatsu
Aizu Jibo Dai Kannon, Aizu-Wakamatsu
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Nikon Df
Lens: VR 28-300mm F/3.5-5.6G
Focal Length: 300mm
Aperture: F/7.1
Shutter Speed: 1/1040s
ISO Sensitivity: ISO 400
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