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Stoned traditional alley at Horyu-ji, Nara

Wed, October 21, 2015, by Muza-chan

The Hōryū-ji complex in Nara is divided in two areas, an older one including the temple’s main hall and the 5 stories pagoda, which are the oldest wooden buildings in the world, and a newer area including the Yumedono (Hall of Visions), the hexagonal building in the background of the photo.

Besides these zones, one of the most pleasant places in Hōryū-ji is the stone paved alley connecting the two areas, lined on one side by an old wall…

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Horyu-ji, Nara
Horyu-ji, Nara
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Nikon Df
Lens: 24-70mm F/2.8G
Focal Length: 31mm
Aperture: F/5.6
Shutter Speed: 1/2000s
ISO Sensitivity: ISO 200
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