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Tokyo Sky Tree's traditional color

Wed, November 4, 2015, by Muza-chan

Tokyo Sky Tree, the most modern structure in Japan, incorporates some elements specific to the Japanese traditional architecture, such as the traditional earthquake resistant design Shimbashira-Seishin ("center column vibration control"), used in the old times for the tall, five storied wooden pagodas.

Its color also has traditional roots: it is an original shade called SKYTREE White that was inspired by aijiro, the lightest shade of Japanese traditional indigo blue…

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Tokyo Sky Tree, Sumida, Tokyo
Tokyo Sky Tree, Sumida, Tokyo
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Nikon Df
Lens: 24-70mm F/2.8G
Focal Length: 31mm
Aperture: F/7.1
Shutter Speed: 1/1000s
ISO Sensitivity: ISO 400
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