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Arashiyama
Posted: Tue Mar 22, 2022 3:15 am
by Heavensabove
Hi all,
While we had a few good days weather wise last week we ventured out to Arashiyama (meaning storm mountains) in Kyoto. I was playing with my new camera. The Temples and shrines had a very special feel. In the third shot you can even see a monk walking up the steps.
Images here -
https://www.reddit.com/user/Intrusivefe ... rashiyama/
Keep safe
Shane.
Re: Arashiyama
Posted: Tue Mar 22, 2022 5:09 pm
by Seeker13
Shane,
Very striking and serene looking. I would have loved to have just sat there for awhile absorbing the tranquility. What a nice way to spend your day! On vacations(with Dave, not the family) I would sit and meditate and receive the most amazing visions and visits in those beautiful peaceful places.
There has to be some wonderful stories behind the places you photographed. What are the stone figures in the last one?
Kim
Re: Arashiyama
Posted: Wed Mar 23, 2022 12:49 am
by Heavensabove
Seeker13 wrote: ↑Tue Mar 22, 2022 5:09 pm
Shane,
Very striking and serene looking. I would have loved to have just sat there for awhile absorbing the tranquility. What a nice way to spend your day! On vacations(with Dave, not the family) I would sit and meditate and receive the most amazing visions and visits in those beautiful peaceful places.
There has to be some wonderful stories behind the places you photographed. What are the stone figures in the last one?
Kim
Hi Kim,
These are the burial plots of the poor who lived in the area over 300 years ago. They couldn't afford to have a typical Japanese ceremony so the monks took them in and provided an area where they could finally rest in peace.
Shane.
Re: Arashiyama
Posted: Wed Mar 23, 2022 3:00 pm
by happyrain
That is very humbling- and the first picture is so cool!
Re: Arashiyama
Posted: Wed Mar 23, 2022 6:11 pm
by Welles
Shane,
When I saw that last image I immediately thought, 'stone garden'. Great image.
Re: Arashiyama
Posted: Wed Mar 23, 2022 9:49 pm
by Seeker13
Shane,
My first impression led me to believe it was a cemetery. I wondered, "For who?" Thanks for the explanation.
Kim
Re: Arashiyama
Posted: Wed Mar 23, 2022 10:25 pm
by Heavensabove
Welles wrote: ↑Wed Mar 23, 2022 6:11 pm
Shane,
When I saw that last image I immediately thought, 'stone garden'. Great image.
Thanks Welles
Re: Arashiyama
Posted: Wed Mar 23, 2022 10:27 pm
by Heavensabove
happyrain wrote: ↑Wed Mar 23, 2022 3:00 pm
That is very humbling- and the first picture is so cool!
Thanks Eric, I hope you're doing ok.
Shane
Re: Arashiyama
Posted: Thu Mar 24, 2022 1:43 am
by Sandy
Hi Shane,
The photos are wonderful...the peace is so easily transferred through the film.
thank you!
xxSandy