Stone Lantern, a photo from Tochigi, Kanto

Photographer's Note

A minimalist colour shot of a stone lantern in Nikko, Japan. Taken just weeks before the big earthquake of March 2011. Similar lanterns can be seen at Nara near Kyoto. Nikko also has lots of nice lakes and waterfalls in the vicinity, but February is probably not the best month to see them. Toshogu Temple dates from 1634.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shrines_and_Temples_of_Nikk%C5%8D

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pajaran (116041) 2022-03-24 4:34

Pozdrav.

Interesantan pogled, dobar tekst ...
Lep gvozdeni fenjer, dobro pokazan sa lepim bojama i kontrastom.
Dobar rad, lepa fotografija.
Lepi detalji.

Zelim vam sve najbolje.
Paja

pierrefonds (114584) 2022-03-24 4:42

Bonjour Chris,

Le cadrage serré met la lanterne en évidence. La prise de vue permet de voir les détails de la lanterne de pierre. La lumière fait ressortir les couleurs. Bonne journée.

Pierre

holmertz (102834) 2022-03-24 4:52

Hello Chris,
The tiny tufts of grass reveal this as a colour photo. Otherwise it's very much a black lantern against fresh white snow. The angle from above underscores this contrast. The elegance and attention to the details that characterize most Japanese products is evident.
Best regards,
Gert

Silvio1953 (221771) 2022-03-24 9:23

Ciao Chris, lovely composition with stone lantertn, fine details and splendid sharpness, very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio

lousat (139352) 2022-03-24 10:49

Hi Chris, a piece of art from this old temple, a stone lantern very elegant, and in the snow is more attractive for a photographer,excellent capture from above in a perfect quality. Have a nice day and thanks,Luciano

Fis2 (170919) 2022-03-24 11:04

Witaj Chris!
Interesting lantern, from stone?
Curious POV, composition and colors.
Snow add flavor to this picture.
Well done.
Warm regards.
Krzysztof

Tue (92514) 2022-03-24 11:23

Hello Chris,
A good and very sharp photo of this lantern, captured from a good angle. It shows the details really well and the snow made the dark tones stand out really well.
Lars

ifege (48217) 2022-03-24 19:58

Hi Chris
A fine detailed photo of the lamp. You mentioned waterfalls and lakes in the Area. Frozen?
cheers
Ian

aliabazari (22321) 2022-03-24 22:25

Hello Chris
Beautiful view of this stone lantern. Clarity and lighting done well. Thanks for sharing

emka (158204) 2022-03-25 0:11

Hello Chris,

This lantern looks made of iron. Lovely view from above. Strange to see the snow. I have seen so many similar lantern in Japan. I was there in the same year.

best regards MAlgo

COSTANTINO (116644) 2022-03-25 23:47

Hello dear Chris and have a nice day
and a happy evening
original version
impressive capture presenting
this minimalist shot of a stone
lantern
well done
regards
Costantino

jmdias (115312) 2022-03-26 10:24

chris

a nice upper view with great details of the artwork in metal and a nice contrast with the snow around.

take care

jorge

PaulVDV (63010) 2022-03-27 11:16

Hello Chris,
I was in Nikko in the month of April and it was quite cold in the evening.
You were there even one month earlier in the year while there was still snow.
The lantern is a beautiful piece of art.
Good sharp photo that shows us the detailed work.
Best regards, Paul

foxy (3461) 2022-03-28 6:12

Hello Chris,
This is a very unique and charming little stone lantern.
I thought it was some kind of an urn in the temple.
I bet it must be very beautiful when they're all light-up at night time.
I just love the simple patterns and the top like an 'Emperor Hat'. Truly amazing.
For me ... the best time to visit Japan will be either Spring or Autumn. I think I would prefer during Autumn :-)
Tfs,
Loong