Digital Guff
Hiwasa Castle
Posted by Daryl Johnson (Farnham, United Kingdom) on 20 January 2008 in Landscape & Rural.
Another view from Yakuoji temple. Unfortunately I didn't actually get to visit this castle. It's not original; it's a modern re-construction. I thought the colours here were quite autumnal; this shot was taken January the 1st!
Although I'm now in England, this blog will still feature photos from Japan for the foreseeable future.
I apologise in advance if I'm tardy with commenting on your blogs or returning comments during the week... I will get to you though!
Lorraine from Gatineau, Canada
It's lovely Daroru, you've made it a wonderful compo, especially like the small structure at the bottom near that gorgeous tree and the little red lights do they have a purpose? is it spelling something? very interesting photo :)
20 Jan 2008 7:14am
@Lorraine: My wife tells me it says "ga shou" - a new year greeting. Thanks Lorraine.
Michael Skorulski from Cigel, Slovakia
The tones and texture are just fantastic. Wonderful shot.
20 Jan 2008 10:25am
@Michael Skorulski: Thanks Michael.
Japanalia from Yokohama, Japan
A beautiful location! The colours are definitely winterish and they embrace the toy-like-castle with warmth. The characters are the accent...I wonder what they used as materials for writing(?!)
20 Jan 2008 2:10pm
@Japanalia: Thanks Gabriela. The kanji were spelled out with lightbulbs!
@Twelvebit: Thanks Twelvebit.
Michael Rawluk from Prince George, Canada
Very beautiful. The temple fits so nicely into the landscape instead of dominating.
20 Jan 2008 6:04pm
@Michael Rawluk: Cheers Michael.
standley from brou-sur-chantereine, France
Magnificent shot. I like the lighting and the tones
20 Jan 2008 6:31pm
@standley: Thanks standley.
Wolfgang Prigge from Canada
Very nice composition, I like how you managed to get the "ga shou" in as well.
20 Jan 2008 6:44pm
@Wolfgang Prigge: Thank you Wolfgang.
Frankie from Boxmeer, Netherlands
The castle is situated on a beautiflul location. I like the colors: the landscape and the sky do have more or less the same color tones. Well done.
20 Jan 2008 11:15pm
@Frankie: Thanks Frankie.
Olympus C750UZ
1/320 second
F/3.2
ISO 127
47 mm