Digital Guff
Seirei, Myokenzan 2
Posted by Daryl Johnson (Farnham, United Kingdom) on 11 May 2008 in Architecture.
"Seirei" is a worship hall designed by architect Shin Takamatsu, part of the Myokenzan shrine complex.
http://www.takamatsu.co.jp/
Although I'm now in England, this blog will still feature photos from Japan for the foreseeable future.
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standley from brou-sur-chantereine, France
What an amazing building. You captured it with a perfect angle. Well done!
11 May 2008 8:31pm
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Richard_Irwin from Belper, United Kingdom
Lots of lovely stark angles and delicious reflections here.
11 May 2008 9:24pm
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Paul van der Meer from Valkenswaard, Netherlands
Lovely shot and great composition
11 May 2008 10:03pm
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Saeed from ahwaz, Iran
Thats very nice angle and nice shot!
what an amazing building!
well done!
12 May 2008 3:56am
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Twelvebit from Victoria, United States
I do like the use of wood here. Is wood an expensive building material in Japan?
12 May 2008 4:19pm
@Twelvebit: I think so Twelvebit. Not so many sustainable forests left here these days.
Alfredo J. Martiz J. from Tokyo, Japan
This is very cool, great photo and gorgeous architecture!
14 May 2008 6:56am
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Japanalia from Yokohama, Japan
It is the kind of structure that is a treasure for a photographer! One can exploit the lines and shapes from many angles and even create abstracts with parts of it! It looks interesting as an experiment in new architecture, but I wonder how well it fits into the shrine complex. As I saw in one you your later shots, the shrine has mainly traditional buildings. It makes me think of the Louvre and the pyramids........somehow.
26 May 2008 5:02am
@Japanalia: It was definitely a very striking place that contrasted strongly with the shrine complex. But it worked; I guess that was the idea!
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