Toro Stone Lanterns at Nara, a photo from Nara, Kinki

Photographer's Note

Stone lanterns at Nara in Japan, an important historic town south of Kyoto. I've sharpened the oof fg, and added density to the oe highlights. Also desaturated the blue sign at left.

I think this was at Kasuga Taisha. Will come back & edit. Cannot get into Google right now.

Edit: "Few things are simpler but more quaintly enchanting than the stone lanterns padding the walking path leading up to world reknown UNESCO World Heritage Site Kasuga Shrine in Nara Park. In fact, one of the reasons why Kasuga Shrine is famous is because it has some of the oldest bronze and stone lanterns, called Toro, in all of Japan. Toro were originally created as religious elements for temples and shrines, but today they are used in Japanese gardens more for their beauty." Source:

http://www.unframedworld.com/2010/11/kasuga-shrine-stone-lanterns-in-nara-park/

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Silvio1953 (221729) 2012-03-20 1:36

Ciao Chris, great composition with a lot of fantastic stone lanterns, excellent clarity, splendid light and colors, very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio

Nicou (193806) 2012-03-20 2:19

Hello

suepr compo et iamge quel pierres, avec la mousse vert qui reocuvre ce pierres, fantastique vue et iamge, bravo.

Merci et amitiй

Nicou

besnard (59196) 2012-03-20 3:34

Bonjour Chris
C'est curieux et intйressant tout ce rassemblement de lanternes aux formes multiples et variйes.
Merci pour le partage et bonne journйe.
Nicole

jhm (211736) 2012-03-20 3:36

Hello Chris,

I though to a cemetry with all these extraordinarily stone lanterns.
Technical perfect, excellent composition.
Sharpness and clarity are lovely.
Very well done, TFS.

Regards,
John

Budapestman (82620) 2012-03-20 3:58

Hi Chris,
I like this superb composition and the beautiful details, the lights and POV are splendid, great shot of this place, Tfs! Have a nice day! Kellemes napot kнvбnok!
Gyцrgy

timecapturer (49288) 2012-03-20 4:16

Hi Chris
wonderful shot of these Kasuga lanterns. So perfectly sharp, detailed and textured. Looks like a few have been around for quite a number of years here, the moss adds that little touch of colour and magic. Excellent!

Regards - Brian.

pierrefonds (114536) 2012-03-20 4:43

Hi Chris,

The trees are framing well the lanterns. The point of view is showing the details and colors of the Nara stone lanterns. The afternoon light is giving nice tints to the colors. Have a nice day.

Pierre

SnapRJW (31631) 2012-03-20 4:55

So Chris - All these lanterns are in situ .. what a sight and so beautiful with the lichens and mosses growing all over them. Fascinating shot, the green leafy backdrop is super blending in nicely without distracting. Warm regards rosemary

Sergiom (117241) 2012-03-20 6:11

Bonjour Chris,

J'aime beaucoup la mousse verte qui chapeaute les monuments gris. Elle ajoute une belle touche de couleurs а ces belles formes.

Amicalement

Serge

chrisvek (7003) 2012-03-20 6:49

Hello Chris,

Unique capture.Nice POV.Perfect saturation and contrast.TFS

Good evening,
Chris

Graal (103040) 2012-03-20 7:33

Bonjour Chris,
unusual stone lanterns. Good informations and pp. Photo I like. Very good quality.
Have a nice day.
Aleksander

Afsanehbagheri (3228) 2012-03-20 7:57

سلام دوست من

بهترین ها

جای جالب در محیط خوب

mohammad_H (10178) 2012-03-20 8:10

سلامچریس
Really interesting and beautiful stone lanterns and the resolution recorded in the appropriate box did it. Have a nice evening

rychem (72187) 2012-03-20 10:13

It is very interesting to read abut these stone lanterns, excellent captured and presented
regards
Ryszard

yquem46 (38752) 2012-03-20 10:57

Hi Chris
I have absolutely everything to learn from Japan and its traditions
This is therefore a nice image with which to start my education
Excellent quality
Best regards
patrick

emka (158204) 2012-03-20 16:44

Hi Chris, There are so many stone lanterns in Nara, and specially in kasuga Taisha. In the Temple there were also other lanterns. Nice view with the moss covering the stone. Superb composition.

WArm regrads

Malgo

adores (46979) 2012-03-20 18:28

Hi Chris!
And they are right to use them this way because they are just magnificent, specially here, when we have so many together!Good pov to show this wonderful place- Good light and sharpness also. I really like the effect of the moss on the lanterns!

TopGeo (38220) 2012-03-20 23:52

Hello Chris,
Ideal idea and pattern a cemetery!! with all these extraordinarily stone elements
Technical perfect all the best!
Georgios

Royaldevon (85932) 2012-03-21 1:40

Good Morning Chris,

I like how you have positioned the tallest lantern in the immediate f/g where it provides fine textural and sculptural details and makes a fine lead to the vast array of other lanterns.

Have a lovely day,
Bev :-)

angel66 (1006) 2012-03-21 1:59

Hi Chris
this photo looks to me technically perfect! TFS
Have a nice day
Ciao
Giuliana

jjcordier (79299) 2012-03-21 3:03

Chris
Ces lanternes de pierres sont vraiment trиs surprenantes et tu en as rйalisй une excellente photo.
Amicalement
JJ

Bluejeans (64251) 2012-03-21 6:11

Ola Chris ,
Muito interessante este kugar com estas lanternas de pedra , os detalhes estгo muito bons , parabйns!!
Um abraзo Gonзalo

Didi (61589) 2012-03-21 8:12

Hi Chris
Very original and interesting subject
Very good frame quality.
I'll be return from Normandy in the first of april.
Best regards

siolaw (38294) 2012-03-22 0:52

Hi Chris
An interesting site and a fine picture of it! I like how these stone lanterns are tight, pleasantly filling the frame. Compo and POV are fine too with good balance of this image.
Greetings
Laurent

jusninasirun (17529) 2012-03-22 5:17

Hello Chris.
The way these stones are carved into so many lanterns are amazing. Your capture rendered such pleasing tone and details. Nicely composed shot and thanks for sharing.
Regards.
Jusni

dkmurphys (79209) 2012-03-22 13:20

Hi Chris,
Amazing place, superb rock lanterns. Well captured, very beautiful scene.

Daniel

delpeoples (60342) 2012-03-24 2:04

Hi Chris

What an amazing subject, I love the lichen that covers over the stone lanterns and the beautiful textures. I probably would have cloned out the white sign in the left foreground, but that's just a small nitpick.
Thanks for sharing, have a great day.

Best regards
Lisa

ikeharel (113427) 2014-08-01 4:24

Hello Chris,
Fabulous sight of the many stone lanterns, same pattern but each is a bit different.
Green moss adorned as a cap or a hat atop of some.
Fine picture, DOF and clarity.
Have a nice weekend,
Ike