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In Memoriam
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Uploaded: 01/09/08 8:17 PM GMT
In Memoriam
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Photography->Places of worship
This is one of those pictures I have been hesitant about posting for a while. What you can see are memorial statues in Okunoin Cemetery, the largest in Japan, dedicated to babies and young children by their parents. In Japan, popular belief holds that a hideous creature by the name of Shozuka-no-Baba strips children of their clothing, then forces them to make piles of stones to build a stairway to paradise. The Japanese in the countryside often attach small pieces of children's clothing to the statues, believing that Jizo [a god] will clothe the children in his protection. Your comments, as usual, are welcome.
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::rp64
01/09/08 9:54 PM GMT
I, for one, think it is a beautiful picture that represents beautiful sentiments. As a novice I can't really comment on the quality of the picture, but it touched my heart which to me is the true measure of success.
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"'Life is not a journey to the grave with the
intention of arriving safely in a pretty
and well preserved body,
but rather to skid in broadside,
thoroughly used up,
totally worn out,
and loudly proclaiming,
"WOW! What a ride!"'
Your shot is nice because of the angle you used. I also made photos about these little sculptures to show here to my friends what's the way how Japanese believe. I could see in Tokyo that they put also feeding bottles and comforters in front of them. Where is it? I have never seen so much together.
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From the thumbnail, I thought you had done some PS work on a B&W image. Seeing this full size, the enormity of the parents grief is almost overwhelming. A very good photo and thanks for sharing the customs of another country.
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Much of the beauty in life is found in people who care.
What a touching way to remember the babies. Thank you very much for sharing.
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This is a really beautiful shot indeed. I like the perspective and also the colors.
Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful.
Ed.
Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful.
Ed.
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Thank you so much for explaining the story and rituals behind this striking image. It,s poignant, and I love the angle and clarity. + faves
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What a beautiful and touching capture. Its quite heart wrenching to see them all like that. I like the angle you took it from. I am faving this one.
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Thank you for sharing this. I had never seen these before and was very moved by the image and description of their purpose.
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