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Heron Portrait 2 by
Toto_san This beautiful heron was standing only one meter from me. Tokyo, Japan. Nikon D40, 55-200 mm lens. Toto_san-1210168324.jpg |
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Kinkaku-ji Temple by
hermanlam This image was taken at Kyoto, Japan, and is of Kinkaku-ji Temple. Also formally known as Rukoonji, and now also known as the Golden Pavilion (for obvious reasons), Kinkaku-ji is covered in 6 kg of gold. It was initially built in 1397 to be part of a residence for the retired shogun Ashikaga Yoshimitsu. It was converted into a Zen Temple after the Shogun's death in 1408. Having been destroyed by fire set by a fanatic monk in 1950, it was rebuilt in 1955. It currently houses sacred Buddhist relics. hermanlam-1170808556.jpg |
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Fuji-San by
hermanlam This image was taken at Hakone, Japan, a tourist area close to the base of Mount Fuji. We visited for two days, the first of which it was cloudy and Mount Fuji was nowhere to be seen. Luckily for us, the morning of our departure proved to be a clear day, and we were able to catch this sight. Mount Fuji is Japan's highest peak at 3776 metres (12338 feet). It has not erupted since 1708. hermanlam-1170129016.jpg |
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Ritsurin Park - Part 3 by
Toto_san Another shot of Ritsurin Park in Takamatsu city in Japan. Toto_san-1205247527.jpg |
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Walnut for Polly by
raiden747 Taken at Tama Zoo in Japan. The bottom right corner just above the stump had a white wall that ruined the background. I used the clone brush option to copy the greenery and paint over the wall. Can you tell the outline of the wall? raiden747-1157938479.jpg |
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Koala 5 by
Toto_san Taken on a rainy day through a glass with a Nikon D40. Nagoya Zoo, Japan Toto_san-1209035088.jpg |
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Heron Portrait 3 by
Toto_san Tokyo, Japan. Nikon D40 Toto_san-1210256568.jpg |
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Heron High Above by
Toto_san Himeji, Japan. Nikon D40 Toto_san-1209992818.jpg |
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Moving Calm by
djrangman Downstream of a large waterfall near Utoro, a small port city in Hokkaido, Japan. djrangman-1154110715.jpg |
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Blue skies for a wedding . . . . by
LynEve The Church of The Good Shepherd, Tekapo, NZ I was pleased to get this shot minus tourists - it does not happen often. Minutes after I took this a Japanese wedding party arrived, making a lovely sight. I was tempted to get a few shots but respected their privacy. I was told that wedding parties sometimes come from Japan just for the photo shoots, having already had the ceremony in their own country. The church was built as a memorial to the pioneers of the Mackenzie Country, the foundation stone laid by HRH the Duke of Gloucester, on January 15, 1935. The builders were instructed that the site was to be left undisturbed, including the matagouri bushes, (the very thorny shrub that can be seen to the right of the building). Rocks already on wall lines had to remain and stones for the wall were to be gathered within a radius of five miles , and be left in their natural condition. Canon EOS 450D,Canon 17-85mm lens LynEve-1296991554.jpg |
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Rokuonji Temple by
pzink Also known as the Golden Pavilion. Originally built in 1185-1332. Fire caused the last rebuild in 1950. Kyoto, Japan. pzink-1150214734.jpg |
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Cherry Blossoms 1 by
raiden747 I took this picture and many others at the Cherry Blossom festival on Okinawa Japan. Enjoy :-) raiden747-1138557224.jpg |
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Whale Smile by
raiden747 Taken at Expo Park on Okinawa, Japan. raiden747-1189260296.jpg |
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MBG - Japanese Garden III by
Hottrockin "Garden of pure, clear harmony and peace." The largest traditional Japanese Garden in North America, Seiwa-en covers 14 acres, including a 4-1/2 acre lake surrounded by expansive lawns and a meandering path. This is a chisen kaiyu-shiki, or "wet strolling garden," a style developed by wealthy landowners of the late Edo period in 19th century Japan. Koichi Kawana, designer of Seiwa-en, said that a Japanese garden cannot be fully explained in words, but must be experienced. The garden must be seen with the mind, not just the eyes, allowing the imagination to move beyond the obvious to discover deeper spiritual meanings. Every aspect of Seiwa-en has been subtly refined to encourage visitors to slow down, to contemplate and observe. Any and all comments and critiques welcome!! |
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Once Upon A Time... by
Toto_san A heron guarding the castle of Himeji. :) Himeji, Japan. Nikon D40. Toto_san-1229793585.jpg |
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I also have one.... by
Toto_san ...shot of Mandarin Duck. After seeing many of this duck shot was shared here I decided to upload one from my camera's point of view. From last April, Himeji Zoo, Japan. Toto_san-1233575439.jpg |
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Dolphin Smile by
raiden747 Taken at Expo Park on Okinawa, Japan. May it bring warmth and happiness to you :) raiden747-1188992570.jpg |
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Jellyfish 2 by
Toto_san Osaka Aquarium, Osaka, Japan. Nikon D40 Toto_san-1213626476.jpg |
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Ritsurin Park - Part 2 by
Toto_san Beautiful Ritsurin Park, Takamatsu, Shikoku, Japan Toto_san-1202097321.jpg |
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Heron Portrait 5 by
Toto_san Kyoto, Japan. Nikon D40, 55-200 mm lens. Toto_san-1210433128.jpg |
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Mates - Part 2 / Follow Me by
Toto_san A funny pair at Himeji Zoo, in Himeji, Japan. The grey herons live all around Japan. You can find them in cities like Tokyo, in parks where they can find ponds. They are not afraid of people. They like to stay at Zoos, because they can eat with the other birds when it is feeding time. Taken with a Nikon D40. Toto_san-1213018398.jpg |
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Thousand Shades of Green by
Toto_san I have already posted this shot before, but it was oversaturated and not so well composed, so I deleted it and have cut the original one and here it is: one of the most fabulous gardens of Japan, Ritsurin Park from Takamatsu city. Toto_san-1223300996.jpg |
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May in Rikugien Garden, Tokyo by
Toto_san Two years ago in Japan. Taken with my old Fuji FinePix camera. Toto_san-1237903894.jpg |
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Sunset in Takamatsu, Japan by
Toto_san It was made during this summer in Takamatsu City, Shikoku Island. Toto_san-1198314436.jpg |
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Heron Portrait 4 by
Toto_san Tokyo, Japan. Nikon D40, 55-200 mm lens. Toto_san-1210337712.jpg |
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Heron High Above 2 by
Toto_san Now it is something different. I think this perspective is not too often can be seen. A grey heron from beneath. Taken in Himeji, Japan with a Nikon D40 and a 55-200 mmm lens. Thanks for any comments in advance. They are always MUCH APPRECIATED. :) Toto_san-1212907817.jpg |
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Grey Heron - Part 2 by
Toto_san Taken in Ritsurin Park in Takamatsu city, Japan. Comments are welcome. Toto_san-1205051015.jpg |
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Ritsurin Park - Part 4 by
Toto_san Another shot from Takamatsu, Japan. Comments are welcome and much appreciated. Toto_san-1205762106.jpg |
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Heron High Above 3 by
Toto_san A closer look to that heron taken in Himeji, Japan. Nikon D40, 55-00 mm lens. Toto_san-1213195572.jpg |
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For Japan by
Toto_san God bless Japan in such hard times. I have been there three times, and felt more earthquakes but have never imagined a big like this one... Toto_san-1299934962.jpg |
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Sakura 'n' Sunshine by
Toto_san Mostly for those who has now cold and foggy November. We had our first freeze this night...Shot taken near Kyoto in Japan this April. Nikon D40. Toto_san-1227105826.jpg |
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Ancient Perfection by
rserpan Man I love Japan. This is Himeji Castle near Kyoto Japan. This picture tries to capture how amazing the castle really is. Being there in person is the only way to feel how incredible it is. In 1601 Terumasa Ikeda, son-in -law of the Shogun Ieyasu Tokugawa, rebuilt this castle into a five storied monster. Himeji was very important to the Shogun because of its defensive positioning. rserpan-1175105418.jpg |
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Koala 6 by
Toto_san Nagoya Zoo, Japan. Nikon D40 Toto_san-1209115888.jpg |
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Spring Garden, Himeji Castle by
Toto_san Vivid colored azaleas early April in Himeji, Japan. Nikon D40 Toto_san-1212761516.jpg |
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Imperial Ikebana by
Toto_san An ikebana from the Imperial Palace in Kyoto, Japan. Nikon D40. Toto_san-1223647000.jpg |
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Fall to the Ocean by
djrangman A waterfall on the northern coast of Hokkaido, Japan. djrangman-1154191605.jpg |
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White wave by
EmionD The Pacific Ocean in Japan... EmionD-1158555802.jpg |
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Indulging in flight by
EmionD ... seaguls of the Japan sea EmionD-1168260825.jpg |
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Japan - Kanazawa - Kenrokuen by
Kamisama This a zen garden in Japan. I would just say that, with a weather like that, you can spend the entire day there to take nap, read a book, ... "Rokuen" is a little similar than "Gakuen"="Paradise" ... Kamisama-1113911894.jpg |
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Bright Camellia by
LynEve "Camellia-Petal~ Fell in silent dawn~ Spilling A water jewel." -Matsuo Basho,Japanese haiku poet, 1644-1694 . . . . . . The camellia has been in cultivation for centuries in Japan, Korea, China & India. They are named for a Moravian Jesuit priest, Geoy Josef Kanel, whose name latinised became Camellias. He lived & preached in the Phillipine Islands where he died in 1706.. .Panasonic DMC-FZ7.. Thank you for taking a look.Any comments are most welcome and always appreciated. LynEve-1189679767.jpg |
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Grey Heron by
Toto_san I had the opportunity to take stock of this beautiful heron for almost ten minutes. It was just walking some metres from me. I was sitting stock still and just wondering at it. Made in Ritsurin Park, Takamatsu City, Japan. Toto_san-1199801607.jpg |
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Heronic by
Toto_san Himeji, Japan. Nikon D40, 55-200 mmm lens. Toto_san-1211379773.jpg |
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Japanese Garden - Part 2 by
Toto_san At the Imperial Palace in Kyoto, Japan. Nikon D40. Toto_san-1222959110.jpg |
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White Camellia by
Toto_san Taken in Japan in 2008. Toto_san-1269340113.jpg |
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Beaver Lake by
Jay_Underwood This is the Beaver Lake Nature Center, in Upstate N.Y. This shot was taken somewhere around 7pm. I walked 5 miles around the Lake and through deep forest trails taking pictures like a tourist from Japan! More on the way! Jay_Underwood-1188830119.jpg |
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Japan - Myajima Island by
Kamisama One of the three top view in Japan Kamisama-1112952877.jpg |
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Japanese Garden by
Toto_san At Rokuon-Ji in Kyoto, Japan. Nikon D40. Toto_san-1222958949.jpg |
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Hybiscus 2 by
Toto_san Nagoya Botanical Gardens, Japan. Nikon D40 Toto_san-1210086479.jpg |
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Comma (butterfly) by
wimida This butterfly fly last week me garden, and then on my fence. The first photograph was worthless, and the butterfly flew away. He landing on my shoulder and photograph also that failed. Then he will sit agian on the fence, and gave himself authorisation to make photograph (he continued sit) On the outside of its wings to see you the character C. On this photograph can you the c not well see but the other photograph of aside seeing you him clearly. The Comma (Polygonia c-album) is a species of butterfly, common in the United Kingdom and with a distribution across Europe and temperate Asia to Japan and south to Morocco. Similar species are found in the United States and Canada. It has a white marking on its underwings resembling a comma. The wings have a distinctive ragged edge, apparently a cryptic form as the butterfly resembles a fallen leaf. The caterpillars are also cryptic, resembling a bird dropping. wimida-1178454677.jpg |
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Golden Pavillion by
Malificent This is a picture I took of Kinkaku-Ji (the Golden Pavillion) in Kyoto, Japan. It's even shiner in person than it is on film. This picture was taken on a gorgeous October day with a Sony DSC-P200. This is also one of many pictures I took of the temple; I chose to upload this one because of the reflection of the tree and sky in the pond in the foreground. Also, it was hard to get any sort of angle without people in it! Malificent-1198456972.jpg |
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Itsukushima Shrine by
Toto_san It can be found some kilometers from Hiroshima in Miyajima Island, Japan. This UNESCO world heritage site was built from the 6th to 12th centuries. wikipedia/Itsukushima Shrine Toto_san-1232273878.jpg |
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Sushi? by
Toto_san or not sushi? That is the question. Snail taken in Japan last April. Nikon D40. Toto_san-1234643624.jpg |
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Low Fog on the Beach by
verenabloo It was one of those lovely days at the beach! There was a low cloud causing a bit of a fog-like effect, almost laying on the sand and Ocean. But it was cool and crisp yes pleasant. The Pacific here at Cannon Beach is the nicest in Oct and Nov of the year, as that's when the Straights of Japan come rolling in. These monoliths are part of the Haystack Group of Rocks at this coastal town. It's always quite a view to sit and look at or walk near. When the tide goes out, there are wonderful tidepools to see and touch little underwater critters such as starfish, sea urchins etc..... Thanx for viewing and wishing you were all here to enjoy the sea. verenabloo-1195113024.jpg |
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The Imperial Palace 2 by
Toto_san Now it's a closer look to the Japanese emperor's dwelling place. Tokyo, Japan Toto_san-1202875202.jpg |
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Maple Dream by
Toto_san A blossoming maple tree from Himeji, Japan. Toto_san-1208946084.jpg |
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Byodo-in by
Toto_san Uji, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan. Nikon D40. Toto_san-1223646850.jpg |
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Dew Catcher by
djrangman This is a spider web that was on a mountain pass in the northern part of Hokkaido, Japan. The clouds were blowing right through everything- like a super dense moving fog. Hope that you enjoy it. djrangman-1155327324.jpg |
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Tranguil evening by
EmionD ...beach in Chiba/Japan EmionD-1151625317.jpg |
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Hybiscus 3 by
Toto_san Nagoya Botanical Gardens, Japan. Nikon D40 Toto_san-1214937865.jpg |
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Hibiscus 4 by
Toto_san Nagoya Botanical Gardens, Japan. Nikon D40 Toto_san-1214938181.jpg |
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O-SA-KA by
Toto_san Osaka, Japan. Nikon D40. Toto_san-1228943516.jpg |
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Feasting 2 by
raiden747 I took this picture during the Cherry Blossom festival on Okinawa Japan. This bee would not stay still! It was hard to get a good shot in. I think I got his good side ;-) raiden747-1138554999.jpg |
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Taro Droplets by
Toto_san I took some bulbs of taro plants from Japan to Hungary. Here is the result... Toto_san-1204639309.jpg |
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Land of Waters by
Toto_san Japan is really a land of waters. The Pacific Ocean, hundreds of rivers, streams and thousands of ponds. A little bit manipulated with lights and saturation. Taken in Kyoto at Kinkakuji in April with a Nikon D40. Toto_san-1216318361.jpg |
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Japan - harmony by
EmionD ... EmionD-1179286896.jpg |
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Actinimorphy by
gs208103 Ohio University has close ties to Chubu University in Japan. A number of years ago, Chubu donated 175 Cherry Trees to Ohio Unversity. Every spring they make the campus that much more beautiful. Hope you like it! gs208103-1113501832.jpg |
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Temple in Japan by
okidoki I captured this photo while in Japan. okidoki-1215886463.jpg |
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Blue by
rserpan Found these while on my journey in Japan. I haven't had time to photoshop my selection, but I felt this one and several others were nice enough to load right away. let me know what you guys think! I would really appreciate comments on the work. *young photographer trying to improve. rserpan-1174934837.jpg |
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Waterbus by
Toto_san Tokyo Bay, Japan. Fuji TV Headquarters in the background. Toto_san-1205504966.jpg |
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Composition - Made in Japan by
Toto_san I took this lovely shot on Miyajima Island in Japan. Comments are welcome. Toto_san-1202477769.jpg |
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Vanilla by
Toto_san Botanical Gardens, Nagoya, Japan. Nikon D40 Toto_san-1209116132.jpg |
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Kiyomizu-Dera by
hermanlam This image was taken in Kyoto, Japan, and is of Kiyomizu Temple. It is one of Kyoto's most famous landmarks, and is currently vying for title as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World (check out www.n7w.com). Also known as the Pure Water Temple, it was originally built in 798 by the Buddhist monk Enchin, of the Hosso Sect of Japanese Buddhism. Like Kinkakuji-Mae, the temple was burned down and rebuilt several times over the years, most recently in 1633. This image is of the Hondo, the main hall of the temple complex, whose veranda is supported by 139 wooden pillars. hermanlam-1170913574.jpg |
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Get Shinto with it by
KenZen Miyajima (Itsukushima) Shrine in Japan (just outside of Hiroshima). This is a shot of the infamous "floating" torii gate. This is one of the "Three Most Beautiful Scenes of Japan". I was there on two different days and the first day the tide was out and I got to walk right out there beneath the gate. It really is an amazing thing to see. And the entire island is incredible. Very peaceful. Actually, I might do a few in a series...Enjoy. KenZen-1159224977.jpg |
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Himeji Castle by
Toto_san Himeji Castle is the largest and most beautiful castle of Japan. It is a UNESCO World Heritage. Absolutely majestic. I took this shot this morning. Hope you will like it. Comments are welcome. Toto_san-1208870942.jpg |
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Dendrobium Bullenianum by
Toto_san An orange orchid. Nagoya Botanical Gardens, Japan. Nikon D40 Toto_san-1214847839.jpg |
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Rainbow Bridge by
leto84 The Rainbow Bridge in the Odaiba part of Tokyo, Japan. leto84-1189295761.jpg |
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Ritsurin Park - Part 1 by
Toto_san A closer look to to yesterday's image - Thousand Shades of Green. Takamatsu City, Japan Toto_san-1199978777.jpg |
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Tama Butterflies 7 by
Toto_san Tama Zoo, Tokyo, Japan. Nikon D40, 55-200 mm lens Toto_san-1210256878.jpg |
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Osaka Castle #2 by
bif000 Osaka Castle is one of those places steeped in history going back to the Shoguns of 16th century Japan. There is no doubt it is an imposing, impressive castle. That is until you learn that what you are seeing was rebuilt 1990's and houses a modern museum including elevators. The inside does not resemble a Japanese castle at all. I walked away feeling somewhat disappointed. Hope you like the picture nonetheless. bif000-1199910749.jpg |
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The green leaf by
rserpan Started playing with macro features on the new camera. Really liked this one of a leaf in an outdoor farm museum in Kyoto Japan. Tried to keep the F stop to the front so the background would blur but the water would be very apparent. rserpan-1175010984.jpg |
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Sugilite Spirit by
tealeaves Sugilite is gemstone found in Japan, Canada and India. "It is said that sugilite strengthens the heart, aids physical healing and reduces stress. It is a balancer of mind, body and spirit and encourages peace of mind, a general feeling of well being and spiritual love." I hope it's folklore holds true and makes it's way to all who view! Enjoy my friends :) (created in Tierazon). Lori tealeaves-1182138898.jpg |
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Siberia by
Toto_san Yesterday on the flight from Japan to Europe. Somewhere in the extraordinary huge and still white Siberia. Toto_san-1209447677.jpg |
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Spring Garden, Himeji Castle - Part 3 by
Toto_san April 2008, Himeji, Japan. Nikon D40 Toto_san-1214568381.jpg |
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Especially For Rokh by
Toto_san I had a discussion with Rokh. He will understand it... It is a bit something about the prices in Japan. This photo has been taken in Osaka. Japanese restaurants are very interesting, because they put the wax copies of each plates and food and drink into the display. It is a huge help for foreigners if you don't know what to eat, at least you know what looks good and you can choose easily. The other reason why they have this kind of display everywhere, because the most restaurants have only Japanese menu card. That's impossible for us to understand anything at all. The wax copies generally show the components before cooking. Good appetite...(Japanese never say this.) Toto_san-1214728402.jpg |
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Gateway to Enlightenment by
rserpan These are the Tori gates in Kyoto Japan. Basically, each of these orange gates are donated by an organization or family, each has a prayer written on the gate. They stretch several miles, in portions on two separate paths. In the end is a humble Shinto shrine for prayer and thanks. An amazing spectacle. rserpan-1175276590.jpg |
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Can't find my mum by
Toto_san Sunshine City, Tokyo, Japan Toto_san-1202023749.jpg |
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Garden of Beauties by
Toto_san It is one of the most beautiful picturesque scene I've taken in Japan last year. I like its atmosphere very much. Looks like a painting, doesn't it? Thanks for your comments in advance. Taken in Rikugien Gardens in Tokyo. Toto_san-1204208498.jpg |
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Imperial Palace, Kyoto by
Toto_san To see this nice place was a unique experience for me. It is opened for the public only twice a year, in spring and in autumn. And I was lucky to be in Kyoto right then when it was opened for short five days. April, Kyoto, Japan. Nikon D40 Toto_san-1213447796.jpg |
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Neptune's Folly by
Malificent This picture was taken at Universal Studios in Osaka, Japan. Part of the JAWS set for those of you that recognize the boat. ;) I played with the sky and added a bit of rain to make it look more gloomy. Hope somebody likes it. Malificent-1198626679.jpg |
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Need a parking place by
SimonsSays Space Shuttle Discovery approaches the International Space Station. Discovery docked to the Station at 6:18 a.m. (CDT) on Thursday, July 28, 2005 as the two spacecraft orbited over the southern Pacific Ocean west of the South American coast. Onboard the Shuttle were astronauts Eileen M. Collins, STS-114 commander; James M. Kelly, pilot; Andrew S. W. Thomas, Stephen K. Robinson, Wendy B. Lawrence, Charles J. Camarda and Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) astronaut Soichi Noguchi, all mission specialists . Credit: NASA SimonsSays-1123137639.jpg |
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Spring Pigeons by
Toto_san Kyoto Prefecture, Japan. Nikon D40. Toto_san-1229273071.jpg |
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Beautiful blebs by
EmionD ...show with dolphins...Aquapark Oiso, Japan EmionD-1150862117.jpg |
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Japan in Winter by
Rabbel67 I hope you like this one - the north western Japanese coastline during winter Rabbel67-1224800730.jpg |
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Giant Lily by
raiden747 Taken at Expo Park on Okinawa, Japan. The lily is big enough to sleep on if it could hold your weight :) raiden747-1188882345.jpg |
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Kiyomizudera 2 by
Toto_san Early April, Kiyomizu Temple, Kyoto, Japan. Nikon D40 Toto_san-1209793026.jpg |
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White Orchids by
Toto_san Nagoya Botanical Gardens, Japan. Nikon D40. Toto_san-1211289873.jpg |
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Old and new by
rforres The old and the new as seen from the Imperial Gardens in Tokyo, Japan. All comments are appreciated! :) rforres-1262810804.jpg |
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Steller's Sea Eagle by
hirschikiss22 "The Stellers sea-eagle may be one of the rarest raptors in the world. Very little is known about these birds of prey, due to the remote nature of their primary habitat. They breed on the Kamchatka Peninsula, the coastal area around the Sea of Okhotsk, the lower reaches of the Amur River, and on northern Sakhalin and the Shantar islands of Russia. They spend much of the warm season in this region, and some stay here year round. Many others migrate slightly southward for the winter to the southern Kuril Islands and to Hokkaido, Japan, where food is more plentiful. But that's it! This is the only region of the world where this species is found." Animal Bytes. Except this one was part of the bird show at Hogle Zoo today in Salt Lake City. He was an interesting bird to watch and he had a quirky personality. hirschikiss22-1306034770.jpg |
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Precious Metals by
philcUK The Escondida copper, gold and silver pit mine in Chile’s Atacama Desert, as seen in this image from the ASTER satellite. The mine is at an elevation of about 10,000 feet, and produces 127,000 tons per day of ore. Bit of an unusual space shot really but I thought the myriad of textures and muted colours made an interesting desktop image. Credit: NASA/ U.S-Japan ASTER. philcUK-1161625489.jpg |
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Himeji Castle 3 by
Toto_san Himeji, Japan, three weeks ago. Nikon D40 Toto_san-1209881293.jpg |
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The Beauty and the Beast by
Toto_san A great contrast of the nice girl and the crab from Osaka, Japan. Nikon D40. Toto_san-1224406367.jpg |