Kiyomizu-dera Photo

Photographer’s Note

Kiyomizu-dera temple is perhaps the most beloved of Kyoto and is a fixture in the minds of the Japanese people.

For centuries visitors and pilgrims have climbed the cobbled streets to the temple, which stands prominently on a steep hillside with fine views of the city. Supported in part by 139 pillars, the temple juts out over the valley.

Built in 788, the original temple predates Kyoto by six years. The current structure dates from 1633 and became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994.

Colombiana, cbrman, Wanda1, jjcordier, mikolaj_kawa, ChrisJ, ktanska, Sistercosmo, chpp, trekks, vjmite, bukitgolfb301 has marked this note useful

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Colombiana (2546) 2009-10-28 22:18

Hi Andre,
The palette of soft pastels contrast so beautiful with the dark and golden tones of the night. Excellent presentation of the temple.
Best regars,
Maryori

mkgoyal2004 (716) 2009-10-28 22:34

Hi Andre,

You have capture this dusk time image perfectly with proper sharpness and framing. Excellent photo. Congrats.

cbrman (19049) 2009-10-28 23:18

Des couleurs tout à fait saissisantes ! Je regrette la grande partie ce temple dans l'ombre mais la tour illuminée à l'architecture typique est réellement de toute beautée. A tel point que si tu avais une photographie plus serrée en format verticale de cette partie, je pense qu'il faudrait absolument la poster !
Le ciel qui accompagne ce paysage est superbe !
Bravo !

A+

Dominique

Wanda1 (11015) 2009-10-28 23:31

Hello André,
The evening ambience is splendid with various parts of the temple and foilage surrounding it illuminted in the warmth of the lights. And then you have the cool colours of the sky in beautiful shades to compliment the mood. Well composed and great view point.
Hugs from Africa
Wanda
XXX

jjcordier (25200) 2009-10-28 23:37

André
Superbe! Le ciel est magnifique avec ce beau dégradé de couleurs. La "tour" du temple est particulièrement belle. Une qualité d'image splendide.
Amicalement
JJ

mikolaj_kawa (31161) 2009-10-29 0:07

Hello Andre! Very interesting architecture. Wonderful sunset. Amazing colours. Original shot. Well done!

barrufeto_77 (25935) 2009-10-29 0:28

Hi Mr Portrait.

The light....was a pleasure! That soft background is an excellent background.

Well done!

hardyuno (2599) 2009-10-29 1:14

Hi Andre,
perfect blue hour exposure again and a very interesting note and description.
I like this POV and the different Colours, TFS
regards
Hartmut

patdeph (18286) 2009-10-29 2:30

bonjour André
on entre ici dans une atmosphère de rêve et de féérie!Les couleurs du ciel,les éclairages sur les arbres,le temple dans une semi-obscurité, font de cette photo une image merveilleuse à contempler!
Amitiés
Pascale

gut31 (57) 2009-10-29 2:56

Wonderful picture.... the colors, the light and the shadows.....everything is beautiful

ChrisJ (70443) 2009-10-29 4:22

Hi Andre

A superb sunset from Kyoto. I really must go back there one day. Striking warm cold color contrasts, & well composed. Tfs!

ktanska (16695) 2009-10-29 4:44

Hi Andre,
What a combination. Beautiful traditional architecture against intensively colourful evenoing sky. Sky tones surprisingly similar as on your Eiffel tower shot.
Kari

dkeus31 (26361) 2009-10-29 4:56

bonjour andré
encore une superbe lumière, le ciel est somptueux et la tour idéalement placée dans celui ci
bonne journée
didier

PeterDF (298) 2009-10-29 6:18

A beautiful shot here of this classic temple. It's been drawn and photographed many times, but you have really captured a magical moment in the April dusk. Jus a wonderful photograph.

jimmyjimmy (554) 2009-10-29 6:37

Hello Andre

Just a spectacular image. Very well done.

Regards
Jimmy

Dyerco (9288) 2009-10-29 7:12

Hi Andre
I can see why you chose the blue hour to take this shot. It adds a feeling of serenity to the image. Nicely done.
Phil

Sistercosmo (2653) 2009-10-29 13:21

Hi Andre,

you've captured the temple beautifully with an excellent exposure and intense colors. Terrific composition!

Thanks and take good care,
Linda

chpp (4007) 2009-10-29 14:37

hi Andre
excellent shot, the little blur gives even more magic to the picture. great exposure and very nice framing
TFS
C

vjmite (1551) 2009-10-31 0:29

Hi Andre,

Magnificent colours and sharpness. You were there at the right time to get the amazing sunset colours behind the temple silhouettes.

Vince

bukitgolfb301 (4939) 2009-10-31 13:43

Hello my dear Andre

What is another interesting and beautiful shot!
Reasonable framework/composition and fantastic light/color balance is marvelous!
The description of color gradation of the sky is splendid.Very good atmosphere and mood.
Thanks for sharing and best regards,
Have a nice Sunday !

Takero