Torii in snow Photo

Photographer’s Note

This is Ogamijinja Shrine. I was sightseeng when I was surprised by the snow, and well... I hope you like this combination of the cold climate here in Aomori with a traditional structure.

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emjleclercq (14133) 2008-02-24 14:41

I like the subject, and the snow is an intersting complement. Bit I would suggest you should try to push a little the contrast if possible, since the colors are a bit muted by the snow in my opinion. And I also regret the cropped stone with inscriptions of the right: you should have either left it out of the image our take the full of it...

All the best,

Emmanuel

vinicio (22260) 2008-02-24 23:20

Good use of the gate in order to focalize the attention through it, the snow is a nice pleasant addiction for this place beautiful and interesting, well done Halgeir, compliments.
Ciao
Vinicio

JonnyU (461) 2008-02-26 1:40

Hello, Halgeir.
Se you have been busy, running around in Japan. I can tell you that there is more snow i Japan than back in Norway. keep taking those pictures.
JonnyU

peco85 (919) 2008-02-29 4:18

Great Japanese atmosphere in this Image:) A bit tilted but at the same time more interesting. Maybe clone away the powerlines?

TFS
PeCO85

pablominto (40020) 2008-03-01 4:23

Hello Halgeir,
This is a fine composition with interesting details!
The muted light adds atmosphere, and the tracks in the snow life...
Well balanced with a good feeling of depth!
Greetings,
Pablo -

dragonslayero (3106) 2008-03-04 7:14

Halloen endå ei gong!

Yes, this is the one I really liked.
What strikes me here is how well the feature and structure of the torii is visible.
As you know, I am planning on making a torii of my own and this really is a good place to start when looking for ideas.
Despite the relative bad weather and the overall whiteness of the photo I feel the colours are brought well forward, lovely deep brown colour to the torii.
I agree with Emmanuel too, a little more contrast would do wonders here.

OJJ

jrj (34779) 2008-03-05 13:17

Exciting journey Hallgeir and interesting photos. As this one in an almost natural bw setting. You use well the gate and the depth to the bacground building. All set in a nice crop and cut. Interesting place.

Abel (104) 2008-08-01 6:14

I really love Toriis. Your photo reminds me of the tranquility of Japanese shrines and temples. If possible I'd edit out the powerlines in photoshop (or a similar program).

Paul

Photo Information

Copyright: Halgeir Vaage (kittyhawk) (1687)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-02-24
Categories: Architecture, Artwork
Camera: Nikon D300, Sigma 10-20mm F4-5.6 EX DC HSM, SanDisk Extreme 1gig, Hoya PL Circ
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/80 seconds
More Photo Info: view
Photo Version: Original Version
Travelogue: A work trip to Akitsu, Hiroshima
Date Submitted: 2008-02-23 18:00