Heian Jingu Photo | TrekEarth

Photographer’s Note

Heian Jingu (平安神宮) in Kyoto. Definitely a highlight of our trip to Japan during the spring time. Kyoto is a town with so many attraction, I think you need weeks to explore this beautiful city with its hundred of temples, pagodas, shrines, ...

from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heian_Jingu:
The Heian Jingū is a Shinto shrine located in Kyoto, Japan. The Torii before the main gate is one of the largest in Japan, and the main building, or shaden, is designed to imitate the Kyoto Imperial Palace. The Heian Jingū was built in 1895 for the 1100th anniversary of the establishment of Heiankyō (the old name of Kyoto). The shrine is dedicated to Emperor Kammu and Emperor Kōmei. The former moved the capital to Heian, and the latter was the last before Emperor Meiji, who moved the capital to Tokyo. The Heian Jingū is the destination of the Jidai Matsuri, one of the three most important festivals of Kyoto. (October 22). The procession of this festival begins at the old Imperial palace, and includes carrying the mikoshi (portable shrines) of Emperors Kammu and Komei to the Heian Jingū.

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ymrk (9142) 2009-08-21 1:51

Another capture achim...but you could shoot at the cloudly day to that photo...
Take care,

Yağmur

swiatopelk777 (9308) 2009-08-21 1:53

Hi Achim!
Amazing Japanese architecture. Nice delicate lightness and brightness. Fantastic colors.
Greetings from Warszawa!

snunney (35476) 2009-08-21 2:03

Hello Achim,
A good capture of this shrine nicely framed by the trees. The visitors help create a nice atmosphere. Very good colours and sharpness.

john1 (2403) 2009-08-21 4:46

Hi Achim,

Great capture, very nice composition.
Amazing japanese architecture, excellent colors and sharpness. good details and light.
Best regards.
John

pierrefonds (26659) 2009-08-21 4:46

Hi Achim,

The presence of the people has an effect of scale. The trees are framing well the shrine. The point of view is showing the details and colors of the architecture of the shrine. The quality of the light is enhancing the colors. Have a nice day.

Pierre

Amaz (7512) 2009-08-21 5:27

Excellent capture, Achim!!
Extraordinary architecture and really amazing colours!!!

Brillant work!!!!

Very well taken!!!!

MfG

Nicou (45743) 2009-08-21 7:02

Hello,

merveilleux ce temple, quelle belle image, ce beaux toits avec ce rouge, ce gens, l'animation, la vivacité, superbe compo.

bravoe t amitié

Nicou

feather (50154) 2009-08-21 7:14

It takes all the people milling about to make us appreciate the size of this temple. Very good capture of the traditional Japanese architecture.
Kath

nirvana73 (8844) 2009-08-21 8:16

Hello Achim
splendid architecture
good light and colors too
thanks for sharing
best regards
Ozhan

rodgerg (25027) 2009-08-21 9:31

Hello Achim,

Verry interesting architectur and good presentation of this edifice. The POV well selected give a great prospect to the image. Interesting element of life with the peoples. Colors well colected.
Have a nice WE,
Roger

npecanhuk (14718) 2009-08-21 9:37

Hello Achim!
I love those temples, their architecture and your picture is very good!
TFS - congratulations!
Best regards,
Neyvan

PixelTerror (86853) 2009-08-21 9:55

Hi JFK
As often in Japan light is quite challenging, but the Heian Jingu is definitely wort a visit and several photos
Have a nice day JY

gunbud (28163) 2009-08-21 18:17

Hi Achim,
More incredible architecture captured on your world travels.
The evergreen trees contaast nicely with the blue sky as they make a lovel natural frame for this beautiful temple.
Regards, Tom

bukitgolfb301 (4999) 2009-08-21 19:04

Hello my dear Achim

What a impressive, tight framework shot as usual !
And quite impact image and splendid composition.
I already been there but not yet shooting I should go to Kyoto soonest.
Congratulation on your good job !
Thanks for sharing and best regards,
Have a nice weekend !
Takero

dareco (17104) 2009-08-21 19:47

I remember this place well and it is a lovely city. I was only able to have a quick visit but hopefully will return someday. I enjoy this architecture and also a good daily life capture. TFS

UlfE (9180) 2009-08-21 22:06

Hi Achim,

A very nice and vivid shot. I like your inclusion of people. It tells you that this not a newly taken photo. TFS and have a nice weekend!

Cheers,

Ulf

jlbrthnn (38971) 2009-08-22 6:29

Hello Achim,
One cannot that to be allured by the originality of architecture, his lightness and his elegance. The forms are as harmonious as the colors. Your photograph in light low-angle shot presents to wonder this building. The light allowed you.
Have a nice day.
Cordially.
Joël

belido (16877) 2009-08-22 6:34

Hi Achim,

very particular architecture. I like a lot how you framed with the two trees balancind the image and the human inclusion. Very good shot!
Regards,
Carlos

AiresSantos (42924) 2009-08-22 23:12

Hi Achim
Beautiful postcard from Kyoto.
The architecture is nice and the POV also. Well framed. The people give more life.
TFS and have a nice Sunday
Aires

paura (39306) 2009-08-23 2:39

Achim,
A arquitetura aqui apresentada é absolutamente incomum para nós e muito bonita. Os detalhes estão muito bons também. Lindo trabalho.

Abraço

Paulo

claudeD (11485) 2009-08-23 9:21

Hello Achim,

interesting picture from Japan with perfect sharpness and fine colors.Very good architecture shot.TFS.

With regards from Luxembourg

Jean-Claude

paololg (14241) 2009-08-23 13:29

Ciao dear Achim,
excellent example of pleasant Japanese architecture. Good composition well animated from the people and with a beautiful contrast of colors. Compliments!
Ciao, have a nice week!
Paolo

gilou530 (35700) 2009-08-23 13:40

monument typique du japon avec cette couleur rouge qui flashe a l'écran, un cadrage etune photo bien réalisée
amitiés
gilbert

Miha2ou7 (4955) 2009-08-23 14:53

Hey Achim,

one never knows where the next post will come from. :) A lovely temple for sure. Red as are the temples in China, guess they (the Japanese) also adopt it as the color of fortune. A shame one does not see any sakuras from this angle. But still, a lovely (almost) oldie shot.

Best regards.

jusninasirun (10213) 2009-08-23 15:43

Hi Achim,

Nice show of Japanese architecture. Nice red architecture against the pleasing blue sky.

TFS and best regards,
Jusni

shevchenko (10072) 2009-08-23 22:40

Hi Achim,
Good frame to the entrance, it is allow for get a glimpse and I found more architectures hidden behind this entrace, lovely traditional architecture, thanks for sharing an old photo.
Ally

pablominto (41372) 2009-08-23 23:15

Hello Achim,

Typical Japanese religious architecture is well depicted!
I like how the red structure is situated between the evergreens, making a fine frame for the building...

Greetings,
Pablo -

jafadabret (40325) 2009-08-24 10:35

Bonjour Achim.
Belle harmonie et grande finesse dans cette architecture traditionnelle. Ta photo met parfaitement cette porte en valeur.
Amical salut !
Jacques

Silvio1953 (42869) 2009-08-24 10:55

Ciao Achim, lovely composition with splendid architecture, wonderful light and colors, great scene full of life, very well done, ciao Silvio