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Gasshozukuri Farmhouse


Gasshozukuri Farmhouse
Photo Information
Copyright: Scott Andersen (ScottAndersen) (45)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2005
Categories: Architecture
Camera: Nikon Coolpix 4300
Exposure: f/3.2
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Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-02-22 5:57
Viewed: 715
Points: 4
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Shirakawago is a world heritage listed village in Northern Japan.

The farm houses are built in an architecture style called 'gasshozukuri', as the house's steep roofs resemble two hands folded for a prayer.

This massive construction is required for the houses to withstand the large amounts of snow falling in the region during winter.
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Scott,
This is great architecture in a style that I have not seen before. You have done a nice job managing the harsh lighting with the bright snow. Your composition is great presenting the building from an angle showing nice depth and detail. The hazy mountains form a nice backdrop for the shot.
TFS,
Asa

Hi, Scott -

I remember similar houses from the mountains near Nagoya; they are impressive, and the amount of snow they have to deal with really makes the style necessary!

I think you need to correct a slight over-exposure; otherwise, it looks fine.

Dan

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