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19-APR-2008

Miyajima, Japan view map

The Itsukushima Shrine is known for its unique construction,
which displays the artistic beauty of the Shinden style of architecture.

It was built in 593 and officially designated in Dec 1996
as a precious asset of world heritage.

Best viewed at "original" size
Posted on 11 May 2008

Nikon D2Xs ,Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED
1/60s f/10.0 at 70.0mm iso100 full exif

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kenindfw27-Jun-2008 11:47
Excellent Composition and color. v
dawn22-Jun-2008 02:06
beautiful!
DL 14-May-2008 12:49
Beautiful captured. One of the classic postcard from Japan.
Simon Chandler14-May-2008 01:52
Beautiful image. Love the composition and colors. v
Chris Spracklen12-May-2008 21:18
A great collections of roofs, CM.
I love all the different lines and the great splashes of red!
Best regards, Chris
Char12-May-2008 02:21
Hi CM,
This is a magnificent scene! This is truly breath-taking. \/
2004 12-May-2008 00:57
a beautiful composition !
Walter Otto Koenig11-May-2008 22:51
Super shot. I like the point of view and composition. Nice colors and forms too. "V"
Tomasz Dziubinski - Photography11-May-2008 21:28
Wonderful image and architecture, V.
TuTmin11-May-2008 20:35
stunning photo.great details &colors .well seen.~V~
Guy Dube11-May-2008 15:23
A beautiful shot CM, V
Raymond11-May-2008 15:17
Very beautiful image CM... The old and the new (the buildings in the background), the beautiful rich red colors... very well done.
Guest 11-May-2008 14:04
Lovely view of the roofs! V