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1991-1995

Great Torii Gate, Miyajima

Itsukushima, also known as Miyajima, is a small island in Hiroshima Bay, western Japan. Just offshore, the giant, orange Great Torii Gate is partially submerged at high tide. It marks the entrance to the Itsukushima Shrine, which was first built in the 12th century.

A-Bomb Dome, Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, posted earlier:

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Alain Boussac26-Feb-2025 16:56
So iconic and well taken with the reflections ! VV.
Zoltán Balogh24-Jan-2025 15:32
How spectacular! V
Alexander Kazakov24-Jan-2025 07:11
Gorgeous! V
Don Mottershead21-Jan-2025 00:29
Great colour contrast.
Julie Oldfield18-Jan-2025 03:46
It looks particularly striking with the mirror like reflections .
Carl Carbone17-Jan-2025 22:49
Pretty scene and amazing history.
Ika Zinka Eferl17-Jan-2025 08:05
Nice capture of these beautiful structure. "V"
Dennis Hoyne17-Jan-2025 01:52
A beautiful shot of this significant iconic place.
Richard Chu17-Jan-2025 00:33
Very impressive and beautiful Torii Gate! I visited this site in 2015: https://pbase.com/getg3/image/161936883
Nirvan Hope17-Jan-2025 00:11
The Torii, a perfect addition to the landscape.
Mairéad16-Jan-2025 22:03
A beautiful scene, I really like the way the bridge is reflected in the low tide. V
globalgadabout16-Jan-2025 19:22
resonant, and richly impactful...the gate is clear, even if the location a mystery..
Bill Klein16-Jan-2025 16:23
Outstanding image, Helen! Seeing the world through your eyes is very special. Thank you! VVV!
Allan Jay16-Jan-2025 16:17
Wonderful composition of a scene we seldom see!
VVV
larose forest photos16-Jan-2025 16:09
A beautiful shot, Helen, with a vintage feel to it with the subdued colours which are perfect for this scene. VV
janescottcumming16-Jan-2025 14:25
That’s so nice looking with the reflection. V
Ton, Ben & Rob Nagtegaal16-Jan-2025 14:12
Never seen anything like this, great shot. V
Danad16-Jan-2025 14:06
An iconic place so revered by the Japanese !
*V*
Pierre16-Jan-2025 13:59
Une superbe photo de cette entrée avec une jolie réflexion! V
hayl16-Jan-2025 12:50
Wonderful photo of this classic structure.
Liz Bickel16-Jan-2025 07:18
Lovely capture that shows the effects of the tide.
joseantonio16-Jan-2025 06:06
beautiful image. I remember this place quite well (When I was there it was high tide, so couldn´t walk close to the Tori.V.