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Torii
by Helen Betts

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06-FEB-2003 Helen Betts

Torii
by Helen Betts

Okinawa, Japan

This is a torii, or gate, that is usually found in front of Shinto shrines. They're very common in mainland Japan, but as Okinawa was devastated by the Battle of Okinawa at the end of World War II, there are very few remaining here. This one is in my neighborhood, but the shrine is now used a some kind of martial arts dojo. Silhouette contrast emphasized and lens flare added in PS.

Sony DSC-F717
1/640s f/8.0 at 17.4mm iso100 hide exif
Full EXIF Info
Date/Time06-Feb-2003 16:43:39
MakeSony
ModelCybershot
Flash UsedNo
Focal Length17.4 mm
Exposure Time1/640 sec
Aperturef/8
ISO Equivalent100
Exposure Bias-2.00
White Balance
Metering Modecenter weighted (2)
JPEG Qualitynormal (2)
Exposure Programaperture priority (3)
Focus Distance

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Sony Forums Challenges12-Feb-2003 00:41
Very simple and Striking Helen. The flare works well. Fremiet
Sony Forums Challenges11-Feb-2003 04:48
A dramatic composition, Helen. Thanks for the additional historic information you always add. I love looking at your images. Bev
Bill Borne09-Feb-2003 23:55
Terrific Shot, Helen. The thumbnail does not reflect this shot at all! I just love the flare. It Makes the photo very dramatic. Bill B
Sony Forums Challenges08-Feb-2003 22:20
Dramatic silhouette, Helen...really enhanced by the flair, IMO. MFC
Ann Chaikin07-Feb-2003 17:56
Howcheng beat me to it. Often I don't like lens flare but on this one it adds to the mystery of the image. Good one Helen. Ann C
Sony Forums Challenges06-Feb-2003 17:44
The lens flare is a nice touch. --howcheng