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Koinobori
by Helen Betts

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27-APR-2003 Helen Betts

Koinobori
by Helen Betts

Okinawa, Japan

These are koinobori, or paper carp, which are hung all over Japan for Boy's Day, May 5. I just happened across this scene (so no tripod!), and was really taken with the way hundreds of koinobori were stretched across the waterway. When I almost fell into the water from the wall I had climbed, my husband just wanted to know if my camera would be covered by our insurance in that event...

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Sony Forums Challenges05-May-2003 01:15
Soooo nicely composed. Fremiet
Sony Forums Challenges04-May-2003 04:51
Neat image, Helen, and very Japanese. I knew this was yours even before looking at the signature :-) The soft colors are especially beautiful. Nice capture. Bev
Sony Forums Challenges03-May-2003 21:59
Beautiful sunset, Helen. And I love the konibari - they really convey that this is in Japan. Very lovely shot! Lisafx
Sony Forums Challenges03-May-2003 05:53
The koinobori are a wonderful/interesting enhancement to this beautiful setting, Helen. MFC
Sony Forums Challenges01-May-2003 12:02
Very pleasant composition. I feel like I am travelling when I see your images. Beautifully done. - Shay
Bill Borne29-Apr-2003 22:43
Helen, Time and time again I am delighted to see your photos. You have a great "photographers eye"!
Sony Forums Challenges29-Apr-2003 01:57
Aahh...what a beautiful, peaceful image. -mlynn