Bits of Japanese temple

[BernardLanguillier]

Both images were captured in the world heritage area Kumano Kodo in Wakayama prefecture.

Cheers,
Bernard

[Eric Myrvaagnes]

Quite lovely, Bernard.

Cheers,
Eric

[brandtb]

In that first image, have no idea why one would want put the focus/sharpness on the plain/generic post rather than the extraordinarily shaped and crafted lantern in front of it? It might have been an interesting shot had the focus area been switched. The second image maybe good as a reference shot or tonality exercise - but again center most post in the frame takes precedence over all the interesting things around it. I would have chosen different framing for this.

[RSL]

Fascinating stuff, Bernard. I do agree with Brandt about the focus in the first picture but I'm not sure what you had in mind.

[Eric Myrvaagnes]

Knowing that Bernard is a fine craftsman, I assumed the focus in the first was intentional, so I had to ask myself why he did it this way.
My speculation is that the focus on the post reveals that it is quite ancient. To me, that adds a dimension.

[BernardLanguillier]

Knowing that Bernard is a fine craftsman, I assumed the focus in the first was intentional, so I had to ask myself why he did it this way.
My speculation is that the focus on the post reveals that it is quite ancient. To me, that adds a dimension.

Hello Eric,

Thanks, that is exactly what I was about to write. The lanterns are artifacts, very nice ones for sure, while the wood pillar defines the building in that it was one of the first elements assembled when this temple was constructed hundreds of years ago.

Besides, I like it better in terms of rythm and balance since it runs the whole height of the image.

But thanks for the interesting feedback, I don't claim to be right and it is fascinating to see these differences of perception/vision!

Cheers,
Bernard

[Eric Myrvaagnes]

I'm delighted that I "got it."

Great minds think alike!   

Cheers,

Eric

[BernardLanguillier]

I'm delighted that I "got it."

Great minds think alike!   

Cheers,
Bernard

[francois]

Another couple of beautiful shots from you, Bernard.
I can only say bravo and thank you!