Dawn Bell Ringing at Japanese Shinto Shrine in at the edge of a sacred pool in Japan

Dawn Bell Ringing at Japanese Shinto Shrine

by Erin Randolph

First light falls through a thin haze of incense smoke, illuminating a bronze bell suspended at the entrance of a Shinto shrine. The bell hangs against a backdrop of dramatic, layered clouds that dominate the early morning sky. A wooden mallet rests against the bell's surface, its grain worn smooth by use. To the side, the edge of a sacred pool reflects the soft, diffused glow of dawn. Late autumn leaves in shades of russet and gold scatter across the stone steps leading to the structure. The symmetrical architecture frames the scene, with dark timber beams contrasting against the pale sky. one drop of condensation rests on the metal rim of the bell, catching the light.

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Shinto shrine dawn bell Japan sacred pool incense late autumn symmetrical
Camera Nikon D80*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Nikon D80 photos, grab one online.
Lens 28mm f/1.8
Focal Length 28mm
Aperture f/1.8
Shutter Speed 1/500
ISO 1600
Film processed in Lightroom
Location at the edge of a sacred pool in Japan
Date 2014-04-07
Credit VEETER
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