Taiko Drum Skin Tightening in Kyoto Temple in in a temple precinct in Kyoto

Taiko Drum Skin Tightening in Kyoto Temple

by Ray Wooten

Wet stone pavement reflects the deep indigo of the early spring sky as a large taiko drum skin stretches taut beside polished lacquered stands. Fine rain creates a shimmering film on the dark wood, while droplets rest on the stretched hide. The scene glows with soft, reflected light bouncing off a nearby pool, illuminating the grain of the timber and the tension of the ropes. In the blurred foreground, out-of-focus raindrops hang suspended, framing the meticulous work. The rhythmic tightening of the drumhead suggests a quiet moment of preparation before a performance, set against the backdrop of traditional temple architecture.

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Camera Canon EOS 77D*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Canon EOS 77D photos, grab one online.
Lens 28mm f/1.8
Focal Length 28mm
Aperture f/1.8
Shutter Speed 1/250
ISO 400
Film natural digital color
Location in a temple precinct in Kyoto
Date 2023-10-02
Credit VEETER
License Free for any use
Coordinates 35.0964, 135.8730
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