In this long-exposure photo of the bell and belfry at Gumyoji Temple in Yokohama, Japan, I tried to capture the serene atmosphere of the temple grounds. This nighttime scene showcases the traditional Japanese architectural style of the belfry, with its large, curved roof and wooden beams. I especially like the cherry blossoms that are in full bloom in contrast with the bare branches of other trees, all subtly illuminated by ambient lighting.
The bronze bell hanging in the belfry, which was cast in 1798, is central to the Japanese Buddhist ceremony Joya-no-Kane held on New Year’s Even, where it is rung 108 times to symbolize the cleansing of 108 earthly desires accumulated over the past year.
Check out the full write-up at the link in my Profile (2-minute read), which also cites sources and a glossary.
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Location: Gumyoji, Minami Ward, Yokohama, Japan
Timestamp: 18:47・2024/04/09
Fujifilm X100V with 5% diffusion filter
ISO 160 for 20 sec. at ƒ/11
Classic Negative film simulation
In this long-exposure photo of the bell and belfry at Gumyoji Temple in Yokohama, Japan, I tried to capture the serene atmosphere of the temple grounds. This nighttime scene showcases the traditional Japanese architectural style of the belfry, with its large, curved roof and wooden beams. I especially like the cherry blossoms that are in full bloom in contrast with the bare branches of other trees, all subtly illuminated by ambient lighting.
The bronze bell hanging in the belfry, which was cast in 1798, is central to the Japanese Buddhist ceremony Joya-no-Kane held on New Year’s Even, where it is rung 108 times to symbolize the cleansing of 108 earthly desires accumulated over the past year.
Check out the full write-up at the link in my Profile (2-minute read), which also cites sources and a glossary.