Philosopher's Path
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| Cherry blossom trees along the canal |
Since I had used a lot of film in Gion, I stopped at Mutsumidō in Kawaramachi Sanjo on the way, bought some Velvia, and headed to Nanzenji in Higashiyama.Before entering Nanzenji Temple, I stopped by the Philosopher's Path.It was originally named as a walking route for philosopher Kitaro Nishida and others, but it has now become a walking route for tourists and a date route for young Kansai people.
Nanzenji Temple
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| Weeping cherry blossoms in the parking |
At Nanzenji Temple, I was surprised by the large cherry blossoms on the approach to the shrine. A large weeping cherry tree stands in the middle of the parking lot.
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| Weeping cherry blossoms in the parking |
Majestic branches |
Amazing density of cherry blossoms |
I took photos of this cherry blossom from various angles, including front light and back light. My camera's viewfinder isn't clear, so I wish I had an α-9 when trying to take elaborate shots. Also, reversal film requires severe exposure.Even if I think the composition is good, sometimes it's underexposed and the colors don't come out, so it doesn't turn out very well.
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| Cherry blossoms shining in the sunlight filtering through the leaves |
Cherry blossoms shine in the transmitted light |
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| Blur the flowers in the foreground to pink |
Flowers are in full bloom |
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| Cherry blossoms through the Sanmon Gate |
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| Close-up with Sanmon in the background |
here are cherry blossoms clustered around the Sanmon gate in the Nanzenji temple grounds, and I took many pictures with the temple grounds in the background. I gave up on taking a full view of the Sanmon Gate because it was too big, and instead I tried taking pictures of the Sanmon Gate as if it were a picture frame.This Sanmon gate is the place where Goemon Ishikawa delivers his famous line in Kabuki, "Is it a spectacular view? Is it a spectacular view?".However, it was burnt down in Goemon's time, and it seems that Goemon never actually climbed it.
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| Close-up with Sanmon in the background |
Cherry blossoms with green pine trees in the background |
Depending on the tree, buds are also noticeable |
At Nanzenji, the canal arch that leads to the Keage is a place that I really like because it has a scenery that doesn't seem to be in Japan.The weeds and moss that cling to Suirokaku give it a timeless appearance.
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| The stately exterior of Suirokaku |
Leaves of trees sway in the wind |
