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節分 2011 #1

Posted by
Hiro (Kyoto, Japan) on 9 February 2011 in People & Portrait and Portfolio.

It was sunny and warm Setsubun 節分 day, though it is relatively cold this winter in Japan because of the meander of the westerlies. On the same day of last year, I visited the same place Yasaka Shrine 八坂神社 and found that it had been snowing. I hope it will become a better year than last year.
Please see also the post of last year.
February 03, 2011 @八坂神社

Canon EOS 40D 1/250 second F/4.5 ISO 400 50 mm

Please leave your comments.

Paco Díaz from Palma de Mallorca, Spain

I like very much this scene, wonderful image for the best wishes :)

9 Feb 2011 7:27am

Japanalia from Yokohama, Japan

This year's capture is by far much more interesting!...the Geishas Rising! As if it were staged for your camera!

9 Feb 2011 7:39am

kisskool from Fontainebleau, France

great shot!

9 Feb 2011 7:46am

Adela Fonts from Barcelona, Spain

Wonderful image of elegance and sweetness with light and warmth of a good day. I will look at your picture last year ... ! It will be interesting to observe. Thanks you very much Hiro! Best regards, Adela

9 Feb 2011 11:20am

Monique from Koh Samui, Thailand

You had a great view from there and took a lovely photo of the beautiful ladies!

9 Feb 2011 11:30am

akarui from Kagoshima, Japan

Beautiful Maiko entering the temple.

9 Feb 2011 11:31am

J.R. from Ginowan, Japan

Great view charming traditional dress

9 Feb 2011 11:33am

Karine from Loiret, France

Very beautiful ladies !
Bon après midi

9 Feb 2011 11:53am

Curly from South Shields, United Kingdom

I love this glimpse of real tradition Hiro.

9 Feb 2011 12:06pm

Eric Cousineau from Sherwood Park, Canada

This is a beautifully framed and composed shot Hiro! There seems to be a lot of people taking pictures which begs the question..."What is the significance of this event?" Inquiring minds need to know! ;-)

9 Feb 2011 12:52pm

@Eric Cousineau: They offer their dance to the God on this day, February 3. Setsubun 節分 day the New Year Eve in traditional lunar calender.

Andy Wong from Hong Kong, China

Beautiful perspective on the light ! Perfect shot.

9 Feb 2011 3:35pm

john4jack from Corvallis, Oregon, United States

very nice

9 Feb 2011 4:38pm

Arash from Arak, Iran

非常に美しい映画のシーンのような遅れていたが成功するには

9 Feb 2011 6:04pm

DowsherVision from PARIS, France

Great composition, and lovely light !

9 Feb 2011 8:38pm

Dolors from Girona, Spain

beautiful image

9 Feb 2011 9:10pm

Sonia Nansid from Stockholm, Sweden

Such a beautiful scene.

9 Feb 2011 9:53pm

Christel from Köln, Germany

Good evening, Hiro
It is the beginning of an interesting series. Fantastic view, including color and detail. The link for the year 2010, I looked at it. Thank you for your nice comment. Have a nice time and all the best.
Dear greetings Christel

9 Feb 2011 10:49pm

k@ from Paris, France

Super tones, nice are the scene & light

10 Feb 2011 12:08pm

StarCosmosBleu from Bedford.Qc, Canada

Nice entry scene...colorful..great with the crowd in the background

14 Feb 2011 1:06am