Old Nozawa Temple
I spent some time wondering around this old Temple area in the village of Nozawa Onsen ~ Honshu ~ Japan. Nozawa being an old, old Japanese village dating back to 400AD. I waited for the longest time for the contrasty light to subside and just before the sun set, the light turned slightly muted and golden making for a workable image to be captured. It was quite peaceful, albeit freezing to sit and wait – the occasional gong from the temple echoing out across the valley. Thanks for having a look and comments always appreciated.
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jacqleen
Love the POV here and the tones and texture is just superb!!!
Michael Walters
The way you’ve captured it really illustrates the depth and ancient energy of it! What an amazing place to be! Fantastic capture mate
Kenny Gulley Jr.
this is great and i love the ghastly feel in the old appeal
frozen-esque trees, cold winter and dull near colorless color
awesome
Mel Brackstone
Wow, this is one for the wall! What a beautiful scene, and the golden glow on the water just makes it extra special.
bevanimage
Marvellous perspective, Robert and beautiful light; almost a sepia-tint.
Antanas
lovely shot
simonesphotos
Stunning shot Rob, absolutely love the angle!
Gregory Ewanowich
The lighting here is so great! It really adds to the mood of this capture.
berndt2
beautiful long exposure work – love the shadows and the flowing water in particular
Kevin Bergen
Having lived for 18 mos in Japan, I can hear the gong you write about as I look at your image. Thank you for waiting for the light, and thank you for sharing this image!
Kathleen Hill
Great angle and beautiful light. Wet knees?????
Robert Mullner replied
Thanks Kathleen…well actually no..freezing ankles yes, from standing there for ages in the snow..cheers for the comment..rgs, Rob.
lizalady
Worth the wait. Beauiful shot. Great subject and lighting. And great color reflection from the sky.
Béla Török
Fabulous prespective, Rob!
photomatte
I lived in Japan for years and have not heard of this particular part of Honshu; this image is fantastic!
Robert Mullner replied
G’day Photomatte…Nozawa is about 80k’s North of Nagano. cheers for the comment..
photomatte
Okay, thanks for the tip. I’ve only been to Nagano once and that was for the ‘98 Olympics. It was freezing! Your images make me want to go back to Japan soon.
Jacqueline Bar...
gorgeous capture!
TNPhotography
WOAH!
you have to tell me your secret!
These Pictures are uh-mazing!
Lucindawind
gorgeous !
Stacy Rodriguez
Love this shot.
Michael Lane
Awesome shot. Great angle
mimi yoon
wow~ amazing capture…
Azzurra
awesome shot
Craig Mitchell
A briliant shot. Congrats ont the feature. You should be rapt with this.
ISMAIL ALAOUI ...
すごい、とても面白い
are you living in japan,
awsome awsome beauty in this photo
Robert Mullner replied
Hi Ismail, no – was recently holidaying there…thanks very much for the comments…best regards, Rob..
Jena Ferguson
you’re awesome
Nicely done on the feature Robert!
Atlantic Dreams
Congrats on the feature!
Adam Spence
Very striking, fantastic viewpoint and a nice warm tone
lawsonpix
the wait was worth it… great capture!
SNik
stunning artwork
Emmahleee
Stunning picture!!
Love your work..
Please can you give me some feedback on my work??
Much appriciated!
Craig Hender
Superb work Robert, love the detail. Sort of gives a sense of warmth amongst the cold!
Brendan Schoon
Perfectly captured, terrific lighting and exposure. The reflection on the frozen pond is really adding an extra dimension to the overall shot. Wonderful point of view!! Would love to visit Japan one day, your pictures are truly amazing!! Excellent!
Brendan
coffeetea
What a view! gigantic :) well done.susan
ElRobbo
You’re right!
This does capture the essence of a Japanese temple!
Nice work, Robert!
Steve Leadbeater
great image – it’s like a drawing (my favourite type of photograph)
Kvitusja
it’s wonderful!!!
Dragomir Vukovic
beautiful
dinghysailor1
stunning work! love the light and long shadows..
:))
Matt Halls
This is a ripper Mr Mullner! Has a mystical feel to it…
Has a bit of everything and the angle/perspective is sensational for the subject.
Bet you’re glad you waited, as it seriously paid off!!
The9thGoblin
Very Nice.
Tara Sheffer-A...
Stunning image!!!
Roddy Atkinson
Beautiful capture Robert!
MKWhite
Excellent lighting and DOF, beautiful work :)
DAMcD
Indeed, a lot of ‘luck’ is made. Perfect composition, soothing subtle use of colour. Great subject.
MollyLittle
beautiful