Muromachi Gold Flakes
Gold is an important visual motif in the Buddhist tradition as it's intended to purify the negative and intrusive thoughts about death. Though this version of Kinkaku-Ji (The Golden Temple) is a reconstruction of one that burned down (arson) in the 1950s, the original site dating back to the 1390s was no less visually excessive and reliant on thick gold leaf to coat its facade. This was a feature of the Muromachi period of Japanese classical garden design that this pavilion would have been built under.
The is one of Kyoto's most popular attractions and a ban on tripods is very strictly enforced. Additionally, views can only be accessed along a guard rail that is consistently slammed with people, so if you want a good shot, you have to be a bit aggressive and assertive. Thankfully that isn't hard in a country full of introverts. I did my best to hang around as the twilight approached, but since I didn't have the luxury of capturing multiple frames with my tripod, I had to rely on my instincts to get the scene just right in camera, so for that reason, I am particularly proud of how this shot came out.
This print is perfect for those who obsess over classical Japanese Architectural theory, have a preference for the spiritual world, and have a contemplative disposition towards the topic of death and the afterlife. Or for those who just love gold and reflections.
Gold is an important visual motif in the Buddhist tradition as it's intended to purify the negative and intrusive thoughts about death. Though this version of Kinkaku-Ji (The Golden Temple) is a reconstruction of one that burned down (arson) in the 1950s, the original site dating back to the 1390s was no less visually excessive and reliant on thick gold leaf to coat its facade. This was a feature of the Muromachi period of Japanese classical garden design that this pavilion would have been built under.
The is one of Kyoto's most popular attractions and a ban on tripods is very strictly enforced. Additionally, views can only be accessed along a guard rail that is consistently slammed with people, so if you want a good shot, you have to be a bit aggressive and assertive. Thankfully that isn't hard in a country full of introverts. I did my best to hang around as the twilight approached, but since I didn't have the luxury of capturing multiple frames with my tripod, I had to rely on my instincts to get the scene just right in camera, so for that reason, I am particularly proud of how this shot came out.
This print is perfect for those who obsess over classical Japanese Architectural theory, have a preference for the spiritual world, and have a contemplative disposition towards the topic of death and the afterlife. Or for those who just love gold and reflections.
Gold is an important visual motif in the Buddhist tradition as it's intended to purify the negative and intrusive thoughts about death. Though this version of Kinkaku-Ji (The Golden Temple) is a reconstruction of one that burned down (arson) in the 1950s, the original site dating back to the 1390s was no less visually excessive and reliant on thick gold leaf to coat its facade. This was a feature of the Muromachi period of Japanese classical garden design that this pavilion would have been built under.
The is one of Kyoto's most popular attractions and a ban on tripods is very strictly enforced. Additionally, views can only be accessed along a guard rail that is consistently slammed with people, so if you want a good shot, you have to be a bit aggressive and assertive. Thankfully that isn't hard in a country full of introverts. I did my best to hang around as the twilight approached, but since I didn't have the luxury of capturing multiple frames with my tripod, I had to rely on my instincts to get the scene just right in camera, so for that reason, I am particularly proud of how this shot came out.
This print is perfect for those who obsess over classical Japanese Architectural theory, have a preference for the spiritual world, and have a contemplative disposition towards the topic of death and the afterlife. Or for those who just love gold and reflections.