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Matsumoto castle seen through the willows

Matsumoto castle is one of the best preserved of the historic Japanese castles. It was built in 1504 by Shimadachi Sadanaga of the Ogasawara clan and is nicknamed the 'Crow Castle' due to its unusual black colour. It is a listed "National Treasure of Japan". I visited on on a day with dramatic clouds in the sky and a wind rippling the reflections on its moat and thought the willow trees by the banks of the pond made an interesting framing.

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  • nelli

    on November 2, 2016

    OMG THIS IS NICE

  • jimholmquist

    on October 30, 2016

    Wonderful shot and reflections!

  • Photoarts

    on October 27, 2016

    So well composed with the hanging branches

  • johnchapmanphotographer

    on October 27, 2016

    Hi Terry, this is STUNNING.

  • Lgood

    on October 27, 2016

    Wow, Terry! This is outstanding and even much more so with the information you've shared.

  • Gene Hyder

    on October 26, 2016

    Superb shot.

  • arctangent

    on October 26, 2016

    Excellent evocation of a peaceful, timeless scene

  • Donna McCommon

    on October 26, 2016

    Great comp.

  • Rick Willis

    on October 26, 2016

    Nice Composition...

  • Terry Allen

    on October 26, 2016

    Thank you for your comments!

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