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Hundreds of torii gates

In the early morning a Shinto priestess disappears down the tunnel of torii gates that lead up Inari mountain from the base of Fushimi Inari Taisha Shinto shrine. The climb to the top passes through over 5000 of the vermillion gates.

Response to fotoeffects: actually the gates slant in towards the top and they are not even as they shift over the years. I did make sure the horizontals were pretty much straight, but what you see is as straight as it gets.

torii gatesvermillionInari mountainShinto priestessFushimi Inari TaishaShinto shrineKyotoJapan

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  • James Clarke (jamri)

    on August 29, 2016

    Great catch of the priestess. Love the perspective in this shot.

  • God's Child

    on August 22, 2016

    After viewing the image and reading your commentary, I totally agree with Judy Horton's (aka "fotoeffects") comment; however, thanks for the explanation at providing clarity regarding the reason for the "slant."
    8/22/2016 for 8/21/2016

  • jimholmquist

    on August 22, 2016

    Superb shot and I love the POV! It makes it even more interesting that they that the gates have shifted.

  • TruImages

    on August 22, 2016

    Love the repetition

  • fotoeffects

    on August 22, 2016

    Such a super pov! I love the vivid color, too. Because it is such a great shot, I think a little bit of straightening would make it even better!

  • Donna McCommon

    on August 21, 2016

    Awesome comp, color and detail.

  • Lgood

    on August 21, 2016

    I do love the repeating shapes of the columns and the way they pull the eyes deep into the photo to see and experience the whole of the capture.

  • Byron Fair Photography

    on August 21, 2016

    Very cool. Great color.

  • Gene Hyder

    on August 21, 2016

    Terrific shot.

  • Rick Willis

    on August 21, 2016

    Excellent Capture...

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