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17/18 Usuki Stone Buddhas
The Usuki Stone Buddhas were estimated to be carved during the 12th century, and consist of four groups of stone Buddhas. The reason why these stone Buddhas were carved here is unclear.
Among Usuki Stone Buddhas, 59 statues are selected as National Treasures of Japan. They are the first national treasures in Kyūshū, and also the first stone Buddhas selected as national treasures.
When I was there I found a group of University students writing the lessons from the teacher in their notebooks. For me it was a surprising and funny situation because they were wearing school uniform and they were all paying attention and listening with respect and interest to their teacher!
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Jedenj
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(275) 2009-03-15 15:28
Looks like scene out of a musical, just the music and high legs are missing ! indded it is surprising nd funny to find this scene in that specail place ! well seen and well taken !
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(9658) 2009-03-16 20:09
Hola Ricard,
It's a very strange scene but an attractive subject for photographing. I was also surprised the university students wear school uniform. it's very rare in also Japan.
Flash is expertly fired to fill in the shadows.
Regards, Hisashi
whereami
(1477) 2009-03-17 0:07
Hi Ricard,
I first saw this photo yesterday, but didn't comment on it because I wanted to check with 'the boss' (my wife). She confirmed that these ladies are actually tour guides on a training trip - not university students. Last time I was in Japan, I saw a similar group at a shrine in Tokyo.
I think this was always going to be a difficult shot to take given the lighting conditions.
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Copyright: Ricard Orihuela (ricard)
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(653) - Genre: Pessoas
- Medium: Cor
- Date Taken: 2008-08-09
- Categories: Humoristico
- Camera: Nikon D 70s, Nikkor 18-70mm f3.5-4.5 G ED
- Exposição: f/3.5, 1/125 segundos
- More Photo Info: view
- Versão da Foto: Versão Original
- Date Submitted: 2009-03-15 15:09
