The Water Temple…
by Rodney Campbell on Dec.06, 2016, under Life, Photography
Kiyomizudera (清水寺, literally “Pure Water Temple”) is one of the most celebrated temples of Japan. It was founded in 780 on the site of the Otowa Waterfall in the wooded hills east of Kyoto, and derives its name from the fall’s pure waters. Kiyomizu means clear water, or pure water.
The Water Temple
NIKON D750 + 28.0-300.0 mm f/3.5-5.6 @ 50 mm, 1/50 sec at f/8, ISO 720
The Otowa Waterfall is located at the base of Kiyomizudera’s main hall. Its waters are divided into three separate streams, and visitors use cups attached to long poles to drink from them. It is said that drinking the water brings you good fortune. Each stream’s water is said to have a different benefit, namely to cause longevity, success at school and a fortunate love life.
It was founded in the early Heian period. Its present buildings were constructed in 1633, ordered by the Tokugawa Iemitsu. There is not a single nail used in the entire structure.
NIKON D750 + 28.0-300.0 mm f/3.5-5.6 @ 72 mm, 1/80 sec at f/8, ISO 1250
Looking Back In Time
NIKON D750 + 28.0-300.0 mm f/3.5-5.6 @ 135 mm, 1/160 sec at f/8, ISO 2200
Kyoto (京都市) is a city located in the central part of the island of Honshu, Japan. It has a population close to 1.5 million. It was formerly the Imperial capital of Japan for more than one thousand years. Kyoto is also known as the thousand-year capital.
NIKON D750 + 28.0-300.0 mm f/3.5-5.6 @ 28 mm, 1/30 sec at f/5.6, ISO 200
If there was one city in Japan you wanted to see and experience the beauty of olden day Japan then this is the place.
Note: These photographs (especially the wider shots) look much better when larger. To see larger versions in an inline overlay slideshow gallery viewer click any of the images.
NIKON D750 + 28.0-300.0 mm f/3.5-5.6 @ 38 mm, 1/40 sec at f/5.6, ISO 450
Countless temples, shrines and other historically priceless structures survive in the city today. A short walk from just about anywhere will take you past numerous temples and shrines.
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