Thursday, June 23, 2016

The Pagoda at Yakuoji


Yakuoji, located in Hiwasa in southern Tokushima,  is temple number 23 on the Shikoku Pilgrimage.


It is a Shingon temple and has a rather unusual pagoda, which may be a variation on a particularly esoteric style of pagoda called a Tahoto which is primarily found at Shingon temples.


For myself, who favors a strong geometric element to my photo compositions, pagodas of any style are fertile ground.


The details are another aspect of the world that intrigues my photo sensibilities.


4 comments:

  1. Thanks for the pics.
    Looks interesting enough, but doesn't the pagoda rather resemble a soft drink bottle?

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    1. someone else said a North Korean missile silo :)

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  2. They are finally getting sneakier

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