Shorinzan Dharma Temple｜Composition where tranquility and strength intersect

Year 2025August 2025AugustShorinzan Daruma TempleGunma prefecture (Kantou area)Various SceneryBodhidharma
A photograph taken at Shorinzan Daruma Temple, capturing the main hall and the Daruma statue in front with a sense of depth in the composition.
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This photograph was taken at Shōrinzan Daruma Temple. I composed it from the side of the main hall, consciously considering the position of the Daruma figure in the foreground to create a sense of depth. It's a shot where the temple's tranquility and the Daruma's presence stand out.The Daruma figures at Shōrinzan Daruma Temple radiate a powerful presence within the quiet air. They are lined up inside the main hall, each possessing distinct expressions and textures that lend photographic charm. Compositions that reveal Daruma figures glimpsed through the fresh green or autumn foliage of maple trees, or silhouetted against the rising smoke of incense, quietly capture moments where nature and faith intersect.The atmosphere changes significantly depending on the light and time of day, making it a recommended photography spot where a new shot emerges with every visit.