Shōrinzan Daruma Temple|Contrast of Daruma and Ema Utilizing Depth

JanuaryYear 2025January 2025Shorinzan Daruma TempleGunma prefecture (Kantou area)Various SceneryBodhidharma
This photograph captures the contrast between the Daruma doll and the ema votive plaque, utilizing the depth of the space at Shorinzan Daruma Temple.

This photo was deliberately composed to capture the Daruma peering through the gap in the ema in the foreground, as if gazing directly at the viewer. It's a shot that evokes a sense of narrative.Shōrinzan Daruma Temple offers a breathtaking sight where Daruma dolls fill the entire temple grounds. Daruma of all sizes, each radiating its own unique character, welcome visitors. The scene where donated Daruma gather together is particularly impressive, and you should be able to capture a compelling shot from any angle.

Date & TimeJanuary 11, 2025
photographerwithout batting an eyelid
LocationShorinzan Daruma Temple
Address296, Hadaka-cho, Takasaki City, Gunma Prefecture
Photography EquipmentCanon EOS R
lensCanon EF70-200mm F2.8L IS II USM
F value7.1
suspended solids1/1250s
ISO3200
Shooting route on the same dayTadaranuma Park →directional marker or indicatorMt. Asama (famous Buddhist mountain) →directional marker or indicatorShorinzan Daruma Temple

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