Byodo-In Temple
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Oahu, Hawaii.
The Byodo-In is a Buddhist Temple that is a replica of the 900 year old Byodo-In in Uji, Japan.
It had been raining all morning that day. Just when we were about to leave, the clouds above the temple broke giving way to some light, long enough for me to take this shot.
104 Responses
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On 2 June 2008 Mark Gilliland gave props:
A gorgeous shot! Wonderful framing and composition!
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On 2 June 2008 J. Harris Blacklist said:
Wow Portia,
You have a wonderful eye, and vision is natural to you...I can't wait to see more of your work.. J -
On 2 June 2008 Dohie Glen said:
Aloha from Hawaii...this is magnificent!!! So PEACEFUL!!!
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On 2 June 2008 Andrew Lorimer gave props:
Wow What a Amazing Capture Love the colors @ the lighting :)
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On 2 June 2008 Klaus Girk gave props:
Excellent work Portia. Truely amazing composition.
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On 3 June 2008 Polly Cole said:
o my gosh.
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On 3 June 2008 Michael Gossenauer gave props:
Very surreal! Nice Job!
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On 3 June 2008 Jessica Hardin gave props:
You never cease to amaze me, wonderful job!
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On 3 June 2008 Pilar Coll i Gatells said:
Ohhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!
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On 3 June 2008 Winston D. Munnings gave props:
This is an absolutely gorgeous capture. Excellent Portia
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On 3 June 2008 Igor Makletsov gave props:
I have no words... Thank you Portia!
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On 3 June 2008 Maria Moreno gave props:
just gorgeous!
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On 3 June 2008 David Baker gave props:
Wow!!! You always get the light right when you need it! Shaka............Nice shot.
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On 3 June 2008 Paul Lavallee gave props:
gorgeous!
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On 3 June 2008 Loree McComb said:
Beautiful
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On 3 June 2008 Jay Stockhaus gave props:
Fantastic shot.
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On 3 June 2008 *Peggy.Sue* Harrington gave props:
Portia this is so incredible. Something from fairy tales and make-believe. Everything is perfect, as if you painted it. Absolutely gorgeous. Superb perfection. Amazing photograph.
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On 3 June 2008 Nelson Campbell gave props:
This is a FABULOUS capture! Wow.
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On 3 June 2008 Donald Bothem said:
So pretty, makes me want to go back to Japan.
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On 3 June 2008 Adrian Rodriguez gave props:
Fantastic Color range
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On 3 June 2008 Melissa Prosser said:
Absolutely breathtaking!
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On 3 June 2008 *hector* Ortiz gave props:
This is a dream come true...
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On 3 June 2008 Chris Whitney said:
That breaking light really adds interest to the landscape and temple. I like your comp and framing of the temple.
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On 3 June 2008 Jean Pierre Vacherot gave props:
Wonderful, it seems irreal. Great shot
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On 3 June 2008 Jason Platt gave props:
Oh My..This is like a technicolor dream. Phew...
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On 3 June 2008 Laura Boston-thek gave props:
What atmosphere!! How do you do it!!! Perfection!
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On 3 June 2008 elfriede fulda gave props:
Nothing more I can add Portia...super...
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On 3 June 2008 Simon Le gave props:
Wow!!!! Lost for words again... Fascinating shot Portia. Thanks for sharing this amazing work!
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On 3 June 2008 Natalie S gave props:
Wow, Portia - peaceful Utopia
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On 3 June 2008 Jim Smith gave props:
Your use of light is awesome
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On 3 June 2008 JoAnn Jurgens gave props:
absolutely amazing shot Portia!!!
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On 3 June 2008 Will Hitchcock gave props:
wow that looks like a dream! good job!
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On 4 June 2008 Thomas Henry gave props:
Impressive.....a work of art!
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On 4 June 2008 Major Kelly gave props:
Absolutely amazing!!!
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On 4 June 2008 Yasmina Baggili gave props:
Lucky the rain left...this shot is absolutely beautiful. Perfection Portia
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On 4 June 2008 Nancy Charter Kechnie Goatbe said:
So soft..and the light hits the temple tops so wonderfully..It is so beautiful..nice contrasts of the mist in the mountains, and then the details in the foreground..it creates a feeling of awe...
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On 4 June 2008 Kim Emory gave props:
Beautiful! The color is grand..shot is beyond words WOW
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On 4 June 2008 Kathleen Bjoran gave props:
SO lovely!
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On 4 June 2008 paul moore gave props:
postcard perfect absolutely beautiful!!
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On 4 June 2008 Steve Hogle gave props:
WOWZA Portia, I love all of your work , it is inspiring, In My eyes this is truly one of your best ,the compo is outstanding,
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On 4 June 2008 Kathy gave props:
Gorgeous!
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On 5 June 2008 Leanna Lomanski gave props:
Almost too perfect to be real.........stunning!
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On 5 June 2008 Jessica Hollenback gave props:
This has a wow factor, just beautiful!
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On 5 June 2008 Portia Söderberg said:
Thanks all for viewing and for your comments. Much appreciated!
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On 7 June 2008 Arla Ruggles gave props:
Magic!! No! More than magic -- Beyond perfect ...
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On 7 June 2008 Romy Olarte gave props:
wow! A postcard picture perfect. Beautiful capture Portia!
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On 8 June 2008 Warren Mangione gave props:
All of the above and then even more ......Love it!
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On 8 June 2008 Portia Söderberg said:
More thanks Arla, Romy and Warren for viewing and leaving comments, much appreciated!
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On 8 June 2008 ian mcrae gave props:
magical!
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On 9 June 2008 herman vandecauter said:
Peaceful place to stay but not without umbrella!
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On 9 June 2008 Dimitris Vasilantonopoulos said:
Magic...Fantastic.....
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On 9 June 2008 David Fullman gave props:
This is wonderful
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On 9 June 2008 Lindsay Walker gave props:
This is amazing! The way the light is hitting it makes it stand out fairy-tale like. Beautiful.
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On 10 June 2008 Gail Fleming gave props:
Portia, this is beyond great, what a perfect shot you have some wonderful talent
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On 10 June 2008 Christopher Smith gave props:
Great work. Love the color.
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On 11 June 2008 Portia Söderberg said:
Thank you Ian, Herman, Dimitris, David, Lindsay, Gail and Christopher for viewing and leaving comments, much appreciated!
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On 13 June 2008 Maximilian Langer gave props:
awesome mood and house
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On 13 June 2008 Paul Themens said:
beautiful capture! well composed, beautiful colors.
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On 13 June 2008 Cora D. Mitchell said:
what can I say........ PERFECTION.
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On 15 June 2008 Steve Wilson said:
I have one view of this posted, also. I like yours better.
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On 18 June 2008 Robin Smith gave props:
amazing!
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On 19 June 2008 Amanda Means gave props:
This is as good as it gets!!! Better than seeing the real thing in person!!!
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On 19 June 2008 jan cain gave props:
awesome image!
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On 19 June 2008 Johan Hendrikse gave props:
this is fantastic! love the clouds in the background and the detail in the building! awesome!
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On 19 June 2008 Portia Söderberg said:
Thank you Maximilan, Paul, Cora, Tiffany, Steve, Robin, Amanda, Jan and Johan for viewing and leaving comments. Much appreciated!
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On 23 June 2008 Frederic Frognier gave props:
Such a magical photograph!
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On 23 June 2008 Oscar Martinez gave props:
This shot is like a dream. Great shot.
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On 27 June 2008 Christopher Stawney gave props:
Are you kidding me portia?! Post card, magazine cover, you name it! You knocked this one out of the park!
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On 27 June 2008 Portia Söderberg said:
Thank you Frédéric, Oscar and Christopher for your comments. Much appreciated!
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On 5 July 2008 Cyril Bays gave props:
Just... WOAW! Abolutely beautiful!
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On 8 July 2008 :) L P gave props:
i've been there! nice one
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On 15 July 2008 Beth Page said:
THIS is incredibly gorgeous!!!!! Excellent shot!
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On 18 July 2008 Daniel Martinez gave props:
Absolutely amazing!
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On 25 July 2008 Dave Bowden gave props:
This should be on a post card. Excellent shot. The color is fantastic.
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On 9 August 2008 Mark Gilliland gave props:
P.S. Voted for!
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On 11 August 2008 Will Simon gave props:
excellent color! absolutely wonderful
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On 14 August 2008 Michele Piazza said:
This is one of my favorite places in the world and you've captured it so beautifully!
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On 15 August 2008 Christie [im]Patient said:
incredible portia! i hope it gets published!!
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On 19 August 2008 Glenn Patterson added a link:
Had to come back and Vote for this one. Great Capture! (www.jpgmag.com)
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On 19 August 2008 Mykindanormal.com gave props:
better than perfect!
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On 20 August 2008 Portia Söderberg said:
More thanks to those who viewed, commented and voted. Much appreciated!
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On 22 August 2008 Oregon Curly gave props:
Stunning. I'm speechless, but I voted.
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On 25 August 2008 Jauder Ho said:
Very nice!
I have not been to this place but I have been to the original in Uji. =) -
On 25 August 2008 Bonnie Blanton gave props:
Superb picture! Hope this one gets published.
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On 27 August 2008 Vidyavati Chandan gave props:
my vote :-)
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On 1 September 2008 Jasen Arias gave props:
wow
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On 4 September 2008 Liya Fendi said:
gorgeous! got my vote.
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On 4 September 2008 Trish Meyer gave props:
Great entry. Hope to see it in print.
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On 5 September 2008 Joli B gave props:
Back for a + vote on this beauty!
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On 5 September 2008 John Linton gave props:
Oh yeah! It rocks!
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On 6 September 2008 Ken McElroy gave props:
Its like a fantasy illustration. A masterpiece.
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On 6 September 2008 Michael Lynch gave props:
Yeah!!!
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On 10 September 2008 James Leocadi gave props:
wow
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On 11 September 2008 Lynn Hathaway gave props:
Gorgeous shot!
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On 15 September 2008 Ryan Marshall gave props:
wow wow wow do you have my VOTE!!!
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On 17 September 2008 Alexis Gerard gave props:
Absolutely drop dead gorgeous. Voted.
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On 19 September 2008 Ryan Darcey gave props:
damn.
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On 19 September 2008 Jessica Hardin gave props:
I didn't know this was up for votes, it gets a Yeah from me!
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On 19 September 2008 Tatiana Watson gave props:
i can only agree with all of the above and add my vote.
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On 21 September 2008 Edson Ruiz gave props:
Great photo.... you have my vote.
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On 22 September 2008 Agus Achmadyana gave props:
amazing, love it
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On 22 September 2008 Aaron Siladi gave props:
Beautiful. Almost painterly. I love these soft muted colors.
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On 24 September 2008 Jean Pierre Vacherot gave props:
Nice, my vote again
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On 4 October 2008 *hector* Ortiz gave props:
a yeah for you...too
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