a touch of color
絵馬/ema/votive plaques
Posted by e. (New York, NY, United States) on 21 May 2008 in Lifestyle & Culture and Portfolio.
With this photo, I end the ridiculously long Taiwan/Japan series. I didn't realize it would be this long. I'd like to use this photo as a transition into the photos of the Columbia University Matsuri that I took, and from then on, to the five billion photos I've taken at Columbia. Not to worry, not all five billion are going up. :)
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Photo taken in Nara, Japan on December 24, 2007.
There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle. - Albert Einstein
Hope is a good thing, maybe the best of things, and no good thing ever dies. - Shawshank Redemption
Michael Rawluk from Prince George, Canada
That is a very interesting. I look forward to Columbia.
21 May 2008 5:58am
Jrask from Pasadena, United States
Stalls like this can make for such good images! Nice shot.
21 May 2008 6:25am
Marion from Nanaimo, BC, Canada
I am sure there is a history behind this shot. Look forward to your next series as long as ther aren't 5 billion pictures. ;D
21 May 2008 6:50am
Rhys from Darlington, United Kingdom
nice work, really interesting eyecatching stuff.
21 May 2008 7:31am
MaryB from Staffordshire, United Kingdom
A great image e, It's been a fantastic series. A wonderful mix of images. Looking forward to your next.
21 May 2008 8:35am
Observing from Chester, United Kingdom
A lovely image, and an interesting piece of culture
21 May 2008 9:32am
Illuci from Hurdegaryp, Netherlands
In our church we have a book and we can write down our intentions for prayer: people in need, exams to pass, loved ones who died, etc. I think when writing down such a need has an effect, though I cannot tell in words what effect it has. I see also on this sensitive picture the same human inclination to write down things like these, in hope of fulfillment or simply because one is concerned. Writing down hàs an effect indeed!
21 May 2008 9:57am
Helma from Tehran, Iran
interesting subjects ! good idea and well done ... thanks.
21 May 2008 10:27am
Viewfinder from Bradenton, United States
Very interesting. Your Taiwan/Japanese series has been quite enjoyable.
21 May 2008 12:09pm
MJ from Delaware, United States
I enjoyed the series and look forward to the next... I love the picture this morning little color little design... nice capture
21 May 2008 12:12pm
Hoshisato from Ealing, United Kingdom
Very nice shot of the Ema; I've tried several times but most of my attempts of photographing Ema turned out to be disappointments so I know what you achieved ^_^;;
21 May 2008 12:56pm
Elisa from Massachusetts, United States
it's been a fantastic series!! great job E.!
21 May 2008 3:50pm
Mandy from Johannesburg, South Africa
Awesome shot e. As mentioned above I'm sure there is a story behind these Ema, they look very intresting and full of human tales. Great series and I look forward to your series from Columbia
21 May 2008 5:47pm
standley from brou-sur-chantereine, France
A superb picture ending a beautiful series. Looking forward to look at your new one!
21 May 2008 9:09pm
Richard_Irwin from Belper, United Kingdom
A good shot to choose to end this chapter. Apologies for not visiting lately, I have been living on my boat, which doesn't have internet access, so can only get on the net about once a week.
21 May 2008 10:20pm
Ronnie 2¢ from London, United Kingdom
Fascinatingly enjoyable series . . like a grande tour.
21 May 2008 10:58pm
tyan from Singapore, Singapore
the angle is lovely,is it some kind of plaque for blessing?:)
22 May 2008 2:07am
@tyan: Sort of, people write down their hopes and wishes and hang them up. The belief is that they will come true. :) This will be more apparent with tomorrow's image.
Rabbit from Richmond, United States
so cool. Composition of this shot is right on. There are so many of them too. I really like this idea of writing things down like that.
23 May 2008 12:11pm
Nikon D40X
1/500 second
F/5.6
ISO 450
82 mm (35mm equiv.)