Fading Rays

Gallery: Man & NaturePosted June 27, 2016494 views6 comments

Shot in Koya-san, Japan, on the (supposedly) largest cemetery of the country (200'000 tomb stones). The setting sun filters through the forest's trees, illuminating this haunting landscape of moss-covered rock.

Nikon D610, 20/1.8 AF-S.

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6 comments

Comment posted by Lon Sharp on June 27, 2016 at 10:25 AM

Well done, I like this a lot.

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Comment posted by Tom Falley on June 27, 2016 at 2:52 PM

Nice Basil!

Maybe ten years ago I journeyed to Koyasan from Osaka where I was staying. Beautiful mossy Cedar Forest and weathered monuments and temples. Getting there via rail was a challenge as the Pinyin disappeared as we got further into the hinterland.

I hope you have some more images from this lovely area to share!

Cheers: Tom

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Comment posted by Kathy Barnhart on June 28, 2016 at 4:14 PM

This is lovely with the angular forms and shapes in the dark forest. I also appreciate the green moss on everything, and the atmosphere is very Japanese. I am undecided on the sun star...it seems a little bright for my taste, but it does add interest. This looks like a wonderful place to visit.

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Comment posted by Kah Kit Yoong on June 29, 2016 at 8:25 AM

Neat use of the sunstar, something a bit unexpected in the sombre setting.

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Comment posted by Marylynne Diggs on June 29, 2016 at 2:38 PM

Nice work on this, Basil. I can only imagine the time you took to compose the scene this well. I love how the square corner of stone or concrete leads into the frame, the various staggered obelisk and lantern markers. The sun star really adds a lot, though I too can imagine its center burned down a tish. Regardless, this is fabulous.
ML

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Comment posted by Basil Greber on July 5, 2016 at 8:13 PM

Thank you all for commenting. I agree that the sun star draws considerable attention in the frame - that was my aim (though I'm not sure if it was a good aim :) ). I was trying for it to contrast with the overall darkness and moodyness of the image (or, if you want, to bring life into a scene where death prevails).

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