Kyoto - Kinkaku-ji
Kinkaku-ji or "Golden Pavilion Temple" is located in Kyoto,
Japan. It is a three-story building on the grounds of the Rokuon-ji
temple complex. The top two stories of the pavilion are covered with
pure gold leaf. The pond in front of it is called Kyōko-chi (Mirror
Pond). There are many islands and stones on the pond that represent
the Buddhist creation story.
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Dylan Toh (moving) (36 months ago | reply)
that's a very serene image and nice subtle HDR
Terry Cheng (36 months ago | reply)
Awesome shot. What a beautiful place!
USA Lover (36 months ago | reply)
What a beautiful japenese scene ! So peaceful and quiet. Awsome !
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iCamPix.Net (36 months ago | reply)
another masterpiece...so well done...have a wonderful evening my friend
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T Glow (36 months ago | reply)
what a BEAUTiFUL place !!!!!
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MommaD photos (36 months ago | reply)
awesome shot!
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pattpoom (36 months ago | reply)
Very beautiful and outstanding shot of this famous place.!!!
Great composition, wonderful clarity and detail.
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maytevidri (out) MDZ (36 months ago | reply)
Wonderful and relaxing image!
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Marcelo Campiglia (36 months ago | reply)
Esta es una foto excelente. Felicitacionesss! :) This is an excellent photo. Congratulationsss! :)
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Thats incredible! Before reading the description I thought the pagoda was a computer rendering.
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Kei♫335(catch you soon) (36 months ago | reply)
nice color and angle.
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` Toshio ' (36 months ago | reply)
An amazing place!! I hope I can see it again! Great shot!
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well done!
foqiazafar (36 months ago | reply)
So lovely and gorgeous shot well done !!
Christian_3 (36 months ago | reply)
Great shot!!!
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yeoldeblackhippie (36 months ago | reply)
beautiful
Guido Musch (36 months ago | reply)
Nice spot! Great shot!
steve pereira (36 months ago | reply)
very beautiful...
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cnmark (36 months ago | reply)
Amazing temple, very well captured. Great image!
Nathan Bergeron Photography (36 months ago | reply)
Perfect composition and framing here, love all the greens and the wonderful architecture!
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Excellent picture! Congrats on Explore.
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elginz (36 months ago | reply)
Very very beautiful! Congrats on explore!
Consoli C. (36 months ago | reply)
Posta questa magnifica foto in L'acqua, grazie.
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Brujo* (36 months ago | reply)
Espectacular !! Muy buen encuadre. Me la quedo.
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Ashutosh Kaur (36 months ago | reply)
very nice
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Ray Wise (36 months ago | reply)
lovely scene,, :)
Saito Man (36 months ago | reply)
Awesome! I would like to go there.
★ amandale ★ (36 months ago | reply)
just like a ferrero rocher!! love it!!
NJ Photographer (36 months ago | reply)
Beautiful!
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I LOVE THIS SHOT
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~MissLilly~ (36 months ago | reply)
I'm huge fan of this landscape, so therefore, I only have to thank you for sharing this moments with us. Beautiful
cybercar4u (36 months ago | reply)
Perfect.
dulcinea526 (off-line un tiempín) (35 months ago | reply)
Another beauty as all your photostream!
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Poussière d'étoile ☆ Stardust (29 months ago | reply)
This is not my favourite place, but it's still beautiful.
I like Mishima's novel about it
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WOW! You have explored the world! This is another masterpiece!
helvellyn07 (21 months ago | reply)
Lovely image, beautiful colors and mood.
sly's eye (20 months ago | reply)
Ohhhh... Magnifique!
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Beautiful photo!!!!!
Irina Kiseleva (12 months ago | reply)
Perfect view!