Dawn Images at Sensoji Temple
Strolling by means of the historic streets of Asakusa at 5:30am, it was onerous to not marvel what on earth we have been doing awake.
Often buzzing with ambiance, the streets have been quiet and nearly utterly empty at this loopy hour of the morning. To not point out the temperature was hovering simply above freezing.
As I repeat to myself typically, all good images come to those that rise early and whereas sunrises and I may not be finest mates, I knew this one can be fairly particular!
Not solely was it a historic location, it was the primary dawn of my Japan Picture Tour and I used to be SO excited to share the fantastic thing about Tokyo with my group.
First up…right here is the place I’m speaking about –
Sensoji Temple (also referred to as Asakusa Kannon Temple) is Tokyo’s oldest temple and boy is it spectacular. Having visited earlier than in summer time in the course of the daytime I knew that anytime after 8am it was crowded, actually crowded.
Fortunately although, the temple grounds are open 24hours so you may wander by means of and discover Sensoji beneath the celebs or like us, because the solar rises over the town.
The precise temple opens at dawn however the remainder of the grounds are utterly open together with the Kaminarimon and Hozomon Gates. You may even stroll up the steps in entrance of the temple too for an important view over the world and as soon as the temple opens up you’ll hear it!
Strolling in the direction of Sensoji temple is a photogenic expertise in itself. The lengthy alley known as Nakamise is often full of avenue stalls however come the morning, it’s like an out of doors artwork gallery. The closed stalls have murals painted on their doorways with scenes of every day life from the previous and delightful oriental designs. The truth is a lot of the Asakusa district has these work on the entrance of closed eating places and shops so it’s nicely price exploring after darkish.
Photographing dawn at Sensoji supplies a number of potential views. From the 5 storey pagoda to the ever-burning incense and large crimson paper lantern. In the event you’re fortunate there may also be a gathering of cute puppies in prams…solely in Japan!
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Take a peek under at among the photos I captured whereas capturing dawn alongside my pictures tour group.
Digital camera settings are famous within the captions and all photos are taken with the brand new Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III.
Learn extra – A Photographer’s Information to Tokyo, Japan
Digital camera Settings – ISO 1600, 1/2 sec handheld publicity, f/14 with the 12-40mm M.Zuiko PRO lens on the Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III * This picture was taken at round 8pm on the night time earlier than we shot dawn…it’s undoubtedly price visiting the temple in all lights, dawn, daylight after which simply after sundown!
Digital camera Settings – ISO 1600, 1/6 sec handheld publicity, f/3.2 with the 12-40mm M.Zuiko PRO lens on the Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III
Digital camera Settings – ISO 1600, 1/2 sec handheld publicity, f/2.8 with the 12-40mm M.Zuiko PRO lens on the Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III
Digital camera Settings – ISO 1600, 1/30 sec handheld publicity, f/2.8 with the 12-40mm M.Zuiko PRO lens on the Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III
Digital camera Settings – ISO 1600, 1/80 sec handheld publicity, f/4.5 with the 12-40mm M.Zuiko PRO lens on the Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III
Digital camera Settings – ISO 640, 1/80 sec handheld publicity, f/2.8 with the 12-40mm M.Zuiko PRO lens on the Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III
Digital camera Settings – ISO 320, 1/100 sec handheld publicity, f/2.8 with the 12-40mm M.Zuiko PRO lens on the Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III
Digital camera Settings – ISO 320, 1/800 sec handheld publicity, f/2.8 with the 12-40mm M.Zuiko PRO lens on the Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III utilizing an iphone display screen for the reflection.
Purely included for the puppies…within the bicycle basket and behind in little outfits!
Digital camera Settings – ISO 200, 1/800 sec, f/2.8 with the 12-40mm M.Zuiko PRO lens on the Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III
Digital camera Settings – ISO 200, 1/20 sec handheld publicity, f/6.3 with the 12-40mm M.Zuiko PRO lens on the Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III
Digital camera Settings – ISO 200, 1/40 sec handheld publicity, f/4.5 with the 12-40mm M.Zuiko PRO lens on the Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III
I’ll be sharing a number of content material over the approaching weeks from my photograph tour in Japan together with a vacation spot information to the most effective pictures areas in Tokyo, updates to my Kyoto information and likewise the place to {photograph} autumn foliage in locations like Arashiyama and Nara!
Additionally, to have a peek behind the scenes, check out this nice video by Becky from wearetravelgirls.com who co-hosted this tour with me! Try Journey Ladies Getaways for upcoming journey data!
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