Higashi Hongan-ji Temple, Kyoto
Description
- Title:
- Higashi Hongan-ji Temple, Kyoto
- Caption / Description:
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The Higashi Hongan-ji (東本願寺) temple complex in the Shimogyo-ku ward of Kyoto, Japan. The temple was founded in 1602 as part of a plan by the Shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu to split the Shin Buddhist sect in two and reduce its influence. Higashi Honganji became the head temple of the Otani-ha branch, while the nearby Nishi Honganji temple became the headquarters of the Hongan-ji branch.
None of the original temple buildings of Higashi Hongan-ji survive, in 1864 a large fire destroyed all buildings and the treasures they contained. The majority of the temple structures today date from between 1879 to 1911. The main hall, Goei-do is the largest wooden structure in Kyoto, and the second largest in Japan.
- Tags / Keywords:
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- Asia
- Japan
- 日本国
- Nihon-koku
- Kansai region
- 関西地方
- Kansai-chihō
- Kyoto Prefecture
- 京都府
- Kyōto-fu
- Kyoto
- Shimogyō-ku
- 下京区
- Higashi Hongan-ji
- 東本願寺
- Eastern Temple of the Original Vow
- Shin Buddhism
- Jōdo Shinshū
- 浄土真宗
- True Pure Land School of Buddhism
- Buddhist temple
Admin
- Date Original Photo Taken:
- Original File Name:
- Higashi Honganji Temple.psb
- Event:
- Rating:
- ☆
- Date this image added/last updated on website:
- Original File Dimensions:
- 10692px x 5346px
- File Type:
- JPEG
- Color Mode:
- RGB
- Original Image Color Profile:
- Nikon Adobe RGB 4.0.0.3001
Location
- Location Shown:
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- Sublocation:
- Higashi Hongan-ji
- City:
- Kyoto
- Province/State:
- Kyoto Prefecture
- Country:
- Japan
- World Region:
- Asia
- Location Created:
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- Sublocation:
- Higashi Hongan-ji
- City:
- Kyoto
- Province/State:
- Kyoto Prefecture
- Country:
- Japan
- World Region:
- Asia
- Geo-location:
- 34.991121666667, 135.75924833333 View on map
Rights
- Copyright Status:
- Copyrighted
- Licensing Status:
- Rights Managed
- Available for Editorial Use:
- Yes
- Available for Commercial Use:
- No
- Copyright Notice:
- © 2009 Dave Kennard
Camera Data
- Date Digital Resource was created:
- Shutter speed:
- 1⁄250 s
- Aperture:
- f/8
- Camera Model:
- Nikon D200
- ISO:
- 100
- Exposure Compensation:
- 0
- Focal Length:
- 10mm
- Focal Length (35mm equiv.):
- 15mm
- Metering Mode:
- Multi-segment
- Flash:
- No Flash
- Exposure Mode:
- Manual
- White Balance:
- Manual
- Light Source:
- Cloudy
- Exposure Program:
- Manual
Additional shooting metadata
- Lens:
- Tokina ATX107 DX FishEye 10-17mm F3.5-4.5
- Filters used:
- Additional Optics used:
- Setup:
- Benro C-428 Tripod
Nodal Ninja 3 II Rotator and lower rail
Nodal Ninja 3 vertical arm and upper rail
Arca Swiss Compatible Quick Release Clamp
Remote shutter release
6 shots around, 1 up, 1 down, 1 down handheld, all bracketed ±1EV
Post Processing
- Image Modified:
- Software used:
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- Nikon Capture NX 2
- PTGUI 9 Pro
- Adobe Photoshop CS6
- Post Processing:
NEFs converted with -0.3 exposure compensation in CNX2
Images stitched, blended, and exposure fused in PTGUI 9 Pro
Images blended for exposure and nadir patched in PS CS6