Byodo-In Temple

By Portia Söderberg

On 2 June 2008

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Oahu, Hawaii.

The Byodo-In is a Buddhist Temple that is a replica of the 900 year old Byodo-In in Uji, Japan.

It had been raining all morning that day. Just when we were about to leave, the clouds above the temple broke giving way to some light, long enough for me to take this shot.

81 Responses

  • Mark Gilliland

    On 2 June 2008 Mark Gilliland gave props:

    A gorgeous shot! Wonderful framing and composition!

  • J. Blacklist

    On 2 June 2008 J. Blacklist said:

    Wow Portia,
    You have a wonderful eye, and vision is natural to you...I can't wait to see more of your work.. J

  • Dohie Glen

    On 2 June 2008 Dohie Glen said:

    Aloha from Hawaii...this is magnificent!!! So PEACEFUL!!!
    You truly are a gifted photographer.

  • Andrew Lorimer

    On 2 June 2008 Andrew Lorimer gave props:

    Wow What a Amazing Capture Love the colors @ the lighting :)

  • Klaus Girk

    On 2 June 2008 Klaus Girk gave props:

    Excellent work Portia. Truely amazing composition.

  • Polly Cole

    On 3 June 2008 Polly Cole said:

    o my gosh.

  • Michael Gossenauer

    On 3 June 2008 Michael Gossenauer gave props:

    Very surreal! Nice Job!

  • Jessica Hardin

    On 3 June 2008 Jessica Hardin gave props:

    You never cease to amaze me, wonderful job!

  • Pilar Coll I Gatells

    On 3 June 2008 Pilar Coll I Gatells said:

    Ohhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!

  • Winston D. Munnings

    On 3 June 2008 Winston D. Munnings gave props:

    This is an absolutely gorgeous capture. Excellent Portia

  • Igor Makletsov

    On 3 June 2008 Igor Makletsov gave props:

    I have no words... Thank you Portia!

  • Maria Moreno

    On 3 June 2008 Maria Moreno gave props:

    just gorgeous!

  • David Baker

    On 3 June 2008 David Baker gave props:

    Wow!!! You always get the light right when you need it! Shaka............Nice shot.

  • Paul Lavallee

    On 3 June 2008 Paul Lavallee gave props:

    gorgeous!

  • Loree McComb

    On 3 June 2008 Loree McComb said:

    Beautiful

  • Jay Stockhaus

    On 3 June 2008 Jay Stockhaus gave props:

    Fantastic shot.

  • "peggy.sue" Harrington

    On 3 June 2008 "peggy.sue" Harrington gave props:

    Portia this is so incredible. Something from fairy tales and make-believe. Everything is perfect, as if you painted it. Absolutely gorgeous. Superb perfection. Amazing photograph.

  • Nelson Campbell

    On 3 June 2008 Nelson Campbell gave props:

    This is a FABULOUS capture! Wow.

  • Donald Bothem

    On 3 June 2008 Donald Bothem said:

    So pretty, makes me want to go back to Japan.

  • Adrian Rodriguez

    On 3 June 2008 Adrian Rodriguez gave props:

    Fantastic Color range

  • Melissa Prosser

    On 3 June 2008 Melissa Prosser said:

    Absolutely breathtaking!

  • *hector* Ortiz

    On 3 June 2008 *hector* Ortiz gave props:

    This is a dream come true...

  • Chris Whitney

    On 3 June 2008 Chris Whitney said:

    That breaking light really adds interest to the landscape and temple. I like your comp and framing of the temple.

  • Jean Pierre Vacherot

    On 3 June 2008 Jean Pierre Vacherot gave props:

    Wonderful, it seems irreal. Great shot

  • Jason Platt

    On 3 June 2008 Jason Platt gave props:

    Oh My..This is like a technicolor dream. Phew...

  • Laura Boston-thek

    On 3 June 2008 Laura Boston-thek gave props:

    What atmosphere!! How do you do it!!! Perfection!

  • elfriede fulda

    On 3 June 2008 elfriede fulda gave props:

    Nothing more I can add Portia...super...

  • Simon Le

    On 3 June 2008 Simon Le gave props:

    Wow!!!! Lost for words again... Fascinating shot Portia. Thanks for sharing this amazing work!

  • Natalie S

    On 3 June 2008 Natalie S gave props:

    Wow, Portia - peaceful Utopia

  • Jim Smith

    On 3 June 2008 Jim Smith gave props:

    Your use of light is awesome

  • JoAnn Jurgens

    On 3 June 2008 JoAnn Jurgens gave props:

    absolutely amazing shot Portia!!!

  • Will Hitchcock

    On 3 June 2008 Will Hitchcock gave props:

    wow that looks like a dream! good job!

  • Thomas Henry

    On 4 June 2008 Thomas Henry gave props:

    Impressive.....a work of art!

  • Major Kelly

    On 4 June 2008 Major Kelly gave props:

    Absolutely amazing!!!

  • Yasmina Baggili

    On 4 June 2008 Yasmina Baggili gave props:

    Lucky the rain left...this shot is absolutely beautiful. Perfection Portia

  • On 4 June 2008 Nancy Charter Kechnie Goatbe said:

    So soft..and the light hits the temple tops so wonderfully..It is so beautiful..nice contrasts of the mist in the mountains, and then the details in the foreground..it creates a feeling of awe...

  • Kim Emory

    On 4 June 2008 Kim Emory gave props:

    Beautiful! The color is grand..shot is beyond words WOW

  • Kathleen Bjoran

    On 4 June 2008 Kathleen Bjoran gave props:

    SO lovely!

  • paul moore

    On 4 June 2008 paul moore gave props:

    postcard perfect absolutely beautiful!!

  • Steve Hogle

    On 4 June 2008 Steve Hogle gave props:

    WOWZA Portia, I love all of your work , it is inspiring, In My eyes this is truly one of your best ,the compo is outstanding,

  • Kathy

    On 4 June 2008 Kathy gave props:

    Gorgeous!

  • Leanna Lomanski

    On 5 June 2008 Leanna Lomanski gave props:

    Almost too perfect to be real.........stunning!

  • Jessica Hollenback

    On 5 June 2008 Jessica Hollenback gave props:

    This has a wow factor, just beautiful!

  • Portia Söderberg

    On 5 June 2008 Portia Söderberg said:

    Thanks all for viewing and for your comments. Much appreciated!

  • Arla Ruggles

    On 7 June 2008 Arla Ruggles gave props:

    Magic!! No! More than magic -- Beyond perfect ...

  • Romy Olarte

    On 7 June 2008 Romy Olarte gave props:

    wow! A postcard picture perfect. Beautiful capture Portia!

  • Warren Mangione

    On 8 June 2008 Warren Mangione gave props:

    All of the above and then even more ......Love it!

  • Portia Söderberg

    On 8 June 2008 Portia Söderberg said:

    More thanks Arla, Romy and Warren for viewing and leaving comments, much appreciated!

  • ian mcrae

    On 8 June 2008 ian mcrae gave props:

    magical!

  • herman vandecauter

    On 9 June 2008 herman vandecauter said:

    Peaceful place to stay but not without umbrella!

  • Dimitris Vasilantonopoulos

    On 9 June 2008 Dimitris Vasilantonopoulos said:

    Magic...Fantastic.....

  • David Fullman

    On 9 June 2008 David Fullman gave props:

    This is wonderful

  • Lindsay Walker

    On 9 June 2008 Lindsay Walker gave props:

    This is amazing! The way the light is hitting it makes it stand out fairy-tale like. Beautiful.

  • Gail Fleming

    On 10 June 2008 Gail Fleming gave props:

    Portia, this is beyond great, what a perfect shot you have some wonderful talent

  • Christopher Smith

    On 10 June 2008 Christopher Smith gave props:

    Great work. Love the color.

  • Portia Söderberg

    On 11 June 2008 Portia Söderberg said:

    Thank you Ian, Herman, Dimitris, David, Lindsay, Gail and Christopher for viewing and leaving comments, much appreciated!

  • Maximilian Langer

    On 13 June 2008 Maximilian Langer gave props:

    awesome mood and house

  • Paul Themens

    On 13 June 2008 Paul Themens said:

    beautiful capture! well composed, beautiful colors.
    excelleng!

  • Cora D. Mitchell

    On 13 June 2008 Cora D. Mitchell said:

    what can I say........ PERFECTION.

  • Steve Wilson

    On 15 June 2008 Steve Wilson said:

    I have one view of this posted, also. I like yours better.

  • Robin Smith

    On 18 June 2008 Robin Smith gave props:

    amazing!

  • Amanda Means

    On 19 June 2008 Amanda Means gave props:

    This is as good as it gets!!! Better than seeing the real thing in person!!!

  • Jan Cain

    On 19 June 2008 Jan Cain gave props:

    awesome image!

  • Johan Hendrikse

    On 19 June 2008 Johan Hendrikse gave props:

    this is fantastic! love the clouds in the background and the detail in the building! awesome!

  • Portia Söderberg

    On 19 June 2008 Portia Söderberg said:

    Thank you Maximilan, Paul, Cora, Tiffany, Steve, Robin, Amanda, Jan and Johan for viewing and leaving comments. Much appreciated!

  • Frederic Frognier

    On 23 June 2008 Frederic Frognier gave props:

    Such a magical photograph!

  • Oscar Martinez

    On 23 June 2008 Oscar Martinez gave props:

    This shot is like a dream. Great shot.

  • Christopher Stawney

    On 27 June 2008 Christopher Stawney gave props:

    Are you kidding me portia?! Post card, magazine cover, you name it! You knocked this one out of the park!

  • Portia Söderberg

    On 27 June 2008 Portia Söderberg said:

    Thank you Frédéric, Oscar and Christopher for your comments. Much appreciated!

  • Cyril Bays

    On 5 July 2008 Cyril Bays gave props:

    Just... WOAW! Abolutely beautiful!

  • L P

    On 8 July 2008 L P gave props:

    i've been there! nice one

  • Beth Page

    On 15 July 2008 Beth Page said:

    THIS is incredibly gorgeous!!!!! Excellent shot!

  • Daniel Martinez

    On 18 July 2008 Daniel Martinez gave props:

    Absolutely amazing!

  • Dave Bowden

    On 25 July 2008 Dave Bowden gave props:

    This should be on a post card. Excellent shot. The color is fantastic.

  • Mark Gilliland

    On 9 August 2008 Mark Gilliland gave props:

    P.S. Voted for!

  • On 11 August 2008 Will Simon gave props:

    excellent color! absolutely wonderful

  • Michele Piazza

    On 14 August 2008 Michele Piazza said:

    This is one of my favorite places in the world and you've captured it so beautifully!

  • Christie [im]patient

    On 15 August 2008 Christie [im]patient said:

    incredible portia! i hope it gets published!!

  • Mykindanormal.com

    On 19 August 2008 Mykindanormal.com gave props:

    better than perfect!

  • Portia Söderberg

    On 20 August 2008 Portia Söderberg said:

    More thanks to those who viewed, commented and voted. Much appreciated!

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