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.
107 responses
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Mark Gilliland gave props (2 Jun 2008):
A gorgeous shot! Wonderful framing and composition!
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J. Harris Blacklist said (2 Jun 2008):
Wow Portia,
You have a wonderful eye, and vision is natural to you...I can't wait to see more of your work.. J -
Andrew Lorimer gave props (2 Jun 2008):
Wow What a Amazing Capture Love the colors @ the lighting :)
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Klaus Girk (Deleted) gave props (2 Jun 2008):
Excellent work Portia. Truely amazing composition.
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Michael Gossenauer gave props (3 Jun 2008):
Very surreal! Nice Job!
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Jessica Hardin gave props (3 Jun 2008):
You never cease to amaze me, wonderful job!
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Pilar Coll i Gatells said (3 Jun 2008):
Ohhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!
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Winston D. Munnings gave props (3 Jun 2008):
This is an absolutely gorgeous capture. Excellent Portia
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Igor Makletsov gave props (3 Jun 2008):
I have no words... Thank you Portia!
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Maria Moreno gave props (3 Jun 2008):
just gorgeous!
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David Baker gave props (3 Jun 2008):
Wow!!! You always get the light right when you need it! Shaka............Nice shot.
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Paul Lavallee gave props (3 Jun 2008):
gorgeous!
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Loree McComb said (3 Jun 2008):
Beautiful
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Jay Stockhaus gave props (3 Jun 2008):
Fantastic shot.
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Nelson Campbell gave props (3 Jun 2008):
This is a FABULOUS capture! Wow.
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Donald Bothem said (3 Jun 2008):
So pretty, makes me want to go back to Japan.
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Adrian Rodriguez gave props (3 Jun 2008):
Fantastic Color range
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Melissa Prosser said (3 Jun 2008):
Absolutely breathtaking!
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Hector rtiz gave props (3 Jun 2008):
This is a dream come true...
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Chris Whitney said (3 Jun 2008):
That breaking light really adds interest to the landscape and temple. I like your comp and framing of the temple.
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Jean Pierre Vacherot gave props (3 Jun 2008):
Wonderful, it seems irreal. Great shot
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Jason Platt gave props (3 Jun 2008):
Oh My..This is like a technicolor dream. Phew...
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Laura Boston-Thek gave props (3 Jun 2008):
What atmosphere!! How do you do it!!! Perfection!
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elfriede fulda gave props (3 Jun 2008):
Nothing more I can add Portia...super...
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Simon Le gave props (3 Jun 2008):
Wow!!!! Lost for words again... Fascinating shot Portia. Thanks for sharing this amazing work!
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Natalie S gave props (3 Jun 2008):
Wow, Portia - peaceful Utopia
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Jim Smith gave props (3 Jun 2008):
Your use of light is awesome
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JoAnn Jurgens gave props (3 Jun 2008):
absolutely amazing shot Portia!!!
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Will Hitchcock gave props (3 Jun 2008):
wow that looks like a dream! good job!
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Thomas Henry gave props (4 Jun 2008):
Impressive.....a work of art!
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Major Kelly gave props (4 Jun 2008):
Absolutely amazing!!!
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Yasmina Baggili gave props (4 Jun 2008):
Lucky the rain left...this shot is absolutely beautiful. Perfection Portia
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Nancy Charter Kechnie Goatbe said (4 Jun 2008):
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...
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Kim Emory gave props (4 Jun 2008):
Beautiful! The color is grand..shot is beyond words WOW
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Kathleen Bjoran gave props (4 Jun 2008):
SO lovely!
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paul moore gave props (4 Jun 2008):
postcard perfect absolutely beautiful!!
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Steve Hogle gave props (4 Jun 2008):
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,
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Kathy gave props (4 Jun 2008):
Gorgeous!
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Leanna Lomanski gave props (5 Jun 2008):
Almost too perfect to be real.........stunning!
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Jessica Martinez gave props (5 Jun 2008):
This has a wow factor, just beautiful!
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Portia Söderberg said (5 Jun 2008):
Thanks all for viewing and for your comments. Much appreciated!
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Arla Ruggles gave props (7 Jun 2008):
Magic!! No! More than magic -- Beyond perfect ...
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Romy Olarte gave props (7 Jun 2008):
wow! A postcard picture perfect. Beautiful capture Portia!
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Warren ~Mangione~ gave props (8 Jun 2008):
All of the above and then even more ......Love it!
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Portia Söderberg said (8 Jun 2008):
More thanks Arla, Romy and Warren for viewing and leaving comments, much appreciated!
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ian mcrae gave props (8 Jun 2008):
magical!
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herman vandecauter said (9 Jun 2008):
Peaceful place to stay but not without umbrella!
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Dimitris Vasilantonopoulos said (9 Jun 2008):
Magic...Fantastic.....
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David Fullman gave props (9 Jun 2008):
This is wonderful
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Lindsay Walker gave props (9 Jun 2008):
This is amazing! The way the light is hitting it makes it stand out fairy-tale like. Beautiful.
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Gail Fleming gave props (10 Jun 2008):
Portia, this is beyond great, what a perfect shot you have some wonderful talent
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Christopher Smith gave props (10 Jun 2008):
Great work. Love the color.
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Portia Söderberg said (11 Jun 2008):
Thank you Ian, Herman, Dimitris, David, Lindsay, Gail and Christopher for viewing and leaving comments, much appreciated!
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M A X L A N G E R gave props (13 Jun 2008):
awesome mood and house
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Paul Themens said (13 Jun 2008):
beautiful capture! well composed, beautiful colors.
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Steve Wilson said (15 Jun 2008):
I have one view of this posted, also. I like yours better.
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Robin Smith gave props (18 Jun 2008):
amazing!
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Amanda Means gave props (19 Jun 2008):
This is as good as it gets!!! Better than seeing the real thing in person!!!
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jan cain gave props (19 Jun 2008):
awesome image!
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Johan Hendrikse gave props (19 Jun 2008):
this is fantastic! love the clouds in the background and the detail in the building! awesome!
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Portia Söderberg said (19 Jun 2008):
Thank you Maximilan, Paul, Cora, Tiffany, Steve, Robin, Amanda, Jan and Johan for viewing and leaving comments. Much appreciated!
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Frederic Frognier gave props (23 Jun 2008):
Such a magical photograph!
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Oscar Martinez gave props (23 Jun 2008):
This shot is like a dream. Great shot.
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Christopher Stawney gave props (27 Jun 2008):
Are you kidding me portia?! Post card, magazine cover, you name it! You knocked this one out of the park!
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Portia Söderberg said (27 Jun 2008):
Thank you Frédéric, Oscar and Christopher for your comments. Much appreciated!
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Cyril Bays gave props (5 Jul 2008):
Just... WOAW! Abolutely beautiful!
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:) L P gave props (8 Jul 2008):
i've been there! nice one
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Beth Page said (15 Jul 2008):
THIS is incredibly gorgeous!!!!! Excellent shot!
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Daniel Martinez gave props (18 Jul 2008):
Absolutely amazing!
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David Bowden gave props (25 Jul 2008):
This should be on a post card. Excellent shot. The color is fantastic.
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Mark Gilliland gave props (9 Aug 2008):
P.S. Voted for!
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Will Simon gave props (11 Aug 2008):
excellent color! absolutely wonderful
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Michele Piazza said (14 Aug 2008):
This is one of my favorite places in the world and you've captured it so beautifully!
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Christie [im]Patient said (15 Aug 2008):
incredible portia! i hope it gets published!!
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Glenn Patterson added a link (19 Aug 2008):
Had to come back and Vote for this one. Great Capture! (www.jpgmag.com)
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Mykindanormal.com gave props (19 Aug 2008):
better than perfect!
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Portia Söderberg said (20 Aug 2008):
More thanks to those who viewed, commented and voted. Much appreciated!
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Oregon Curly gave props (22 Aug 2008):
Stunning. I'm speechless, but I voted.
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Jauder Ho said (25 Aug 2008):
Very nice!
I have not been to this place but I have been to the original in Uji. =) -
Bonnie Blanton gave props (25 Aug 2008):
Superb picture! Hope this one gets published.
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Vidyavati Chandan gave props (27 Aug 2008):
my vote :-)
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Jasen Arias gave props (1 Sep 2008):
wow
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Liya Fendi said (4 Sep 2008):
gorgeous! got my vote.
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Trish Meyer gave props (4 Sep 2008):
Great entry. Hope to see it in print.
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adniloj gave props (5 Sep 2008):
Back for a + vote on this beauty!
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John Linton gave props (5 Sep 2008):
Oh yeah! It rocks!
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Ken McElroy gave props (6 Sep 2008):
Its like a fantasy illustration. A masterpiece.
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Michael Lynch gave props (6 Sep 2008):
Yeah!!!
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James Leocadi gave props (10 Sep 2008):
wow
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Lynn H gave props (11 Sep 2008):
Gorgeous shot!
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Alexis Gerard gave props (17 Sep 2008):
Absolutely drop dead gorgeous. Voted.
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Ryan Darcey gave props (19 Sep 2008):
damn.
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Jessica Hardin gave props (19 Sep 2008):
I didn't know this was up for votes, it gets a Yeah from me!
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Tatiana Watson gave props (19 Sep 2008):
i can only agree with all of the above and add my vote.
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Edson Ruiz gave props (21 Sep 2008):
Great photo.... you have my vote.
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Agus Achmadyana gave props (22 Sep 2008):
amazing, love it
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Aaron Siladi gave props (22 Sep 2008):
Beautiful. Almost painterly. I love these soft muted colors.
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Jean Pierre Vacherot gave props (24 Sep 2008):
Nice, my vote again
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Hector rtiz gave props (4 Oct 2008):
a yeah for you...too
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christian demarco said (9 Oct 2008):
shit man, what an amazing place.
cool.
please check out my submissions at:
http://jpgmag.com/photos/540601
http://jpgmag.com/photos/508613
regards from chile.
c. demarco -
simone teixeira said (18 Oct 2008):
°º° wow! awesome!
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Sara Zimmerschied gave props (25 Nov 2008):
Beautiful, I love this picture! :)
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Jacob Rumsey gave props (3 Dec 2008):
Amazing capture!
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Alex Preiss gave props (29 Jun 2009):
It looks FANTASTIC!
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Tom Berryhill gave props (23 Jul 2009):
Amazing light
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Munsif Molu said (29 Aug 2009):
you caught the magical moment. a moment that probably wont repeat itself! awesome!
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J.C. Collier gave props (9 Sep 2009):
And it's that "character" of the light that makes this one so special. Schweet!
