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Dec 19 2011 7 Comments

A perfectly still Japanese priest

Approaching this priest, who was sat perfectly still, I honestly thought he was a display of some sort, or an educational exhibit maybe. In fact only when I got nearer, and he blinked, did I become aware that he wasn’t. A realisation that made me jump, although he, rather predictably, remained motionless.

Now why he was there and what the significance was, I really don’t know, but what is for certain is that he made for quite a striking sight.

Japanese priest

Categorized: Photography, Religion

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  1. winnie says

    12/19/2011 at 8:14 pm

    At first glance, from the picture I thought he is a life size priest exhibit.
    Until I read.
    Did he remain the same position even after you take his picture?

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    • Lee says

      12/19/2011 at 8:15 pm

      Yes, he didn’t move at all. Not even any facial gestures. Just the odd blink.

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  2. Don says

    12/19/2011 at 11:10 pm

    That really is striking. What kind of place was it? The surrounding looks so formal and empty.

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    • Lee says

      12/19/2011 at 11:17 pm

      It was at Meiji Shrine. In a building near the entrance to the main area. And yeah, I suppose it was very formal and empty. There was just the priest. Nobody and nothing else. A really fascinating sight.

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  3. las artes says

    12/27/2011 at 1:17 pm

    The priest is first and foremost for God, and not for men, or better and more precisely: Because he is first and foremost for God he is really and effectively for men.

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  4. Hans ter Horst says

    1/4/2012 at 6:58 pm

    This is excellent, love the dark tones of the building contrasting with the bright clothes of the priest. Very good choice of exposure time and I bet it was not an easy exposure.

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    • Lee says

      1/4/2012 at 7:18 pm

      Thanks a lot. It was a little tricky, but he was such a good subject.

      Reply

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