Painting on wood at the Ninna-ji Temple. Surprisingly unprotected perhaps due to its provenance. Until modern times, the Japanese wrote with a brush rather than a pen, and painting was their preferred artistic expression.
At shrines and temples, stone objects are inscribed. Here, the two characters at the base of a stone lantern mean "offer light". There are other magnificent inscriptions on large stone tablets to the entrance of shrines and temples.
The willow lined banks at Matsue. There are parts of Japan that are off the beaten tracks, and in the winter season, they are perfect for exploring. At these places, the tempo of life is less aggressive than the big cities, and the welcome is more sincere.
Often I had trouble in distinguishing the genders at first glance. This technician was customizing mobile phones at the Tempozan market place at Osaka.
Hi, welcome to my mini travelogue. I love photography - it's my way of seeing the world, and it's a way of recording a snapshot which, if stored in human memory, will decay in time. I alternate between my Canon G10 and Lumix DMC-TZ7, but often I rely on my handy Sony Ericsson mobile phone. I have had a lot of fun taking photos during my travels, learning to improve my skills, and doing this blog. I hope you share the fun.
At shrines and temples, stone objects are inscribed. Here, the two characters at the base of a stone lantern mean "offer light". There are other magnificent inscriptions on large stone tablets to the entrance of shrines and temples. 
The willow lined banks at Matsue. There are parts of Japan that are off the beaten tracks, and in the winter season, they are perfect for exploring. At these places, the tempo of life is less aggressive than the big cities, and the welcome is more sincere.
Often I had trouble in distinguishing the genders at first glance. This technician was customizing mobile phones at the Tempozan market place at Osaka. 
