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21-Oct-2018

Shinto's Priests.

Le shintoïsme remonte à l’âge ancestral de la civilisation nippone. Les japonais ont toujours vénérés les Kami, esprits qui vivent à travers les forces naturelles comme les montagnes, les rivières, le vent... Cette croyance a perduré jusqu’à aujourd’hui même si le culte des esprits a subi la profonde influence du bouddhisme au VI ème siècle. 90 millions de japonais pratiquent aujourd’hui les rites liés au shintoïsme.
L’image représente la préparation d’une cérémonie privée au sanctuaire Heian en plein cœur de Kyoto. Les prêtres et leurs assistants s’apprêtent à recevoir les membres d’une famille pour procéder à un rite de purification.


Shintoism dates back to the ancient age of Japanese civilization. The Japanese have always venerated the Kami, spirits that live through natural forces such as mountains, rivers, wind... This belief has continued to this day even though the cult of spirits suffered the profound influence of Buddhism in the sixth century. 90 million Japanese people practice Shinto rites today.
The image represents the preparation of a private ceremony at the Heian Shrine in the heart of Kyoto. The priests and their assistants are preparing to receive the members of a family to carry out a purification rite.

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Long Bach Nguyen30-May-2019 15:25
so beautiful
Raymond22-May-2019 11:30
Beautiful shot
Ton T.19-May-2019 09:50
Wonderful tones in this fascinating image! V
John Reynolds LRPS16-May-2019 08:51
A fascinating scene. V.
Fong Lam16-May-2019 07:29
Wonderful candid capture nicely framed and love that lighting and colors....V
larose forest photos16-May-2019 00:28
I've always thought Shintoism very interesting. Thanks for the text to accompany your marvelous photo. VV
Charlene Ambrose16-May-2019 00:24
Nice capture, Daniel! V
peterjay4516-May-2019 00:18
Excellent capture of the preparation for this ceremony.
Nirvan Hope15-May-2019 22:30
So often one sees images of priests sitting silents - this is an excellent candid of them at work, plus great pink light!
Martin Lamoon15-May-2019 20:17
Well captured.
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Karen Stuebing15-May-2019 20:13
Outstanding photo of these priests outside their temple. Amazing light, color and clarity. V.
Nick Paoni15-May-2019 19:27
What a neat candid. Love the eye contact from the one priest.
Colin Storey15-May-2019 19:18
Great image of these priests, wonderful colours.
Walter Otto Koenig15-May-2019 17:32
Great framing, lighting and colors. Really like how the red reflects. "V"
Jeff Real15-May-2019 17:25
The color and light work well with these subjects!
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Industrial Heritage15-May-2019 16:46
Great how such rituals are kept alive by so many.
Blandine Mangin15-May-2019 16:33
un magnifique tableau ! v
bill friedlander15-May-2019 16:20
They look very holy in their white attire. V
Tom Munson15-May-2019 15:42
Terrific candid.
Jim Coffman15-May-2019 13:04
A very nice candid, Daniel!
Helen Betts15-May-2019 12:34
Well framed capture of these Shinto priests at work. V.
Marcia Colelli15-May-2019 11:59
Wonderful candid capture with beautiful colors. V
joseantonio15-May-2019 11:41
such an interesting scene.Very nicely captured.V.
janescottcumming15-May-2019 11:22
So nicely framed. Love the way the light is making the colors bounce off the white robes. V
borisalex15-May-2019 10:30
Great composition and colors, interesting scene! V
Graeme15-May-2019 10:13
An excellent candid scene of these priest's, Daniel. Nicely framed too.V
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