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30-MAR-2004 Terry Straehley

*Lantern and Cherry Blossoms.jpg

Santa Barbara, CA

I am going over the pictures from my recent trip to Japan and found this one taken in the city of Kamakura which seems to embody the theme of this challenge

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Sony Forums Challenges17-May-2004 19:02
Nice photo, Terry. This opening really invites one to enter, and the lantern and the gate make it special. Bev
Sony Forums Challenges15-May-2004 15:35
Really nice, Terry...I esp like the placement of the red lantern and the fencing within the opening. The people going up the stairs really add to this one too. Nice photo. MFC
Sony Forums Challenges14-May-2004 10:48
I reaaly like the neat composition here.. the fact that there is noboby in front of the gate.... and all are inside.. Framed perfectly by red lantern and rooted trees.. there is a feeling of freindly but forbidden entry.. as if we have arrived too late..Good challenge entry..balanced and well composed. irish_eye

Sony Forums Challenges13-May-2004 21:42
I could have sworn this was in Japan, where I lived for many years, but was confused by the "Santa Barbara" note in the location slot. Now I see from your comment it really was taken in Japan. Very nice image of a very traditional Japanese opening. Helen
Sony Forums Challenges13-May-2004 18:36
Wonderful Terry! Interesting subject and so appropriate for the theme of this challenge. To my eye, the red lantern just makes this shot. Very nice indeed... bottles