File:Arashiyama Bamboo Grove.jpg
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English: The photograph you've taken at the Arashiyama Bamboo Grove in Kyoto, Japan, is strikingly serene and enveloping. The tall bamboo stalks create an almost palpable sense of peace, reaching skyward in a gentle yet grandiose manner. The verdant tones of the grove convey a freshness and vitality that is characteristic of this natural marvel.
Arashiyama Bamboo Grove is not just a natural wonder but also a place of deep historical and cultural significance. Historically, the area surrounding the grove has been a favored retreat for the nobility, dating back to the Heian Period (794-1185). It was a place for courtiers to enjoy the natural beauty away from the capital. The grove itself is part of the Sagano, a much celebrated scenic area that includes several notable temples and shrines. Culturally, the bamboo in Japan is a symbol of strength and resilience, as it bends flexibly with the wind but does not break. This characteristic has elevated bamboo to be a motif in Japanese literature, art, and philosophy. The grove in Arashiyama is often visited during the Hanatoro festival in December, when lanterns light up the paths and create a magical atmosphere, further enhancing the bamboo's cultural significance. The grove is adjacent to other famous sites such as the Tenryu-ji Temple, a World Heritage site known for its exquisite garden and landscape design, and the Togetsukyo Bridge, which has been a landmark for over four centuries. The image captures the contrasting textures between the smooth bamboo and the rough bark of the non-bamboo tree that stands prominently in the foreground, highlighting the diversity within unity in this forest. This natural cathedral of bamboo is not only a testament to the beauty of Japanese nature but also a symbol of the country's deep-rooted connection to and respect for the environment. |
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Source | Own work |
Author | Mitchwandrew |
Camera location | 35° 01′ 00.48″ N, 135° 40′ 16.68″ E | View this and other nearby images on: OpenStreetMap | 35.016800; 135.671300 |
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This photo was taken by Mitchell Andrew all credit goes to https://mitchandrewvisuals.com/
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Camera manufacturer | SONY |
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Camera model | ILCE-7SM3 |
Exposure time | 1/125 sec (0.008) |
F-number | f/2.8 |
ISO speed rating | 2,000 |
Date and time of data generation | 01:52, 18 October 2023 |
Lens focal length | 70 mm |
Horizontal resolution | 240 dpi |
Vertical resolution | 240 dpi |
Software used | Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic 12.5 (Macintosh) |
File change date and time | 14:04, 3 November 2023 |
Exposure Program | Manual |
Exif version | 2.32 |
Date and time of digitizing | 01:52, 18 October 2023 |
APEX shutter speed | 6.965784 |
APEX aperture | 2.970854 |
APEX brightness | −0.48671875 |
APEX exposure bias | 0 |
Maximum land aperture | 2.96875 APEX (f/2.8) |
Metering mode | Pattern |
Light source | Unknown |
Flash | Flash did not fire, compulsory flash suppression |
DateTimeOriginal subseconds | 124 |
DateTimeDigitized subseconds | 124 |
Color space | sRGB |
Focal plane X resolution | 1,180.7316589355 |
Focal plane Y resolution | 1,180.7316589355 |
Focal plane resolution unit | 3 |
File source | Digital still camera |
Scene type | A directly photographed image |
Custom image processing | Normal process |
Exposure mode | Manual exposure |
White balance | Manual white balance |
Digital zoom ratio | 1 |
Focal length in 35 mm film | 105 mm |
Scene capture type | Standard |
Contrast | Normal |
Saturation | Normal |
Sharpness | Normal |
Lens used | 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN | Art 019 |
Date metadata was last modified | 08:04, 3 November 2023 |
Unique ID of original document | EADFA11D158980A9D3A047BD5CDBAAEF |
IIM version | 4 |