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"The Realm of the White Heron” – Himeji, Japan

"The Realm of the White Heron” – Himeji, Japan

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A quintessential Japanese scene unfolds as Himeji Castle, towering over the surrounding landscape, basks in the first light of t...
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A quintessential Japanese scene unfolds as Himeji Castle, towering over the surrounding landscape, basks in the first light of the day. To read a blog post about my experience photographing this castle, please visit my website.
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Aperture 8/1 ISO 200 Shutter 2/1 Focal Length 10420/100

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