This rope is connected to a bell, which you can see in the reflection. After throwing in coins in the offering box, we pull this rope to ring the bell before praying.
From the looks of this rope, you can tell many people have prayed here.
See other wonderful reflections from around the world at Weekend Reflections hosted by James.
Excellent catch for our reflection meme... and your title, thumbs up!
ReplyDeleteLovely reflection and interesting as always.
ReplyDeleteIt is great that in a huge city, there is such a quiet place. I wondered how many people rung this bell and prayed. Very expressive shot and I love it.
ReplyDeleteKaori, have a wonderful weekend!
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Admirable composition. I like the old aspect of the used rope, and the colors so vivid on the picture... Nicely done !
ReplyDeleteWonderful weekend reflection! I remember ringing those temple bells!
ReplyDeleteFantastic photo with such interesting facts behind it! Sadly, I bet that bell has been used a lot lately.
ReplyDeleteI'd like to pull that rope, if allowed, the fact that it is so used is even more fascinating.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Francisca—great title. With an ever-present camera in your hand clapping might not be the best option.
ReplyDeleteYour art director really got a good match (and contrast) of colors fore and aft.
今度混同したらこの堂々たる不動堂どう同道？ I sound (and write) like someone on The Simpson’s, “Doh” (X８).
i like the ring and pray idea,and,the temple is simply amazing my ideal place to live,may be i was japanese in other life
ReplyDeleteI like the rope - full of character.
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