Bake-jizou, Daiya River, Kanmangafuchi Abyss, Nikko, Japan

aisavery, on January 2, 2009, said:

Stunning capture, Rich! Gold stars for everything - creativity, composition, exposure, interest.... Happy New Year 2009 to you and your family! Regards from alicia in Washington state

FGIAMPY ITALY, on January 27, 2009, said:

Wonderful...Molto simpatica e particolare...COMPLIMENTI BELLISSIMA GALLERY FGIAMPY ITALY

Richard Ryer, on January 28, 2009, said:

Greetings FGiampy, Thanks for visiting and commenting. I am glad you enjoy the tradition of dressing the statues. It was very unique and a joy to see.

Cheers,

Rich

hamzars1, on February 2, 2009, said:

Very nice!

Richard Ryer, on February 4, 2009, said:

Greetings Hamza, After a pleasant along the trail by the river you come to this row of statues. It is very interesting. The green and red and color of stone make a very nice scene. There were very few visitors when we were there.

Cheers,

Rich

Umiyama 海山, on April 6, 2009, said:

Beautiful photo...actually voted and added to my favorites awhile back. I keep coming across your great shots when looking to see if anyone else has posted in a location (latest was of the Buddha garden at Narita-san Shinjo-ji). Cheers!

F.Zaman, on April 7, 2009, said:

Rich,I have never seen statues with real cap..And of bright red..How is that!...I liked it so much I PUT IT TO MY FAVORITE.. y*

su.schle., on June 20, 2009, said:

this is lovely the way you captured it, Rich. The colours are so vibrant, I love the moss on the stone figures, it lends an air of antiquity and tranquility. The Japanese maintain their history and culture very well, it feels like walking this way in the olden days. Your comment about the stones moving around is really too creepy, though, gives me goosebumps... Best wishes, susan

Richard Ryer, on June 21, 2009, said:

Greetings Umiyama, FZ and Susan, Thanks for the visits and wonderful comments. The host at the Inn where we stayed suggested this walk instead of doing the typical temples and shrines. We are glad we did. The misty weather made for an amazing trip down the path.

Cheers,

Rich

Thomas Reichel, on December 2, said:

Curious photo and contrast with the colors. Greetings from SPain, Thomas.