Oribe ~ Ishi-Doro by TwoPynts

Photography • Objects • posted on Nov 10, 2006

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"The quieter you become, the more you can hear." ~ Baba Ram Dass

Ishi-Doro Lanterns were originally introduced into Japan from China. The first ones were made of metal and primarily used to light doorways to temples and shrines. They were later made of stone for use in gardens, but it wasn't until they were introduced into Japanese tea gardens by tea-master Sen-no-Rikkyu that they really become a major garden element. Japanese tea ceremonies were often held in the evenings and light was needed to guide guests to the tea room. Aside from that though, the stone lanterns were primarily a decorative element and rarely used as a light source. The Oribe style lantern was first produced in the Momyana period and is among the oldest Japanese garden lanterns known. The lantern is a classic representation of a "planted" stone lantern style for they do not have a base at the bottom. The Oribe lantern has a carved Buddha at the base of the lantern. You cannot see him in this photo, but trust me, he's there. This is one of the more ornate Oribe lanterns I have seen. -----

Thank you for your illuminating comments on my last upload, Ishi-Doro ----- Olympus C-8080 & PhotoshopCS. (766) Morikami Japanese Gardens Sponsored by: Kramer Kreations

Comments (28)

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Mondwin

7:28AM | Fri, 10 November 2006

Enchantig capture!!!!!!!!!!!!Bravissimo!:DDD.Hugsxx

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inshaala

7:33AM | Fri, 10 November 2006

methinks you might have posted a similar shot for a DITI a while back... anyway cool lantern, tho a bit big for my back garden ;) Love the colour of the water (tho i am looking for the dead body hacked to pieces) and a good composition - i hope you have one somewhere with a full length reflection :)

kjpweb

7:38AM | Fri, 10 November 2006

Wonderful image. Water is colored red by the pine needles, huh? Have the same phenomenon here where I live.

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killerpumpkins

7:39AM | Fri, 10 November 2006

Well, I really like the feel of this when I include the possibility of the water having spilled blood in it. Maybe an "Indiana Jones" kinda feel to it. Very cool pic. KP

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Digimon

7:40AM | Fri, 10 November 2006

Domo origato Kort-san!! Your photographic series sheds light on the oft dark history. You have birghtened my day, by several lumins!!

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Gor111

7:42AM | Fri, 10 November 2006

Wonderful color photography of this beautiful Japanes lantern! I love the color contrast between the green wood and the red water! Wonderful shot! Bravo!!!

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oscilis

9:08AM | Fri, 10 November 2006

Amazing water with those shining colours.

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Cosme..D..Churruca

9:33AM | Fri, 10 November 2006

Fabulous location and subject, like a lot.

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jif3d

9:44AM | Fri, 10 November 2006

I hope that's tea stained water and not the lantern bleeding ...mmm or a hundred goldfish filling the pond ?, great series Kort ~Cheers~ :o)

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Zacko

10:18AM | Fri, 10 November 2006

I also remember this lantern from that DITI of yours. This shot is way prettier though...probably why you didnt chose this one for the DITI huh? I just love how that red water looks....polluted or not, lol. Have a great weekend Kort! #:o)

MrsLubner

10:47AM | Fri, 10 November 2006

I think of cherries when I see this water... a good companion to the lantern. Very nice.

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rayburg

11:17AM | Fri, 10 November 2006

Another excellent presentation and interesting info...I know a lot of the water down in Fla. is full of tanic acid which produces that tea colored water...When is tea time...lol.

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DennisReed

11:50AM | Fri, 10 November 2006

Fantastic series! Bravo!

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thecytron

12:35PM | Fri, 10 November 2006

Very nice beautifull shot!

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creanum

12:41PM | Fri, 10 November 2006

superb.....

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goodoleboy

2:07PM | Fri, 10 November 2006

Fine capture of a lantern surrounded by plants that need considerable maintenance. How about a little tree and plant trimming? Is that red water at the bottom of the picture?

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Margana

4:07PM | Fri, 10 November 2006

I trust you...lol.I too,love the red in this.Did you manipulate the color of the water or was some gator perhaps having an afternoon snack on one of the tourists?Anyway,lovely wee series so far,my friend.Have a great weekend!-M :^)

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