Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2007/12/24
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]If I remember correctly, this is one of the oldest Torii gate in existence. The wooden trunks used are not polished or painted. The picture is not scanned flipped :-) The backsides of the banners are showing, hence the mirror images of the words. The Kanji say "Historic Road." There are lots of white paper wish charms hanging for the blessings of the gods. The tour guide is wearing traditional split toe tabi shoes. http://www.dragonsgate.net/pub/richard/PICS/imgScan-071219-0013.jpg // richard (This email is for mailing lists. To reach me directly, please use richard at imagecraft.com)