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Canon EOS 6D - f/5.6 - 1/320sec - 95mm - ISO 320
Rain chains are a beautiful and functional alternative to traditional, closed gutter downspouts. Guiding rain water visibly down chains or cups from the roof to the ground, rain chains transform a plain gutter downspout into a pleasing water feature. From the soft tinkling of individual droplets to the soothing rush of white water, they are a treat to listen to.
Rain chains (‘kusari doi’ in Japanese) in concept are not a new idea. For hundreds of years, the Japanese have used the roof of their homes to collect water, transporting it downward with chains and finally depositing the rain water into large barrels for household water usage. Japanese temples often incorporate quite ornate and large rain chains into their design.
These chains can be made from decorative metal cups, the chain in the photo however is a heavy-duty linked chain that deposits the rain water from a part of the roof into my garden pond.
When you want more info about different kinds of rain chains:
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Canon EOS 6D - f/5.6 - 1/320sec - 95mm - ISO 320
Rain chains are a beautiful and functional alternative to traditional, closed gutter downspouts. Guiding rain water visibly down chains or cups from the roof to the ground, rain chains transform a plain gutter downspout into a pleasing water feature. From the soft tinkling of individual droplets to the soothing rush of white water, they are a treat to listen to.
Rain chains (‘kusari doi’ in Japanese) in concept are not a new idea. For hundreds of years, the Japanese have used the roof of their homes to collect water, transporting it downward with chains and finally depositing the rain water into large barrels for household water usage. Japanese temples often incorporate quite ornate and large rain chains into their design.
These chains can be made from decorative metal cups, the chain in the photo however is a heavy-duty linked chain that deposits the rain water from a part of the roof into my garden pond.
When you want more info about different kinds of rain chains: