Meoto Iwa (Wedded Rocks), Ise, Japan
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Meoto Iwa (Wedded Rocks), Ise, Japan
On Thursday, I got the opportunity to photograph a location that for me, has symbolised Japan perfectly and that location is the Wedded Rocks of Meoto Iwa.
These two rocks in the ocean, which are located just offshore, are eternally bound with a thick ceremonial rope. This romantic spot is recognized as one of Japan’s 23 UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
One of the things that I noticed is that the rope was absolutely pristine and yet these rocks are situated in the ocean with the water lapping at the tassles on every tide. I wondered how on earth they remained so clean and pristine and the answer could be found here en.japantravel.com/mie/sacred-rocks-meoto-iwa/134
'Being married, they are joined by the distinctive sacred ropes particular to Shinto shrines and holy places, made of braided rice stalks called Shimenawa. The ropes biding the two rocks weigh almost a ton, and are replaced in a special ceremony held three times a year, in May, September and December. The rope changing ceremonies are deemed important enough to make the news each time. According to Shinto legend, the islands in the Japanese archipelago were born of this couple.'
You learn something new every day. Anyhow, I hope you like the image.
Have a great Sunday everyone :D
*****NOTE: I shall be creating a photo workshop/tour for Japan April 2024. If you would like to be one of the first to be notified when the workshop is ready for booking, let me know below*****
Canon R5
Canon RF 24-70mm f/4 @ 45mm
f/8
30"
ISO100
Kase Armour 6 Stop ND Filter
Kase K9 0.6 Medium Edge ND Graduated Filter
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Meoto Iwa (Wedded Rocks), Ise, Japan
UK & International Landscape Photography Workshops & Tours (INCLUDING jAPAN)
www.melvinnicholsonphotography.co.uk/photography-workshops
Meoto Iwa (Wedded Rocks), Ise, Japan
On Thursday, I got the opportunity to photograph a location that for me, has symbolised Japan perfectly and that location is the Wedded Rocks of Meoto Iwa.
These two rocks in the ocean, which are located just offshore, are eternally bound with a thick ceremonial rope. This romantic spot is recognized as one of Japan’s 23 UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
One of the things that I noticed is that the rope was absolutely pristine and yet these rocks are situated in the ocean with the water lapping at the tassles on every tide. I wondered how on earth they remained so clean and pristine and the answer could be found here en.japantravel.com/mie/sacred-rocks-meoto-iwa/134
'Being married, they are joined by the distinctive sacred ropes particular to Shinto shrines and holy places, made of braided rice stalks called Shimenawa. The ropes biding the two rocks weigh almost a ton, and are replaced in a special ceremony held three times a year, in May, September and December. The rope changing ceremonies are deemed important enough to make the news each time. According to Shinto legend, the islands in the Japanese archipelago were born of this couple.'
You learn something new every day. Anyhow, I hope you like the image.
Have a great Sunday everyone :D
*****NOTE: I shall be creating a photo workshop/tour for Japan April 2024. If you would like to be one of the first to be notified when the workshop is ready for booking, let me know below*****
Canon R5
Canon RF 24-70mm f/4 @ 45mm
f/8
30"
ISO100
Kase Armour 6 Stop ND Filter
Kase K9 0.6 Medium Edge ND Graduated Filter
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