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Shot for International Kodak Film Photography Day 2013. Film used: Kodak ProFoto XL 100 in 35mm format. Camera used: Kodak Retinette Ib.
Originally a country house of the Tokudaiji Clan, it was acquired in 1450 by Hosokawa Katsumoto for use as a Zen training temple. Destroyed by fire during the Onin War, the temple was rebuilt in 1499.
the near edge of the rock garden. we made it to ryoanji, drenched, at the height of the downpour. the rain and the zen garden worked together for a serious "serenity now" moment.
The famous rock garden at Ryoanji - it would have been serene and meditative if not for the throngs of nattering tourists....
A garden path in Ryoanji. I had to take this with my phone because the batteries died in the camera, thus starting the Great Debate - take a picture, but have it be too low-quality to enjoy, or don't take the picture and let that fickle mistress Memory try to keep it for you?
This temple in the north of Kyoto is really relaxing. It was a really hot day in summer and I was really hypnotized by this rock garden and the less famous but really beautiful surrounding.
February 11, 2012: Cage, Unlocked: Celebrating John Cage at 100 as part of the 2012 Avant Music Festival
Megan Schubert, William Lang, and Randy Gibson perform John Cage's "Ryoanji" at the Wild Project in New York City.
Photo: Hugh Burckhardt