My latest contribution to Monochromia. The striking symmetry in Japanese architecture.
Temple Roof, Kyoto
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Temple Roof, Kyoto
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Jane Lurie Photography 
just gorgeous…so detailed…we should learn from them!!
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Thank you, April. I agree, the tranquil architecture is beautiful. 🙂
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Hi Jane, that’s a very nice photo, I also love the craftmanship and rhythmic patterns of Asian temples. They are so incredibly intricate that it is easy to be overwhelmed and miss the small beautiful details. I am living in Taiwan and finally after many years of just being wowed by the Temples here I have started trying to capture some of them in drawings and paintings. They skills involved in designing and carving these temples are truly amazing!
You can find some examples of my artwork here:
http://www.dloduk.wordpress.com
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Thank you very much, David. I’m pleased you enjoyed the image and I will check out your artwork. I hope you are enjoying your time in Taiwan.
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I love the tonality and gray scale of this graphic image, Jane. It’s so soothing to the eyes.
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How nice to read, Allan. Thank you so much. It was very refreshing to spend time in these spaces in Japan. Very soothing and tranquil. We need more of that in our world. 🙂
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Agreed.
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I so agree with the above statement…we need more beauty for beauties sake in our everyday environment in cities. Lovely post , Jane…we need roofs like that !!
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Hi Paula, I often feel a sense of stewardship as a photographer – documenting and celebrating subjects – and hopefully, helping others to see things in a new way. I agree wholeheartedly with you- we need to surround ourselves with art, good architecture, thoughtfully planned spaces and nature. I’m so glad this sparked those thoughts– thanks very much for sharing them.
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This is a create abstract of the whole, Jane. When I see these details from the past I am sad that today’s architecture, at least here in the U.S., is so devoid of the art found not that long ago in the building trades. Craftsmanship is gone as a consequence of fast construction and high profits.
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Hi Steve, We’re big fans of Arts and Crafts and Prairie Style architecture for that very reason. The love that went into those buildings is special. I’m glad you enjoyed this detail of the workmanship of Japanese architecture. Thanks very much.
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Wonderful in detail and balance. ❤
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Thank you, Eliza. The rhythm of the patterns in the temples were quite beautiful. Glad you like this one.
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Wow. Almost an abstract, and you know how I feel about abstracts. Very nice!
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Thanks so much, Michael. I really got into finding the repeating patterns on this trip. Glad you enjoyed this one. 😊
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I sure did.
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Do you know if that ornamentation developed as stylized logs?
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I don’t know, Steve. Although, since the historic structures are all made from timber, it’s a good bet.
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