Heian Shrine Gate From a New Perspective

Nikon D4 + Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8 @ 70mm — 1/160 sec, f/8, ISO 110 —
map & image data — nearby photos

Torii Gate of the Heian Shrine

with the Mt. Yoshida hill visible just underneath

Kyoto Japan

平安神宮の鳥居と吉田山

The shot above is from quite the different vantage point from normal. I've posted many views of the main gate of the Heian Shrine
on my blog over the years, such as this shot more than eight years ago.
My blog's proximity search of the area reveals many more.

After living here so long it's a challenge to find something fresh, so I
was pleasantly surprised to find a new vantage point the other day when a
new business opened up after a long year of building demolition and then
new construction.

The new business, wedding venue Rokusisui (六絲水), held an open house
for local folks. The photo above is
from the 5th floor terrace that normally will be open only to the wedding
party and their guests, so I was happy to have the opportunity to see
it.

Nikon D4 + Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8 @ 105mm — 1/250 sec, f/8, ISO 110 —
map & image data — nearby photos

Heian Shrine

the building at left can be seen better here








Nikon D4 + Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8 @ 24mm — 1/1600 sec, f/2.8, ISO 100 —
map & image data — nearby photos

Wider View

with the National Museum of Modern Art at left, and the Kyoto Municipal Museum of Art at right

The peak in far background to right of center is Mt Hiei, which I plan
to hike up to next week as a repeat of last year's hike. The mountain on the far right is Mt. Daimonji, which I last hiked four years
ago.