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Blossoming Lotus in Shinobazu Pond

By Muza-chan on Aug 15, 2009 | In Japan travel | 12 feedbacks »

Since ancient times, in Asia, the lotus was a symbol of purity.

Lotus Shinobazu Pond Ueno

Several weeks ago, on the Shinobazu Pond in Ueno, the lotus flowers started to blossom. I couldn’t miss such an event, so I went there several times, to admire and photograph the flowers.

Of course, there were a lot of photographers:

Lotus Shinobazu Pond Ueno

On the Buddhist iconography, Buddha is represented sitting on a pink lotus flower. The Hindu Goddess Saraswati, known in Japan as Benzaiten, is also often represented sitting on a white colored lotus. On the shores of the Shinobazu Pond, there is a temple dedicated to Benzaited, that can be seen in the distance:

Lotus Shinobazu Pond Ueno
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 vincento · http://vincentosshrine.com/
What a beauty!!! nice photos like always Muza-chan...
08/15/09 @ 16:46
 Leslie · http://dragonflyseye.blogspot.com
Beautiful shots of these amazing flowers!
08/15/09 @ 20:09
 Diane AZ · http://desertcolors.blogspot.com/
Lovely photos. I never realized Lotus leaves were so big until I saw the image of the photographer next to them.
08/15/09 @ 21:34
 Muza-chan [Member] Email · http://www.muza-chan.net
Thank you very much, I'm glad you like them!

The flowers and the leaves are surprisingly big, it's a pleasure to stroll around. :)
08/16/09 @ 02:58
 The Envoy · http://througheyesfromafar.blogspot.com/
The first picture was truly :photo: material!
08/16/09 @ 05:46
 naqiubex · http://naqiubex.blogspot.com
Beautiful,,,:D
08/16/09 @ 06:27
 Iris (IH39) Email · http://www.myspace.com/irisph
Beautifull pictures,,,Love it...
I hope to visit before it ends...
08/16/09 @ 14:13
 lucia Email
Olá! Lindos os lugares e as fotos. Entra no meu blog, tem um selinho para você. Abraços
08/16/09 @ 22:45
 lucia
http://lucia-apasionadapelavida.blogspot.com/
08/16/09 @ 22:50
 0rion · http://www.epicwin.org/
Excellent stuff. My favorite of these shots is actually the second one, the "meta photography" shot of the other photographer leaning over the railing.
08/17/09 @ 01:05
 Muza-chan [Member] Email · http://www.muza-chan.net
Thanks! :)
I think there is somewhere a "meta photo" with me too, as there were a lot of photographers... :p
08/17/09 @ 19:14
 Japanese words · http://www.japanesewords.net/
Wow, great shots. Your zoom is amazing.
10/08/09 @ 06:40

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