Shimogamo –
First signs of
the new year

Displayed inside the entrance gate is an ema board for the coming year of the snake
Winter sunshine
Clear crisp air –
a new year beckons

The River Kamo in Kyoto
Slipping, squeezing
Through narrow openings –
Winter solstice

Sacred space at Iwafune Jinja
Winding stream
of yellows, reds, and browns –
forgotten memories

The woods at Shimogamo Shrine
Wow that was odd. I just wrote an very long comment but
after I clicked submit my comment didn’t show up. Grrrr… well I’m not writing all that over again.
Anyhow, just wanted to say superb blog!
Hello Cape Town
Sorry to hear of the difficulties with inputting your comment, but thanks for the nice words… and happy New Year to you!