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A Japanese temple and a raven at sunset.

Bumping into a sacred temple in the city of Kyoto is quite easy. But having the opportunity to capture a flying crow, a symbol of the Gods, right above Shogunzuka Temple, is just something that I wouldn't have hoped for. The winter sunset enlightens the temple and the raven, that passed through the picture by sheer luck.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 11.2018
Date Uploaded: 05.2019
Photo Location: Kyoto, Japan
Copyright: © Lara Mauvais