18th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Travel
Morning Prayers with Musicians

The musicians keep the rhythm and provide background for chants from the priest (background) and assistant at a Shinto temple. Though only two chanted, their voices blended in such a way it sounded like many more people.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 10.2019
Date Uploaded: 11.2020
Photo Location: Matsue, Japan
Camera: NIKON D500
Copyright: © Jeffry Zelt