Did you ever see a dancing torii gate?

Well, my post yesterday about dancing buildings seemed to be fairly popular, so how about a sequel? But this time instead of buildings, torii gates!

Torii Gates, for those who don't know, are the entrances to Shinto Shrines. They are said to mark the entrance to a sacred area, a place where the world of the kami (gods) and the world of humans overlaps so that we can make contact with them (or them with us).

Just like buildings, if you catch them at the right time, you might find them in a more jolly mood.

Be sure to use that secret tip I gave you last time. But one thing I should add: you need plenty of light to pull these unique captures off, otherwise everything blurs together.

Which can be a cool effect on it's own.

David LaSpina is an American photographer and translator lost in Japan, trying to capture the beauty of this country one photo at a time and searching for the perfect haiku.

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