Island Matsuri?, a photo from Hiroshima, Chugoku

Photographer's Note

One of the the things I love about Japan is the preservation of ceramonies. You can seek it out, but if you hang around long enough, it will also come to you.

In this case, I heard a sound coming around the corner on this quiet street from our cafe and looked outside to see this little matsuri. A great surprise! Expecting something a bit longer, I took two shots and ran back into the cafe to grab my other lens. When I came back, the drums were faint again and the small group had gone around another corner and up a hill.

This was only the begining though - later that night a long ceramony in the shrine over the water had traditional music and dance. Absolutely magical.

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aloyho (6798) 2005-04-19 4:08

Hi Dan,
An interesting action shot. Through the different positions of the drums and sticks one can visually feel the sound and tempo. You have chosen a POV that captured this mood perfectly. I like the shadows on the road too, they seem to echo the movement and sound. Great shot!! Many Thanks for the WS and regards.