Ascending Serenity: Koyasan's Tranquil Gate
Okunoin Temple - Koyasan, Japan
Captured from a unique perspective at ground level, this image unveils the essence of Koyasan's spiritual enclave. A red tori gate rises boldly, framing the shot and beckoning the gaze upward. Towering cedar trees stand sentinel, guiding the eye through a natural corridor toward a distant temple building. The composition's harmonious layers lead you on a visual pilgrimage, inviting you to explore the sacred connection between nature, architecture, and inner peace in Koyasan. Photo © copyright by Rich Voninski.