An unusual “Shishi” (Lion / Dog Protector) statue at Zenkoji Temple in Nagano Japan… I often see one either side of a temple gate, but rarely two. I opted to photograph the male ones as identified by the ball under their feet… The females usually have a cub. I thought the color contrast was interesting with the background and the available light.

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A closeup of the The Great Zenkoji Bell in Nagano Japan which was recently refurbished.

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