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Let the Sunshine in


I took this photo last Monday, April 13th. We had just arrived back in the city after walking for hours looking at the Cherry Blossoms. We are standing in front of a Construction Site Barrier with different designs on it. The kanji says "Sendai castle." There is no actual castle in Sendai as it was destroyed mostly by earthquakes and fires.

The rainy season seems to be here already, so I am singing "Let the Sunshine In," hoping Mother Nature might heed my call. In the meantime, the memory of that sunny, spring Monday keeps me content.

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Comments

Sylvia K said…
What a great shadow shot! Perfect! I hope Mother Nature hears you -- we're finally getting some sun here in Seattle! Thanks for stopping by and for your comment! Happy SSS!
Catherine said…
Beautiful shadow...the whole thing looks like a work of art..
A Wild Thing said…
Just a lil' sunshine is all we ask...just for a fleeting moment in time to take the perfect shot...I love it!
What a great, subtle shadow shot! The pink is beautiful...singing in the rain...nice to do in spring!
bobbie said…
This is a really lovely shadow. A nice reminder of a nice day together.
whizkid said…
Neat shot, especially with the text framing the photo

Have a happy week!
What a great shot..I think it is so neat..Good job. Happy SSS.
Hot Fudge said…
Your marvellous shot has an ethereal quality to it - and it would make a wonderful painting.
Gemma Wiseman said…
Romantic and haunting shadow shot! Beautiful!
readingsully2 said…
I love that it shows your shadow...it almost like seeing you.
Great shot.
Chris Stone said…
great pic!
Jeri ~ said…
This is a great shot - I love shadows of people and this is one of the very best I have seen!
PJ said…
Pretty cool! There's definitely an artist's eye behind this compostion.
Glad you caught some rays of sun! Love your rose picture below....can't wait to see more!
Unknown said…
Nice shadows :P
Ali said…
lovely, simple shadow shot!
Chubby Chieque said…
Pure & simple J!

Have a happy SSS...
Sarah said…
I like the soft pink light and limited colours in your photo, beautiful!
Dianne said…
that's a wonderful shadow, looks posed and planned and professional :)
maryt/theteach said…
I love this shot, Juana! Happy SSS! :)
Annie Jeffries said…
Terrific visual humor.

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