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Light of Mercy
Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Japan
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This is Kiyomizu Temple in Kyoto.

This is one of several temples built around 1200 years ago in Kyoto, and is dedicated to Senju Kannon the Goddess of Mercy.

Kiyomizu Temple is a national treasure, and it has been registered on UNESCO's World Heritage list. It is also a candidate of the new Seven Wonders of the World.

In this temple, admission at night takes place during specific terms in spring, summer, and autumn.

A searchlight that represents the mercy of Kannon is aimed at Kyoto city from the back of the temple. This light runs through the atmosphere for around 15km.

Please click and see the panoramic photograph of the light running through the atmosphere in Kyoto city.

Location Map Geographic Coordinates:
Latitude: 34° 59' 41.98" N
Longitude: 135° 47' 6.99" E
Precision is: High. Pinpoints the exact spot.

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Date/Time:
March 21, 2007 - 10:39 UTC (19:39 local time)

Equipment:
Camera Canon EOS 5D
Lens Sigma 15mm F2.8 EX DG Diagonal Fisheye
Pano Head Nodal Ninja
Tripod Manfrotto 055MF3
Stitching Software PTGui v6.0.3
Photo Editing Software Adobe Photoshop CS2
Remapping Software LensFix with PanoTools
QTVR Creator CubicConverter v2.2.1


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