Japanese Drain Pipe

Posted by Stu (Kyoto, Japan) on 30 March 2007 in Architecture and Portfolio.

These are a common sight around the temples and shrines here, and some old-style houses too. They hang from the corners of buildings' roofs and guide rainwater into large pots on the ground. Wasn't sure what they were at first as they're so different from the plain, utilitarian plastic ones I'm used to seeing, but reckon these do just as good a job and are kind of ornamental too.

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Comments (10)

Sujit from Hyderabad, India

Beautiful. Congrats.

30 Mar 2007 12:23am

Gordon Ashbridge from Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

The simplicity of the image is very restful/peaceful. They almost look like wind chimes! Your use of depth of field to isolate the water guides creates a nice balance in the image. Well done!

30 Mar 2007 1:48am

Craiger from Vacaville, California, United States

Wow! How cool is that! You did a great job with the photo and comentary as well! Thanks for sharing Stu. You have a great weekend as well!

30 Mar 2007 5:25am

Jen from Jessup, United States

I would much rather have those then the ugly metal ones at my house!! Wonderful framing Stu and the colors are very nice. Have a great weekend too!

30 Mar 2007 5:52am

julia from kyoto, Japan

theres a funny little face in the woodwork behind - like he`s winking
how ya been?

30 Mar 2007 5:57am

@julia: Hey Julia, you back? Hope you had a smashing time back in Oz. Same old here.....as usual. Thanks for dropping by mate.

Michelle Bialowas from Melbourne Victoria, Australia

Always a pleasure to visiting your blog.

30 Mar 2007 6:55am

Yvon from Meerkerk, Netherlands

Wow, this is great. I want this instead of the dull plastic ones on my house! I love the simplicity of your photo. Have a good weekend.

30 Mar 2007 1:45pm

Colour blind from Tokyo, Japan

I've seen these things as well and have never been able to take a good photo of them. You're capture of just two of them gives me a great idea for next time. I was always trying to get all of them in one frame. Thanks for the inspiration.

30 Mar 2007 6:29pm

Untitled from Kyoto, Japan

Agree with the above...seen them again and again...but never been able to get a decent shot. You've done a good job here.

31 Mar 2007 1:47am

Duncan Galbraith from kyoto, Japan

this is nice stu. like the composition especially.

2 Apr 2007 3:34am

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