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Saturday, April 23, 2011

In Praise of Shadows












　The beauty of the contrast has been adopted for interior decoration.
　The constant change gives deep interest for a one-day flow.

　Reflection. Fusion. Mixture.








　Clay wall, Wooden floor, and Wooden pillar.
　Long time and space melts in them.

　Transmission. Convergence. Dimness.









　Hope to be prolonged from darkness, ... returned in the shadow again.
　At the same time, limited life time.

　The contradiction will continue like ripples...


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　In Praise of Shadows " 陰翳礼讃 : In'ei Raisan "
　It is an essay on Japanese aesthetics by the Japanese author and novelist Jun'ichirō Tanizaki.
　It was translated into English by the academic students of Japanese literature Thomas Harper and Edward Seidensticker.


Please visit "Weekend reflections" kindly hosted by James to see many spectacular reflection.

36 comments:

  1. BeatrizApril 23, 2011 at 3:27 AM

    Without the Shadows we can't see the lights! lovely Praise!

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  2. Betty ManousosApril 23, 2011 at 3:29 AM

    actually i can see the first photo, as the others are not showing.

    Anyways, gorgeous shadows!

    Thanks, Ruma, for your generous heart!
    Love Japan!

    Hugs
    Betty

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  3. Madalina DascaluApril 23, 2011 at 3:57 AM

    where is light is also shadow

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  4. MassimoApril 23, 2011 at 4:35 AM

    hi Ruma,
    thank you for your visit in my blog... I appreciate very much !
    all the best to you and Happy Easter to you and your family ! ciao see you again..

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  5. CloudiaApril 23, 2011 at 4:36 AM

    indeed!



    Comfort Spiral

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  6. Angela Häring-ChristenApril 23, 2011 at 4:58 AM

    A good picture to this title.
    I wish you a nice weekend.
    Kind regards
    Angela

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  7. RNSANEApril 23, 2011 at 7:29 AM

    Ruma, I, too, can only see the first photo. I am sure the others are beautiful as all yours are!

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  8. Gloria BakerApril 23, 2011 at 7:50 AM

    Ruma thanks for stopping by, I appreciate, I love Spring so much and Autumn that we have now with the red liquidamabar, look amazing, today is raining, is amazing after all the nature continue the road, huggs and have a nice weekend,
    we dont forget Japan! gloria

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  9. lotusleafApril 23, 2011 at 11:01 AM

    Marvelous photos! The thought is so profound.

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  10. AnonymousApril 23, 2011 at 12:09 PM

    Je ne vois que la première photo, désolé !

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  11. La sonrisa de HiperionApril 23, 2011 at 11:27 PM

    Las sombras del confort...

    Saludos y un abrazo.

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  12. Betty ManousosApril 24, 2011 at 1:16 AM

    Came back! The shadow photos are so beautiful!
    Inspiring!

    B

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  13. Daliana PacuraruApril 24, 2011 at 3:25 AM

    Great thoughts, interesting concept!
    Happy weekend to you!

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  14. snowwhiteApril 24, 2011 at 3:30 AM

    Once upon a time, Japanese people lived with shadows and saw many things in the shadows, created by imagination. Now even at night lights are too bright. Ruma,thank you for fantastic photos!! Have a great weekend!

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  15. David LázaroApril 24, 2011 at 5:55 AM

    I like the shadows and these compositions that we offer, Ruma, are great.
    Greetings

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  16. RIZALENIOApril 24, 2011 at 6:04 AM

    These are all beautiful, Ruma. I looked at these photos taking my time and inviting lots of stories in my mind. It captures a thousand words. This is going to be my next project - shadow play or shadows.

    Happy weekend, my friend. Thanks for sharing your photos...and those wonderful poetry. Our prayers are always with you.

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  17. MarkaApril 24, 2011 at 10:20 AM

    Good collection of shadows.

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  18. LauraApril 24, 2011 at 11:13 AM

    such elegant images...beautiful!

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  19. KarinaApril 24, 2011 at 3:58 PM

    Hello Ruma,

    Very beautiful the way you captured the light here.
    It's mysterious and hopeful at the same time, like life itself.

    Warm regards,
    Karina

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  20. Antonio MachadoApril 24, 2011 at 9:51 PM

    Hello Ruma,
    amazing photos and images!
    congratulations

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  21. Gloria BakerApril 24, 2011 at 11:08 PM

    Ruma in this special day send you huggs and prayers, and hope all will be more nice and enjoy your spring, gloria

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  22. LitoApril 25, 2011 at 1:29 AM

    Ahora entiendo mejor el sentido de esta decoración de interiores japonesa. Sombras y contrastes. Muy buen sentido.
    Un abrazo.

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  23. beatrice DeApril 25, 2011 at 3:25 AM

    Ruma.

    Connaissez-vous le livre * l'éloge de l'ombre * sauf erreur d'un auteur japonais. Il a très très longtemps que je ne l'ai lu. Ce livre m'avait impressionné pour que je me rappelle encore du titre.

    Sur mon blog, l'histoire des perles en est aux perles contemporaines du Japon ou perles de verre de créateurs trouvées au Japon.

    Please have a look with what i have done with all these beads.

    * www.colliers-beatrice.ch *

    Hope you are well !

    Béatrice de Lausanne en Suisse.

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  24. NATIVIDADApril 25, 2011 at 4:33 AM

    SALUDOS!!GRACIAS POR LOS BELLOS COMENTARIOS,DESEO QUE ESTEN TODA SU FAMILIA BIEN,ME ENCANTA SU BLOG,TAN LLENO DE BELLEZA¡¡¡

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  25. ANRAFERAApril 25, 2011 at 6:48 AM

    Fotografías llenas de detalles, reflexivas y contrastes. Me encantan.
    Saludos cordiales.
    Ramón

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  26. SKIZOApril 25, 2011 at 9:27 AM

    AmazingWorkGoodCreations
    SeeYouSoon

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  27. JamesApril 25, 2011 at 9:47 AM

    These photos tell a story of loneliness and hope. Wonderful reflections. The bottom photo is my favorite.

    Take care Ruma!

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  28. claudeApril 25, 2011 at 1:44 PM

    The second picture reminds me an american movie I saw a long time ago. In french the tittle is "The Paper House".
    Many thanks for your visits and comments on my blog, Ruma.

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  29. alfonsoApril 25, 2011 at 6:21 PM


    · Nice photos but my prefered is the first one.

    · Have a nice day, my friend.

    CR & LMA
    ________________________________
    ·

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  30. Tatiana AguileraApril 25, 2011 at 7:59 PM

    El juego de sombra y luz es perfecto, hermosa decoración Ruma.
    Un abrazo.

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  31. Casa Très ChicApril 25, 2011 at 10:57 PM

    Hi, Ruma!
    Shadows and light, perfect pics.
    Big hugs from Brasil
    Tereza

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  32. JosefaApril 26, 2011 at 3:01 AM

    Me encantan las fotos. Esa luz reflejada en el suelo...
    Un abrazo con todo cariño.

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  33. OlgaApril 26, 2011 at 3:32 AM

    Beautiful abstract pictures with very interesting effects of light and minimalistic patterns!

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  34. Sneyder C. April 26, 2011 at 4:39 AM

    …entre luces y sombras queda nuestro reflejo… igual que la vida….pero siempre con esperanza….

    Un cordial saludo Ruma

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  35. stardustApril 26, 2011 at 6:00 PM

    Beautiful antique world created by light and shadow. The floor is clean, waxed and gleaming by being taken care of well, where soul of the resident seems to be contained. Thanks for sharing, ruma.

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  36. zero_energyDecember 22, 2011 at 9:23 AM

    Beautiful.
    I want to go back to visit Japan again.
    I miss being there.

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