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The Kongōrikishi of Kannon-Ji Temple, Japan

At this Buddhist temple, I was hoping to spy a Kongōrikish statue, fierce protectors placed at temple gates. I never saw one at this temple - until I began editing the third image in this series, and saw a flash of blue. To my surprise, the protector had chosen to remain hidden until a later time.

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Color Photography Contest

2025

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The Kongōrikishi of Kannon-Ji Temple, Japan

At this Buddhist temple, I was hoping to spy a Kongōrikish statue, fierce protectors placed at temple gates. I never saw one at this temple - until I began editing the third image in this series, and saw a flash of blue. To my surprise, the protector had chosen to remain hidden until a later time.

About Artist

Yvonne Denman

I am a fine art photographer and artist in Southern California. I'm blessed to work in a craft that is my calling. As a pastel artist, I find this medium directly translates to my photography, which has been described as poetic, soft, and serene. I do hope it evokes those feelings in the viewer. I've always been drawn to the Pictorialist style of photography, especially Léonard Misonne's body of work, characterized by soft, painterly scenes with cloudscapes and other atmospheric effects. My artwork often includes an open canvas and features color as the hero.

Yvonne Denman

Photographic Areas of Focus

Abstract, Fine Art, Minimalism, Nature, Still Life, Wildlife

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United States of America

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