Umbrella in Kisoji Old Post Town
Shrimp in Osaka Aquarium
Jizo at Mt. Takao
coins at shrine on Mt. Takao
Snow monkeys in Nagano
Approaching the goddess at Ofuna
Sketching at Ueno Zoo
Statue in Bangkok
Lanterns for sale in Kappabashi
Maple leaves in Kamakura
Feeding time in Singapore
Singapore at night
Having lived and traveled in Asia, a collection of red themed photos seemed like the obvious choice for The Daily Post’s Weekly Photo Challenge: Color. In many Asian cultures, red symbolizes happiness, joy, celebration, luck, and life. Its many shades were especially vibrant in Japan, gracing everything from ancient torii gates to elaborate kimonos. This gallery is just a sampling of the reds I collected from Japan, Singapore, and Bangkok.
