Colorful Shisa from Ishigaki, Okinawa, Japan. Shisa also known as lion-dogs are thought of as talismans protecting families.

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Medium Format Pentax 67II camera, FujiFilm Provia 100F film Chris Willson

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Size: 7028px × 5616px
Photo credit: © Chris Willson / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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