Otaimatsu torch bearing of Omizutori (Water-drawing Festival) at Nigatsu-do Temple in Nara City. Buddhist monks carry flaming torches around the temple

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

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Size: 6847px × 5411px
Photo credit: © Chris Willson / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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