Hanabi – 花火
| model | DMC-FZ35 |
| exposureTime | 3.200 s (32/10) |
| fnumber | f/3.4 |
| DateTime | 2010:07:31 19:27:34 |
| aperture | 2.8284271247462 |
| flashUsed | No |
| focalLength | 11.90 (119/10) |
| flength35mm | 67 |
| resolution | 4000x3000 |
The Japanese word for fireworks is hanabi, which literally means "fire
flower" based on the kanji. This photo captures the essence of the
origin of the term.
Huge fireworks displays are a Japanese tradition during the summer
months. There is a display somewhere every weekend in July and
August. I'm told the tradition orginated in 1733 because of the poor harvest and
epidemic. The 8th Shogun "ordered" fireworks to get rid of the bad
spirits and pay respect for the 1,000,000 dead (thanks Satoshi!). And
it lives on, quite vividly.
This is the Sumida River Fireworks display (墨田川花火大会), held over the Sumida River near the Asakusa district of Tokyo.
31. July 2010, 19:27
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