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August 9, Nagasaki, Japan
長崎県・長崎市
Today is the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Nagasaki on August 9, 1945. This photo shows the 10-meter-tall Peace Statue by sculptor Seibo Kitamura.
The statue’s right hand points to the threat of nuclear weapons while the extended left hand symbolizes eternal peace. The mild face symbolizes divine grace and the gently closed eyes offer a prayer for the repose of the bomb victims’ souls. The folded right leg and extended left leg signify both meditation and the initiative to stand up and rescue the people of the world. The statue represents a mixture of western and eastern art, religion, and ideology.
Shot with Nikon D200 and Nikkor 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 lens. Edited in Adobe Lightroom Classic.
August 9, Nagasaki, Japan
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