On August 16th each year the traditional Gozan no Okuribi 五山送り火 bonfires are lit on the mountain side around Kyoto. This is part of the obon festival. There are five bonfires in total. I managed to capture a few of them this year.
Daimonji Gozan Okuribi Bonfires
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Nice shot. credit goes to the camera man.
Nice shot! Credits to photographer!
Nice shot! Credits to photographer!
Nice shot! Credits to photographer!
Nice shot! Credits to photographer!
Amazing Shots!! Kudos !