Smile of the Day: Spaceship Earth and Itsukushima Shinto Shrine at night

Night time photography is always fun, especially when trying to capture Spaceship Earth at Epcot in Disney World.

Here, the photo is taken at the Japan Pavilion in the World Showcase area. In the foreground is the replica of Itsukushima Shinto Shrine. The actual shrine, located on the Japanese island of Itsukushima dates from the 12th century and is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The shrine plays on the contrasts in colour and form between mountains and sea and illustrates the Japanese concept of scenic beauty, which combines nature and human creativity,” according to the UNESCO site.

© Mary Liebman