Carlos and Maria at Ryoanji

Carlos and Maria, from Guatemala, enjoy the famous Zen garden at Ryoanji Temple in Kyoto on their wedding day. Getting a shot like this takes patience. This garden is like the Mona Lisa of Kyoto and is often busy with tourists. There is an ebb and flow to tourist crowds, so I lined up the shot and waited. Some Japanese folks nearby chatted with Carlos and Maria. When then learned it was their wedding day, they kindly gave us some space. Most Japanese people are kind and generous, and this was no exception. (Photo by Paul Crouse / KyotoPhotoTours.com)