Field burning

NARA, Japan - Photo multiply-exposed from 6:15 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. on Jan. 26, 2013, shows field burning on Mt. Wakakusa and fireworks as part of an annual early spring festival in the city of Nara. Seen in front R is Kofukuji temple's five-story pagoda.

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