Jyuunishi is the Japanese zodiac symbols.
The term, "Jyuunishi" refers to the 12 year cycle of animal years, and has been traditionally used to calculate not only a person's age but also to indicate one's character or personality based on what year the person was born.

It consist of 12 kinds of animals, and as a rule they are arranged in order: Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Sheep, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, and Boar.

Very well exposed considering the backlight. Nice composition! And an interesting text! jorgen · 2007-01-02: 01:13