Sunday, April 25, 2010

Essay #58: Japanese gardens

Botanical gardens are havens for still-life photographers, but Japanese gardens have a flair all their own. Meticulous yet relaxing, they seem to strike the unattainable balance between sun and shade, man-made structures and nature's wild elegance, bright colors and muted neutrals. And they somehow always have something blooming. Plus, bonsai-pruned trees. You know the lame personality question, "If you were a tree what kind would you be?" I would be a bonsai tree.

1 comment:

  1. A perfect balance between yin and yang~
    Lovely! The blossoming Redbud brings back fond memories of 30 years in Missouri!
    Love & Light~
    OM girl

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