Miyazu Garden - Cam Theme - 35

(Series 2 of 2)

Miyazu Garden - Nelson, south island, New Zealand
montage

One lonely waterlily at the end of the summer season...

from the sign at the entrance to these wonderful gardens...

" MIYAZU GARDEN - Sister cities in friendship (Nelson, New Zealand and Miyazu, Japan)
Created on traditional Japanese garden design principles, Miyazu Garden is a symbol of natural beauty and of friendship. It can offer a peaceful, sensory and contemplative experience".

41° 15' 30.79" S  173° 17' 58.91" E 


There are 13 photos in this week's "CAM". If you only see one picture here, click on the LABELS options below the post. For a larger view, click on the image. Previous posts can be viewed by clicking on the "BLOG ARCHIVE" section to the right. If there is a particular subject you would like to see - it just may already be on my blog. Check the top right of this main page to search it out.

Feel free to comment on any image...
HOW? ...(right click on the comment link and open it up in a new tab or window. Alternatively, wait for the entire page to load in your browser then click on the comments link)

Miyazu Garden - Nelson, south island, New Zealand

Miyazu Garden

This is the entrance, but the photo was taken as I left since there was a glimmer of sunshine through the clouds - giving it a nice light effect...

well, that's my opinion :-)

Miyazu Garden - Nelson, south island, New Zealand

Miyazu Garden

pond and tree

this one is near the tea house

Miyazu Garden

Fish in the pond - they looked like goldfish to me but who knows, could really be Koi...

I wasn't sure they'd show up in the pic due to the reflections, but happy with the end result.

garden lantern
Miyazu Garden - Nelson, south island, New Zealand

Miyazu Garden

lantern

Miyazu Garden - Nelson, south island, New Zealand
Yatsuhashi

Miyazu Garden

Yatsuhashi ( bridge with eight folds) - usually always edged by Iris plantings.

It's the journey that really matters...

and here is my abstract view of the zig-zag ( yatsu hashi ) bridge

Miyazu Garden - Nelson, south island, New Zealand

Miyazu Garden

pond and bridge. Here you can see the red bridge of this garden in relation to where it 'sits'

Miyazu Garden - Nelson, south island, New Zealand
red bridge

Miyazu Garden

The classic red bridge - this time from a different angle

Miyazu Garden - Nelson, south island, New Zealand

Miyazu Garden

pathway through the garden - always leading to some new discovery

Miyazu Garden - Nelson, south island, New Zealand
Zen garden

Zen garden within a garden - Zen gardens usually replace grass with stones or pebbles and large rocks instead of trees - otherwise known as a dry garden

Miyazu Garden - Nelson, south island, New Zealand

Miyazu Garden - Nelson, south island, New Zealand
stone lantern

lantern - another specific element to a Zen garden

Miyazu Garden - Nelson, south island, New Zealand
stepping logs

stepping logs in the pond...
to view the other photo of these logs on my blog - just click the "stepping logs" label beneath this post
there will also be more info about it there as well


Miyazu Garden - Nelson, south island, New Zealand

Miyazu Japanese Garden - Cam Theme - 34

(Series 1 of 2)

Miyazu Garden - Nelson, south island, New Zealand
waterlillies

Miyazu Garden - located in the city of Nelson, south island, New Zealand

another Monet-ish view of lily pads

from the sign at the entrance to these wonderful gardens...

" MIYAZU GARDEN - Sister cities in friendship (Nelson, New Zealand and Miyazu, Japan)

Created on traditional Japanese garden design principles, Miyazu Garden is a symbol of natural beauty and of friendship.

It can offer a peaceful, sensory and contemplative experience".

There are 12 photos in this week's "CAM".
If you only see one picture here, click on the LABELS options below the post.
For a larger view, click on the image.
Previous posts can be viewed by clicking on the "BLOG ARCHIVE" section to the right. If there is a particular subject you would like to see - it just may already be on my blog.Check the top right of this main page to search it out.

Feel free to comment on any image...

HOW? ...(right click on the comment link and open it up in a new tab or window.Alternatively, wait for the entire page to load in your browser then click on the comments link)

Pete's Cam

Miyazu Garden - Nelson, south island, New Zealand
tea house pavilion

Miyazu Japanese Garden - Tea House
This photo was taken before some vandal/s set fire to it. I have heard that the tea house has since been restored, so am looking forward to visiting again sometime with my camera.

Tsukubai - (stone basin)

the basin is used for cleansing prior to participating in a tea ceremony and can be found to the right of this picture - in a sheltered spot under the magnolia tree

Miyazu Garden - Nelson, south island, New Zealand
moon window

Miyazu Japanese Garden

Tea House Pavilion

this is the "moon window" - a sheltered space to sit and look out on the reflections
It would be nice to capture the reflection of the moon through this window one day

Miyazu Garden - Nelson, south island, New Zealand
square window of the Tea House

Miyazu Garden

Tea House Pavilion

Two windows, one round and another square to contemplate the world beyond...

very Zen

this square window shows New Zealand flax leaves and a little of the pine tree

Miyazu Garden - Nelson, south island, New Zealand

Miyazu Garden

after passing the Tea House Pavilion shed this is the view that greets you as you enter the garden

Photography Tip: When taking a vertical (portrait) shot, it's good to have something in the foreground that draws the eye into the photo...

Miyazu Garden - Nelson, south island, New Zealand
stones, water and plants

Miyazu Garden

All the elements of a Zen garden brought together in a pleasing manner...

water, stone, plants...

Miyazu Garden - Nelson, south island, New Zealand
wisteria covered pergola

Miyazu Garden

I like the archway effect, drawing you to explore beyond the vista...

Miyazu Garden - Nelson, south island, New Zealand
red bridge

Miyazu Garden

A Japanese garden wouldn't be complete without a red bridge somewhere...
Red allows you to get rid of delusion when attaining wisdom