near Blenheim, south island

a winter sunset I HAD to capture.

It was far more intense than this, but my camera had run out of batteries. Lucky for me there was a rural store nearby so I could get a digital record.

On the road between Nelson and Blenheim - in the south island of New Zealand is where I stopped to take this pic

It's one of those pictures that just appeals to me - for no particular reason that I can find words to describe...

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.

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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 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

Miyazu Garden - Nelson, south island, New Zealand
bridge

Miyazu Garden

Looking more like Monet's garden than a Japanese garden but just as inspiring. It's not quite a moon bridge, but all the elements are there

Miyazu Garden - Nelson, south island, New Zealand
water reflections

Miyazu Garden

with it not being a sunny day when I took this photo of the trees and water - I was surprised by the clarity of the reflections in the water

Miyazu Garden - Nelson, south island, New Zealand

Miyazu Garden

stepping logs in the pond...
It was believed that if the path/bridge was zig-zagged, then the person walking on them would be able to confuse and evade any 'evil intentent'
Either way - it was a pleasant experience stepping and walking on these logs - and seeing the patterns in the wood

Miyazu Garden - Nelson, south island, New Zealand

Miyazu Garden

another shot of the walkway

There's always something of interest that will catch your eye as you wander along

Havelock, south island

Quirky mail box.
I am building up a steady collection of quirky post boxes to give them their own CamTheme one of these weeks this year.

Picton
boats on the water of a misty early morning at Waikawa Bay, Picton
its becoming a favourite place of mine...

Picton foreshore - at the end of the day
The Aratere InterIsland ferry awaiting it's passengers for the Picton-Wellington crossing.