Night time reflections on water in Singapore...

above the waterfall is this catchment area below the lapa

Something about light reflections on water always gets my attention...

This is from a lovely winter sunset on Wellington harbour...

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 


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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.

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
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 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
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