On average, Japanese gardens are outstanding. When you find a good one, then I highly suggest you take your time and soak of up the zen. Rain didn’t stop us from having a great Sunday of our weekend trip to Hiroshima. Up to this point, the whole trip had more or less been composed of places I had been before, but not Shukkei-en (shrunken scenery garden). I don’t know how I missed it on my other two visits to Hiroshima, but am glad I stopped by this time.
Instead of trying to find the words to convey how beautiful this place was, this time I’ll let the pictures do the talking for me (and I saved the best for tomorrow’s post, so don’t miss it).
Photo Insight
Clouds can work in your favor. Although they kill the dramatic shadows allowed by the strong rays of the sun, this lessened contrast also brings out the delicate subtleties of colors and details. In the shots from this garden I tried to use this to my advantage when composing shots of the unique landscapes.
Back from vacation and happy to see all the new posts!
I went to Niagara Falls but I am so lazy when it comes to photo taking…lucky my boyfriend likes to so I don’t have too.
That’s what Lori’s says.
Stunning place! I’m always impressed by the Japanese gardens
Thanks! Whenever I visit somewhere in Japan, I try to check for gardens for just that reason.
Have you been to Japan?
I can imagine! No, not yet, but should visit as I have some Japanese friends. Only seen Japanese gardens in Mexico
Wow. Mexico. I wouldn’t have guessed. Thanks for the tip.
Beautiful and serene looking.
Thanks guys! ^_^
Aside from worry about getting my camera wet, I agree you can get some really atmospheric shots in those conditions. I think rainy/overcast is the best lighting for wooded and forest scenes. Also, if you’re into HDR, you can get some great shots when its gloomy.
Agreed about the HDR, although I’m usually too impatience in post production to make them. With the Nikon D200 I worry less about drizzling rain because of the water seals. Either way, I find myself wanting shot more than fearing the risk.