shashinstories

Shadowy Sidewalk

On the walk up to the lighthouse in the picture from before -- I love the contrast of light and dark.

Lighthouse

Lighthouse in Nomozaki -- just south of Nagasaki city. I love the clouds -- they look painted on. This is the day after the typhoon "came" through Nagasaki. We couldn't have asked for better weather this day.

More Sakura

A gorgeous strain of sakura (cherry blossoms) at Heian Jingu in Kyoto.

Garden

One of the gardens at the Imperial Palace in Kyoto on a dreary day. I love how so much is going on in this picture (so many types of shizen), but it all comes together to create an intricate garden shot.

夜の桜 The Night's Cherry Blossoms

Sakura (Cherry Blossom) tree in full bloom at the beginning of March one night. The light looks like fire.

Okinawan Blue

Are there words to describe the beauty of this picture? I'm just in awe of the fantastic hues of blue.

Shashin Stories?

I like to take pictures and I want to share them with you. Shashin is "picture" or "photograph" in Japanese -- I liked the alliteration. :) The idea is to post a new picture everyday and maybe a comment about it. With that, I will leave you with my first picture. A hydrangea in the garden of Hiradojyo (Hirado castle). I love the abundance of flowers blooming at this time of year. They are so comforting.