Spring Landscapes In Japan
The landscapes in Japan are stunning, which is no surprise as most, be they large or small, are the work of decades, centuries even.
In many of these gardens we have witnessed volunteers on their haunches, plucking weeds with tweezers!
Nara’s parkland, dear and all.
One of the most famous gardens in Japan, featured on Monte Don’s show.
Every stone chosen and placed by experts.
The little 17mm, a lens not considered perfect by any means is a champion in this style.
Even inperfection is embraced.
The whole hillside is planned and executed with the patience of a life time.
This deep forest scene is only meters away from walls and less than 100m from a city road.
With a fine balance of controlled randomness, the gardens of Japan are a symphony of gentle perfection.