8 views from the Space Needle

Kyoto, Japan: Bentendo Hall in Daigoji

Bentendo Hall is a must see. In Autumn this area would be very beautiful with the red and yellow leaves, but even without the change of color this area is amazing to see. This was one of my favorite locations at Daigoji.

 There is a "river" that flows in front of these statues. What you do is pour water from this "river" over the heads of the statues.

That explains why they are a greenish blue color.

New York Series: A Tour Through Central Park

 
Beautiful architecture can be seen from The Lake in Central park. This area is often used in movies.

These were taken during our stops on our Bike and Roll Tour. For more information please see the previous post.

This is the first time I have seen this bridge in person and yet I recognize it. In how many movies does this bridge show up in?

A great place to have a picnic or just spend some quality time with a significant other or good friend.

I love this tree on the right. Just the way it hangs over the water and the bridge...no wonder this location is used in a lot of romantic scenes for movies. Or does this setting seem romantic because I see it so much in romantic scenes?

This leads to Poets Lane and you can walk over the top, but if you walk under here you can see some great details. Although, there are a lot of people walking by or in my case, a photo shoot is in progress so people are standing around and watching.

Bethesda Fountain.

I really liked this fountain. Not because it is the only statue in the park made by a woman (that's part of it) but because of its size and the multiple Lotus plants growing in the fountain.

It's no wonder why so many New Yorkers love Central Park.

Kenrokuen Gardens: The Karasaki Matsu Tree

 There are many pathways in the Kenrokuen Gardens since it is a huge garden!

 The sound of the stream running under your feet as you cross the bridge adds to the atmosphere of the garden. I don't know about anyone else, but I think it does help to relax and feel calm.

 Don't get too close to the edge of this bridge, because there are no rails to save you!....of course it isn't that far of a drop, but you would get wet and, if at times, you aren't so coordinated like me then you may end up with a scrape and bruise or two when you land.

 I liked that the steps went along with the natural incline of the path.

 A young tree growing along the lake side.

 Here's the Karasaki Matsu Tree! The branches of this pine tree extends out from the tree like tendrils. They are so long that there are beams to help support its weight. Otherwise, they would probably be in the water instead of above. If you visit the Kenrokuen Gardens you do not want to miss this tree!

 Above the Karasaki Matsu Tree.

I'm not sure why there are coins in here.....or stuffed into the crevices of the stone pagoda....but I   think it's either to make a wish or to hope to return to the gardens again.

B&W and Sepia Nabana Gardens in Mie, Japan

I hope you enjoyed the Winter Illumination at Nabana No Sato!
Up next my photos from Istanbul, Turkey and Barcelona, Spain!!

ウィンタイルミネイシオン見に行きましたか？どう思いましたか？
次はイスタンブールとバーセロナの写真です！

Winter Illumination of the Lake at Nabana No Sato, Mie, Japan

I had such a great time at the Winter Illumination at the Nabana Gardens in Mie. I recommend that you go, but the Winter Illumination is only through December. They continue to illuminate the gardens throughout the year, but the Winter Illumination is the best!

なばなのウインタイルミネイシオンはすごかったです。

Next is some of these photos that I have in Black and White or in Sepia.

次はここで取った白黒の写真とセピアの写真を見せます。