There's nothing like a bit of brilliant green to get a body pumped for spring. This verdant ground covering is from Kosoku-ji, a particularly be-gardened temple near Hase Station.
Photo of the Day: Boats in a Row
Boats all lined up—very satisfying.
Photo a Day: Now *That’s* a Door
If your aim is to keep power-hungry samurai from your abode, a door like this is the only way to go. This particular door is for the gate at Odawara Castle. The gate wall is thicker than I am tall, and made of huge stone blocks. It's pretty impressive.
Photo of the Day: Dripping Petals
Again wi the cherry blossoms... Here they are in individual petals, almost like water dripping off a tree.
Photo of the Day: Seen From Above
Okay, I know I'm posting lots of cherry blossom photos, but I really can't help it. Besides, the season will be over soon. It's pretty much over already, actually. I just need a few more days to get it out of my system. These sakura were snapped from one of the upper floors of Odawara … Continue reading Photo of the Day: Seen From Above
Photo of the Day: Sakura Pink
Another cherry blossom photo—I can't help it! They're everywhere! Today, our neighbour took us on a trip to Odawara Castle down the coast. The castle area is famous for all sorts of flowers—cherry, wisteria, iris, hydrangea, etc. Beautiful!
Photo of the Day: High Flyer
Sitting on the front step, relaxing after a busy three days, and suddenly this flew over me. Sadly, I didn't have my camera with me on the step, which meant I had to run inside and search for it. Too bad, because the first-sight angle was much better. Oh, well. But it just goes to … Continue reading Photo of the Day: High Flyer
Photo of the Day: Colourful Kamakura-gu
Throwback... Monday, with a photo of fall colours at Kamakura-gu. Kamakura-gu has a white torii, which isn't too common, but not unheard of. Most torii in the area are either unpainted or red. The white is a nice change, and let's the fall colours really shine.
Photo of the Day: Candle Burning
A candle burns at Zeniarai Benten. Just a quick note today as we've happily got a very full house: Happy Easter
Photo of the Day: Gentle Curves
Kosoku-ji isn't one of Kamakura's better-known temples, but it has a lot going for it. To begin with, it's got gardens. Huge, beautiful gardens. The plum trees just finished, but now the cherry and peach are in bloom, plus at least two or three other varieties of flowering trees. It's also got history. Okay—all the … Continue reading Photo of the Day: Gentle Curves
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