Garden founded on water, a photo from Nara, Kinki

Photographer's Note

Nara - Garden founded on water

Hereby my second picture of the Isui-en garden located in Nara, the first capital of Japan.

Isui-en means garden founded on water and the name is derived from the fact that its ponds are fed by the adjacent Yoshikigawa River.
Look how two shores are connected by a series of stepping stones. In earlier times these stones were used to grind the pigments used in dyeing.

Isui-en is divided into two parts, a front garden and a rear garden, with a number of tea houses scattered throughout.
The front garden has a longer history, dating back to the mid 17th century. The rear garden, the larger of the two, where this picture is taken, is more recent and was built in 1899 by a wealthy merchant.

Information found on: http://www.japan-guide.com and on: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isuien_Garden

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COSTANTINO (116674) 2014-06-12 22:14

Hello dear friend
original version with useful notes
I also red the explanation what means
garden founded on water
beautiful delicate colors very well
composed
regards
have a nic weekend
Costantino

emka (158204) 2014-06-12 22:30

Hello Paul, Amazing Japanese Garden. They try to make Japanese gardens outside JApan buit it never is the same. Superb shot, with nice soft colours of the trees, nioce reflections and eyecatching "bridge". Looks more like the painting than photo. beautiful.

WArm regrads MAlgo

papagolf21 (152607) 2014-06-12 23:19

Bonjour, Paul,
Trčs belle image d'un jardin japonais. Le charme général opčre magnifiquement.
Une réalisation de qualité par son sujet et par sa présentation.
Trčs bonne journée.
Amitiés.
Philippe

carlo62 (81265) 2014-06-13 0:36

Ciao Paul
anche in questo caso la bellezza del giardino č incantevole e il riflesso ne amplifica l'effetto perfettamente.
Sono sempre belle le tue composizioni, attente ai dettagli e precise.
Saluti
Carlo

tenretin (3275) 2014-06-13 1:08

Bonjour Paul,
C'est objectivement une belle photo. Mais la lumičre du moment empęche de bien détailler du regard l'arričre plan qui du coup est un peu fouillis ton sur ton.
Le POV et le cadrage son nickel.
Cordialement,
JP

miumiu (6117) 2014-06-13 1:41

Hi Paul,
l like Japanese gardens.
You presented this garden very beautifully.
l like the warm colours and excellent sharpness of your photo.
Very peaceful place.
Have a nice weekend
Agnes

jhm (211736) 2014-06-13 2:05

Dag Paul,

Heel mooie hoek keuze, waardoor uw foto stelselmatig is goed gevuld en toch niet overdreven.
Ook de weerspiegelingen zijn aangenaam en zacht gestoffeerd met wat groen er tussen.
Heel mooi foto werk en opnieuw, goed verzorgd, iets wat vele fotografen eventjes vergeten, opkuisen en bekijken.
Mooi werk Paul, bedankt

Prettig weekend,
John

Sergiom (117241) 2014-06-13 5:14

Bonjour Paul,

J'aimerais bien faire un petit tour dans ce jardin. Il semble trčs élaboré et superbement entretenu. J'aime beaucoup toutes les différentes couleurs qui poussent en harmonie. L'eau trčs calme offre de trčs beaux reflets.

Amicalement

Serge

cornejo (61504) 2014-06-13 10:36

Hi Paul, very nice shot of this beautiful and interesting composition in this beautiful garden, very well captured in this beautiful and interesting picture, with good sharpness, depth, pretty light, color and quality. Very good and interesting job well done, congratulations my friend. Thanks for sharing this beautiful work.

Good night and happy weekend.
Warm greetings from southern Spain.
Angel.

Nicou (193806) 2014-06-13 11:35

Hlelo

Avec les reflets sur le plan d'eau quelle vue et compo sueprbe captage et iamge quel endroit bucolique quel jardin avec en fond ce toit fantastique.
Bravo et amitié
Nicou

williewhistler (16606) 2014-06-13 13:05

Hello Paul,
a lovely view across the lake with many features to enjoy in a well composed photograph,the range of colours and their tones are delightful with the reflections in the still waters adding their own interest.
Best wishes Les.

photoray (13981) 2014-06-13 16:04

Howdy Paul,

An attractive view of the Isui-en Garden, with the stepping stones crossing the mirror like pond, the classical temple surrounded by varying trees and shrubs, and varying colors.
Certainly would be a fine place to visit and relax.

Thanks for sharing,
Cheers,
Ray

No_One (4) 2014-06-14 8:03

Hi Paul
A very beautiful place, There is so much detail and do much to view inside your frame, while there is a stunning array of colors. Even though it's such a beautifully busy scene, it seems like a very delicate place too. Great post, thanks for sharing.
All the best
Noel

Cricri (176) 2014-06-15 0:38

Bonjour Paul
C'est un endroit magique, paradisiaque, j'aime tout ce mélange d'arbres, leurs couleurs, le top avec les reflets et les pierres plates , c'est vraiment une belle image
Belle journée
cricri

abmdsudi (95869) 2014-06-15 8:14

Hi Paul
The sense of peace and calm comes across very well when looking at this water theme garden which is smartly composed by having more on the amazing foreground while the surprising variety of spring colours firmly glues the eyes in. Lovely shade and shadows with calm water reflection and the backdrop together turns this to an awesome shot, a place for contemplation or so they say. Must have been a wonderful place to visit and you made it look so gorgeous. Congrats
Best regards

mesutilgim (0) 2014-06-15 12:23

Hello Paul,
Another very nice landscape capture from Japan.
With perfect pov and layout, nice vivid colors.
TFS and best regards
MESUT ILGIM

mohammad_H (10178) 2014-06-16 0:00

Hi
Reflection in the water, you have to look good, eye-catching image capture
Pleasing space.
Beautiful View
Forest vegetation of northern Iran with temperate climates
Have a good evening

mirosu (16313) 2014-06-16 5:32

Hi Paul,
Beautiful colourful arrangement I excellent light. Very nice flowering garden, superb reflections.
Very well done.
Greetings,
Miro

Oceania (5202) 2014-06-16 6:41

Hi Paul,

Although in different variations. Japanese garden in a whole is famous in the world. Your picture shows the Isui-en garden in its tranquility. I like the round foot stones and reflections on the water.

chrislo (4099) 2014-06-16 13:22

Dag Paul,
Mooie foto van deze met allerlei bomen prachtige begroeide tuin in een fraaie groene omgeving. Ik vind het fascinerend hoe men van een landschap een park maakt met zoveel natuurlijke elementen erin. Heel harmonieus zo met water en omringende beplanting. Een feest van kleuren die echt indruk maken. De kleurenpracht wordt nog versterkt door de spiegeling. Een mooie en sfeervolle compositie met zeer fraai licht.
Vele groeten,
Christian

Fis2 (170945) 2014-06-16 13:37

Witaj Paul!
Beautiful garden!
Good frame and superb colors.
Very well done.
Good nioght
Krzysztof

lousat (139362) 2014-06-16 14:51

Hi Paul,another fantastic spectacle from your japanese trip,what a place and what a composition,there are a lot of colors and thing to watch inside,and the quality is truly perfect another time,i like it! Have a nice day and thanks,Luciano

jemaflor (147300) 2014-06-16 23:26

Salut Paul,
Superbe lieu trčs paisible et propice ŕ la contemplation, belle image double avec ce miroir, c'est bien pris et présenté.

mkamionka (74637) 2014-06-17 1:15

Hi Paul,
lovely garden indeed. I like the labyrinth of tree branches and the reflections. There are so many shapes, lines and color tones here.
Very well done!
M

danos (110407) 2014-06-17 12:14

Hi Paul,
vey nice the view as the presentation of this section of the Isui-en garden with the fascinating gaden to makes the image so effective and unique.
I like the excellent light and colour management with the variety of the colours to make the image so beautiful.

Regards,Danos

PiotrF (54882) 2014-06-17 12:18

Hello Paul,
This is amazing view of garden.Perfect exposure and good color saturation, very well composed and captured this beautiful image.
Regards
Piotr

Graal (103040) 2014-06-17 13:12

Hello Paul,
very nice colorful image here. Beautiful garden. Good shot and presentation here. Photo and place I like.
Have a nice evening.
Aleksander

patpatch (1601) 2014-06-18 9:33

Bonjour Paul,
Belle mise en page qui nous révčle tout le charme de ces merveilleux jardins japonais.
J'aime beaucoup la délicatesse des couleurs,le jeu des reflets de la végétation (peut il y avoir un jardin japonais sans la combinaison des éléments liquide et végétal ? hormis dans un jardin minéral zen, bien sűr).
J'aime aussi le positionnement du chemin de pierre qui traverse le premier plan en légčre diagonale.
Amicalement.
Patrick

nikkitta (17070) 2014-06-21 13:22

Hola Paul,
Superbe colors and reflections on the waters
What I like the more is the composition with the steeping stones at the front and the blue waters ( just learn its use )
Great notes to learn about Japanese gardens
Enjoying your notes and photos, have a good WE
Maria

ikeharel (113501) 2014-06-28 1:11

What a symphony of colors, Paul.
You managed to fill every pixel on this photo with attractive elements and a mirror effect on water's.
Charming place and perfectly applied the photo. I am impressed, trully an intriguing location as well.
Enjoy a nice weekend.
Ike

jcpix (14030) 2014-07-05 6:36

Hi Paul,

Japanese gardens are sure special, so well maintained and peaceful. I really enjoy this view, you did a great job in utilizing the stepping stones to make a strong foundation for this composition. There's so much to analyze in this shot, interesting detail and color from corner to corner. Most of all, the sensation of serenity is what stands out. One might almost become too relaxed here and not actually be able to physically get up and walk away when the time comes. :) Simply beautiful! enjoy the weekend. Take good care.

Friendly wishes,

Jason

adramad (73030) 2014-07-06 16:06

Hi Paul.
That extraordinary story of images, which we're showing in Japan, especially lovely this picture, the garden seems like a dream fantasy with this delicate colors and beautiful harmony of water, rocks and plants.
As always an excellent job my friend, with whom we traveled and enjoyed.
All the best and a happy day.
Luis.

ChrisJ (171888) 2014-07-15 3:20

Konichiwa / Konbanwa Paul

I was so lucky to visit Japan in February 2011, rather than March, when they had the earthquake tsunami & Fukushima. I visited this same garden in Nara and loaded a similar shot to facebook. Not sure if you can see it but send me a fb friend request and I willadd you.

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150288660685275&set=pb.726545274.-2207520000.1405419494.&type=3&theater

The stepping stones of wooden circles also attracted my attention. I like the tight framing. Tfs!

eldancer1 (36343) 2014-08-16 7:39

When I was a child growing up in the Philippines, my mother created a small Japanese garden. Japanese are really great in creating those garden, I like their style. Nice capture with good lighting and nice details. Well done, tfs.

maloutim (13617) 2019-10-19 22:35

Bonjour Paul,
Je nétais jamais allée sur votre galerie japonaise, et cest avec plaisir que je découvre ce jardin deau.
Quel savoir-faire ! Quelle élégance !
Effectivement, les pierres de gué ont attiré mon attention, et cela ma intéressée de connaître leur utilisation premičre !
Jaime les couleurs et leur réflection dans leau.
Marie-Louise.