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Portland, Oregon Japanese Garden - 2001

Portland's authentic Japanese Garden sits in a natural bowl surrounded by giant Douglas Fir trees which provide plenty of "borrowed scenery." The garden is especially beautiful in the fall and early spring. The garden (and the forests of the Pacific Northwest in general) provide a photographic challenge because of the juxtaposition of light and deep shade. These photos were taken with a Canon D-30 and Nikon Coolpix 990 during 2001.
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CRW_5237.jpg		 This is the first of several pictures that show mist rising from the footbridge as it was struck by the sun. The trick to getting these shots is waiting for the dozens of photographers to vacate the bridge!
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This is the first of several pictures that show mist rising from the footbridge as it was struck by the sun. The trick to getting these shots is waiting for the dozens of photographers to vacate the bridge!

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CRW_5315.jpg		 Taken from the rear deck of the large teahouse situated in the center of the garden.
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Taken from the rear deck of the large teahouse situated in the center of the garden.

 A rare sight. Fallen leaves are quickly gathered from the ground. This exact spot was leafless just a day later.
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A rare sight. Fallen leaves are quickly gathered from the ground. This exact spot was "leafless" just a day later.
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DSCN2883.jpg		 Borrowed scenery reflected in a pool.
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"Borrowed scenery" reflected in a pool.

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DSCN3203.jpg		 One of my garden favorites. Seems like it should be used to illustrate some Zen musing on the transitory nature of existence.
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One of my garden favorites. Seems like it should be used to illustrate some Zen musing on the transitory nature of existence.

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High Summer
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Guest 26-Nov-2007 02:30
Love how you've captured the gardens. Neat perspectives, light and color. You have a great eye! Thanks!
jim 27-Oct-2007 22:14
judy and i had the chance to visit this garden while in Portland and i shot some wonderful dream state stuff. sure is beautiful. jim
Jakob 17-Apr-2006 21:42
Great !!!!!!! nice pics! ! ! !!
L Martin 09-Jan-2002 00:00
AWESOME!
BREATH TAKING!
INSPIRATIONAL!

Both galleries are worth millions of words ( None of which other than the 3 that open this note can I think of. ). Keep it up and will await further additions or changes.
Dave 19-Dec-2001 21:56
Hey Loren,

Nice pics. What month did you take these? Did you post these before the "cookie get together" at Gary and Nancy's on Sunday?

Does Michelle know about the upcoming purchase of the D5000?? Hmmmm?

Maybe I could sell some of my radios and get a better camera. Hmmm.

-Dave
Guest 16-Dec-2001 06:18
WOW
great photos. i spent a very nice time looking at them.
Thanks for sharing
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