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Did I plant this last year? Yes, I did. Did I save the information about this plant? Yes, I did. Do I remember where I put it? No, I don't. Do I have a cellphone so I can just take a picture and have it identified in a flash? No, I don't. Do I want to spend time doing a search on my computer? No, I don't. So, I'll just enjoy them as they grow and prosper in my garden. Nothing wrong with that! (^.~)  Spring flowers growing in my garden. Unfortunately, I have no idea what they are...
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I'm honoured to have Janet Anderson paint yet another of my photographs. This one is of three roses that I took several years ago at Nakanoshima Rose Garden in central Osaka. I love what Janet has done with light and shadows. Stunning, as usual! Visit Janet's Instagram page to hear her talk about this work and for a better view of the final painting. Below are links to the two other paintings she has done of my photos. I'm still not over it! (^.~) Visit Janet's website to see more of her beautiful paintings!  The original photo of three roses, Nakanoshima Rose Garden, Osaka  A photograph of the painting on the easel in Janet's studio. (Click on the image to go to her Instagram page for clearer image of it.) 'Tis the season for plum blossoms so last week my husband and I headed off to Hyogo Prefecture to visit two famous plum blossom orchards. Sadly, we didn't have much luck because the plum blossoms were only at about 10% - about three weeks behind. However, we enjoyed visiting the Mitsu Roadside Station with its local produce and spectacular view, and Murotsu, the fishing village famous for oysters just down the road. Yes, the weather was miserable but still, we had a great time!  The view from Mitsu Roadside Station  The small fishing village of Murotsu  These were hanging everywhere! The cost? Between 350 and 400 yen per set of four fish. (In Canadian money, that's between $3.50 and $4.00 per set.)  It was cold and drizzling but these young men were busy preparing oysters for sale. They had quite the system set up! (Noisy too!)  We didn't see many people as we walked through Mutsuro but there were boots everywhere!  After visiting the local temple, we wandered down a side path and came across this small temple/lookout. We were welcomed by two elderly locals who had been sitting there chatting, and they pointed out various islands and engaged in small talk. So kind!  The view! Viewing the peak fall colors in Japan can be bit tricky as it's not always possible for a free day, good weather, and peak fall foliage to all line up on the same day. This was my frustration this fall—trying to find a day when it all came together. Finally, in late November, I jumped out of bed thinking, "Today is the day!" and off I went. As I sat on the train to Kyoto, I suddenly decided to change my destination. Over-tourism has become a significant problem in Kyoto in recent years, and it was highly likely that my original destination would be overcrowded. Instead, I chose to visit Bishamondo, a Buddhist temple on the outskirts of Kyoto. It was my first visit, and I managed to get lost both on the way to the temple and on my return – not all that surprising since I hadn't prepared at all! (I don't have a cellphone so I usually prepare maps and such before my outings.) However, the temple grounds were stunning with the beautiful fall foliage at its peak. There were only a few visitors, most of whom were couples having wedding photos taken or participating in professional photo shoots. I spent a peaceful morning meandering the temple grounds, enjoying the foliage, and watching the various couples. I'm so glad I changed my mind! Bishamondo: www.discoverkyoto.com/places-go/bishamondo/  View of the main temple. (That's not a person on the other side of the fence. It's a stone monument of some sort.)  The trees along the walkway in all their fall glory!  The brilliant red fall foliage!  This couple was on a professional photo shoot. The photographer was quite entertaining! He was very vocal about what he wanted and he let everyone know how proud he was of himself when he got the image he wanted. Quite a few of us watching were chuckling the whole time.  The spectacular fall colours were everywhere! Some time back, Janet Anderson, a Canadian artist from Victoria, BC, painted my photo of a yellow ranunculus in my garden. To say I was pleased is an understatement! (Click here to see the original photo and the painting.) Well, Janet has done it again. This time it's a painting of photo of a weathered rose that I took while visiting the Rose Garden in Hirakata Park. (Most people know this park as a theme park called "Hirapa" but it has a huge rose garden too!) I'm just so honored to have such a talented artist take interest in my photos. I love this one too, Janet! Below is the original photo, the painting (taken from her Instagram page) and a shot of the painting in her home. As far as I know, the painting is not for sale. Janet's Instagram: www.instagram.com/janetspaintedlife/ Janet's Website: www.janetspaintedlife.com/  Weathered Rose (Original Photo)  Janet's Painting (a screenshot of her Instagram page where she posted her progress)  The painting in it's natural habitat. (^.~) |
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