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Around the Corner

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Oribe Guide Post, Tetsu Bachi Basin, & Kakehi Water Spout
Heatherwood Japanese Garden

A couple of days ago I posted an image of a garden path and asked, “What is beyond?” Taking a few steps down the path, I look to my left and see a set of Japanese stone sculptures peeking out behind a Japanese maple. The Oribe guide post directs me to a little side path while the Kakehi water spout and Tetsu Bachi welcomes me. The sound of rushing water gets louder. The water spout and basin is only a trickle. What is beyond?

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Who’s Watching

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Oribe Lantern Peeking Through
Heatherwood Japanese Garden

I was walking through our Heatherwood Japanese garden and stopped to admire the emerging leaves of one of the Japanese maples. Moving my camera around to find a nice leaf macro image, I noticed the Oribe lantern behind the maple. I paused as I felt that the little lantern was watching me with his single big eye. It is amazing what a person can see by taking his/her time and letting their imagination freely flow.

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Another Influence

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“Lantern and Wash Basin”
Portland Japanese Garden

A lantern and wash basin typically greet visitors before they enter a Japanese garden tea house. This one in the Portland Japanese Garden is tucked into a little shaded cove just inside the gate leading to the tea house.

At Heatherwood, we do not have a tea house but are attempting to create a small cozy secluded sitting area to peacefully view the pond, stream, and water fall. In addition to an occasional cup of tea, it is a nice place to have a morning cup of coffee or afternoon glass of wine or other refreshing beverage. At the entrance of the sitting area, we have installed a small Japanese lantern and wash basin to simulate the feeling of Japanese garden tea house.

“Oribe Lantern, Tetsu Bachi Basin, & Kakehi Water Spout”
Heatherwood Japanese Garden

As you can see, the vegetation has not grown up around the water feature and it is not covered with moss. We patiently wait for surrounding plants and Japanese maples to grow and create a shady canopy for the wash basin.

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Shades of Green, Blue, and a Splash of Red

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“Decision, Relax or Explore”
Heatherwood Japanese Garden

Today I have two thoughts to share regarding this image. First, is my initial reaction to this scene when I created this photograph. The contrasting splash of Japanese maple’s red color among the various shades of green and blue is what captured my eye and enticed me to create the image.

Second, is the landscape design intent for creating this view. This point is a transition point. To the left is a peaceful private sitting area that overlooks the japanese garden pond and waterfall. To the right is a path that leads to an open area and the exit of the Japanese garden. If I take the path to the left, I can sit, relax, and enjoy the water rushing over the rocks into the pond. If I take the path to the right, I can continue to explore and discover new things beyond.

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Heatherwood Japanese Garden Stroll #7

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“Left to the Pond – Right to Continue”
Heatherwood Japanese Garden

After catching a glimpse of the water, our stroller continues down the curving path to come to a second division. The rushing water and the waiting Adirondack chairs pulls him/her to the left. The Oribe guide post, Tetsu Bachi basin, and Kakehi water spout draw the guest in to prepare for a relaxing pause.

As time passes and the young trees mature, they will enclose this sitting area and make it more private. But for now, it is pretty much wide open and provides a wide angle view of the Japanese Garden’s star attraction.

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