Monday, October 4, 2010

MY WORLD ~ Japanese Garden


Last week I had the first really fun day out in town for ages.
Amongst other things, I had a chance to enjoy the Japanese
garden in Adelaide's South parklands.
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Above and below a flower filled lead in to serenity.
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One of the many water features reflecting the palm outside
the garden wall.
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The wood duck was obviously very much at home in this pond
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and what would a Japanese garden be without the sound of
trickling water?
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Near the entrance gate stands this lovely Zodiac lantern
With carvings of all the signs around the upper part
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except this cute little bunny which graces the foot of the
pedestal.
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27 comments:

  1. jabblogOctober 4, 2010 at 8:00 AM

    It looks beautiful and so serene.

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  2. Sylvia KOctober 4, 2010 at 8:35 AM

    Oh, what a gorgeous place! We have a very beautiful Japanese Garden here in Seattle, too, but I haven't been in a long time! Your photos are superb as always, Arija! So glad you got to go out and have such a wonderful day! Hope you have a wonderful evening, too!

    Sylvia

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  3. lazyclickOctober 4, 2010 at 10:12 AM

    Very lovely garden. That bird is beautiful.

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  4. Reader WilOctober 4, 2010 at 10:21 AM

    Arija, what a lovely virtual walk in that beautiful park! Next year I am going to Australia for the ninth time, albeit not in Adelaide, but I hope to see much of the natural beauty of Queensland.Your photos made me longing for Oz already.

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  5. GaelynOctober 4, 2010 at 10:28 AM

    So glad you got out for some fun in town. This Japanese garden is so serene. Love the capture with the reflected palm tree.

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  6. Rambling WoodsOctober 4, 2010 at 12:19 PM

    That is a really beautiful place to visit.....

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  7. EG CameraGirlOctober 4, 2010 at 12:57 PM

    I'm glad you had a fun day in town, Atija! The garden is such a great place for photo ops.

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  8. Trish ~ ♥ ~October 4, 2010 at 1:11 PM

    thank you for my quick tour of the gardens, beautiful and enjoyable

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  9. giorno26 ¸¸.•*¨*•.October 4, 2010 at 1:17 PM

    Fantastico questo giardino giapponese.
    Mi piacciono molto queste foto.
    Hai cambiato macchina fotografica ?
    Buona serata :)
    Myriam

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  10. AnonymousOctober 4, 2010 at 2:17 PM

    Arija, what a wonderful peaceful spot to while away some time surrounded by order and nature. It's so good for the soul.

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  11. Charlene N. K.October 4, 2010 at 2:42 PM

    What a wonderful garden! I particularly like your bird capture. Beautifully done!

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  12. Tess KincaidOctober 4, 2010 at 3:18 PM

    I loved seeing your fun day out, Arija. Glad to hear you're feeling well enough to venture out and about!

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  13. ShirleyOctober 4, 2010 at 5:08 PM

    I love Japanese Gardens!! They are so serene and beautiful. Thanks for visiting my blog. I joined the meme, My World with a visit to the local Chinese Garden. Take a look here:
    http://shirley-agardenerslife.blogspot.com/2010/10/my-world.html

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  14. BlossomFlowerGirlOctober 4, 2010 at 5:21 PM

    The garden is lovely and so calming. I liek Japanese gardens. They do it so much better. Everything in harmony.

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  15. ShirleyOctober 4, 2010 at 6:07 PM

    Thanks for your comment. I'm not sure how long the garden has been there. It is sparsely planted and contains statuary, a lovely bridge over a dry pond bed and a flower garden in addition to the structure you see in the photo. In the background, not seen in the photos, is a shrub bed and some native trees. It's the first Chinese garden I've been to, really, so I have nothing to compare it to. Thanks for visiting!

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  16. SandyCarlsonOctober 4, 2010 at 6:37 PM

    An incredible garden. Thank you.

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  17. Martha ZOctober 4, 2010 at 7:05 PM

    Oh, that is a lovely garden. Thanks for bringing us along.

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  18. pennyOctober 4, 2010 at 9:17 PM

    Arija, I'm happy to hear that you were out and about enjoying the beauty of these lovely gardens.
    Your photos are wonderful, thank you for sharing them.
    be Well, be Happy.

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  19. JoyfulOctober 4, 2010 at 11:28 PM

    I love Japanese gardens. They are always so serene and your photos capture the serenity so well.

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  20. MedaMOctober 5, 2010 at 1:37 AM

    I am really glad you enjoyed this lovely park in private and also happy that you shared some of its beauties with us through your wonderful photos.

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  21. Ann, Chen Jie Xue 陈洁雪October 5, 2010 at 1:56 AM

    I went to the Japanese Garden on the Gold Coast, and saw that stone lantern too.

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  22. RajeshOctober 5, 2010 at 2:01 AM

    Beautiful and colorful Japanese Garden. The bird is very beautiful.

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  23. AnonymousOctober 5, 2010 at 4:12 AM

    Wonderful pictures!
    LOve the bird paictur. Do you know the name?
    Urges me to pack my suitcase and visit Australia!!
    LG Gisela

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  24. CarverOctober 5, 2010 at 5:19 AM

    Thanks for the tour of the beautiful garden. It looks like somewhere I'd enjoy spending some time.

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  25. BraComOctober 5, 2010 at 8:55 AM

    beautiful photos and place

    Have a nice week,
    Greetings, Bram

    My Word Tuesday post

    Seen on My World Tuesday

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  26. rumaOctober 6, 2010 at 5:03 AM

    Hello

    Your garden is very luxurious.
    A lot of colors are really lovely.

    This garden lantern has a good old atmosphere...

    Thank you for visiting my blog.

    ruma

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  27. Bella SinclairOctober 6, 2010 at 3:01 PM

    I could spend hours here. I'd make a little home right by the bunny on the base of the lantern.

    xoxo

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