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OT: Portland Japanese Gardens (with repost)

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Posted by Bill Bean on April 8, 2014 at 1:43 AM
OT: Portland Japanese Gardens (with repost)
Business travel took me to Portland today. Plane got in on time, got checked into the hotel and did some work prep then grabbed the camera and headed out. 2 hour drive to the coast or 15 minutes to the Japanese Gardens? The coin flip came up Gardens. I spent a couple of hours there. Besides the multitude of photo ops it is a very peaceful and tranquil place. Check it out if you're ever in Portland. And thanks to Richie V for telling me about this place.

#1
Posted by Bill Bean on April 8, 2014 at 1:44 AM
#2
Posted by Bill Bean on April 8, 2014 at 1:44 AM
#3
Posted by Bill Bean on April 8, 2014 at 1:45 AM
#4 Last one. Thanks for looking
Posted by John Mumaw on April 8, 2014 at 8:56 PM
I'm glad you chose this venue with your coin toss. What a lovely place, and you did it justice. #2 is especially interesting, but I do wish the entirety of both rocks had made it into the frame. #4 is just plain cool!
Posted by Bill Bean on April 8, 2014 at 10:20 PM
Thanks for the kind words, John. I really enjoy shooting at the Gardens. And here's an image with both of the rocks in view. Just a wee bit different angle of view.
Posted by Bill Bean on April 8, 2014 at 10:21 PM
And a few more from the afternoon.
Posted by Bill Bean on April 8, 2014 at 10:22 PM
#2B
Posted by Bill Bean on April 8, 2014 at 10:23 PM
#3 Last one I promise.
Posted by Kane Engelbert on April 10, 2014 at 7:10 PM
Bill, what a beautiful set. That's a place I could just get lost in for about 4 hours. I think #4 is composed well and wins the trophy for my favorite. Your first image is superb as well, just wish there was a bit more reflection.
Posted by Scott Fricke on April 12, 2014 at 1:44 PM
Wonderful set Bill! #1 and #3 are my favorites. Definitely think the repost of #2 works much better. I'm heading up to Oregon next week and am going to try to get to Portland to see this place.
Posted by Bill Bean on April 13, 2014 at 12:33 AM
Definitely worth spending some time there, Scott. And with things in the PNW leafing out it's a great time of year to be there.
Posted by Doug Koepsel on April 14, 2014 at 9:59 AM
Of these, preference to #4. I like the snakelike twisting nature of the limbs. The image overall seems a little flat though. I will second Kane's desire for more reflection. Looks like a calming place to spend time.
Posted by Doug Koepsel on April 14, 2014 at 10:05 AM
Of these, preference to #4. I like the snakelike twisting nature of the limbs. The image overall seems a little flat though. I will second Kane's desire for more reflection. Looks like a calming place to spend time.