Monday, September 21, 2009

That's My World -- Japanese Garden - Portland

Remember today is World Peace Day!





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When I lived in Portland one of the breathtaking places I loved to visit was the Japanese Gardens. As you know, I had nothing but a point and click in those days and rarely had even that one with me at any given time, but these are from Google and they truly capture the unbelievable beauty of this incredible place. They don't need any words from me, just enjoy the beauty! Click on any of the shots to embiggen and see more detail.









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50 comments:

  1. Susan at Stony RiverSeptember 21, 2009 at 9:02 AM

    My God Sylvia, the place is too beautiful to be real. Thank you for sharing these photos and post!

    For years my sister has lived in Oregon and I've lived in Ireland. Between repeated invitations of "you come here" and "no, you come here", we've only met in the middle on the US east coast. But after a year or so of seeing your beautiful photos and hearing about your days, I think I just might be the one who gives in! I always want to see my sister; now I want to see her state.

    ummm... now, can you lend me some money for plane tickets?
    ;-)

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  2. Margaret GosdenSeptember 21, 2009 at 9:02 AM

    Love Japanese gardens - the first photo of the tree in the series is spectacular: I can imagine using that as a basis for a family tree record......so much more expressive.

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  3. AnonymousSeptember 21, 2009 at 9:11 AM

    They are all beautiful, but the first image is one of the most powerful I've seen for a long time!

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  4. JanieSeptember 21, 2009 at 9:11 AM

    Wow, I'm impressed. The first photo with the pervading red colors is amazing, and all the photos are beautiful.

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  5. CarolynSeptember 21, 2009 at 9:31 AM

    Once there I don't think I would or could leave....absolutely stunning and peaceful.
    Blessings

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  6. AnonymousSeptember 21, 2009 at 9:32 AM

    Absolutely gorgeous! The Japanese really do have an eye for beauty. Wish my gardens looked like those.

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  7. Deborah GodinSeptember 21, 2009 at 9:39 AM

    My eyes just drank that all in! What an amazing place!!

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  8. bobbieSeptember 21, 2009 at 10:07 AM

    Gorgeous photos! I do love Japanese gardens. The one in San Francisco is so lovely too.

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  9. Regina September 21, 2009 at 10:28 AM

    Beautiful world. How awesome.

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  10. Reader WilSeptember 21, 2009 at 10:34 AM

    Sylvia! These photos are breath taking, especially the red trees! Autumn is a great season... if the sun shines! Thank you for your visit and nice comment.
    Have a nice week!

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  11. RebeccaSeptember 21, 2009 at 11:47 AM

    Beautiful, I will have to visit this place in my lifetime! Thank you for sharing!

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  12. AnonymousSeptember 21, 2009 at 12:03 PM

    Beautiful Garden. Great Peace Day.
    Here, is the Day of the Tree, too.
    Luiz Ramos

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  13. EveSeptember 21, 2009 at 12:07 PM

    GORGEOUS photos!!
    What a lovely place - I keep meaning to visit those gardens, but never remember when I'm in the area.

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  14. CarverSeptember 21, 2009 at 12:11 PM

    What a beautiful garden. Your shots are fantastic. I've always loved the style of Japanese gardens.

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  15. This Is My Blog - fishing guySeptember 21, 2009 at 12:25 PM

    Sylvia: That is an outstandingly beautiful place. It is so well designed.

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  16. Joe ToddSeptember 21, 2009 at 12:37 PM

    Looks like a spot one could spend hours and hours

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  17. Sujatha BagalSeptember 21, 2009 at 1:20 PM

    Wow! Simply breathtaking! Thanks for showing us this place, Sylvia.

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  18. B i r g i t t aSeptember 21, 2009 at 1:23 PM

    Wow - this is amaizing! What a garden - it's a dream :)

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  19. DirkjogtSeptember 21, 2009 at 1:44 PM

    Like you've said, a breathtaking place, what a lovely colours

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  20. jabblogSeptember 21, 2009 at 1:56 PM

    Beautiful, beautiful photographs - the first one is superb!

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  21. SandyCarlsonSeptember 21, 2009 at 1:56 PM

    Your photos are really wonderful. So much color!

    I am just now listening to a video on YouTube about World Peace Day!

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  22. KaySeptember 21, 2009 at 1:58 PM

    Well.... I'm totally blown away, Sylvia! This garden is spectacular and you've really captured their beauty beautifully.

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  23. AnonymousSeptember 21, 2009 at 2:03 PM

    Oh I wish i could see Portland in the fall. I've seen it in late spring and the entire Oregon it seems was green, so green, so refreshing.

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  24. AnonymousSeptember 21, 2009 at 2:05 PM

    You're right, words are not needed, the place is simply stunning.

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  25. ninjaSeptember 21, 2009 at 2:44 PM

    They look so good at this time of year. Not all outdoor attractions keep the year round quality.

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  26. AnonymousSeptember 21, 2009 at 3:06 PM

    It looks like a piece of heaven - it's absolutely beautiful. Definitely a place I'd like to visit.

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  27. tinaSeptember 21, 2009 at 3:13 PM

    hello Sylvia,
    Those are very beautiful pictures. Just trying to imagine how nice it would be to spend some time there.

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  28. storytellerSeptember 21, 2009 at 3:37 PM

    I didn't share My World today because I'm trying to catch up on weekend blog visits after falling behind, but I'm glad I visited here today because these photographs of this Japanese Garden are stunning! Thanks for visiting my Peace Post yesterday at Sacred Ruminations and for spreading the word today.
    Hugs and blessings,

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  29. Great Grandma LinSeptember 21, 2009 at 4:00 PM

    I love FALL-the brightness and gaiety of the last color before winter comes...

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  30. eileeninmdSeptember 21, 2009 at 4:32 PM

    What a gorgeous place. The colors are awesome! Thanks for sharing!

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  31. pennySeptember 21, 2009 at 4:34 PM

    Wow the colors of the trees are amazing. What a magnificent Japanese garden. We have one here but I have never been there. I guess its time I checked it out...
    Thanks for the wonderful views, Sylvia.

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  32. Linda ReederSeptember 21, 2009 at 4:47 PM

    I had no idea today is world peace day. You certainly showed us a peaceful place.

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  33. SandyCarlsonSeptember 21, 2009 at 5:10 PM

    Had to come back! Your colors are amazing.

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  34. GaelynSeptember 21, 2009 at 5:31 PM

    A gorgeous garden and the fall colors are brilliant.

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  35. JamesSeptember 21, 2009 at 5:36 PM

    OMG! Those pictures are so beautiful. I love the colors.
    Have a peaceful day.

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  36. Jenn JilksSeptember 21, 2009 at 6:33 PM

    Peaceful shots!

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  37. SistertexSeptember 21, 2009 at 7:22 PM

    What a beautiful place!

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  38. chrome3dSeptember 21, 2009 at 9:00 PM

    Unbelievable place. Something I will see only in photographs.

    At first I thought you had somehow mutated in to National Geography-level photographer but apparently that is not the case.

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  39. GlennisSeptember 21, 2009 at 9:05 PM

    Amazingly beautiful photos, the Japanese gardens are just perfect, and so peaceful.
    Your first photo is the most spectacular I have seen in awhile.

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  40. magiceyeSeptember 21, 2009 at 10:11 PM

    very pretty indeed!

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  41. AnonymousSeptember 21, 2009 at 11:47 PM

    Oh my - that garden is truly gorgeous, stunning - and serene. I think I want to move in there and never leave!

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  42. BaruchSeptember 22, 2009 at 12:15 AM

    Oh my goodness - the autumn colours are breathtakingly beautiful!

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  43. Esther GarviSeptember 22, 2009 at 4:19 AM

    What a beautiful place!

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  44. Gutsy LivingSeptember 22, 2009 at 5:07 AM

    I just found your blog and am in awe of the nature your eyes saw. When I lived in Belize, I was captivated by the Caribbean and the sky, and plants and birds. Truly amazing what nature can give to us.

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  45. DellaSeptember 22, 2009 at 7:08 AM

    This is so beautiful. I love those colors.

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  46. SnapSeptember 22, 2009 at 7:12 AM

    Sylvia,

    Too beautiful for words. Portland is on my list of places to see because of the gardens. You've made me want to visit even more.

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  47. A Blog In The RoughSeptember 22, 2009 at 12:24 PM

    wow absolutely beautiful. Will have to make oregon on my to travel to list :)

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  48. A Blog In The RoughSeptember 22, 2009 at 12:24 PM

    wow absolutely beautiful. Will have to make oregon on my to travel to list :)

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  49. UnknownSeptember 22, 2009 at 3:32 PM

    Gorgeous. That's all I have, is a point and shoot. My photos are essentially snapshots, which I try to take care with. Time for an upgrade, though. I'm looking into it!

    I would love to see that Japanese garden and take a million pictures!

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  50. AnonymousSeptember 22, 2009 at 5:01 PM

    I've been there a couple of times, and can't ever see too much of it.

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