Here are some fascinating flowing reflections and patterns
made by the autumn colors, light, and ripples.
When I was walking along the moat of Osaka Castle late afternoon,
an empty golden sightseeing boat came drifting.
I stooped down looking into the lens of my camera
so that the boat looked adorned with the red leaves.
The changing light cast magical reflections on the water.
Speechless.
I was absorbed in the liquid gold and red reflections and the patterns.
The fleeting moments in the last rays of the sun,
the golden hour before another fascinating blue hour.
I was absorbed in the liquid gold and red reflections and the patterns.
The fleeting moments in the last rays of the sun,
the golden hour before another fascinating blue hour.
As for my family, December is an eventful month.
There were three birthdays to celebrate, F's 9th, M's 2nd, and my son's.
Making Christmas trees or Santa's hat or simply playing around,
they are enjoying the air of the last month of the year both inside and outside.
There were three birthdays to celebrate, F's 9th, M's 2nd, and my son's.
Making Christmas trees or Santa's hat or simply playing around,
they are enjoying the air of the last month of the year both inside and outside.
Linked to Mosaic Monday
This is my last post this year.
Thank you for your visits and nice comments all the year round.
Wish you a happy Holiday Season and a prosperous New Year.
I am also speechless. I have gazed upon these photos for at least 10 minutes, absorbing the light and the magic and the mystery. How blessed you are to have come upon this scene, and to have used your talent to capture this moment for all of us. I also like your watercolor mosaic of the kids - precious! Thanks so much for linking to Mosaic Monday, and we look forward to seeing you in 2020.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful. Happy Holiday!
ReplyDeleteYour photos show the Japanese charm just the way I have imagined that <3 So beautiful Wishing happy MM.
ReplyDeleteYour photos of the reflections remind me of Impressionist paintings. I like how you frame your pictures. Very stunning shots.
ReplyDeleteThese are beautiful pictures recalling a special time of year. Wishing you and your family a happy winter holiday also.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful photos. Thank you and have a wonderful week!
ReplyDeleteこんばんは。あっという間の一年ですね。何度かお邪魔しましたが、お休みしていらっしゃる事が多くて、長い間のご無沙汰です。
ReplyDelete紅葉と太陽と水面の芸術、堪能いたしました。来年も良い年で有りますように。
Hello Yoko, Breath taking photos. I always love how you frame your photos. You have an excellent eye. December is very busy for you with birthdays. For me it is busy with appointments and all the things to do with Christmas. I don't think Christmas is a holiday in Japan so do you have another December celebration? Winter Solstice or something else? I'm sure you will feature it on your blog if there is something special happening. Have a wonderful rest of your month. xx
ReplyDeleteYour pictures are a pure delight !!!!! Magical as you say...and you are perfectly right !
ReplyDeleteWish you and your family a Merry Christmas and a bright New Year !
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Anna
How lovely, stardust! The beauty and designs in our world are often hidden which is why these computer art programs are such fun and can be used to show patterns that exist but are often missed as we become immune to the magic in front of us daily. “The familiar, precisely because it is familiar, remains unknown,” said German philosopher Hegel.
ReplyDeleteWishing you and yours a very Merry Christmas, stardust!
Incredible pictures! Ripples, reflections – intangible substances of nature – to marvel without trying to analyze.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas, Yoko, and happy healthy peaceful New Year! I hope, 2020 will be more gracious to all of us.
With kindest wishes to you and your family,
Irina
Gracias Yoko por estas maravillas. La luz y los colores son espectaculares.
ReplyDeleteUn mes familiar muy divertido de cumpleaños.
Te deseo unas felices navidades y volvemos a encontrarnos en 2020.
Buenas fiestas.
Un abrazo.
What an exquisite way to end the year - absolutely lovely images - thank you Yoko.
ReplyDeleteDecember is a busy time for birthdays here too - my eldest son and two of my granddaughters.
So often the beauty is in the details, and as usual your images are all beautiful! It's lovely to see the images of your grandkids. I like the watercolour effect that you use, it shows their liveliness and enthusiasm almost as if they are moving about. I hope you and all your family have a wonderful holiday season!
ReplyDeleteOh dear Yoko i don't know if someone else have such keen eye to catch natural beauty and with such an elegant angles :)))
ReplyDeletethis is soul refreshing post ,each image is master piece indeed ,excellently captured ,strongly speaking for aesthetic beauty you have within your soul :)
thank you for dropping such cure to my heart ,this made my day :) your grandkids are adorable ,looking happy while enjoying their plays :) wishing healthy happy life ahead
Happy holidays may God filled them for you with joys and peace each moment my friend!
Such magical shots!
ReplyDeleteThanks for your constant visits and comments. I haven’t been able to send mine with “stardust”. Wish you a fabulous Holiday Season.
DeleteYoko
Magical!
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful reflections!
ReplyDeleteYour family is growing up, so sweet.
Lovely holidays to you!
Yoko, your reflection photos with the boat are fantastic. They take my breath away with their magical light and movement. Sometimes a gift appears before our eyes. I'm glad your camera captured these lovely moments. I see you're busy with the children. I hope you and your husband are feeling well. Many blessings to you and your family.
ReplyDeleteDear Yoko!
ReplyDeleteWith Christmas come faith, hope and love. I wish all these things for you and your family during the holiday season:)
Such beautiful photographs! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDelete見事な水面のリフレクションです。water canvas ってぴったりの表現だと思いました。
ReplyDeleteどれも絵葉書を見ているよう。
お孫さん沢山いらしゃるからイベントが盛りだくさんですね。
来年もお互いに健康で充実した年になりますように。
Dear Yoko!
ReplyDeleteI wish that the New Year turns out to be a very special one for you filling each day with peak of health, abundance of happiness and sunshine, bountiful luxury and prosperity and Zen like serenity.
Lucja
I love reading your blog posts as they are very creative and informative. Can i get something on
ReplyDeleteAjman Indian School as well ?. Thanks !
Beautiful reflections! You have captured the essence of the water and the foliage.
ReplyDeleteI am sending you and your family very good wishes and hopes for 2020, may your year be full of happiness and good health and creativity. And stay safe!
I love your photos, the first one is mesmerizing with its beauty. The boat and water and leaves are incredible and your family and celebration look like fun.
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