Japanese Garden
“Japanese Garden” – Portland, Oregon – Tom Schwabel – Featured Photographer
Japanese gardens are amazing places to visit as well as photograph. Everything seems to be just in the right place. As if it is waiting for someone to come by and snap a photo. Don’t believe me. Then Check out Tom’s image of the “tree of fire” otherwise known as a Japanese maple. Tom talks about being in the right place at the right time to capture this photo. I think this photo is a bit more than that. Check out how he places the bridge between the branches and draws your eye all the way through the image. This eye for detail takes a cool photo of a beautiful tree and makes it a spectacular dream like scene that you just want to step into. Maybe even grab a book and sit under the tree for a while. That’s ok if you don’t have time to relax now… come on back, Tom’s scene will be waiting for you. Perfect as usual. Please check out more of Tom’s photographic art at either one of his portfolios below.
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Enter Tom:
Portland’s Japanese Garden is a magical place for about a week each October when the foliage explodes in autumn colors. Having been to gardens in Japan, I can vouch for the authenticity of this garden and am lucky to have it right here where I live. Unknown to me at the time, this was one of the first shots I have taken of what I now know is the famous Japanese maple tree in the garden. It isn’t a particularly large tree and many non-photographers walk right past it without giving it too much of a look. In fact, it is probably no more than 6 feet tall. But underneath the canopy is pure magic, as I hope the photo conveys. Each year I return to the garden to challenge myself to find new ways to shoot my favorite subjects such as this tree. However, this shot will always be a favorite due to the vibrant color of the tree and the wonderful carpet of fallen leaves I was able to catch on that day. Usually the gardeners rake up the fallen leaves promptly. Thus, sometimes the secret to a good photo is just being in the right place at the right time!
Camera: Nikon D300
Lens: 12-24mm f/4
Shutter Speed: 1/6
Aperture: f/11
Focal Length: 12mm
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Incredibly unique capture – very well done.
If only trees could talk…
Beautiful! That looks like a great tree to nap under!
Bella and DiDi
it’s lovely photo. but, i wouldn’t say which one to opt for, if i was to choose. God bless you.
it’s lovely photo. but, i wouldn’t say which one to opt for, if i was to choose. God bless you.
This an amazing photo that is so beautifully executed! I love the composition and colors captured. Kudos to the photographer!
I have seen this one and still love it as much as first time it hit me…I want to sit in there now! So I shall just visualise myself there and see where it leads me in dreamstime tonight!
Inconceivable harmony.
Looks like that tree is on fire! Breathtaking shot . . .
beautiful!! love it
Oh this is so beautiful!
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Stunning
Spectacular and peaceful, a good combination.
I adore Japanese Maples! This one must be fairly old to be so big? I miss the Japanese gardens in Holland Park, London where I used to live. SO very peaceful. Thanks for sharing! Laura
Breath Taking…..
Stunning, absolutely stunning!
A beautiful photograph. Lucky you to be in the right spot at the right time!
Amazing! Love all the photos you put up!
really very beautiful:)
What wonderful colours, truly magical and what a tranquil place it looks. Thanks for sharing with us.
AMAZING IMAGE! TRULY INSPIRING! THANKS FOR SHARING THIS!
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Beautiful! This is my favorite so far.
Talk about blazing beauty. Yes, it’s true that some settings are truly made for photography, and a Japanese garden, for all of its ‘natural’ beauty, is *designed* in every detail practically down to the subatomic level (chances are even pretty good that the designer/s of the Portland one knew there would be an ideal prospect of the arched bridge through those arched branches eventually), but it takes both the serendipitous moment of discovering the unswept leaves and the keen eye of the photographer to notice and capture the beauty. Beautifully done!
Gorgeous
Absolutely beautiful. Takes the breath away
Stunning.
A fantasyland! Really fabulous! Ann
I love Japanese maples, particularly the way he has photographed this one. We may find ourselves in Portland later this summer, and if so, I know where I’m going! Thanks!
I am awestruck. So beautiful…
Thanks again for stopping by, Botos !
Wow. Wow.Wow.
Absolutely stunning!
What is the sound of one tree clapping?
The photo brings out the essence of Zen.
That Japanese maple almost looks like it is on fire. Lovely!
This is amazing! Love it.
Stunning, and as it usually is, its Red!
Simply stunning…
Absolutely stunning! I’ve never been to the Portland gardens, but I’ve been to the ones in Chicago. This will be added to my to go list.
WOW! beautiful. on fire!
Wow! The colors on those leaves are gorgeous! I also really like the angle that he took this photo at.
Breathtakingly beautiful!
Love the colours !
For me being an autumn girl … what a stunning photo – it’s like the nature is on fire. Stunning.
This is absolutely beautiful! What else can I say? Thanks for sharing!
the color is amazing! So crisp and bright, great shot. (also looks like a tree out of a Tim Burton movie!)
autumn is here
Love the contrasting shades of red, beautiful!
What colours!!
It is an explosion of colours.
How can you guys manage do this amazing thing everytime
Beautiful!
Beautiful colors – your pictures infuse a sense of fantasy into my day, EVERY day.
Thank you!
A world on fire – my 2 favourite colours together – red and green. wonderful
Absolutely gorgeous…. Lovely colors and contrast
Amazing… Love the colors
I want to go to there
. Gorgeous!!!
Absolutely gorgeous. I want to be there.
Beautiful! Such a wonderful capture of vivacious colors and a fantastical feel. It’s superb.
That really is beautiful – the colours are so rich, but the branches add to the dimension.
The colours in that are so amazing. The tree is so rich. It is Autumn here, got to see if I can get something like that.
I adore autumn colours you have caught the vibrancy of this season
This is a stunning image. Beautiful colours and capture.
Absolutely stunning!
This is utterly beautiful! Thank you for sharing…