It's time for one of my favorite Blogland Parties:
Vee's NoteCard Party.
Once a month we all get together with four photos from our blog
that we think would make a good Note Card.
This time of year, before it gets too hot and humid,
I spend a lot of time in the Japanese Garden at Hermann Park.
Here are some of the images I've shared recently of this very special space.
The Kiss of the sun for pardon,
The song of the birds for mirth,
One is nearer God's heart in a garden
Than anywhere else on earth.
~Dorothy Frances Gurney
"In all things of nature there is something of the marvelous."
~Aristotle
"Japanese gardens ask that you go beyond the garden spiritually,
that you look at the garden not merely as an object
but also as a path into the realms of spirit."
— Makoto Ooka in The Temple in the House by Anthony Lawlor
— Makoto Ooka in The Temple in the House by Anthony Lawlor
"When a garden is used as a place to pause for thought,
that is when a Zen garden comes to life.
When you contemplate a garden like this it will form a lasting impression on your heart."
— Muso Soseki in The Temple in the House by Anthony Lawlor
— Muso Soseki in The Temple in the House by Anthony Lawlor
Wishing YOU well and much joy!
31 comments:
Any one of these photos would make a beautiful note card...I'm partial to the very first one and the last one.
What a splendid collection of beautiful garden photos. Loving the deep rich greens in each one!
What a fun idea! Japanese gardens are so serene, aren't they?
These are gorgeous shots, especially the last two. They would indeed make beautiful notecards.
The greens and yellows are so peaceful and I love the quotes you've included! Wonderful for notecards!
Lovely and refreshingly calm. Thank you!
These are beautiful pictures, Snap, and the quotes are perfect. I love the yellow flowers; are they Japanese Iris? They're so pretty!
You're a very good photographer; thank so much for sharing these note cards with us. Have a great week!
Denise at Forest Manor
Such lush greenery Snap. I enjoyed the quotes you included with each note card.
Judith
Perfect note cards......perfect place. xox
How beautiful and peaceful. These make very special Note Cards.
Oh the lush green...no wonder so many have green as their favorite color...it truly is calming. Thanks for sharing your wonderful photos of this beautiful garden with us.
OH glorious GREEN. My favorite color. These are brilliantly beautiful.
They are all just gorgeous. I can't decide if my favorite is the third one or the fourth one. Those two look like paintings! Just beautiful and a place I would really love to visit.
A great collection for cards...I love adding quotes, too.
Beautiful photos, Snap,.
So green and beautiful.
Snap, you have captured the very essence of tranquility and serenity in a Japanese garden. Lovely photos. Visiting from Vee's party. xo
Beautiful vibrant greens! These would make terrific note cards.
These beautiful pictures brought good energies to our hearts, thanks so much for sharing!
Léia
I think that each of these images would be wonderful on a greeting. I make and sell greeting cards and I would have a tough time deciding on just one of these~
Just lovely, so serene. Beautiful notecards!
I can feel the serenity from your gorgeous photographs. Such a beautiful Japanese garden. I love your quotes, and I especially love how you enhanced your lovely photographs.
Karen
Hi There, WOW---I can understand why you spend time in the Japanese Gardens. They are gorgeous.
Great set of pictures and words, Snap.
Hugs,
Betsy
Looks like a peaceful, relaxing place to visit! Beautiful pictures!
Smiles,
Carol
Japanese gardens are such peaceful, serene places. You've captured that essence beautifully in your photos. Green is a calming color and so intense and varied. Great job.
Beautiful photo choices Snap. What a gorgeous place to visit and walk around. Blessings, Pamela
Such beautiful greens....very calm and peaceful.
Deanna
Your four photos make a beautiful set of note cards Snap.
They could be used for all occasions.
The simplicity and calm of Japanese gardens is wonderful.
I'm sorry I missed your Postcard Challenge.
Shane ♥
Such a green and peaceful place to spend time. Your photos give us just a glimmer of what this beautiful place has to offer.
Thank you for sharing.
Namaste
Oh what a fun idea! Beautiful shots. All would make wonderful note cards. Wishing you a lovely weekend :)
**happy smiles** Deb
Note Card photos indeed! Very colorful and beautiful garden pictures. Fun quotes too.
Robyn
http://theranchwifechronicles.com
Beautiful shots of the Japanese garden, it looks like a relaxing place to visit.
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