Posted by Japanalia (Yokohama, Japan) on 31 January 2008 in Plants & Nature and Portfolio.
....a corner in the Sankei Garden which was much isolated from the rest, where I found no one every time I visited. It particularly fascinated me in winter because of the artistic silhouettes of the naked trees. The leafless trees are wild plum trees [ume] and....maybe....a sakura (cherry tree); next, the decorative Japanese pine trees can have the most unexpected shapes! I did some work in photoshop as the inspiration took me, trying to make it look a little dramatic.
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A lovely effect Gabriela, the curves of the trees stand out beautifully.
31 Jan 2008 11:32am
It really is gorgeous, Gabriela. The snake-like shapes of the trees are superbly interesting. The coloring is just right.
31 Jan 2008 12:55pm
Love the values you've used! Wonderful Gabriela!
31 Jan 2008 1:38pm
Gabriela, your artistic eye finds the best shapes ...... this is beautiful. Your PS effects are wonderful, making this a prize photo!!!
31 Jan 2008 4:05pm
This is gogeous Gabriela. Nice PP work
31 Jan 2008 4:25pm
It looks like the Heaven!
31 Jan 2008 5:57pm
Phantastic trees, I like this very much!
31 Jan 2008 6:19pm
Very Interesting!!
31 Jan 2008 9:32pm
Some nice abstract patterns in here...
1 Feb 2008 1:31am
This is amazing!
1 Feb 2008 5:43am
Japanalia - you have succeeded in crafting a very dramatic image - well done! I love these trees. The cherry blossoms are supposed to be in bloom this weekend in northern Okinawa. With luck the weather will improve and we'll see some beautiful blossoms!
1 Feb 2008 6:23am
...and you succeeded extremely well, love those shapes and forms, all in hues that compliment the entire compo...Excellent work Gabriela :)
1 Feb 2008 6:24am
This one has a very exotic element to it, your processing has kicked it up a notch or two.
1 Feb 2008 7:24am
I used to find being in a Japanese garden ( or shrine grounds) at a quite time such a delight when I was in Japan, so I am particularly pleased to be able to see this. You have brought out the drama here in a very tasteful way. I must say that I normally don't go for unusual tratments of a scene, but this somehow looks just right as it is. Great work, then.
2 Feb 2008 5:53pm
I like Japanese gardens very much, this one looks very exuberant compared to those I have seen (pictures of). I also like the ones with pebble fields and sand, with only a few small trees or plants, and a pond with some bamboo or reeds, and somewhere a bamboo water conductor. Inviting to sink into the universe which is in- and outside yourself.
4 Feb 2008 4:16pm
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