Saturday, August 10, 2019

Blue Pond


For me, the Blue Pond was at the top of my list of things that I wanted to see on this tour. 

I love photos of the pond done by Kent Shiraishi and never dreamed that I would someday get to see the pond for myself.

It was a great photo opportunity.
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The best, best thing was the easy accessibility. This is the route from the bus, to the pond and back.
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This is my first glimpse of the pond. It took only about a minute to get there. I couldn't believe it. So easy.
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It was a bit overcast which made for perfect picture taking.
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The trail goes nicely around the side of the pond.
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It was pretty crowded.
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But there was enough room for you to stop and take photos without hindering the procession.
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I would love to return in the winter to take pictures of snow-laden tree limbs. 
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I liked that there was a restroom at the end of the trail. There was also soft serve for sale, but with the picture taking and the waiting in the restroom line, I ran out of time. 
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7 comments:

Anonymous said...

Lovely pics. The pond looks so serene...until you see all the people! LOL

Izsmom

K and S said...

so pretty! I want to go back to hokkaido to see this!

Honolulu Aunty said...

Gorgeous! Please paint it, too!

Chet Colson said...

Glad you can mark it off your bucket list. I wonder if there's fish in the pond?

Susan said...

I want to blow up one of your pics and frame it. I absolutely love that blue hue!

jalna said...

Izsmom, thanks! Totally different feel of the photo with all the people, yah.

Kat, Hokkaido is my favorite!

Aunty, I never thought to paint it. Hmmmm . . .

Chet, I think no more fish.

Susan, so pretty color yah!!

Leslie's pics said...

so pretty!!!