Japanese Maples Fall Color
'Skeeter's Broom' is the most colorful maple in our garden. I have just returned from a 2-week trip to Japan. This was my first ever trip outside the United States. It was an amazing experience and one I will never forget. Japan was wonderful - they really have their act together and I think the U.S. could learn a few things from them. There was one disappointment on the trip - the fall color had barely begun there and was really just beginning as we left. That is okay because the gardens were still spectacular, and I got a nice shot of fall color when I got back. 'Ryusen' I missed a few things - our ginkgo had just turned a glorious color the day before I left, and the leaves were gone by the time I got back. 'Sango-Kaku' I came home to many leaves on the ground but still a lot on the trees. 'Osakazuki', a beautiful red maple always changed color very late and therefore doesn't usually last long. When I left there was no color but a few remaini
Beautiful, Phillip! Thanks for sharing and have a great holiday weekend!
ReplyDeleteWhat spectacular views. I bet you could hardly pull yourself away from there.
ReplyDeleteHa! I have actually been there! Beautiful, isn't it? Wonderful pictures!
ReplyDeleteI could say it was beautiful, spectacular, breath taking but all that has been said. Here the pictures really are worth a thousand words. Thank you for posting and I enjoyed my trip even if it was only cyber travel.
ReplyDeleteGreat shots of a most beautiful part of this state I now call home!
ReplyDeleteTruly spectacular and wonderful captures Philip! I'm enjoying your travels immensely! Larry
ReplyDeleteOne of the most beautiful places I have ever visited! Your photos are great! Happy 4th!
ReplyDeleteSo cool, Phillip. We did this trip a couple of years ago and it was really stunning. Thanks for bringing back the memories!
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