MONO NO AWARE ⋅ 物の哀れ

Mount Fuji framed by bright red autumn leaves under a blue sky with white clouds
Fuji Through the Fire
Snow capped Mount Fuji across a calm blue lake with a red maple leaf in the foreground
Fuji, With Love
Red maple leaf resting on a mossy stone beneath a small trickling stream of water
Seize the moment
Inukshuk made of stacked granite slabs standing against a cloudy sky
The Man Who Can’t Be Moved
Two tall weathered stone slabs framing a white sailboat out on the water
SET SAIL
Wooden dock stretching out over calm grey water under an overcast sky
Into the Grey
Stone walkway bridge stretching across the sea toward Aoshima Island in Japan under a bright blue sky
The Bridge to Aoshima
Pink cherry blossoms in full bloom in front of a traditional building and a city high rise
City in Bloom
Row of seven moai statues standing on a green lawn under a blue sky in Japan
The SeveN
Red Japanese maple leaf lying on weathered wooden cedar shingles
Fallen on Cedar
Red maple leaf resting on a rock by a pond with a stone lantern in a Japanese garden
Resting Red
Snow capped Mount Fuji framed by red maple leaves above Lake Kawaguchiko and a lakeside town in late autumn
Late Autumn at Kawaguchiko
Glowing hand painted paper lanterns with smiling faces at a night festival
iT'S A SMALL WORLD
Blue glowing paper lanterns with hand drawn faces hanging at a night festival
iT'S A SMALL WORLD 2
City street at night lined with grand illuminated buildings and hanging holiday lights
Walking Home in Gold
Pink cherry blossoms growing along an old tree trunk against a bright blue sky
Held by the Old Trunk
Close up of pale pink cherry blossom clusters on a branch against a soft white sky
Softer Than I Remember
Canopy of pink cherry blossoms spreading across dark branches
Under the Canopy
Carved wooden marker at the entrance to Takachiho Gorge surrounded by lush green forest
Where the Gorge Begins
Stepping stones crossing a calm pond in a lush green Japanese garden
One Stone at a Time
Waterfall seen through a mossy stone archway in a green gorge
A Window to the Falls
Pink blossoming tree above a grey SUV parked beside a fence under a cloudy sky
Parked Under Blossoms
Night view through a rain covered window of a building entrance lit by a glowing sign
Rainy Night Glow
Close up of a chain link fence with a soft sunset beach blurred behind it
Beyond the Fence

GOLDEN HOUR

Two people sitting on a driftwood log watching an orange sunset over calm ocean water
Saving the Last Light
Person standing on a rocky beach looking out at the water during a soft golden sunset
INTO THE WEST
Great blue heron standing in still water at dusk with pink clouds and distant mountains
Stillness
Airplane flying across a pink and orange sunset sky above distant mountains
Coming Home
Silhouette of a stone gateway against a glowing orange sunset
The Sunset Gate
Empty bench on a gravel shoreline facing the water at sunset
A Seat for Sunset
Long streaks of sunset clouds reflected on calm water with mountains on the horizon
Mirror at Dusk
Airplane flying low over a tidal flat under a soft pink and purple sky
Coming Home 2
Carved wooden totem poles silhouetted against an orange sunset over the water
Guardians at Sunset
Small tree covered island reflected in still water during the blue hour
Blue Hour Island
Silhouettes of people walking along a grassy shoreline at sunset
Evening Walkers
Silhouette of a wide tree and evergreens against a fiery orange sunset with textured clouds
Crown of Fire
Hazy golden sun glowing through mist behind snow covered evergreens on a mountain slope
MISTY MOUNTAIN
Ski chairlift towers above a snowy slope at sunset with the ocean and city far below
SEA TO SKY
Construction crane rising over an unfinished tower at sunset with a hazy city skyline behind
Tomorrow's Skyline
Lone tree silhouetted against a golden sunset, casting a long shadow across a gravel path
The Long Shadow
Silhouette of a tall evergreen tree against a deep blue twilight sky with a glow on the horizon
Keeping Watch
Sunset over the water framed by dark overhanging branches
Through the Branches
People on a grassy hilltop and a lone bench overlooking the sea in soft hazy evening light
Company and Solitude
Pink and purple sunset reflected across wet tidal flats at low tide
Low Tide Glow
Snow capped mountains beneath a hazy peach coloured sky at dusk
Peaks at Dusk
Heron wading in shallow tidal water under a vivid orange and pink sunset sky
The Patient Heron
Old wooden pier pilings reflected in calm water at sunset under dramatic clouds
WHAT REMAINS
Sun glowing at the top of a tall post, casting a long shadow across a park lawn
Holding the Sun

DEEP BLUE

Small stacked rock cairn on large boulders beside calm grey water
Till death do us part
Pier lit with lamps stretching over calm blue water at dusk with soft reflections
Blue Hour Pier
Marina with docked boats reflected in calm water under a lilac and pink dusk sky
Lilac Hour
Bird flying over a long wooden pier reflected in still blue water under scattered clouds
FLY ON
Seabird gliding above a wooden pier and its reflection on calm water under a cloudy blue sky
FLY ON 2
Fishing boats docked in a harbour, reflected in still water under a cloudy evening sky
Harbour at Rest
Long wooden pier silhouetted over calm reflective water during the blue hour
Walking Out to Nowhere
Lone sailboat on a deep blue ocean under a wide sky with wispy white clouds
THE ODYSSEY
Moon rising over a calm dark lake with ducks on the water at twilight
Moonrise
Two people sitting on a grassy shore watching a sailboat on blue water
Watching Them Go
Calm blue ocean meeting a pale blue sky with a faint distant island on the horizon
almost nothing
Lone pine tree on a rocky ledge overlooking a blue lake and mountains
The Tree That Stayed

Petal, Stem & Leaf

Pile of fallen autumn leaves in red, purple and yellow
Autumn colours
Field of orange daisy like flowers with one deep red bloom standing out in the centre
The One Who Blushed
Tall purple lupine flowers in a meadow under a blue sky
PURPLE SPIRES
Person with a blue umbrella walking down a forest path between tall trees
Walking in the Rain
Looking straight up a tall tree trunk into a green leafy canopy
Look Up
Tulip field seen through the legs of rustic log furniture with a purple flower in front
Tulips Through the Logs
Waterfall rushing through a narrow mossy green canyon
the Way Down
Tall forest trunks with moss covered branches in soft green light
Moss and Giants
Bright green leaves backlit by the sky
Green Light
Field of bright yellow sunflowers under a blue sky with farm buildings behind
Heads Turned to the Light
Rows of purple and pink tulips stretching toward distant hills under a cloudy sky
Violet Rows, Distant Hills
Colourful striped rows of tulips leading to the horizon under a cloudy blue sky
All Roads Lead to Spring
Single orange and yellow tulip standing among pink tulips in a field
The One
White daisies with yellow centres growing in green grass
Daisies I Didn't Pick
Small white and pink daisies scattered through green grass
Tiny Things, Tinged Pink

AMONG THE WILD

White lioness resting in the grass, seen through a chain link fence
THE LION QUEEN
Two white lionesses lying in the grass behind a chain link fence
THE LION QUEENS
Snow leopard lounging in dry grass beside a tree, seen through a wire fence
Unbothered
Two snow leopards resting in the grass behind a chain link fence
On the Prowl
Grey wolf standing in the grass looking toward the camera through a chain link fence
The Watcher
Close view of a grey wolf staring through a chain link fence
The Watcher 2
Husky lying on a wooden floor looking up at the camera
SLEEPY SUNDAY
Husky resting its chin on a wooden floor with its eyes open
SLEEPY SUNDAY 2
Husky sleeping curled up on a couch with a purple blanket
Sweet Dreams
Spotted deer with antlers standing in a grassy field behind a fence
Crown of Antlers
Ostrich standing in a fenced enclosure among trees
tall tales
Small green praying mantis perched on a brown metal fence post
SmalL, Green and Brave
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