Pictures From My Travels....in My 'Hood

Another photo blog of pics I've taken around the neighborhood and at the Hakone Gardens in Saratoga. I'm currently in search of the perfect cherry blossom tree for one of Caroline's Christmas gifts. The only problem is that they bloom early and shed their blossoms rather quickly. There are plenty of cherry blossom trees where I live, but they surround houses and businesses that take away from the scene that I am trying to capture. I'm looking for an open field or garden that would allow me to take pictures from multiple angles without an ugly building in the way. I went to the Hakone Gardens in the hopes that I would get my shot, but I found that none of the trees were in bloom. I found ONE tree with ONE branch that had a couple of blossoms (see below). The search continues tomorrow....

Lavender Skies (Almaden Elementary School)

Twilight (across the street from my apartment)

Purple Flowers

Rose Cactus

Waterfall @Hakone Gardens

Waterfall II @ Hakone Gardens

Cherry Blossom (color)

Cherry Blossom (black and white)

Garden Path (Hakone Gardens)

Koi Pond (Hakone Gardens)