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Apr 18 2011 7 Comments

Calming koi

It’s always good, sometimes essential, to have a place to escape to; somewhere that whisks away one’s worries and makes the world, for a little while at least, seem much more like a friend, than foe. Arguably the kind of sanctuary that the home should offer, but of late, regular aftershocks have upset that somewhat.

So for me, a quiet little pond, that’s fortunately not far away, is just such a spot. A beautiful place where tremors aren’t noticeable, and this fella, obliviously going about his business, is incredibly calming.

Japanese koi

Even more so with the added ambience of running water.

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Plus, now and again, some pleasing signs of the passing seasons.

Japanese koi

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  1. Matt says

    4/18/2011 at 9:46 am

    Very nice shot with the cherry blossom on the water. The sound adds a new dimension to it.

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    • Lee says

      4/18/2011 at 10:08 pm

      Cheers Matt! The quietness, apart from the sound of the water, is a big part of why I like the place so much, so I was keen to include it.

      Reply
  2. winnie says

    4/18/2011 at 5:21 pm

    Hi,
    Looking at the pictures with the added ambience of running water,
    it makes me feel like I am watching him in front of the pond . 🙂
    Awesome!!
    Thank you for sharing!

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    • Lee says

      4/18/2011 at 10:09 pm

      Thanks! It really is a lovely spot. Glad to hear you at least got some sense of it from the photos and audio.

      Reply
  3. Kath says

    4/24/2011 at 3:18 pm

    Beautiful. Makes me think of traditional Japanese tattoos.

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  4. Maggie says

    5/5/2011 at 2:50 pm

    Wow. Really really beautiful photos. I love the majority of your work, but these spoke to me. Beautiful.

    Love your blog, keep posting!

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    • Lee says

      5/6/2011 at 7:40 am

      Thanks Maggie! Good to hear you got something from the photos.

      Reply

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