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Shadows of a Fleeting World: the Little-known History of Seattle’s Early 20th Century Nikkei Photographers

The work of early 20th century Japanese-American photographers demonstrate a quintessentially Japanese aesthetic

History, In the Garden, Japanese Garden Design, PhotographyRumi TsuchihashiAugust 15, 2016Seattle, photography, Western Washington, Washington, Seattle Camera Club, History, Japanese Culture, Japanese Art, Northwest, Pacific Northwest

Trees in a Japanese Garden: an Idealized Vision of Nature

Japanese gardens are inspired by a deep respect for nature, but they’re certainly not “natural.” Instead, they’re works of art that aim to achieve a balance between wildness and control...

History, In the Garden, Japanese Garden Design, PhotographyRumi TsuchihashiMarch 15, 2016Spring, Japanese Garden, Seattle, tree, Maple, Zen, bloom, Fragrant, Stone, Shrub, Cherry, Plum, Moss, Pine, Japanese Pine, Bamboo

Japanese Gardens: a Four Season Celebration of Fleeting Beauty

An appreciation for passing beauty is essential to fully experiencing the wonders of a Japanese garden in all four seasons.

In the Garden, Japanese Culture, Japanese Garden Design, Photography, VolunteersRumi TsuchihashiFebruary 12, 2016Spring, Seattle, Japanese Garden, Japan, Japanese Culture, Garden Design, haiku, event, Festival, bloom, tree, Shrub, Cherry, Plum, Peach, Camellia, Azalea, Wisteria, Summer, Iris, Hydrangea, Lotus, Fall, Maple, Ginko, Chrysanthemums, Winter, Pine, Bamboo, Moss

Photography Exhibit: A Most Fortuitous Convergence, Seattle Japanese Garden, Fall 2013

The latest art show at Seattle Japanese Garden is a photography exhibit showcasing the juried works of students who participated in a fall photography workshop, taught by Vashon Island based photographer Ray Pfortner.

Events, Fall, In the Garden, Japanese Culture, PhotographyRumi TsuchihashiSeptember 17, 2015photography, Seattle, Japanese Garden, Art Exhibits, Workshop, Fall

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