
When I visited the Japanese Tea Garden for the first time last August, I mistakenly thought there were two pagodas in the garden. However, I now understand that these shots are actually of an ornate temple gate that leads to a single pagoda in the serene garden. Unfortunately, the temple gate has been cordoned off for renovations both […]

After kicking myself for missing an incredible photo op with three gorgeous deer just feet away earlier this week, I was lucky enough to snap these two pics. While I love the closer shot of the single deer, I am also partial to the more interesting composition and red bud blooms I was able to manage in […]