It is not that I do it on purpose, really. I had reason to go to Ueno today, to a surf shop to look for a case for my replica board. Even though I knew from experience (see last year) that I would be a smidge early, I went to the park to check out the lotus garden.
Of course, I was too early, even earlier than last year...
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| In the distance |
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| Swimmer |
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| Droplets |
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| Sitting quietly |
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| Already fallen |
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| Holding pattern |
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| Floating |
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| All the green |
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| Life on a hydrangea |
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| Last year's remnants |
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| Lots of these |
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| And these |
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| Variation on a theme |
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| The sign said 'don't feed the fish' but of course someone did |
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| Reflections |
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| More hydrangeas |
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| It's a jungle in parts |
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| Greetings |
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| Submerged, darkly |
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| Sun protection |
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| Early shift |
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| Too early |
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| Trying its best |
Still, there was plenty to see and this time I did wander into corners of the garden I hadn't been before, so that's a good thing.
I will have to try harder and get there again in the next few weeks to see them in their full glory, Even if only to visit the Yebisu Bar for a beer and pizza, good end to a weekend.
[Camera: Canon EOS M5, 4.04pm-4.43pm; 24 June 2018]
