Enoshima Coastline Trees

Took this shot and the next few from atop of the island. The rocks along the coast were covered with a moss-like grass. Love the dark green!

Thank goodness for telephoto lenses! Was able to catch a shot of this Japanese hawk (tabi) while it was resting on a tree stretching out over the ocean.

This shot and the one below are basically the same. Like out changing the lighting and tones on the computer creates a completely different mood.

This well-pruned tree was in front of a Japanese-style B&B. The building exterior has traditional sandy-type mud on the outer walls. Love the earthy tones of traditional Japanese architecture. 

The B&B has a really cool door. The design makes me imagine I might be looking at a door of a home in New Mexico or Arizona as opposed to Japan.

Although I am not good at reading and writing Japanese kanji characters, I love any character written in the style of a brush. They seem so artistic to me. This kanji is read as "ten" and means heaven. It was simply from a flag in front of a tenpura noodle shop.

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Enoshima Island Town

Main torii gate marking the entranceway to a small, narrow street lined with souvenir and gift shops, hotels, restaurants, etc.

A monochrome version of the same gate shown above.

Lots of tourists on this sunny, spring afternoon!

So-called lion-dogs that guard the shrine. Usually, there are one each on both sides of the entranceway at each of the many shrines on the island.

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Enoshima Peak

There is a newly remodeled Shinto Shrine at the top of the island. The freshly cut lumber used for the shrine was beautiful!

This is the offertory box where you throw coins or any amount of cash to make an offering prior to making your wish or offering a prayer.

Was surprised to see such a tiny little shrine on the top of the moss-covered rock. I guess the rock hold some significant meaning for the faithful of the shrines on this island.

Have no idea what the flags say, but my best guess is that they are announcing an upcoming festival or special event.

Love the crimson red used for the railings of the various bridges crisscrossing the island.

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Enoshima Final

At the very top of the island, there is a beautiful, nice, old Shinto Shrine.

I really enjoyed the visit to the island. The weather was nice and warm with just enough cloud cover for taking pictures free of the sun's glare.

Of course, the moon is fake. Just playing with some photo editing apps on the iPhone. ;-)

We can often see these big vases that can hold close to 15 or 20 gallons of water. Some people put plants inside of them, some people put goldfish inside of them. I couldn't figure out what that little round things are. They look like porcelain eggs, but are floating!

The shrine had a beautiful wooden fence around it with cutouts in the shapes of stars and hearts.

Although most shrines are not painted, this one has lots of reds, greens, and dark colors.

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Crutches

Broke my foot the other day. Still didn't stop me from heading out to see some of the cherry blossoms after work. 

Sidewalk carpeted with cherry blossom petals at a park on the edge of Tokyo Bay.

Chill

Patiently waiting for me to get my prescription filled. 

Kind of hot morning. Bored and chilling out.

Flower Steps

Shot of some huge, old steps laid a long time ago in a nearby cemetery taken during evening dog walk.

Was able to find some flowers in the pitch dark night.