Japanese Gardens in Portland

We flew from Denver to Portland last Friday for a weekend orienteering rogaine. Amazingly, Danny and several friends were also headed to Portland for a volleyball tournament. We met up for lunch and a tour of the Japanese Gardens. It was so pretty in the light rain, and Danny and I especially enjoyed the opportunity to do some photography experimentation.

Danny and John at the entrance:


One of the pretty sand/foliage gardens:


The colors were amazing:


A pose from afar:


Love the waterfalls:


Danny looking dapper with his umbrella:


Another pretty water feature:


Shapes:


Tad and John:


It's all in the perspective:


Birds (for Mom, even though they are sculptures instead of real birds):


The obligatory selfie:


Possibly a Japanese Maple:


Look out, he might bite your leg!


Danny and John:


Bestest friends:


A fun start to a good weekend!