Overcast
The bright overcast acted like a giant diffuser, something I appreciated when I didn't need to include the sky in the picture. But for this picture, taken late in the day, blue skies would have been ideal. I nearly came back early the next morning when the skies were clear and beautiful, but I didn't have much time before having to leave for America, and I wanted to spend some time at Ueno Park.
Something for next time.
Stone and Water
A simple image of stone and water, taken by one of the large stone walls surrounding the palace, with a moat of water below. The massive rocks in the wall are supplemented by smaller rocks that fill in the gaps. I suspect the thin gray line at the waterline is the high level the water reaches after the heaviest rains.
Water
These fountains are part of a complex of water features that sit next to the Imperial Palace grounds.
Little Women
I wanted to remind myself of just how large these gates are, so I waited until these three women walked under the gate and were dwarfed by the massive structure.
