Photographer's Note
‘Hasselt - The peace bell in the Japanese Garden’
We stay for a while in the Japanese Garden in Hasselt, Belgium.
In my main photo you see the peace bell that was inaugurated in October 2016 in celebration of the 150 years of diplomatic relations between Belgium and Japan.
The bell is also a memorial for the victims that died during the destruction of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945.
It is a symbol of peace and a rejection of war in solving disputes between states.
This and more information can be found on: https://www.visithasselt.be/en/japanese-garden
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(139890) 2022-03-28 11:22
Hi Paul,second post from these beautiful japanese gardens, another time the show of pink flowers is amazing, just a pity that it's very short,3 great pics, different and very very nice,i like a lot the cerimonial house built in the typical japanese style in the WS. Have a nice evening and thanks,Luciano
holmertz
(103510) 2022-03-28 11:48
Hello Paul,
As usual three good photos. I like the main one for the beautiful bell surrounded by cherry blossoms and the human presence adding different colours. There are no people in the second WS but you placed yourself well for a composition with good proportions between pink, white and green.
Best regards,
Gert
Tue
(93280) 2022-03-28 12:16
Hallo Paul,
Een mooi gezicht op het kleine gebouwtje met de vredesbel. De mensen in kleurige kleding zorgen voor een mooie voorgrond en de bloesem is een schitterende omlijsting in het heldere licht.
Lars
worldcitizen
(16226) 2022-03-28 13:11
Hello Paul,
This is another nice view from the gardens. I like the play of light and shadow on the ground, and the bare tree branches that are mixing in with the cherry blossoms. Take care!
Fis2
(171763) 2022-03-28 13:15
Witaj Paul!
Excellent set of photos.
This garden makes impression.
Good framing, colors and light.
The peace bell is impressive, I like it.
Well done.
Good evening.
Krzysztof
Silvio1953
(222721) 2022-03-28 13:56
Ciao Paul, great view of fantastic garden, lovely composition with nice people and beautiful flowers, wonderful colors, fine details, splendid light, wonderful colors and excellent clarity, very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio
pierrefonds
(115384) 2022-03-28 16:31
Bonsoir Paul,
Les arbres en fleur attirent le regard. La prise de vue permet de voir les détails de la cloche de la paix. La lumière met en valeur les couleurs de l'image. Bonne soirée.
Pierre
ifege
(49223) 2022-03-28 20:56
Hi Paul
I've often contemplated visiting Japan when the cherry blossom is out but have never got around to it. A good photo of blossom and memorial.
cheers
Ian
ikeharel
(114409) 2022-03-28 22:29
Hello Paul,
Amazing yet another beautiful corner in the Japanese garden. Light and shadows cariable over the entire picture, but the pink blossom takes the most attention here.
Have a nice new day,
Ike
jemaflor
(148072) 2022-03-28 23:17
Salut Paul,
"Cherry blossom" comme au Japon, un bel endroit avec toutes ces fleurs et cette luminosité de cette belle journée, selon les prévisions météo l'atmosphère va redevenir hivernale ces prochains jours ... merci du partage.
mkamionka
(75009) 2022-03-29 2:42
Hi Paul,
The blooming trees make it feel really like the stereotypical Japan.
The bell is in the shadow and also hidden by the lady in the orange t-shirt.
People add a nice touch here however I would prefer the lady to move further to the right ha ha
Beautiful weather day, very well used. In England the stretch of the good weather ended on Monday already, I am worried this was the all summer we are getting this year...
M
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(28219) 2022-03-29 5:12
Hello Paul, three lovely pictures from the Japanese garden.
The dappled light is particularly lovely in this shot, as the sun is filtered through the branches of the trees. I like the presence of the people too.
Interesting note.
Excellent sharpness.
Kind regards, Jean.
aliabazari
(23097) 2022-03-29 11:49
Hello Paul
A beautiful view of this Japanese garden and the bell of peace. I like the conversation of a man and a woman in front of a wooden arch. Good clarity and lighting. Beautiful and lovely shot. Thanks for sharing
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(117616) 2022-03-29 22:06
hello my dearest Paul and have
a pleasant evening
I love this dreamy atmosphere
with these delicate trees
and pretty flowers
this environment is unique
thanks for your useful notes
about the bell which is
a memorial for the victims that
died during the destruction
of Hiroshima and nagashaki
regards
costantino
emka
(158644) 2022-03-30 20:42
Hello Paul, Here magnolia is in full bloom. Mine will be perhaps next week. Interesting peace bell. I saw a similar one somewhere but I do not remember where it was.
Best regards MAlgo
PS, I read it is a cherry tree.
adramad
(73374) 2022-03-31 8:59
Hi Paul.
Wow....... Wonderful composition with those cherry blossoms, the bell in that rustic pavilion is a magnificent element to take into account in these troubled times, people give a good touch of life to the place.
Magnificent and equally precious the other two photos of the WS.
Sharpness, lighting, color, and magnificent composition; They are managed perfectly, in this beautiful image.
Nice job. I like it a lot.
You have a good day. Very best regards.
Luis.
Royaldevon
(86318) 2022-04-03 6:22
Hello Paul,
Three very attractive photographs.
There is nothing as pretty as seeing the cherry trees, heavy with blossom, in spring. They are true harbingers of spring.
I cannot help but feel that these people are being covered with pink snow! It all looks so peaceful - backed by the Peace Bell!
I love the dappled shadows!
My warm regards,
Bev :-)
ChrisJ
(172338) 2022-04-03 7:25
Hello Paul,
Quite the sobering experience to visit the A Bomb museums in Nagasaki and Hiroshima. The Spring flowers form a nice frame. Magnolia or cherry blossom?
jmdias
(116287) 2022-04-22 12:33
paul
it looks really like a japanese garden. as you know we have the largest japanese population out japan, more than um million of people has japenese blood and in my state we have a strong presence of this community, I had many japanese friends, neighbors and teachers. and of course, we have some japanese gardens in the mains cities of Paraná. beautiful images showing the park.
take care
jorge
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