ＩＤＣＳ英会話の「Pix & English」: March 2014

Saturday, March 29, 2014

Sunset Blossoms

Winter blossoms at sunset.

[iPhone 5s]

#blossoms #Yokohama #Japan #木の花 #横浜

Winter blossoms at sunset.

[iPhone 5s]

#blossoms #Yokohama #Japan #木の花 #横浜

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Friday, March 28, 2014

Mini Pin and Flowers Sunsets

Miniature pinscher comandeering daddy's bed.

[iPhone]

#miniature #pinscher #dog #Yokohama #Japan #ミニチュアピンシャー #犬 #横浜

Neighborhood flora and fauna [iPhone 5S]

#flowers #blossoms #Yokohama #Japan

#花 #横浜

Fruit tree (kaju) blossoms (hana) [iPhone 5S]

#blossoms #Yokohama #Japan

#花 #横浜 #果樹

Fruit tree (kaju) blossoms (hana) [iPhone 5S]

#blossoms #Yokohama #Japan

#花 #横浜 #果樹

Fruit tree (kaju) blossoms (hana) [iPhone 5S]

#blossoms #Yokohama #Japan

#花 #横浜 #果樹

Sunset behind palm tree [iPhone 5S]

#palm #tree #sunset #Yokohama #Japan

#ヤシの木 #夕日 #横浜

Sunset behind palm tree [iPhone 5S]

#palm #tree #sunset #Yokohama #Japan

#ヤシの木 #夕日 #横浜

Neighborhood potted flowers [iPhone 5S]

#flowers #potted #Yokohama #Japan

#鉢植えの花 #横浜

Neighborhood potted flowers [iPhone 5S]

#flowers #potted #Yokohama #Japan

#鉢植えの花 #横浜

Neighborhood potted flowers [iPhone 5S]

#flowers #potted #Yokohama #Japan

#鉢植えの花 #横浜

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Thursday, March 27, 2014

Although this time of year is a bit strenuous due to allergies, of which both I and Mary share, it is refreshing to start having warmer afternoons and blossoms starting to come out indicating the rebirth of life once again.

Mary like to mess up all my blankets in such a way that is most comfortable for her. Only problem is that this is not her bed, but mine. It's still cold at night, so I have to fix the blankets on the futon and let her cuddle up near my feet, which is kind of nice for me, too!

Usually when I go out to take pictures, I am alone and by myself. I think photography is typically a solo activity and actually can be frustrating if you have to worry about the boredom your associate may be experiencing if they are not into photography.

These two shots are of spring blossoms on trees that are growing in the wild on a super tiny nature preserve on top of a small hill near home. I have no idea what kinds of trees they are or even if they actually bear fruit.

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Maioka Park and Puppy

Took Dale the border collie for a late evening walk. I often let her decide the route where she just follows her nose. Tonight, we ended up around Maioka Park in Yokohama, Japan. Of course, these pictures were a bit rough to take at night with an iPhone.

Living a quiet life in Yokohama. Night stroll with the puppy in Maioka Park, Yokohama, Japan.

[iPhone 5S] #flower #night #Yokohama #Japan

Love the remaining rain drops left on the leaves of the plants. Night stroll with the puppy in Maioka Park, Yokohama, Japan.

[iPhone 5S] #urban #lifestyle #flower #night #Yokohama #Japan

Rain drops still clinging to the petals on a flower during a night stroll with the puppy in Maioka Park, Yokohama, Japan.

[iPhone 5S] #urban #lifestyle #flower #night #Yokohama #Japan

Rain drops still clinging to the petals on a flower during a night stroll with the puppy in Maioka Park, Yokohama, Japan.

[iPhone 5S] #urban #lifestyle #flower #night #Yokohama #Japan

Rain drops still clinging to the petals on a flower during a night stroll with the puppy in Maioka Park, Yokohama, Japan.

[iPhone 5S] #urban #lifestyle #flower #night #Yokohama #Japan

Paved sidewalk along a tiny brook that flows out from Maioka Park in Yokohama, Japan.

[iPhone 5S] #brook #sidewalk #walk #night #Yokohama #Japan

Early spring blossoms in Maioka Park in Yokohama, Japan during a night walk with the puppy.

[iPhone 5S] #blossoms #trees #spring #night #Yokohama #Japan

Stone lantern at the shrine near Maioka Park in Yokohama, Japan during a night walk with the puppy.

[iPhone 5S] #stone #lantern #shrine #night #Yokohama #Japan

Round stone object under the paw of the lion-dog at the shrine near Maioka Park in Yokohama, Japan during a night walk with the puppy.

[iPhone 5S] #stone #ball #shrine #night #Yokohama #Japan

Lion-dog at the shrine near Maioka Park in Yokohama, Japan during a night walk with the puppy.

[iPhone 5S] #lion #dog #shrine #night #Yokohama #Japan

Water fountain at the shrine near Maioka Park in Yokohama, Japan during a night walk with the puppy.

[iPhone 5S] #water #fountain #shrine #night #Yokohama #Japan

Shrine near Maioka Park in Yokohama, Japan during a night walk with the puppy.

[iPhone 5S] #shrine #night #Yokohama #Japan

Shrine near Maioka Park in Yokohama, Japan during a night walk with the puppy.

[iPhone 5S] #shrine #night #Yokohama #Japan

Puppy at Maioka Park in Yokohama, Japan during a night walk.

[iPhone 5S] #puppy #night #Yokohama #Japan

Puppy at Maioka Park in Yokohama, Japan during a night walk.

[iPhone 5S] #puppy #night #Yokohama #Japan

Engraved stone at shrine near Maioka Park in Yokohama, Japan during a night walk.

[iPhone 5S] #stone #engraved #night #Yokohama #Japan

Torii gate at shrine near Maioka Park in Yokohama, Japan during a night walk.

[iPhone 5S] #torii #gate #night #Yokohama #Japan

Old manual water pump in Maioka Park, Yokohama, Japan during a night walk.

[iPhone 5S] #pump #night #Yokohama #Japan

Old manual water pump in Maioka Park, Yokohama, Japan during a night walk.

[iPhone 5S] #pump #night #Yokohama #Japan

Old manual water pump in Maioka Park, Yokohama, Japan during a night walk.

[iPhone 5S] #pump #night #Yokohama #Japan

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Sunday, March 23, 2014

Green and Brown

Leaf on black. 夜の葉。ワンちゃんの散歩中風景。

iPhone 5S with additional lighting. [No. 3448]

Leaf on black. 夜の葉。ワンちゃんの散歩中風景。

iPhone 5S with additional lighting. [No. 3449]

Neighbor’s flowerpot. 隣の家の植木鉢。ワンちゃんの散歩中風景。

iPhone 5S with additional lighting. [No. 3458]

Cherry blossom at night. 夜の桜。ワンちゃんの散歩中風景。

iPhone 5S with additional lighting. [No. 3464]

Stack of firewood. (Especially uncommon in urban Yokohama/Tokyo!) 山ほどの薪。

iPhone 5S with additional lighting. [No. 3471]

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Dale Mary Joenji

Took Dale and Mary for a long walk in Konandai. Along the way, I came across a small shrine, which I think was called Joenji Shrine. These are just a few picks of Dale and Mary at the shrine grounds.