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The Beginner's Guide to the Japanese Tea Garden | The Shade Gardens of Chaniwa and Roji
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Today we’re going to delve into the world of Japanese tea gardens with a focus on the simplicity of the Roji style, offering a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life, and later we will cover the 10 Key Elements that make up the tea garden. This is one of my favorite Japanese garden design styles where the freedom to express yourself brings it close to a Shizen Style Garden, where nature and spontaneity take precedence...
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Photography's Secret Ingredient: How Intrinsic Motivation Fuels Creativity
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In this video, we talk a little about the flow state trigger called intrinsic motivation so you can begin to consistently access flow on your long photography journey... ◦Connect with me via my Newsletter at www.shizenstyle.com ◦ Learn to access flow on demand with the Shizen Style Community (www.shizenstyle.com/membership) to learn, share, and grow with me and other like-minded peers through t...
5 ESSENTIAL Camera Accessories I’m Using in 2024
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◦Connect with me via my Newsletter at www.shizenstyle.com ITEMS MENTIONED ▷ Peak Design Camera Strap: amzn.to/48FIlnA ▷The Peak Design Travel Tripod: amzn.to/3SQ2CRm ▷The Peak Design Travel Tripod (Carbon Fiber): amzn.to/42Yhm5u ▷Peak Design Capture Camera Clip: amzn.to/3URQ5zI ▷Samsung T7 Shield: amzn.to/3P1Gse1 ▷UES Camera Sensor Cleaning kit: amzn.to/49zolUS ◦ Join the Shizen Style Community...
The 3 Pillars of Japanese Minimalism | A Deep Dive Into Japanese Aesthetics
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Although minimalism is sort of trend in the West, it’s more of an established part of life in Japan. Let's look at 3 unique aspects of Japanese minimalism... ◦Connect with me via my Newsletter at www.shizenstyle.com ◦ Join the Shizen Style Community (www.shizenstyle.com/memberships) to learn, share, and grow with me and other like-minded peers through the private forum, on-demand video courses ...
What Does Flow State Feel Like in Photography? Recognizing Photographic Flow
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Learn more about flow and photography with me at www.shizenstyle.com/memberships Whether you are a beginning photographer or a seasoned pro, I guarantee you’ve experienced flow before. I’ve got 4 ways that we can recognize when we’re in flow state... ◦Connect with me via my Newsletter at www.shizenstyle.com ◦ Join the Shizen Style Community (www.shizenstyle.com/memberships) to learn, share, and...
Sensory Symphony: The Therapeutic Wonders of Japanese Garden Experiences
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Japanese gardens have a way of stimulating all of our senses and are renowned for their therapeutic benefits. If done right, they provide a sanctuary of tranquility and harmony amidst the chaos of modern life. Let's explore why these gardens are so deeply therapeutic。。。 ◦Connect with me via my Newsletter at www.shizenstyle.com ◦ Join the Shizen Style Community (www.shizenstyle.com/memberships) ...
Sony FE 90mm f/2.8 Macro G OSS Lens | A Gear in the Wild Review
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In this Photography Gear in the Wild Review, I’ll be using the Sony 90mm lens (amzn.to/48qdrj5) out in the forest in some crazy changing weather, and I’ll have a few pros and cons for you towards the end. So sit back, relax, and sip some tea with me... Everything in the video was shot on my Sony A7R4a. ◦Connect with me via my Newsletter at www.shizenstyle.com ◦ Join the Shizen Style Community (...
The Art of Contrast: Inspiring Black House Designs Redefining Modern Architecture
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◦Connect with me via my Newsletter at www.shizenstyle.com As we are in the process of building a new house, we have once again decided to go with a black exterior for the house. It's nestled in nature, for the most part, so the contrast really works. I'll have a few videos on the building process and the initial garden plans coming soon. Thanks goes to: @maddoxandrose, shinkenchiku sha, @mentar...
The Mist of Yamato (Modern Jinashi Shakuhachi Song) 大和の霧 | Kurofune
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Album downloads are available for Shizen Style community members at my website. I often ran in the Nijo Mountains and Katsuragi mountains in the morning when I lived in Nara. Looking out over the Yamato area (the ancient name for Nara), the morning mist rises, bringing with it a new day. 1300 years of change, but the morning mist always eventually rises. The Mist of Yamato (大和の霧) is off of the ...
7 Tips for Fostering Creative Flow in Photography
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Photographic Flow brings you seven valuable tips to help you unleash your creative flow and elevate your photography game... ◦Connect with me via my Newsletter at www.shizenstyle.com ◦ Join the Shizen Style Community (www.shizenstyle.com/memberships) to learn, share, and grow with me and other like-minded peers through the private forum, on-demand video courses and resources, e-books etc. Devel...
Wabi-Sabi Photography: Tips for Finding Beauty in the Imperfect and Impermanent
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In this video, we’ll discuss what the Japanese aesthetic concept of wabi-sabi is and I’ll give you a few tips on how to incorporate it into your photography, adding another layer of depth to your craft... ◦Connect with me via my Newsletter at www.shizenstyle.com ◦ Join the Shizen Style Community (www.shizenstyle.com/memberships) to learn, share, and grow with me and other like-minded peers thro...
Unlocking Your Creative Flow: Photography Techniques to Capture Perfect Moments with Ease
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Today, we're diving into the captivating world of flow state and how it can elevate your photography game to new heights. Whether you're a beginner or an intermediate photographer, mastering the art of flow can truly transform your creative process... ◦Connect with me via my Newsletter at www.shizenstyle.com ◦ Join the Shizen Style Community (www.shizenstyle.com/memberships) to learn, share, an...
Off the Beaten Path: Immersive Photography in Fukui, Japan's Scenic Countryside
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Here is a pov photography walk in rural Japan, my wife's hometown of Fukui, just north of Kyoto. I love shooting here because it brings in so many different genres of photography from landscape photography to lifestyle and travel photography... ◦Connect with me via my Newsletter at www.shizenstyle.com ◦ Join the Shizen Style Community (www.shizenstyle.com/memberships) to learn, share, and grow ...
Sony FE 14mm f/1.8 GM Lens | A Gear in the Wild Review | Landscape Photography with the Sony A7R4
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In this Gear in the Wild Review, we see how we can get creative landscape photography shots with an ultra-wide angle lens (the Sony 14 mm Prime Lens: amzn.to/3T0phKO ). ◦Connect with me via my Newsletter at www.shizenstyle.com ◦ Join the Shizen Style Community (www.shizenstyle.com/memberships) to learn, share, and grow with me and other like-minded peers through the private forum, on-demand vid...
Capturing Spring: The Ultimate Guide to Cherry Blossom Photos
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Today, we're going to explore the art of photographing cherry blossoms, or sakura. I've got 10 tips for you to help you find more creative cherry blossom shots. - Black Pro Mist Filter - amzn.to/4cJHdTc - Nisi Color Polarizer (CPL) - amzn.to/3xzW1n9 - Sony 90mm 2.8 Macro - amzn.to/4aqPoSQ ◦Connect with me via my Newsletter at www.shizenstyle.com ◦ Join the Shizen Style Community (www.shizenstyl...
Lessons From the Cherry Blossoms | Mono no Aware: The Transience of Life
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Lessons From the Cherry Blossoms | Mono no Aware: The Transience of Life
Essential Reading List for Developing a Shizen Style | Japanese Gardens, Ikigai, Forest Bathing...
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Essential Reading List for Developing a Shizen Style | Japanese Gardens, Ikigai, Forest Bathing...
Winter Solitude | Cinematic Winter Forest Walk | Sony A7s3
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Winter Solitude | Cinematic Winter Forest Walk | Sony A7s3
3 Ways to Cultivate a Beginner’s Mind in Nature and Landscape Photography | Harnessing Shoshin 初心
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3 Ways to Cultivate a Beginner’s Mind in Nature and Landscape Photography | Harnessing Shoshin 初心
Shingetsu 心月 - Traditional Shakuhachi Zen Meditation Music | Honkyoku- Jinashi 2.9
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Shingetsu 心月 - Traditional Shakuhachi Zen Meditation Music | Honkyoku- Jinashi 2.9
Ghost Deer (Shinroku) | Original Composition | Kurofune | 尺八 Shakuhachi Duet
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Ghost Deer (Shinroku) | Original Composition | Kurofune | 尺八 Shakuhachi Duet
Japanese Garden Bridges | Pathways to Nature and the Serene
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Japanese Garden Bridges | Pathways to Nature and the Serene
Winter Wonderland at Niagara Falls | Capturing Nature’s Beauty w/ My Daughter -Sony a7c & Sony a7r4a
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Winter Wonderland at Niagara Falls | Capturing Nature’s Beauty w/ My Daughter -Sony a7c & Sony a7r4a
Seascape Photography on the Sea of Japan | Fukui - Echizen Kaigan | Sony a7r4a
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Seascape Photography on the Sea of Japan | Fukui - Echizen Kaigan | Sony a7r4a
Mochitsuki | Mochi Rice Cake Pounding | A Japanese New Year's Tradition
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Mochitsuki | Mochi Rice Cake Pounding | A Japanese New Year's Tradition
Embracing the Winter Fog - Fuyugiri 冬霧
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Embracing the Winter Fog - Fuyugiri 冬霧
Street Photography in Tsukiji Fish Market, Tokyo, Japan | Sony a7r4 | Sony 24 f/1.4 GM
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Street Photography in Tsukiji Fish Market, Tokyo, Japan | Sony a7r4 | Sony 24 f/1.4 GM
Yugen Photography | Using Mysterious Beauty & Cultivated Imagination in Your Photography
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Yugen Photography | Using Mysterious Beauty & Cultivated Imagination in Your Photography
Black and White Landscape Photography on the First Snowfall of Winter - Hatsuyuki | 初雪写真
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Black and White Landscape Photography on the First Snowfall of Winter - Hatsuyuki | 初雪写真
Photographing Japanese Aesthetics : Kogarashi - A Cold Wind That Ushers in Winter
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Photographing Japanese Aesthetics : Kogarashi - A Cold Wind That Ushers in Winter

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  • @ErnestoDelVecchio
    @ErnestoDelVecchio 6 днів тому

    Traduzione in italiano, per favore

  • @jeffpetrie7744
    @jeffpetrie7744 7 днів тому

    Josh you rock! Thank you for sharing your expertise with us. 👍🏼

  • @HorrorStoriestoTellintheDark
    @HorrorStoriestoTellintheDark 7 днів тому

    Wow love this video!

  • @MyJapaneseGarden5
    @MyJapaneseGarden5 9 днів тому

    Wow another fantastic insight from your expert knowledge Josh i loved it , I am in the UK and i'm currently building a Japanese garden . Your video work has provided so much inspiration and vision , trinkets of information that has helped me add placement , Ma , right choice of materials and spiritual guidance . I always make notes and i will be subscribing to your membership community, great work .

    • @ShizenStyle
      @ShizenStyle 8 днів тому

      I'm glad you liked it! I look forward to hearing more and seeing some photos of your Japanese garden project. I'll see you on the inside!

  • @gouravdutta8009
    @gouravdutta8009 9 днів тому

    I'm an architecture student , love your videos

    • @ShizenStyle
      @ShizenStyle 8 днів тому

      That's great, I'm sure you have a good eye for design.

  • @altontakata4402
    @altontakata4402 9 днів тому

    Thank You for your dedication to share your knowledge of Japanese Gardens. The explanations of details and trivia for all the Gardens aspects adds to the appreciation of the total experience. I love making Japanese Gardens around our house for our " "Shinrin - Yoku ", and these are the elements make them all complete. BTW, Josh, my Shizen Style Coffee MUG arrived yesterday. Thank You...... 🙂

    • @ShizenStyle
      @ShizenStyle 8 днів тому

      I'm glad it finally arrived! Sorry for the processing issue at first. Hope to see you and some pictures of your shin-rin oasis inside the membership.

  • @mhuntprofessional
    @mhuntprofessional 9 днів тому

    This channel is amazing and i love your information. I stumbled over it after going down the rabbithole of obsession with Japanese Gardens from playing a videogame (Ghost of Tsushima) of all things 😂 But i had always enjoyed and appreciated them, regularly visit the ones local to me, and even had engagement photos taken at one because to me it is quite literally the MOST beautiful landscaping in this entire area. But that idea sort of always just existed inside of me as a feeling i didn't have the words to deacribe. And your channel and teachings about the different philosophies that the gardens are designed around really helped me make sense of it. I think what i appreciate the most about the Japanese Garden is that unlike American gardens that cut out nature entirely and replace it with artificial decoration and unnatural flowers that are very "loud", it feels like Japanese Gardens sort of "bend" nature, leaning more into the essence of what was already at home there, but then cultivating it and shaping it to something that feels intentional but without trying so hard as to be pretentious or ostentatious. It feels like being a steward of nature to give it shape witu purpose, rather than just replacing it with lots of colors. And for me, that balance of nature and order feels so soothing and fulfilling. Now I'm constantly contemplating how to shape the nature of the property i live on in that way to achieve this feeling every time i step outside. Theres a LOT to work with. Including decades old bamboo groves. But it will be gradual work. And i'll be checking this channel often for wisdom and inspiration. ❤

  • @mhuntprofessional
    @mhuntprofessional 9 днів тому

    "A TRUE Japanese Garden ONLY exists in Japan. Everything else is technically "Sparkling Landscaping."" - Japanese Garden snobs, probably 😂

  • @seajayami
    @seajayami 9 днів тому

    So beautiful. This style is my favorite, pond garden runner up.

  • @dillyDragon
    @dillyDragon 11 днів тому

    Well put thanks

  • @lilybethlangomez6390
    @lilybethlangomez6390 12 днів тому

    Thank you for sharing your knowledge, been looking for this

  • @Healeyjet
    @Healeyjet 13 днів тому

    Great video as always! Thanks for making these.

    • @ShizenStyle
      @ShizenStyle 13 днів тому

      Thanks! Glad you enjoy it.

  • @Jakub_Andrzejewski
    @Jakub_Andrzejewski 14 днів тому

    Good to see you back online! As always very interesting topic and explaind in a great way.

  • @holdmyown32
    @holdmyown32 19 днів тому

    Nice video

  • @lucy-d6253
    @lucy-d6253 21 день тому

    Hi, Joshua! Great video! I wonder on which pillar would you place origami, calligraphy and Ikebana? (or Ekebana?) I just love to play with washi papers, ink and flowers. I've studied minimalism art during my study in interior design (was a long time ago...). Found Bauhaus a little bit "cold". Find japanese aesthetics warmer and more natural. "Domo" for your answer...greetings from Québec!👋🀄💛

    • @ShizenStyle
      @ShizenStyle 19 днів тому

      Ooooh, that's a difficult one. I don't think any particular one would fit. I can see wabi-sabi fitting ikebana nicely in autumn, but Ma plays a very important role in the space between the flowers, branches etc. I think Ma is also really important for calligraphy as well. I also love playing with washi Japanese paper.

    • @ShizenStyle
      @ShizenStyle 15 днів тому

      Hi Lucy, if you could contact me via my website there is something I wanted to share with you. Have a great day!

  • @avgjoepublic3810
    @avgjoepublic3810 22 дні тому

    Great playing

  • @sheri023
    @sheri023 23 дні тому

    Do you ever see a few strings spanning across a short section of the foot bridge? I saw one in a video on FB and wondered if it had a purpose or was put there in whimsy. People had to maneuver to walk through it.

  • @cacaulaymulkin7724
    @cacaulaymulkin7724 24 дні тому

    Minimalism as a modern concept comes from the Bauhaus movement in Geneva. Traditionally though; Japan used to practice minimalism in the form of acetism and Zen Buddhism. This is a far cry from modern Japan which is the very antithisis of any form of minimalsim. Current day Japan is all about hyper capitalism/consumerism. Japanese minimalism is a modern day myth perpetuated and exclusive to Japan's old money, super elite who build these minimalist structures as architectural follies. No one actually lives like this in reality.

    • @ShizenStyle
      @ShizenStyle 23 дні тому

      To say Japanese minimalism is a modern day myth is a bit extreme. It depends on what you choose to look at. Japan can be a place of polar opposites, with busy streets in Shinjuku and quiet Shinto shrines nestled into suburban neighborhoods. Japanese minimalism is everywhere in design and fashion. Bogler was a leager in ceramic design at the Bauhaus and he referenced having Japanese role models in his designs. Even today Japanese craftsmanship, pottery, calligraphy...all usually still have some minimalist influence. Minimalism in taste and architecture flourished with the aristocracy, so yes there is a relationship to elitism. But those values have now spread throughout society. Yes, people do still live like that. In the countryside most homes have minimalist large tatami rooms with a view of the garden, a rice field, or the mountains. This may not be the same space as a 30 floor condo in downtown Osaka, but they do exist. Our family enjoys this space when we are in Fukui.

  • @ChicagoTurtle1
    @ChicagoTurtle1 24 дні тому

    I found out that most of the “Japanese” things aren’t originally Japanese.

    • @ShizenStyle
      @ShizenStyle 23 дні тому

      I would say that it's even part of Japanese culture to borrow from other cultures and then transform it to the needs and aesthetics of Japanese taste. Ramen, traditional Japanese music, some Japanese garden styles etc.

    • @ChicagoTurtle1
      @ChicagoTurtle1 23 дні тому

      @@ShizenStyle ​​⁠Ya I get it. I do think it’s other nations too. The Chinese for one. Also the US. People think we invented the personal automobile, but it was invented in Germany. In my view it’s not necessarily a crime. And ya it’s virtually unstoppable.

  • @artistrelatedcreators
    @artistrelatedcreators 25 днів тому

    7:42 I see a face on the left side lower with what appears a partial thick sold necklace...I love the affect of these videos. I do hope you will do more. Right now, it's warm here, yet watching this video seemed to bring some coolness in my experience. Thank you.

    • @ShizenStyle
      @ShizenStyle 24 дні тому

      Thank you for sharing! Yes, that face at the base of the tree is very distinct! I'm glad you liked the video, I will make more like this.

    • @artistrelatedcreators
      @artistrelatedcreators 23 дні тому

      @@ShizenStyle I have a picture at home and noone sees the images I see in it. Wondering if you've found the same thing in many images? ( after you finish an image) Thank you for responding.

    • @ShizenStyle
      @ShizenStyle 22 дні тому

      Definitely! I notice things later when editing that I didn't see or focus on at the time of shooting. It's like seeing the place for the first time, again.

  • @ayleenrivera101
    @ayleenrivera101 Місяць тому

    Thank you, very beautiful. I am drawn to the hermitage or tea garden style. Getting ideas for my back yard

    • @ShizenStyle
      @ShizenStyle 29 днів тому

      That sounds great, I love the solitude in a tea garden as well. I'll have a tea garden video and e-book coming out soon.

    • @ayleenrivera101
      @ayleenrivera101 29 днів тому

      @@ShizenStyle Ooooo! Sounds interesting. Im only in plamning stages. Would like Jap Maple, lantern and water feature (lilly pond)

  • @DanielMacaluso
    @DanielMacaluso Місяць тому

    Great video. I'm doing research on a painting that I need to do of a garden. This really helped to give me a better understanding of the elements of garden design, rather than just painting what I thought looked cool. Just subbed. keep going man.

    • @ShizenStyle
      @ShizenStyle 29 днів тому

      Thanks for that! I hope I can help you go a little deeper on the subject and you can find your creative expression of the garden.

  • @madethought-gj1br
    @madethought-gj1br Місяць тому

    I’m curious where does bonsai come in ? Beyond an indoor hobby what is the connection to pruning trees in the Japanese garden, is this where bonsai gets its roots ?

    • @ShizenStyle
      @ShizenStyle Місяць тому

      Hi, so the bonsai doesn't really play a role in the Japanese garden itself. As you mentioned, it's more of a hobby to sculpt, prune, and train the branches into an artistic shape. Sometimes creating a mini scene that can be displayed inside or outside, depending on the season. The pruning and trimming of the branches and leaves are similar but the Japanese garden trees don't get their roots trimmed or branches wired. Aesthetically they might look similar sometimes, but that's about it.

    • @madethought-gj1br
      @madethought-gj1br 27 днів тому

      @@ShizenStyle thank you so much for the clarification, I’m guessing such as maple trees , where pruning is done to show the branches.

  • @EvyDevy
    @EvyDevy Місяць тому

    Great info!

  • @michellebrouellette
    @michellebrouellette Місяць тому

    I always thought it'd be really cool for someone to build a series of Japanese gardens in different ecosystems using only native plants to that ecosystem (such as boreal forests, desert, prairie, tropical rainforest, wetland, mountain ect) or a single botanical garden set up as a Japanese garden where different sections bring you to each of those ecosystems)

    • @ShizenStyle
      @ShizenStyle Місяць тому

      That's a great idea! I would definitely go there. Sounds a bit pricey to manage different areas in various temperature controlled environments, but maybe with some governmental assistance.

  • @stalkek
    @stalkek Місяць тому

    That stain in the cement pathway is excellent.

    • @ShizenStyle
      @ShizenStyle Місяць тому

      I agree! It really makes the path look natural.

  • @cadileigh9948
    @cadileigh9948 Місяць тому

    I leave my garden to walk in the forest for peace when the torrent that flows next to it gets too noisy. Funny to think of you townies creating artificial waterfalls but mine are good to sit in if we get hot weather in this temperate rainforest

  • @toine1915
    @toine1915 Місяць тому

    You creating fantastic work, my friend. I just love it. Antoine.

  • @toine1915
    @toine1915 Місяць тому

    Hello Friend. This is one of the many beautiful videos you have posted here. Wabi Sabi is something I've been looking at for a while. I couldn't put my finger on it but your videos helped me figure it out. I have been taking photographs for almost 35 years now and I am no longer the youngest. And that's why I think this beautiful way of photographing suits me very well. I can completely empathize with this way of photographing. But I also find the videos about first taking the time to observe your subject or possible subject very educational. I will of course follow you and have subscribed to your channel. I hope to learn a lot from you about the photographic path I have now taken. Kind regards from the Netherlands, Antoine.

    • @ShizenStyle
      @ShizenStyle Місяць тому

      Thank you and I'm glad the videos and the content resonate with you. Wabi-sabi and flow are very interesting concepts and can really change your life. Glad you are here!

    • @toine1915
      @toine1915 Місяць тому

      @@ShizenStyle Thank you very much for the fast reaction, Josh.

  • @ms.d5195
    @ms.d5195 Місяць тому

    I crave calm. I akso feel like the front entrance or first part of the home where people enter should be austere and muted. The tea garden style is if the person gets past the formal entrance. thanks for your videos. I feel somehow understood.

    • @ShizenStyle
      @ShizenStyle Місяць тому

      I agree! I love the calmness of the tea garden. I will have a video going into more detail on this style of garden soon.

  • @stalkek
    @stalkek Місяць тому

    Excellent Josh, thanks, and great photos in there. I’m seeing that my natural instincts or aesthetic sense seems to be vey much in line with this idiom or ethos.

    • @ShizenStyle
      @ShizenStyle Місяць тому

      Thanks! It's a great philosophy that can guide your photography if you are moved by it.

  • @moonbellybaby6238
    @moonbellybaby6238 Місяць тому

    Awesome in the right environment, not appropriate for hot climates though, struggling with white in Florida can’t even imagine what that would do to HVAC systems 😮

    • @ShizenStyle
      @ShizenStyle Місяць тому

      Very true! I tend to only see coastal colors when I'm down in Florida. And you're right, probably for good reason.

  • @chrismbrock
    @chrismbrock Місяць тому

    Great video! Nature is truly the best reset button.

  • @igaluitchannel6644
    @igaluitchannel6644 Місяць тому

    When the stepping stones are very uneven, it seems most people would be tempted to just walk on the gravel.

    • @ShizenStyle
      @ShizenStyle Місяць тому

      The stones are uneven, but often very meticulously aligned so that you can naturally step one foot in front of the other. Not crossing legs or needing to stretch that far. That being said, it was also designed for the average height Japanese person many years ago. Tougher for tall people nowadays.

    • @igaluitchannel6644
      @igaluitchannel6644 Місяць тому

      @@ShizenStyle I see, thanks!

  • @igaluitchannel6644
    @igaluitchannel6644 Місяць тому

    Mini rock gardens were the style in the west in the sixties and seventies. Flowers and bushes were planted around rocks on a hill or a slant. That's gone the way of the Dodo bird.

  • @igaluitchannel6644
    @igaluitchannel6644 Місяць тому

    Some of the Japanese gardens are a little too complex for my taste, sometimes. The more simple, the better. It has to be incorporated into our North-American landscape. Just a few elements and principles might be sufficient.

    • @ShizenStyle
      @ShizenStyle 29 днів тому

      I agree with that. Each garden fits a space differently and sometimes hinting at a Japanese garden can be better than a bold in-your-face garden.

    • @igaluitchannel6644
      @igaluitchannel6644 26 днів тому

      @@ShizenStyle Yes. Also, while some look very good, these gardens seem to depend on Japanese vegetation. I remember in the 60s and 70s, everyone semed to have a "rock garden" . Must have been a Japanese influence.

  • @igaluitchannel6644
    @igaluitchannel6644 Місяць тому

    I think it's difficult for westerners to replicate these types of gardens - unless they've studied under a master.

  • @seajayami
    @seajayami Місяць тому

    Black exterior + contemporary architecture + lots of shade trees and minimal landscaping does it for me.

    • @ShizenStyle
      @ShizenStyle Місяць тому

      That's a great combination there!

  • @annerobinson2288
    @annerobinson2288 Місяць тому

    Within nature with plenty of green around works best for me. Not so much suburban with very little foliage. And the shade of black matters as well. More towards the grey or charcoal for me.. Especially pretty with there is light wood bordering and doors and pergolas, etc. Great video, thanks.

    • @seajayami
      @seajayami Місяць тому

      Agreed.

    • @ShizenStyle
      @ShizenStyle Місяць тому

      The greenery definitely helps! I agree, a natural wood accent goes really well with black and chargoal.

  • @bluerivercountry
    @bluerivercountry Місяць тому

    Love the look of the black houses…. Stunning 🤩

  • @annerobinson2288
    @annerobinson2288 Місяць тому

    It is so gorgeous there. Love the Japanese flute. Is that you playing the flute? Bravo for all of your talents and for sharing.

    • @ShizenStyle
      @ShizenStyle Місяць тому

      Yes, thank you. This is one of my compositions and my flute playing.

  • @seajayami
    @seajayami Місяць тому

    Gorgeous in every way. This combination of flute and images makes me feel nostalgic for Japan - even though I've never even been there.

  • @thelostone6981
    @thelostone6981 Місяць тому

    So beautiful and serene…both the visuals and scenery.

    • @ShizenStyle
      @ShizenStyle Місяць тому

      Thank you so much for appreciating the beauty of the sounds and the visuals!

  • @l3af3v3r
    @l3af3v3r Місяць тому

    俗 zoku: Though less emphasized in Japanese culture than Chinese, it supposedly has a larger meaning than just routine, more of a mundaneness and average mediocre lowbrowness is closer to the meaning, if I may humbly suggest. So 脫俗 datsuzoku means out of this mundane mediocre mess, into something more profound. 🦊🐱🐷

    • @ShizenStyle
      @ShizenStyle Місяць тому

      Thanks for sharing your insight!

  • @Eclipse503
    @Eclipse503 Місяць тому

    Beautiful works! Thank you.

  • @stalkek
    @stalkek Місяць тому

    Thanks Josh, very enjoyable. Some excellent photos - just to pick out one, the one at 2:25 I really like.

    • @ShizenStyle
      @ShizenStyle Місяць тому

      Glad you enjoyed it! Rice fields are always changing and fun to shoot.

  • @annerobinson2288
    @annerobinson2288 Місяць тому

    Lovely. and great to see how the regular people of Japan live outside the city. Would have preferred Asian music but that' s just my preference. Thank you!

  • @ferologics
    @ferologics Місяць тому

    some cool shots, enjoy

    • @ShizenStyle
      @ShizenStyle Місяць тому

      Thanks, glad you enjoyed it!

  • @annerobinson2288
    @annerobinson2288 Місяць тому

    Lovely and true to life and nature. Thank you.

  • @michellebrouellette
    @michellebrouellette 2 місяці тому

    "The dreaded koi pond volcano" Do you have any tips for incorporating a koi pond then? I'm looking at this as fishkeeper who would love to someday have a koi pond (and accompanying garden) as my ultimate place of calm.

    • @ShizenStyle
      @ShizenStyle Місяць тому

      I think one of the main things is to shape the pond in a natural way, as in not just a pre-fab oval pond/pool shape. Using some different size rocks or boulders around the edges will also break up the flat edging you often see.