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A view from the Japanese
Garden located in Lake
Balboa in the San Fernando
Valley of Southern California.
Although I grew up in the
San Fernando Vally, and
still live only a half hour's
drive away now...I just stumbled
on this garden yesterday.
According to the lovely woman
working in the gift shop, these
gardens have been around for
26 years!! This was a stunning
place to spend time, and I
can tell that it will be wonderful
in all seasons...so I am sure
I will be heading back there often!
This large white egret was very
comfortable in the garden, and
he seemed to move leisurely from
place to place, keeping a watch
over the other birds. He was
certainly ruling his roost!
The gardens are meticulously
manicured, and provide a beautiful
setting for those looking for a quiet
corner for peace, meditation, study,
or just pure relaxation...
oh...and, maybe

I have spent most of my life living in Southern California where I have developed an appreciation for all the beauty provided by nature. I've been blessed to be able to visit gorgeous mountains, like the High Sierra, which is home to some of the most majestic sights on earth, such as Yosemite National Park, as well as making quick trips to the beaches of the Pacific Coast, if I want to spend an evening shooting a sunset. One of my favorite past times has been to spend the spring season hunting down amazing wildflower blooms...including two years of "Superbloom" seasons in 2017 and 2019. These times have been beyond description, so I am thrilled to have many images to look back on! Also, for many years, the Texas Hill Country has been a...