26-Nov-2005    8:43.43 AM We made a morning trip to the Ryouan Temple, which we'd visited during the summer. I thought it'd be super-crowded with those enjoying the fall colors (just as the Nanzen temple is ultra-crowded), but it was actually less crowded than last time! These were some trees overlooking the hedge at the back end of the little parking lot.	26-Nov-2005    8:48.10 AM Even the view heading down from the parking lot toward the enterance (still some distance off, way to the right) is pretty.	26-Nov-2005    8:50.56 AM The ¹بحص،،(momiji -- "Japanese Maple") have spectacular color this time of year. They can be anything from deep green to deep red, with yellows and oranges in between.
26-Nov-2005    8:53.46 AM My attempt at creating an artistic piece, salvaging this out-of-focus origional with some Photoshop magic. The effect is designed to look best when viewed at a full-screen size, such as being a desktop background.	26-Nov-2005    8:54.24 AM One of the first scenes you get after entering the grounds.	26-Nov-2005    8:55.00 AM
26-Nov-2005    8:55.09 AM	26-Nov-2005    8:55.41 AM	26-Nov-2005    8:56.43 AM Some trees were just spectacular, and it seems that today, in the Ryouan Temple, Kyoto, most trees were "some trees". I wish it had been more sunny, though. It was hazy and partly sunny, so most photos just don't come close to capturing the brillance of the day.