Gratitude - Photography by Jordan Blackstone
by Jordan Blackstone
Title
Gratitude - Photography by Jordan Blackstone
Artist
Jordan Blackstone
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
Gratitude...
Comes from having the right perspective.
It's being able to look at what you have and be thankful,
Rather than longing for what you don't have.
~ Max Lucado
Commemorating one hundred years (1888-1988) of immigration between Mihama Village in Wakayama, Japan, and British Columbia, the Kuno Japanese Garden offers visitors the opportunity to enjoy the traditional dry-pond garden and the elements which brought thousands of Japanese to Canada's shores - the rich fishing industry seen in the nearby Fraser River as well as the buildings of the cannery and shipyard in the distance. A small, but beautiful garden, visitors can enjoy the serene beauty while taking in the small town charm from neighbouring Steveston.
Designed and planted in 1988, the Kuno Japanese Gardens on the southern edge of Steveston's Garry Point Park offers visitors the opportunity to walk along carefully planned pathways, a rock garden, sculpted trees and bushes and among culturally significant lanterns and other Japanese elements.
Named for a local fisherman, Gihei Kuno - the first immigrant from Mihama Village in Wakayama, Japan - the garden celebrates the passage of over 5,000 nationals to Canada between 1888 and 1988 and their integral role in Steveston to the fishing and canning industries.
White barked Birch trees, majestic sculpted black pines, a variety of bushes and other plants create the setting for this shoreline park. Visitors can admire the Fraser River which runs alongside the pathways or enjoy the serene beauty of this traditional dry-pond garden. The village of Steveston and its fleet of six hundred boats as well as the Gulf of Georgia Cannery can also be seen from the bridges and pathways winding through the plant beds.
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December 28th, 2013
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Debra and Dave Vanderlaan
Love the depth in this image Jordan! We added our Like! Celebrate life, Debra and Dave
Jordan Blackstone
Everyone, I am so very grateful for all the wonderful comments and encouragement!! Thank you!! =)