Thursday, April 24, 2014

A WILD FLOWER GARDEN IN TOKYO.

                         I  went to a wild flower garden for the first time in this year.

                             今年、初めて白金台の自然教育園に行きました。



The season of fresh green now.　新緑が美しいです。



Wind flowers.　二輪草です。


By macro lens.



Ichirinso.(buttercup family)　一輪草です。


By macro lens.


Mitugashiwa.　ミツガシワです。


By macro lens.

土佐、山内家の家紋も丸に「三つ柏」です。それをアレンジして生まれたのが、
家来、岩崎弥太郎の三菱のマークと言われてます。

Ikariso.　イカリソウです。


Rashomonkazura.　羅生門葛です。


Ebine.(orchid family)　エビネです。


A pond.


Great egret.　ダイサギです。


Dusky thrush.　ツグミです。


Grey heron. I have not enough time to fix the shutter speed.

アオサギが飛んで来ましたが、シャッターを合わせる時間が有りませんでした。


In a moment,this bird went far away.

一瞬後には、遥遠くまで行ってしまいました。

Sharing with Sky Watch Friday. Today's Flowers.
I Heart Macro. Blue Monday.









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55 comments:

  1. Hootin AnniApril 24, 2014 at 9:27 PM

    So pretty!!!

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    1. Minoru SaitoApril 25, 2014 at 4:31 PM

      Dear HOOTIN.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  2. Linda W.April 24, 2014 at 10:44 PM

    Love seeing all the flowers that are blooming where you live. Nice shot of the egret.

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  3. Alexa TApril 25, 2014 at 1:58 AM

    How lovely... a bird in action is always so ok!! Wonderful plants that you found them and interesting names that they have!! "Mitugashiwa" by macro lens it seems to be my favourite and I love so much the pond in that waiting stillness... All the best and a lovely weekend, Minoru! Alexa T

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  4. ElaApril 25, 2014 at 2:21 AM

    How nice to watch beautiful flowers and a lovely garden :)
    Greetings

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    1. Minoru SaitoApril 25, 2014 at 4:32 PM

      Dear Ela.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  5. Lisa GordonApril 25, 2014 at 5:24 AM

    What a wonderful place to be, Minoru.
    These flowers are so pretty.

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    1. Minoru SaitoApril 25, 2014 at 4:33 PM

      Dear Lisa.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  6. sunshineApril 25, 2014 at 7:45 AM

    Wonderful photos and flowers; I like those of the pond.

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    1. Minoru SaitoApril 25, 2014 at 4:33 PM

      Dear Christian.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  7. Yogi♪♪♪April 25, 2014 at 8:06 AM

    I get a very peaceful feeling looking at your photographs.

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    1. Minoru SaitoApril 25, 2014 at 4:34 PM

      Dear Yogi.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  8. orchid0324April 25, 2014 at 9:30 AM

    Dearest Minoru-san;
    Wow, GORGEOUS shots again!!! Wish I could see 二輪草 someday♡♡♡ 羅生門葛 is SO BEAUTIFUL, I've never seen before. Your birds are great in your photographs as well. I REALLY love the Grey heron shot, the wavy is wonderful♪♪♪

    Sincerely from Yamaguchi, Miyako*

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    1. Minoru SaitoApril 25, 2014 at 4:36 PM

      dear Miyako sama.
      Thank you very much for your comment. I hope you will see them in some future.

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  9. Photo CacheApril 25, 2014 at 12:44 PM

    i enjoyed the bright and vibrancy of nature pictured here.

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    1. Minoru SaitoApril 25, 2014 at 4:36 PM

      Dear Photo Cache.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  10. Nippon NinApril 25, 2014 at 2:18 PM

    やはり行ってみたいと思える場所ですね。アオサギの飛んで行く写真はかっこいいです。シャッターを合わせる時間がなかったそうですけど、かなりの腕前ですよ。鳥の名前とか、後で調べるのですか？専門家とか？ツグミというのは、あのような鳥なんですね。日本ドラマのMother　で、他人の子供連れて逃げる時に、新しい名前として、ツグミと付けていたように覚えています。

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    1. Minoru SaitoApril 25, 2014 at 4:45 PM

      Dear akemi sama
      こんにちは。コメントありがとうございます。ここに載せた鳥の写真は、どこでも居るような鳥です。
      ツグミは渡り鳥で、夏にはいなくなるので、鳴き声が聞こえなくなるので、「ツグミ」と名付けたという説があります。
      　女の子に「愛美」と書いて「つぐみ」と読ませる事が有るそうですが、鳥の名前とは関係無いと思います。

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  11. AnonymousApril 25, 2014 at 11:51 PM

    How very pretty!

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    1. Minoru SaitoApril 26, 2014 at 9:37 PM

      Dear Lady Fi.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  12. maryaustriaApril 26, 2014 at 5:10 AM

    This garden is a wonderful place! Such beautiful flowers!

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    1. Minoru SaitoApril 26, 2014 at 9:38 PM

      Dear Mary.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  13. linaApril 26, 2014 at 3:21 PM

    What a lovely walk and such pretty flowers and birds too!

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    1. Minoru SaitoApril 26, 2014 at 9:38 PM

      dear lina.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  14. UnknownApril 26, 2014 at 8:11 PM

    こんばんは
    自然教育園の緑が綺麗な季節になりましたね。ダイサギやアオサギは、私が小学生の頃、同級生たちと塀の隙間から無料侵入して、遊んでた時代にはいなかったので、彼らの登場は最近のことだと思います。自然教育園が、野鳥にとって過ごしやすい環境に変化してきたと思うと嬉しい出来事です。

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    1. Minoru SaitoApril 26, 2014 at 9:40 PM

      弘世旅空様
      　こんばんは。　最近、都内の各地で色々な鳥が見られるという話を聞きます。素直に良い話と思っています。

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  15. Sallie (FullTime-Life)April 26, 2014 at 8:20 PM

    Lovely park Minoru -- and that is a perfect way to describe Spring "the season of fresh green." And your pictures show that fresh green beautifully. I love buttercups and birds too... this post is filled with joy!

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    1. Minoru SaitoApril 26, 2014 at 9:42 PM

      　Dear Sallie.
      Thank you very much for your comment.
      I feel happy you like my post. Wishing you a wonderful weekend.

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  16. Laerte PupoApril 26, 2014 at 10:41 PM

    Beautiful wild flower garden.
    Thank you for your participation.

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    1. Minoru SaitoApril 27, 2014 at 7:02 PM

      Dear Laerte.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  17. UnknownApril 27, 2014 at 3:51 PM

    Hello Minoru, What a wonderful garden. I love all the flowers and the birds. Enjoy your day!

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    1. Minoru SaitoApril 27, 2014 at 7:02 PM

      Dear Gunilla.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  18. sarahApril 27, 2014 at 8:49 PM

    自然が一杯のリフレッシュできそうな場所ですね。前回のウラシマソウもめずらしい植物だとおもいましたが、イカリソウも見た事がないですが、きれいな花ですね。三菱のマークが、山内家の三つ柏からきたと知り,なるほどと思いました。
    Have a nice week!

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    1. Minoru SaitoApril 27, 2014 at 9:26 PM

      Dear sarah.
      こんばんは。コメントありがとうございます。　イカリソウは距が4つ出ていまして、北前船などの和船も４本爪の錨を使ってました。　それでイカリソウと名付けられたそうです。
      　丸に三つ柏は、ベンツのマークにも似ていて不思議です。

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  19. Thomas LeeApril 27, 2014 at 10:16 PM

    Very colorful flowers

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    1. Minoru SaitoApril 28, 2014 at 12:35 PM

      Dear Thomas.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  20. Laura. MApril 28, 2014 at 12:08 AM

    Minoru is beautiful. For photos, you see that was a good day;)
    Good Sunday.
    a hug.

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    1. Minoru SaitoApril 28, 2014 at 12:36 PM

      Dear Laura.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  21. LauraApril 28, 2014 at 2:50 AM

    BEautiful series Minoru… I hope you will share with I Heart Macro again:-)

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    1. Minoru SaitoApril 28, 2014 at 12:38 PM

      Dear Laura.
      Thank you very much for your comment. I uploaded my thumbnail photo.

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    2. LauraApril 28, 2014 at 7:39 PM

      I'm so happy it worked this week! Thanks for sharing the love up-close with I Heart Macro:-)

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    3. Minoru SaitoApril 28, 2014 at 8:00 PM

      Dear Laura.
      Thank you very much.

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  22. AnonymousApril 28, 2014 at 8:35 AM

    Such a beautiful series of wildflowers. Also. I love the shot of the Egret.

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  23. SallyApril 28, 2014 at 10:16 PM

    Hello Minoru,

    Delightful shots of pretty blooms. Thanks for sharing. I really liked that last shot of the bird in flight.

    Have a Happy Blue Monday!

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    1. Minoru SaitoApril 29, 2014 at 9:21 PM

      Dear Sally.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  24. HannahApril 29, 2014 at 3:28 AM

    Lovely spring flowers! I like your macros of the tiny flowers. Anemones make such delightful sheets of flowers and foliage. Your Egret shot is wonderful, showing the S-curve of the neck.

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    1. Minoru SaitoApril 29, 2014 at 9:22 PM

      Dear Hannah.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  25. stardustApril 29, 2014 at 11:56 AM

    風薫る季節、新緑が陽の中で煌めく季節ですね。今日はあいにくの雨、少し肌寒いです。いつも思うのですが、東京には公園がたくさんありますね。つぐみちゃん、可愛い～！　三菱紋のいわれ、みのる様の雑学、博学にいつも学ばせていただいています。

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    1. Minoru SaitoApril 29, 2014 at 9:27 PM

      Dear Yoko sama.
      こんばんは。　お褒めいただきありがとうございます。　元大名の上屋敷が公園になっていることもあります。　旧岩崎庭園という都立公園もあります。我が家の住んでいる所も、旧三菱村と言われました。

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  26. Merry WitchApril 29, 2014 at 4:12 PM

    こんにちは。三つ柏、羅生門葛、イカリソウ、きれいな花ですね。とっても素敵です。
    エビネは我が家の庭にも咲いていますが、ひっそり咲くので、うっかりすると見過ごしてしまいそうになります。たまにはMinoruさまのようにしっかり見つめてあげないとかわいそうですね。反省です。

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    1. Minoru SaitoApril 29, 2014 at 9:30 PM

      　Dear Merry Witch.
      こんばんは。コメントありがとうございます。この自然教育園はまさに都会のオアシスです。近くに用事があると、ついでに訪れます。　庭のあるお宅が羨ましいです。

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  27. SissiApril 29, 2014 at 7:59 PM

    What a beautiful blog you have, Minoru-san! You are such a talented photograph. As someone who knows only the busy crowded side of Tokyo, I'm delighted to discover such a peaceful beautiful place exists in this city. I must absolutely visit it on my next trip. (I have come here from Nipponnin's blog).

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    1. Minoru SaitoApril 29, 2014 at 9:32 PM

      　 Dear Sissi.
      Thank you very much for your comment. I feel happy you like our country. I hope you will come to Japan in some future.

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  28. NeesieMay 2, 2014 at 7:08 AM

    So many beautiful photos Minoru,
    I've never visited Japan but it's on my list ;D
    Thank you for sharing. I hope you have a great weekend

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    1. Minoru SaitoMay 5, 2014 at 2:00 PM

      Dear Neesie.
      Thank you very much for your comment. I feel happy our country is on your list. Wishing you a wonderful sunday.

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