In the series of the 24 seasons of the Japanese solar calendar, October 8 to 23 is the period of Kanrō, or white frost. It’s during this period that dew turns to white frost as night-time cold sets in. It’s the beginning of autumn, after the rainy season. Trees put on their colorful coats, leaves begin to fall, and birds like swallows begin their migration south.
This is the season when chrysanthemums are in full bloom. In Japan, this flower has a completely different meaning to ours: the yellow chrysanthemum symbolizes sun and light, immortality. It has become the national symbol of Japan, where the Festival of Happiness is celebrated on September 9. This is definitely a season for color lovers, like Japanese photographer Hidenobu Suzuki, whose approach to photography is akin to Japanese painting with its raw colors. He takes us on a journey through Japan’s luxuriant nature, with its distinct seasons. Japan’s ancestral spirituality is born of the contemplation of its landscapes. It’s this serenity that Hidenobu Suzuki offers through his magnificent nature images. Follow his Instagram account, it’s a marvel! The photo below of Hidenobu Suzuki reminds me of the Lotus tea box illustrated by Anne-Julie Aubry. It features koi carp swimming peacefully beneath water lilies.
