Osaka Garden in Chicago's Jackson Park is one of the most restful places in the city, and one of the more interesting and least known spots to photograph. It's interesting to capture the garden during each of the seasons, looking for different angles and elements that might make your next shot different. This is especially challenging if you've been here as often as I have.
The garden is located on Wooded Isle in the Jackson Park Lagoon, immediately behind the Museum of Science and Industry. It was first built here on the island for the Columbian Exposition of 1893 near the Japanese Pavilion and reconstructed over the years to its present, beautiful state. Today, the garden is popular with neighborhood residents and bird lovers from all over the city. According to the Chicago Park District, more than 250 different species have been spotted from Wooded Isle , and 48 species have nested here. Cultural festivals and performances are also common, including the annual Osaka Garden Festival held each September.
By the way, the Japanese in the title translates to "so peaceful"...I hope.
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