I like the moss. Photos of subjects like that at very large apertures are less stressful, because no matter where the plane of focus is within a certain range, you’re going to get a pleasing result.

So, essentially, you’re saying that an untrained monkey could have taken these shots, or even you? 🙂 I suppose you’re right, but that doesn’t mean I don’t make a specific choice about exactly what I want to be in focus, and where in the frame I put it, because I most certainly do. I don’t always make a good choice, but it’s never left to chance. —Jeffrey

I’ve always been partial to Moss, but I know how diligent someone is who keeps the leaves and other detritus off it in these gardens. I wonder how it’s done. I never see footprints, so it must be done when the gardens are closed to visitors. Jeff, if you ever have the chance to ask a groundskeeper, see if you can find out for us. I hope it’s with some kind of vacuum or a blower and not a broom and dustpan. Thanks. Mom

At this place, it’s by hand. I’ve seen them from time to time. —Jeffy

I like the moss too! – and sort of agree with Zachary. But it is a bit magical that one can actually choose which depth of field looks nicest…
This is one of the loveliest temples and I always enjoy your shots from here.
I know you got a bit miffed at having to pay lots and sit through a sermon to get into the Moss Temple but if, one of these days, you were to bite the bullet and do a “spray and pray” shoot there, you would be doing all your remote moss shot fans a real favour 🙂
Annie

I’ve no interest to go there, sorry. Why would I, when I have Gioji readily available? —Jeffrey

10 yrs between comments, a record? I am a bonsai guy so always enjoy finding images featuring moss from Japanese gardens. Nice work.