
A small, crystal-clear mountain spring (Ōsawa Meisui) surrounded by mossy rocks, stream channels and low cedar/deciduous trees. Photograph tight details of water flow and reflections, wide compositions including the spring pool and surrounding foliage, and seasonal color contrasts (fresh green in spring, red/yellow leaves in autumn). Best visited early morning for soft light, glassy reflections and minimal visitors; after light rain the water runs richer and stones darken for contrast. Site is a

A small, crystal-clear mountain spring (Ōsawa Meisui) surrounded by mossy rocks, stream channels and low cedar/deciduous trees. Photograph tight details of water flow and reflections, wide compositions including the spring pool and surrounding foliage, and seasonal color contrasts (fresh green in spring, red/yellow leaves in autumn). Best visited early morning for soft light, glassy reflections and minimal visitors; after light rain the water runs richer and stones darken for contrast. Site is a