#30 · Jul 2–6 · Summer Solstice
半夏生
Hange shōzu · Crow-dipper / Pinellia emerges
A single unusual green shoot in humid woodland shade; if Pinellia is unavailable, use a faithful botanical substitute and label as visual response.
Poetic & observational
A slower way of seeing seasonal change.
Photographed by Michael Gebert
72 personal photographic responses — not a documentary of Japan.
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Supporting the journey before all 72 seasons are complete.
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