ryoanji.temple.9

ryoanji.temple.9, originally uploaded by ekissam.

i have a theory about how this area helps you become contemplative.

you see, there are four levels of texture at work here. 1. each rock has it's own shape, 2. each rock has it's own color, 3. the ground is level but has some natural bumps to it, 4. the raked lines add another pattern

it's really difficult to focus on any one thing, so instead you focus beyond it. kind of like those hidden 3D image posters from the 90's. you had to focus your eyes on something behind it in order to see the hidden image.

however, it also helps me understand why it's so easy to zone out in front of tv snow.