Spring has come #１, a photo from 東京, 関東

Photographer's Note

In Japan, it is still cold, temperature max 10, min 2.
But Spring steadily has approached and will have come.
Usually "sakura" is famous all over the world as "flower of Japan", which is so beautiful. So sakura is almost pronoun of spring in Japan. But before sakura opening, "Japanese apricot" opens flower earlier than sakura around from the middle of March. Japanese apricot has many kinds, so the color of flowers has many colors accordingly.
I took this photo in the most famous Japanese apricot park in Japan. I will up several photos from today, while hoping Spring has come soonest.

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wolf38 (30) 2009-03-07 1:43

Hallo Takero. The bloom of the cherry trees is a dream. It opens the eyes and hearts. Beautifully that we see left in the picture a pair with child. Regards, Wolfgang.

Franncy (87) 2009-03-07 2:18

Hello Takero,
this is a really wonderful place to relax and go walking! Japanese apricot has a magnificent flower and I can only imagine what a pleasure to walk in the park when the Japanese apricot blossom. Thanks a lot for this beautiful photo and moment of enjoyment!
Best regards,
Olivera

five3one (80) 2009-03-07 5:35

This photo is splendid. I cannot comment on anything technical but the view is just Japan! Japan! A wonderful evidence of a Creator who designed such beautiful things for our pleasure. Thankyou for sharing.

yquem46 (38752) 2009-03-07 6:14

great shot takero !
Exactly the way we see Japan
Have a nice WE, enjoy spring !
patrick

AROBN54 (11475) 2009-03-07 7:42

Oh, Takero,
that is absolutely beautiful! I love the various shades of pink and the wonderful divisions in this. The curving walkway, those fabulous flowers, the dark green line of evergreen trees and then that lovely sky. What marvelous elements to make up this shot. Oh, this is really beautiful. Thanks you so much for sharing this bit of spring with us! Warm regards,
Shelly

Valerka (8171) 2009-03-07 8:51

Hi, Takero,
What wonderful tribute to spring theme!
TFS
Valerka:)

pauloog (11751) 2009-03-08 6:05

Hello Takero,
From my visits to Japan I know how fond teh Japanese people is of flowering trees. You found a good point of view to show the garden in all its apricot blossoming glory.
Regards,
Paul

Disabled_A (0) 2009-03-08 15:42

Dear Takero,
this is spring, indeed! Real spring is what still seems so far from us in Moscow...

Very beautiful view:) This place looks so nice and light, almost weightless due to a "carpet" of flowers covering the trees! Such soft, pastel colours can be seen only in spring. Excellent composition, I would not be able to choose a better one to include so many things in one shot (even the couple walking along the curvy walkway!).
Thanks for this wonderful capture :)
Kind regards,
Elena

leo61 (0) 2009-03-10 12:04

Hi Takero!
I envy you for having spring now....In Germany it`s still cold grey and very rainy.
A great spring image with wonderful pink tones.Good composition with this curve and the little family walking there.
Regards,leo

ikeharel (113241) 2010-08-16 2:01

Hello Takero ,
A magnificent spring view with beautiful colors of trees and fine scenery, well taken.
Ike