“In Japan, cherry blossoms, also known as Sakura, are venerated throughout the country as reminders and symbols of the transience and blissful glory of life. Festivals are planned and national meteorological advisories are broadcast to predict and document the sweeping pink wave which starts on the southern island of Okinawa in late February and moves up to northern Hokkaido by early May. In 2002, I was fortunate to be in Nara, Honshu at the perfect time. After a long day of exploring, and with the light fading, I came across these lush trees along the banks of a small canal as I walked back to my hotel. I had no tripod, and to keep the camera steady I jammed it up against a roadside fence. I could hardly see anything in the viewfinder, yet it resulted in this lovely, sweeping, out of focus, foreground shape. I quite forgot about this photograph until the negatives were processed and contact sheets made. The subsequent discovery was a delightfully unexpected and wonderful surprise.”~ Michael Kenna
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We have to thank Michael for this beautiful vision of cherry trees and their cherry blossoms. A joyful symbol of spring's arrival. Their ephemeral nature, reminds us of life's impermanence, and adds to their charm, evoking emotion and fond memories associated with nature's rebirth!
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