the pink hail of cherry blossom storms

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    I went back to the cherry trees this morning, which marks my third and last time this season. I was so glad I made it there again, though, because the scene had completely changed... to blossoms, blossoms everywhere. A light drizzle and a steady breeze combined to strip the trees of their flowers and blanket the ground in pale pinkness. Before I knew it, I had spent two hours at Waterfront Park. I always lose track of time when I'm wandering through dreamscapes like this.

    This shot is via my digital Nikon. I also finished a roll of pinhole today, and shot some Velvia with Pentax, so we'll see what they turn up. This particular shot is different because my Nikon mis-metered on something dark and overexposed the scene. I decided that I rather liked the blown-out effect.

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    1. rbdal (Back online) 27 months ago | reply

      Ran across your photo today and I saw right away why you (and everyone else) really, really like this photograph. Here is one of mine when the magic just happened in front of my lens www.flickr.com/photos/rbdal49/5137985900/in/set-721576252... Rick

    2. anscochrome 27 months ago | reply

      Every year I tell myself " I am going to get spring blossom shots this year", and every year I miss them. It seems like there is about a 48 hour window for these shots, and then it is gone.
      Really well done photo, and the perfect example of a "happy accident" :)

    3. Raj R Rami 26 months ago | reply

      Incredible shot...timing is everything!

    4. Kendi_Wakizaka [deleted] 13 months ago | reply

      So cute and sweet! *--*

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