Colors of My Heart

/Home › › Mimosa Square in Johoku Chuo Park Mimosa Square in Johoku Chuo Park is one of the most popular spots in the area, known for its particularly high concentration of cherry trees.  When the blossoms reach full bloom, the entire square is enveloped in a soft pink hue, creating a breathtaking scene. Families and picnickers gather here, making it a beloved place where people in Nerima can easily enjoy the arrival of spring. Although many things happened along the way, our daughter successfully graduated from elementary school last week. To commemorate the occasion, I brought out my Nikon D750 and D850 for the first time in a while and photographed the day in earnest.  These photos were taken with the D750 . Nikon D750 / AF-S 24-70mm F2.8G ED / ISO100 / F2.8 /1/2500s / 0.0 Nikon D750 / AF-S 24-70mm F2.8G ED / ISO100 / F2.8 /1/2500s / 0.0 Nikon D750 / AF-S 24-70mm F2.8G ED / ISO100 / F2.8 /1/4000s / -0.7 Nikon D750 / AF-S 24-70mm F2.8G ED / ISO100 / F2...

/Home › › The brown-eared bulbul and Kawazu-zakura When the Kawazu cherry blossoms begin to bloom, you can see brown-eared bulbuls flitting busily among the deep pink flowers. They favor Kawazu cherry trees as a valuable source of nectar in early spring, skillfully using their long tongues to reach the sweetness hidden deep within each blossom. Although bulbuls are known for their loud calls and cautious nature, during the flowering season they become so absorbed in sipping nectar that they sometimes appear unexpectedly unguarded. Their lively movements—hopping quickly from branch to branch as they inspect buds and blossoms one after another—bring a sense of vitality to the entire row of cherry trees. Occasionally, you may even spot one hanging upside down to feed, a charming sight that makes you feel the arrival of spring. For the bulbuls, Kawazu cherry blossoms serve as an important source of nourishment, while the flowers benefit from the birds’ assistance with pol...

/Home › › Kawazu-zakura Kawazu-zakura is an early-blooming type of cherry blossom discovered in 1955 in Kawazu Town, Shizuoka . Its large, deep pink flowers and long blooming season make it especially beloved. Since it usually begins to bloom in early February and lasts until early March, people all over Japan think of it as a sign that spring is arriving a little ahead of schedule. The Kawazu-zakura I posted this time were taken along a roadside in Odaiba . I haven’t photographed this type of cherry blossom very often, so at first I wasn’t sure how to capture its rich pink color. But once I started shooting, I found the experience really enjoyable. Nikon D40x / AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-140mm F3.5-5.6G ED VR / 1/200s / F6.3 / ISO 400 / +0.5 Nikon D40x / AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-140mm F3.5-5.6G ED VR / 1/200s / F5.6 / ISO 400 / 0.0 Nikon D40x / AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-140mm F3.5-5.6G ED VR / 1/50s / F6.3 / ISO 400 / +0.5 Nikon D40x / AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-140mm F3.5-5.6G ED VR / 1/60s / F6.3...