Colors of My Heart

Every morning on my way to work, I passed a beautiful flower field. I often parked my car there and took a few photos. At the time, the only lens I had was a 24mm, which wasn’t wide enough for a full panoramic shot, but I still managed to capture the vast expanse of yellow flowers stretching as far as the eye could see. Nikon D850 ／ Nikon AF Nikkor 24mm f/2.8D ／ f/16 ／ 1/800sec ／ ISO800 ／ ±0.5 Nikon D850 ／ Ai AF Zoom-Nikkor 80-200mm f/2.8D ED ／ f/16 ／ 1/400sec ／ ISO800 ／ ±0.5 Nikon D850 ／ Ai AF Zoom-Nikkor 80-200mm f/2.8D ED ／ f/16 ／ 1/500sec ／ ISO800 ／ ±0.5 Participating in the ranking If you think the content is good, please click and follow. 気に入っていただけましたら応援よろしくお願い致します。 にほんブログ村 にほんブログ村

During my first spring after moving to London, I was captivated by the beautiful cherry blossoms blooming in front of the church near my home. Spring in London is a season when cherry blossoms bring vibrant color to the city.  The peak viewing period is from mid-March to late April, though some varieties can be enjoyed until early May. You’ll find delicate blossoms reminiscent of Japan’s Somei Yoshino as well as lush, layered petals like those of Yaezakura, creating a rich and varied display over several weeks. Unlike Japan’s traditional hanami culture, the common way to appreciate cherry blossoms here is through quiet walks. The sight of these blossoms harmonizing with historic architecture and verdant parks offers rare moments of serenity in the heart of the city. In springtime London, even a simple stroll through the neighborhood can lift your spirits and make the day feel brighter. Nikon D850 ／ Ai AF Zoom-Nikkor 80-200mm f/2.8D ED ／ f/4 ／ 1/2000sec ／ ISO800 ／ +1.0 Nikon D850 ／ ...

This is the first shot I took after arriving in the UK. In spring, blossoms reminiscent of those in Japan — cherry trees and almond flowers — bloom beautifully across the country, appearing in parks, along streets, and in quiet corners of the city. About a week into my new life here, I finally began to feel settled enough to look around and take in my surroundings. I found these almond blossoms in a small field near the hotel where I was staying temporarily, and decided to photograph them. With their long stamens swaying in the breeze, shooting them with a 60mm macro lens proved more difficult than I expected. I ended up with many failed shots, and in the end, this was the only shot that came into focus. Still, each time I pressed the shutter, I felt myself drawn deeper into the subject. It reminded me how much I truly love taking photographs — and how photography has a way of making the world feel both familiar and new again. Nikon D850 / AF Micro Nikkor 60mm F2.8D / F4 / 1/8000s / IS...