Colors of My Heart

Koyama Garden, opened in 1980, is the only Japanese-style public facility in Nerima Ward.  Though modest in scale at about 2,600 square meters, it is an urban garden featuring a pond-centered strolling layout and a traditional tea room, serving as a tranquil retreat for local residents. Despite its compact size, the garden offers rich charm, where visitors can enjoy seasonal scenery and cultural activities throughout the year. Olympus OM-D E-M1 ／ M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F2.8 PRO ／ f/2.8 ／ 1/250sec ／ ISO1600 ／ -0.3 Olympus OM-D E-M1 ／ M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F2.8 PRO ／ f/2.8 ／ 1/200sec ／ ISO1600 ／ +0.7 Olympus OM-D E-M1 ／ M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F2.8 PRO ／ f/2.8 ／ 1/40sec ／ ISO1600 ／ +0.7 Olympus OM-D E-M1 ／ M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F2.8 PRO ／ f/2.8 ／ 1/100sec ／ ISO1600 ／ +0.7 Olympus OM-D E-M1 ／ M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F2.8 PRO ／ f/2.8 ／ 1/50sec ／ ISO1600 ／ +0.7 Olympus OM-D E-M1 ／ M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F2.8 PRO ／ f/2.8 ／ 1/50sec ／ ISO1600 ／ +0.7 Olympus OM...

Every April, the azaleas in Heisei Tsutsuji Park, located just outside the north exit of Nerima Station, reach their peak bloom.  I took these photos with an iPhone which is not a current model; while it couldn’t produce the beautiful "Bokeh" you’d expect from a DSLR, the images still turned out quite nicely. I now understand why compact digital cameras have lost their appeal. Taken with iPhone 6s Plus 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

My journey with photography began at the age of eight, when my grandfather gave me an Olympus Pen D. I took it along on a school excursion and captured my first photos—and I’ve been photographing ever since, for nearly half a century. Perhaps inspired by watching me, my daughter expressed a desire to take photos when she was seven. We gave her my wife’s old E-PL1 and since then, we’ve occasionally gone out together to take pictures. The cherry blossom photos I’ve uploaded this time were all taken by my daughter. I taught her the basics, like camera settings and how to use the electronic viewfinder, but when it came to composition, I simply told her to shoot whatever she liked. Maybe I’m just a doting parent, but I think her sense of framing is quite impressive—she’s already a fine little photographer in her own right. As her father, my biggest concern is how long she’ll keep wanting to go out and shoot with me. Olympus E-M1 / 40-150mm F2.8 by Dararin Darling Olympus E-PL1 / 40-150mm F4...

Straddling the border between Nerima and Itabashi wards in Tokyo, Johoku Chuo Park is one of the largest green spaces in the northern part of the city. In spring, it transforms into a beloved cherry blossom destination, drawing visitors with its serene beauty. Among its many highlights, the row of cherry trees lining the Shakujii River is especially enchanting. Their pale pink blossoms reflect softly on the water’s surface, creating a dreamlike scene as if the flowers themselves are cascading gently into the stream. The riverside path remains quiet and peaceful, offering a hidden retreat where one can escape the bustle of central Tokyo and enjoy hanami in a relaxed, contemplative atmosphere. Olympus E-M1 / Zuiko Digital ED 50-200mm F2.8-3.5 SWD / ISO100 / f5.6 / 1/320s / +3.0 Olympus E-M1 / Zuiko Digital ED 50-200mm F2.8-3.5 SWD / ISO100 / f3.5 / 1/320s / +1.0 Olympus E-M1 / Zuiko Digital ED 50-200mm F2.8-3.5 SWD / ISO500 / f6.7 / 1/320s / 0.0 Olympus E-M1 / Zuiko Digital ED 50-200mm F...