Colors of My Heart

Shinjuku Gyoen was made in 1906 as an imperial garden, it was re-designated as a national garden after the WW2 and opened to the public. With 58.3 ha in size and a circumference of 3.5 km, Shinjuku Gyoen, the representative modern western-style garden in Meiji era, blends three distinct styles, Formal Garden, Landscape Garden and Japanese Traditional Garden, and is considered to be one of the most important gardens from the Meiji era. Among about the 10,000 trees which grow in Shinjuku Gyoen, there are the first examples planted in Japan such plants as tulip trees, planes, Himalayan cedars and bald cypresses. From the cherry blossoms in spring to the soft greens of summer, the chrysanthemums and colorful leaves of autumn and the snowscapes of winter, Shinjuku Gyoen is an ideal place to get close to nature and enjoy the changing seasons, the perfect oasis for metropolitan. - Japanese white-eye (called Mejiro in Japanese) in Shinjuku Gyoen - The Japanese white-eye is a bird about 12 cm l...

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...

For photography enthusiasts, spring is one of the most exciting and exhilarating seasons.  Nothing signifies the arrival of spring more than the blooming of cherry blossoms. ​ I had taken quite a number of cherry blossom photos over the years​ before I knew it.  While cameras have evolved dramatically from film to digital, cherry blossoms remain unchanged, always filling my heart with the essence of spring. Kanda River Nikon F3 HP / AI NIKKOR 24mm F2.8 / Kodak Professional Ultra Collar 100UC 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