On a springtime visit to Japan I experienced the breathtaking beauty of the blossoming cherry trees (sakura) coupled with the excellent tradition of hanami (blossom viewing parties held under the trees). Walking along the banks of Tokyo’s Sumida River one evening, beneath the blossom laden trees and amongst throngs of hanami revellers, the wind picked up briefly and the gusts created a snow storm of cherry blossom petals – it was magnificent and surreal. The name ’sakurasnow’ was inspired by that experience.
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24 November, 2009 at 8:58 pm
trinaramirez
that’s a yummy photo collage right there!!! Love it!
25 November, 2009 at 3:42 am
Jess
Just found your blog through WordPress’ frontpage and I’m definitely ’subscribing’! It’s such a wonderful visual feast! I love your photo diptychs (is that what they’re called?) and flair with colour…
Jess
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25 November, 2009 at 5:49 am
Nicole Rigets
The community I live in (West Vancouver, B.C. Canada) has lots of these trees and I’ve always called the falling petals, “pink snow”. Thanks for the link to Wikipedia where I learned hanami includes blossom-viewing at night, sometimes with hanging paper lanterns. I’m going to adopt this idea next spring and turn the evenings into cherry blossom enchantment.
Nicole Rigets