Though many parts of the northern hemisphere are still waiting for even the smallest sign of spring, it is well underway in Japan. This weekend I was fortunate enough to have nice weather and some time to go out to the park to take photos!
While not as famous as the cherry blossoms which are still a few weeks away, plums make up for it with their increased variety and longevity of the blossoms, about 2 sometimes 3 weeks!
I love the vibrant pink of these as yet to open flower buds!
Ranging from the bright pink of the above photos to a snowy white and the limitless shades between:
While beautiful close up, taking a step back offers a new appreciation:
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While the "Golden Hour" is wonderful for photos, the end does come with sunset!
I was lucky to capture some new favourite plum blossom photos:
and last, but perhaps my favourite from this outing:
Love the bokeh here too and check out the little spider on its delicate web between two of the blossoms. I hope it's enjoying the view too!
