A pond surrounded by 梅 Ume trees in the garden of Iraka is one of my favorite places
at this time of year.
Shooting into the
sun is good for a monochrome photo.
The pond is a flowered mirror in the sunlight.
In the breeze, reflected blossoms shift and change patterns like an ever-moving Kaleidoscope.
梅 Ume, or Japanese Apricot, is harbinger of spring in Japan,
a symbol of hope and renewal.
They are also associated with resilience and perseverance as they keep blooming
through the cold of winter to brighten up the wintry landscape little by little.
Winter Camellias are shining on the water surface with the sparkling light.
There is a sense of tranquility emanating from the place.
Linked to Mosaic Monday
...thanks for sharing these magic spring images. Take care and be well.
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ReplyDeleteIt's a delight to visit your blog and admire your beautiful photos Yoko !
Thanks
Anna
Hello,
ReplyDeleteThe blossoms are looking beautiful. I love all the trees, pond and the reflections.
Take care, have a great day and happy week ahead.
Beautiful blossoms, a wonderful welcome to spring after a long cold winter. Your winter camellias are a gorgeous colour! No blossoms here in S Ontario yet, still some mounds of drifted snow in my back yard, but it's raining today and some green grass is showing.
ReplyDeleteBellas flores. te mando un beso
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful!
ReplyDeleteLovely images as always, stardust! This is the perfect place to find calm and to meditate on the wonders of nature in our turbulent world.
ReplyDeleteYour blooms are so very lovely! Nothing like that here yet.
ReplyDeleteHappy to read you again.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great pleasure seeing this blooming. It's Monday afternoon, it's a good idea to write comments...
Impressive pictures, I was very happy to accompany you again, dear blog friend. Thank you very much for your wonderful contribution to MosaicMonday.
Have a pleasant time! Greetings by Heidrun
It's that time of the year again where I get to enjoy your beautiful tree blossoms. These are so beautiful. One tree across the street from me has blossomed just this week. I need to get out and get some photos. I think the blossoms are a wee bit late this year as it's been quite cold.
ReplyDeleteMagic! Pure magic. Nature is heavenly, and your photos express it to a full extent. The second one makes you stop, hypnotizing effect. Thank you, Yoko. Keep safe.
ReplyDeleteThe blossoms are gorgeous. It must bring such joy to see them. Something to look forward to each year.
ReplyDeleteMany thanks for sharing these beautiful photographs ... delightful collection.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
Hello Yoko, how are you? I believe you are well. Because your post is beautiful, and the photos are amazing! You show us beautiful harbingers of spring, your country is beautiful! I wish you a good week and a warm spring, warm greetings.
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ReplyDeleteStunning collection. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteDear Yoko, please accept my belated but very sincere birthday wishes: lots of health, happiness, joy and all the best!
ReplyDeleteThank you for your comment, it doesn't matter that you don't write right away, it's important to me that you're here.
Hugs and lots of spring greetings, my cherry trees are already blooming!
Dear Yoko incredible shots!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteeach image feels like a couplet of beautiful poetry wow !
hats off to you for such elegant and skillful photography :)
i am feel under the spell
Dear Yoko - your exceptional photos always show Sakura in all of its beautiful pink majesty. Blossoms short life span serves as a powerful reminder to us all of the transience of life and the importance of cherishing each and every moment🌸🌱🌸🌱🌸🌱🌸🌱
ReplyDeleteWitaj Kochana Yoko co u Ciebie? Widzę że kontemplujesz wiosnę tak jak ja w towarzystwie przyrody. Wczoraj miałam jeden spacer dziś drugi. Jest naprawdę pięknie kolorowo i pachnąco dookoła. Dziś było chłodniej niż wczoraj i padało. Co chwila się zmienia ta pogoda w kwietniu. Ogród Iraka to niezwykłe miejsce. Macie tam u siebie tyle magicznych zakątków. Cieszę się że możesz nam je pokazać. Ściskam najmocniej z wiosennego Krakowa.
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