Great photos, Glenn. You were lucky to be able to photograph the blossoms before the crowds showed up. We have a large number of cherry trees here in Toronto that were also given as a gift by the Japanese government. The largest group are located in a park near where I live. When they bloom, usually in May, the crowds are just nuts. It pays to get there early.
GORGEOUS images and beautiful ruminations of this special spot and celebration. Thanks for sharing these!
Great photos, Glenn. You were lucky to be able to photograph the blossoms before the crowds showed up. We have a large number of cherry trees here in Toronto that were also given as a gift by the Japanese government. The largest group are located in a park near where I live. When they bloom, usually in May, the crowds are just nuts. It pays to get there early.
Hey, fellow Close-Up cohort! I made the trip about a decade before you with Bellaire High in Houston!
What a treat! To photograph the cherry blossoms without the crowds. Have you contacted NPS about using that Stumpy image? It's wonderful.