This week has been raining like the dickens here in Tokyo – I'm glad I was able to get out the previous 2 weekends and shoot the cherry blossoms before they were all washed away.
This shot was taken in Yanaka, the site of a fairly large cemetery in the Nippori area. It's usually a quiet and peaceful place, but the crowds come out during the time of the sakura/cherry blossoms. However, you can still find some moments of quiet if you venture off the main road.
Settings: D800E / 260mm / ISO 200 / f5.6 / 1/250s
#cherryblossoms #sakura #japan #tokyo #yanaka
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Cool expression 🙂
Nice shot. This part of the cemetery is so cool for shots through the tunnel of trees and down the aisles. Love the expression you caught here.
Love the expression!
Thanks +andrew holian , +Alfie Goodrich , +Michael Lyon ! 🙂
Indeed, the expression nailed it for me. I was actually kneeling on the ground, camera in one hand and phone in the other as I had just gotten a call from the office (yes, it was a weekend, but being in IT, what can you do…). I was just glad that I was ready to shoot when she walked by. 🙂
Those aisles are indeed great places to shoot from +Alfie Goodrich . The main road was simply a mob of keitai-toting visitors!
I agree with all of the above, adding that her outfit makes the image for me. Certainly a welcome contrast from the obasan flanking her.
True +Jeff Austin . You're right, the outfit contrasts with the others around her, while still being very suitable/appropriate for the atmosphere of spring. I should perhaps have gone after her and asked her to model for me! 🙂