Arakawa river bank|Stopping by blue sky and cherry blossoms of Ayasugyo

Year 2025March 2025MarchSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)cherry blossomblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Arakawa bank
This photo was taken on the Arakawa River embankment, capturing what I felt was a close-up of the blue sky and the Anko cherry blossoms.

This photo was taken on a clear day, focusing slightly closer on the Anago cherry blossom blooming along the riverbank. I consciously aimed to make the cherry blossoms stand out more impressively against the blue sky. A solitary Anago cherry tree blooms quietly along the Arakawa River embankment. When in full bloom, its presence softly stands out amidst the surrounding scenery, as if quietly announcing the start of spring. Though not flashy, there is a beauty revealed when you turn your gaze to this single tree. Capturing the gentle hues of the cherry blossoms against the backdrop of the wide sky and the embankment scenery creates a photograph that somehow brings a sense of calm to the heart.