Arakawa bank|Pale double cherry blossoms and blue sky

Year 2025April 2025AprilSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)cherry blossomblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Arakawa bank
A photo taken on the Arakawa riverbank, capturing the feeling of "pale double-blooming cherry blossoms and blue sky."

This photo captures the pale-colored double-blooming cherry blossoms on the riverbank, shot from a slightly distant, diagonal position to emphasize depth. The composition was carefully arranged to include the blue sky and drifting clouds. Along the Arakawa Riverbank, these double-blooming cherry blossoms, blooming softly at the end of spring, quietly signal the changing seasons. Since they reach their peak after the Somei-Yoshino cherry blossoms have fallen, this spot is perfect for those wanting to enjoy a slightly later cherry blossom viewing or photography session. The overlapping petals unique to double-flowered cherry blossoms create a soft three-dimensional effect depending on the light, adding a gentle elegance to photographs. Especially on sunny mornings or evenings, capturing them together with the blue sky and clouds results in a more impressive shot.