Saitama Prefecture|Dark double-flowered cherry blossoms bathed in light

Year 2025April 2025AprilSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Saitama prefecture (Kantou area)cherry blossomblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)
This photo captures what I felt was a "deep, double-blooming cherry blossom bathed in light" within Saitama Prefecture.

This photo captures the deep-colored double-flowered cherry blossoms blooming along the embankment, shot in bright light close to front lighting. What struck me was how each individual petal stood out clearly. Along the Arakawa River embankment, the double-flowered cherry blossoms quietly begin to bloom, as if signaling the closing act of spring.Their splendor appears just as the Somei-Yoshino cherry blossoms have fallen, bringing a touch of melancholy. Their vibrant presence adds a gentle warmth to the landscape. The layers upon layers of petals reveal different expressions depending on the angle of the sunlight, revealing new charms with every photograph. Against a backdrop of blue sky and slowly drifting clouds, composing the shot with an awareness of depth and perspective creates a tender, memorable image.