Aomegorikawa｜Spring colors shining in the cloudy sky

2025.03.17
Year 2025March 2025MarchSaitama prefecture (Kantou area)cherry blossomblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)pond skater (any insect of family Gerridae)
This photo was taken at Aomegorikawa, where I felt the colors of spring stood out beautifully against the cloudy sky.
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This photo captures cherry blossoms and rapeseed flowers blooming beneath a cloudy sky. Unlike blue skies, this gentle, tranquil spring scene quietly soothes the soul. The Kawazu cherry blossoms and rapeseed flowers along the Aomegorikawa River are an excellent photography spot that fully conveys the arrival of spring. Cherry blossoms blooming along the river's flow, together with the vivid rapeseed flowers, create a quintessentially spring-like scene. The key to photography here is to be mindful of the balance between the cherry blossoms and rapeseed flowers while aiming for a composition with a sense of expansiveness. While sunny days are ideal, you can also capture photos with a soft, moist atmosphere in the gentle light of slightly overcast days.